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How much cream does your hair actually need?
The most common mistake with a rich cream is using too much of it. A few reference points help.
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If a leave-in has ever made your hair feel heavy or greasy, the product probably wasn’t the problem. The amount was. Reviewers of Gold Re-Set say the same thing again and again: a little goes a long way.
Start smaller than feels right
For fine hair, start with about a grain of rice for short hair and a small pea for shoulder-length hair. Medium hair can take a large pea. Thick or coarse hair might want an almond-sized amount or a little more.
These are starting points, not rules. You can always add more. Taking it back out means washing your hair.
Where it goes matters
The ends are the oldest part of your hair, and usually the driest. Start there and work upward with whatever’s left on your palms. The roots rarely need anything. Fine hair especially will look flat if the cream reaches the scalp.
Damp hair spreads it further
The same amount covers more hair when it’s towel-dried than when it’s dry. If you’re topping up on dry hair between washes, use a tiny amount and focus on the ends and flyaways.
A quick test
When your hair is dry, run a section between your fingers. It should feel soft, not coated. If it feels heavy, use half as much next time.
