Dime-sized Amount?!! In What World? : )

[mysblossom]

Hola, gente bella.

Sincere, though very NOVICE question:

Besides perhaps sealing oil, is there ANY product you use which you put ONE dime-sized amount in your hair and its coverage is correct/effective? And if yes, what is it and how do you know?

I'd like to stretch out my product, saving money in the process, but I end up applying a dime-sized amount to each SECTION, typically.

Maybe I can get away with one nickel-sized amount of shampoo. Maybe.

Do the dime-sized directions work for anyone? Do the manufacturers/designers REALLY expect us to use one dime-sized amount (or do they mean PER hair section)?

TIA! Another set of those directions had me shaking my head and smiling and prompted me to post. I guess I'm really wanting to know, now.

 

[Froreal3]

I apply what my hair feels like it needs. A "dime sized amount" has never really been sufficient...even on a quarter of my head.

 

[MyCoilsGoBoing]

Yeah, it would work.........




......if my hair was cut to my scalp, lol.
I never use a dime sized amount of any hair product. I use what I feel like my hair needs.

 

[overtherainbow]

I always assumed that was the suggested measurement for straight haired WW

This is why I usually buy my staples in the big salon bottles. I can't stand those puny 8oz tubes of conditioner.

I mean I use roughly 2-3 tablespoons of oil for my routine sealing alone!

 

[Nightingale]

A dime sized amount of any product has never worked for me. This is why I need the most product I can get for the best price I can get it. I refuse to spend $10 or more on a product I'll get 4 uses out of.

 

[mysblossom]

I always assumed that was the suggested measurement for straight haired WW

Ahaaaaaaaaa! WW. That makes sense! Product slides down type 1 hair relatively easily, so a dime-sized amount might do something for that type. Hmm.

 

[claudzie]

Dime size? Lol I scoop and slather all over my hair, I never follow measurements

 

[athenat]

All I know is that a dime is the smallest in size out of all the coins....I sincerely doubt it would work for any woman, period. Not even dime size amount of shampoo is enough. That "dime sizing" is for Barbie dolls.

 

[bklynbornNbred]

Dime size? No but I have thick hair.

However, watching someone go all heavy handed with your expensive product will make you fall back and figure out how much you actually need and it's not the handfuls I used to do. Make sure hair is really wet then start with quarter/half dollar amount, really work it through then see if you need more.

 

[ms.blue]

Dime size the only time I use a dime size amount is when I'm using a serum and it's a dime size per section.

 

[yaya24]

That "dime sized" direction was not meant for "us"..


lol.

 

[Rastafarai]

Ditto to all of the above comments. Ain't no way my hair will be conditioned or moisturized on a "dollop" or "dime size"

That said, I recall following that dime size instruction for Sabino heat protectant. Not only because its so darn expensive but a little is truly all that's needed.

 

[mysblossom]

Ditto to all of the above comments. Ain't no way my hair will be conditioned or moisturized on a "dollop" or "dime size"

That said, I recall following that dime size instruction for Sabino heat protectant. Not only because its so darn expensive but a little is truly all that's needed.

A dime size for the whole head? Wow.

 

[mysblossom]

Thanks, all. I really love this forum.

I'm really new to handling hair. Doing my relaxed hair was a piece of cake compared to all I'm having to do for my natural hair. I'm reeling right now from the time and money I'm putting into this, and it's good to be reassured that I'm not THAT far off in understanding hair technique. A dime size!

 

[flyygirlll2]

Dime sized amount is laughable for my hair. I have too much hair for that to ever work. I'm very generous when applying products because I like to make sure all strands are covered.

 

[ag00]

The only thing that has worked for my 4b hair and using "dime size" amounts is grease. When I blow dry and straighten my hair, I truly only need a dime size amount or two for my whole hair and it's set and will protect it. Also just in general moisturizing it.

 

[theRaven]

Dime size for me only applies to something greasy. Other than that...nope

 

[GrenadianGal]

It's a trick. Just like food. The recommended serving size on the package is never enough.

 

[mysblossom]

It's a trick. Just like food. The recommended serving size on the package is never enough.

LOL !

 

[ms.blue]

It's a trick. Just like food. The recommended serving size on the package is never enough.

 

[january noir]

Thanks for this thread!

 

[Prettymetty]

With Kerastase products I usually only need a dime size or less. I used a pea size of Nectar Thermique leave in on my ends last night before bed.

 

[CodeRed]

It's a trick. Just like food. The recommended serving size on the package is never enough.

Girl you better eat multiple serving sizes and call it a day

 

[Coilystep]

But seriously dime size doesn't apply to me. I need full coverage.

 

[Rastafarai]

A dime size for the whole head? Wow.

Ehhhhh...probably twice that . But yeah, a little goes a long way for Sabino.

 

[PuddingPop]

I seriously only use about a dime size amount of Herbal Essences long term relationship leave in. A little goes a long way. I swear I got 2 bottles for 5 bucks years ago and I still have a lot left. I don't even think they make it anymore, lol.

 

[mysblossom]

I seriously only use about a dime size amount of Herbal Essences long term relationship leave in. A little goes a long way. I swear I got 2 bottles for 5 bucks years ago and I still have a lot left. I don't even think they make it anymore, lol.

Really? Wow. I can't even imagine. Neat.

 

[ClassyJSP]

I seriously only use about a dime size amount of Herbal Essences long term relationship leave in. A little goes a long way. I swear I got 2 bottles for 5 bucks years ago and I still have a lot left. I don't even think they make it anymore, lol.

Nope they don't I was so made when they stopped making it I brought about 6 bottles I used them all up last year

 

[Prettymetty]

I seriously only use about a dime size amount of Herbal Essences long term relationship leave in. A little goes a long way. I swear I got 2 bottles for 5 bucks years ago and I still have a lot left. I don't even think they make it anymore, lol.

Ltr was bae. I'm so mad they stopped making it