The Queen of Curls makes conditioner recommendations
Q: How much leave-in conditioner should you apply?
Ouidad: For short, thick hair, a dime-size amount; for short, thin hair, a pea-size amount; and for thick, long hair, a quarter-size. Use your discretion and remember to use enough to work through your hair but not to drench it.
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August 28th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
These amounts would be totally inadequate for thick, kinky-curly hair (3c-4b) Drenching my fairly short hair 4a hair with at least a palmful of conditioner is the only way I can safely detangle my hair.
December 10th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
I agree with newme. I think our 4A hair needs much more conditioner than other curlies. I use a similar amount, making sure that the ends are fully coated. More on the ends, less on top.
October 27th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
[...] out on a day to day basis. However, I know I’m guilty of using too much. According to The Queen of Curls, you should use a dime-sized amount if you have short, thick hair, a pea-sized amount if you have [...]
December 16th, 2011 at 12:31 am
I have to use a handful or 2 on my EXTREMELY thick, long hair. If I didn’t, there wouldn’t even be enough to work through. I think this is one of those find out what works best for you things.
August 5th, 2012 at 11:16 am
I agree with the above. I have shoulder-length 3b/c hair and it needs a lot of conditioner. A quarter-size would barely make any difference.