How are you styling your hair? Eco is very versatile, so advice would depends on what you have in mind. I use Eco on my twists (see album). I just oil my hair as usual after washing, slap on the Eco, and twist. The amount I use depends on the type of twist I want. Just a little gel gives me the nice full twists that I love. Using a lot makes the twists more silky and shiny.