spacetygrss
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I use or dime or nickel-sized amount of shampoo. Conditioner gets a handful or two.....and my hair drinks that right up!
Am I the only person who uses more than a dime size amount of product?
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mscocoface
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I have never used a dime size or quarter size of anything in my head. Wait let me think. That Sabino Moisture Block I think I use a 50 cent piece size when I would do sections of my hair...naw no dimes, nickels, pennies or quarters here.
Menina Preta
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I use about a quarter size for leave-in conditioner when I wear my hair straightened. I also apply oil sparingly. Other than that, I use wayyy more than a dime sized amount.
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IMO, the only time a dime sized amount of product is needed is when i'm gonna flatiron. other than that, i use whatever amount of product it takes for me to feel like every strand is covered.
beans4reezy
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I use a fistfull of conditoner and half a fist as a leave in
Geminigirl
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I def use a handful of condish on my hair and any producsts. My hair sucks things up so I need some to be left on there to moisturize...i guess.
HealthyHair2007
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Heavy Hands Unite!!!!!
HarlemHottie
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Honey, I don't know the meaning of "dime-sized." I also get confused when I hear nickels, quarters, half dollars, or silver dollars. I tend to work better with at least some golf or tennis balls. My hair would cuss me out if I tried something less than that. I wouldn't even worry about it. Now, off to watch your video.
She took the words right outta my mouth... I have never been able to grasp this less is more method, I just go off if it feels like enough then it is... lol
HarlemHottie
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BostonMaria
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OP, First of all LMFAO @ your siggie!
I have lots of hair. If I used a quarter sized amount of conditioner I'd be bald LOL Unless the conditioner has super slip it ain't gonna happen. Plus my hair is very dry so I need all the conditioner I can get.
I see those directions as a suggestion. Just like I see stop signs as a suggestion LOL
I have lots of hair. If I used a quarter sized amount of conditioner I'd be bald LOL Unless the conditioner has super slip it ain't gonna happen. Plus my hair is very dry so I need all the conditioner I can get.
I see those directions as a suggestion. Just like I see stop signs as a suggestion LOL
2Cute!
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It depends on what I am using/doing...
If I am conditioning, I use more than a quarter size, as that small amount doesn't really do much for my hair. If I am using a moisturizer, then I use about a quarter size because I like my hair light and bouncy.
The way I see it is, even if I apply too much product (which I doubt because I don't consider myself heavy handed) at least my hair is getting what it needs.
If I am conditioning, I use more than a quarter size, as that small amount doesn't really do much for my hair. If I am using a moisturizer, then I use about a quarter size because I like my hair light and bouncy.
The way I see it is, even if I apply too much product (which I doubt because I don't consider myself heavy handed) at least my hair is getting what it needs.
MummysGirl
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I selected the 3rd option...
I use very small amounts of my leave in, Giovanni Direct, because a little goes a long way. I also use tiny amounts of my shea mix as a sealant because too much of it is not good for my hair.
But for cowashing, I make sure my hair is SATURATED with product, same thing as when I a DC.
From what I remember, a dime is a tiny coin so I am 100% sure I use more than a dime size of product all the time.
I use very small amounts of my leave in, Giovanni Direct, because a little goes a long way. I also use tiny amounts of my shea mix as a sealant because too much of it is not good for my hair.
But for cowashing, I make sure my hair is SATURATED with product, same thing as when I a DC.
From what I remember, a dime is a tiny coin so I am 100% sure I use more than a dime size of product all the time.
Neith
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I use a generous amount of everything.
I used to skimp on oiling my hair... but my natural hair is not having it.
It sucks up product - even oils! - like a sponge.
I go through about 24 oz of DC per month. - I really get my hair covered completely.
A bottle of shampoo would last me more than a year. - I use about 3 quarter sized amounts per wash.
15 oz of coconut oil should last me about 8 months. - On wash day I probably use a palm full. If I'm twisting my damp hair I use half of that. If I'm just oiling my hair without wetting it at all, then I use just a quarter size.
My hair is only 4 inches
It's going to cost an arm and a leg to take care of as it gets longer.
I used to skimp on oiling my hair... but my natural hair is not having it.
It sucks up product - even oils! - like a sponge.I go through about 24 oz of DC per month. - I really get my hair covered completely.
A bottle of shampoo would last me more than a year. - I use about 3 quarter sized amounts per wash.
15 oz of coconut oil should last me about 8 months. - On wash day I probably use a palm full. If I'm twisting my damp hair I use half of that. If I'm just oiling my hair without wetting it at all, then I use just a quarter size.
My hair is only 4 inches
It's going to cost an arm and a leg to take care of as it gets longer.
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Caramel Jewel
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I use more than a dime size for conditioners ... I stop when my hair feels saturated, which could be more or less than a quater cup...for shampoos I use less -my shampoos outlast my cons...all the time....always has.... even before i began cowashing...
Brownie518
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After trial and error, I have learned to use small amounts of certain products (Hydratherma Growth Lotion, CHI Silk Infusion). But for conditioners, I kill it!!! The more, the better, it seems. My hair loves it.
MoniintheMiddle
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I was just thinking about this as I washed my hair on Friday. A "dime" size usually does nothing for me!
NaturallyBlonde
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I use a handful and I don't even have much hair 
Dime sized, whats that?
Dime sized, whats that?
chebaby
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when i was relaxed i used a pea sized of moisturizer 2x a day. that was all i needed and my hair stayed moisturized. now that im natual and i wash and go everyday i use about a quater of leave in and a dime of sealant lol. im not havy handed with conditioner either, i dont think, because its not that serious. i just put enough on to work into my hair and then rinse out.
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