Why use a leave-in treatment?
A leave-in treatment is applied to damp or towel-dried hair without rinsing, unlike a traditional mask. It acts continuously on the hair fiber, between shampoos, to provide intense nutrition, thermal protection, and even facilitate styling.
Made with moisturizing and nourishing active ingredients like shea butter, argan oil, and aloe vera, it's ideal for sealing in moisture and reducing frizz. It comes in the form of a hair cream, spray, hair mist, or protective balm.
Why the quantity of product makes all the difference
If your hair care isn't giving you the results you're hoping for, it might just be a matter of quantity!
Leave-in treatments are absolutely essential for textured hair, whether your hair is wavy, curly, coily or kinky, this step is extremely important to nourish, hydrate and maintain the health of your hair.
There are different leave-in treatments, adapted to each texture, but choosing the right treatment is not enough.
The result obtained can be very different depending on the quantity applied.
Applying too little product can result in dry, undefined curls, while applying too much product can weigh hair down and leave it feeling greasy.
To know how much to apply to your hair, you need to take into account several factors such as hair thickness, texture and porosity.
We explain everything to you in this article!
Fine wavy and curly hair: light hydration, without weighing it down
Wavy and fine curly hair require a lot of care when it comes to dosage. They tend to quickly become weighed down by treatments and can become very sticky if the treatments are used incorrectly.
Conversely, a lack of product can make your hair dry and undefined.
Which leave-in treatments should you choose?
For hair with natural waves or relaxed curls of type 3A-3B, with a fine hair fiber, the ideal treatment is Moisturizing Milk.
With its light, yet unbelievable texture, it's the perfect balance of hydration and nutrition without weighing you down.
Hair Milk for My Curls is specially designed for wavy and curly hair that tends to feel weighed down.
How much to apply?
Although the moisturizing milk is designed for these textures, it is important to dose the treatment correctly according to the different needs and hair problems.
Thick wavy hair will need more product than medium or fine wavy hair.
If your hair is thicker, apply a generous amount of hair lotion, about a small amount per section of hair. Thicker hair requires more product to stay well hydrated.
If you have medium hair, use a moderate amount, about two hazelnut-sized amounts for the entire head. Adjust according to your hair density.
If your hair is fine: Use a small amount for all of your hair. It's best to start with a small amount and add more if needed to avoid weighing your hair down.
If you have curly but fine hair, apply a small amount, section by section, focusing on the lengths and ends, while being careful not to overload the roots to maintain volume.
Finally, adjust the quantity according to your hair length and porosity: the longer and more porous your hair, the more generous the quantity will be.
Know if your hair is fine or thick:
Here's a tip to find out how thick your hair is:
Take a single clean hair between your thumb and forefinger.
➡️ If you can barely feel it, your hair is fine.
➡️ If you feel it a little, it is average type.
➡️ If you feel it well (it is solid to the touch), your hair is thick.
Curly hair and thick curls: a more generous dose of leave-in treatment to tame volume
Curly hair has a tighter coil shape and tends to dry out more quickly. Just like thick curly hair, it will need a nourishing treatment, richer than Hair Milk.
What care for curly hair and thick curls:
For curly hair and very thick curly hair, we recommend using the For My Curls Nourishing Smoothie .
This treatment is rich enough to suit tight curls and thick hair. Thanks to organic Aloe Vera, Shea Butter, and Pequi Oil, it penetrates deep into the hair fiber to intensely nourish while fighting frizz, ensuring soft, manageable hair with no stiffness.
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