if i use too little my hair does not stay in place. if i use too much my hair looks greasy and weighed down. how do you guys know how much to use?
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I used this youtube video to figure out how to do it. It's a great video and gives great tips. Main tips to answer your question: Start w/ a nail sized portion, and start working it in at the back... add more later if needed. Good luck! Here's the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6Tf6Tp3jTY
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I know what you are talking about trust me. What I found to work (to give you that light weight but great hold without the greasy look) is to apply a small amount onto your damp hair and blowdry heat while brushing your hair to desired position. Once hair is dry, apply another small amount to your palms and spread throughly on your hair to its desired position. Done. Light weight but great hold.
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There are many variables that determine the amount to be used, this is not limited to but includes: hair length, hair volume, hair thickness, hair style*.I have short hair and presumably thin hair. I pull a small finger-tip worth from the jar when I do, wet my hands and spread the wax all over my hands, then sort of mash it into my hair. If you are applying the wax DIRECTLY to your hair, that may be the problem: I like to suffuse it with water before I spread it out along my hair.
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I know at times I have the same problem. I've noticed whenever I use it proportionately is when it works the best.
1749618
use your fingernail as a guide, pick up as much product that will fit on your finger nail, and that should be the recommended amount to use on your hair for styling and hold
210042
I have thick, but not curly, long hair. I'd say to the small of my back. I use between 6-8 pumps. Sometimes more depending if I went overboard with heat styling. You can go overboard with oils, but thankfully, with what I've used, I never end up greasy. Hope that helps!
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I don't know what kind of hair that you have but mine is combination hair. Coarse, thick and thin, curly wavy and straight. Very dry as well. Yes I used both. My hair sucks this up and becomes springy. Remember my hair is dry. If you have regular or straight hair or permed hair I would suggest not to use alot. I like it because my hair loves moisture and curls because of it. Some people, it will make your hair heavy and straight.
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Yes, I use the hair fattener with another product called "Be Curly" which is suppose to enhance the curl in my hair; don't use anything too heavy, this would weigh the hair down. I place a dab of each product in the palm of my hand, smear them up together and apply to hair from scalp to end of strands.
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Hi Stephanie, I too have fine hair and my hair is actually short. It didn't weight my hair down at all. The only issue I had with it is that you can only apply the product when your hair washed and still wet. I have been going to the gym sweating my hair out every other day. So I didn't get to really benefit from it.
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Yeah, I agree with everyone, I remember my hair feeling tacky the first time I used this but that was because I put waaay too much thinking the more in my hair the better, but no, give it a couple more tries until you find the perfect amount for your hair, mine is medium length and I use 2 pumps for my roots and another 2 for the ends, I try to distribute it evenly (sort of) this is a great product, I agree with one of the reviews here that said alternates with other products, I do the same, I use Marc Anthony's Thickening cream, you don't need too much and your hair shines, smells and feels amazing, super cheap too! Good luck! Yeah, I agree with everyone, I remember my hair feeling tacky the first time I used this but that was because I put waaay too much thinking the more in my hair the better, but no, give it a couple more tries until you find the perfect amount for your hair, mine is medium length and I use 2 pumps for my roots and another 2 for the ends, I try to distribute it evenly (sort of) this is a great product, I agree with one of the reviews here that said alternates with other products, I do the same, I use Marc Anthony's Thickening cream, you don't need too much and your hair shines, smells and... » Read More Yeah, I agree with everyone, I remember my hair feeling tacky the first time I used this but that was because I put waaay too much thinking the more in my hair the better, but no, give it a couple more tries until you find the perfect amount for your hair, mine is medium length and I use 2 pumps for my roots and another 2 for the ends, I try to distribute it evenly (sort of) this is a great product, I agree with one of the reviews here that said alternates with other products, I do the same, I use Marc Anthony's Thickening cream, you don't need too much and your hair shines, smells and feels amazing, super cheap too! Good luck! « Show Less
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I am caucasian, I use just a few drops on my scalp and about a dime size amount on my ends. My hair is shoulder length and thick and curly. I would say experiment with it, I have really dry hair so I use a bit more depending on how dry my ends are. It is mostly coconut oil so it isn't a heavy oil at all. :)
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Agree with Wendy. If you use too much, it will weigh hair done and will feel waxy. You should be able to use for what you are looking for but depends on thickness of your hair.
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I also have very fine (along with thinning) hair. So far it doesn't weigh it down at all, and I've been using it for over a year. Normally my hair is very dry, but it's improved a lot with this. I've even stopped using conditioner for the first time since I was a teen (I'm 50). I guess everyone has a different experience. I hope this helps.
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My recommendation is to use some shampoo that offer volume. Try pureology for volume That should give your hair nice body . Also stay away from heavy conditioners . Thanks .
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There are some great non-greasy leave-ins, you have to find the right one for your type. I thought it was a decent product, I only used it once. Make sure you are getting all your nutrients internally to help your hair:omega 3, lots of water, and certain vitamins,antioxidants, and minerals. And avoid anything that would strip your hair on the surface. Do some intense research on your breakage situation. I hope this helps. Have a wonderful day.
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You use twice as much shampoo as conditioner. Conditioner is very good but you only need a small amount.Have used this product a long time because of intermittent bouts of Alopecia.
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Put a drop or two of it in your hands (use very sparingly) and rub them together. Spread evenly and lightly in your dry hair, then straighten your hair. That's how I use it, and it works great. Like I said, be careful because if you use to much, your hair will look dirty.
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It did not dry out my hair. If anything, if you are not careful and use too much, it will make your hair greasy.
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I would say to use only a small amount as it can look greasy when using too much.
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I also have thin hair and it made my hair oily. It doesn't look or feel as thick either. Don't like the product!
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I'd say that it would work! Just don't use more than a quarter size amount of it and make sure you get it even throughout your hair. If it weighs it down, use less. You may have to experiment with how much, but I can't imagine that it wouldn't work for you!