well, healthy hair DOES fall out from the root too. I have midback length hair and it not breaking off at the end is a good sign meaning the entire hair shaft is strong and not splitting.
if you're serious about growing your hair out i'd NOT use head and shoulders. you're going to need to invest in something without sulfates and with compounds that are water soluble that actually hydrate your hair rather than coat it with shiny waxes. If you have a Ricky's they have great shampoos but they will cost you.
TLDR; invest in non sulfate shampoo preferably one without suds that clarifies your scalp.
if in doubt, check the curly girl method - it works for dudes
if you're serious about growing your hair out i'd NOT use head and shoulders. you're going to need to invest in something without sulfates and with compounds that are water soluble that actually hydrate your hair rather than coat it with shiny waxes. If you have a Ricky's they have great shampoos but they will cost you.
TLDR; invest in non sulfate shampoo preferably one without suds that clarifies your scalp.
if in doubt, check the curly girl method - it works for dudes