⚖️ Signs You’re Not Using Enough Product (and Signs You’re Overdoing It)

Because more isn’t always better — but less might not be enough either.

We’ve all asked this at some point:
“Am I using too much product?”
Or maybe, “Why does my hair still feel dry even though I used a mask?”

When it comes to haircare, balance is everything. Using too little means your hair doesn’t get what it needs. Too much? Hello, greasy roots and buildup city.

Let’s break down the real-life signs your hair is giving you — so you can hit that sweet spot.

🚿 Signs You’re Not Using Enough Product

You might be playing it too safe if:

1. 💧 Your hair still feels dry… right after washing

If your ends are thirsty even after you’ve conditioned or masked, it might be a sign you didn’t use enough — or didn’t apply it evenly.

2. 🌬️ Your hair gets frizzy too quickly

Lack of product = no protection from humidity. In Singapore’s weather, that frizz flares up fast.

3. 🎯 Product seems to disappear instantly

Ever feel like your hair “eats” your conditioner or mask, but you don’t feel any results? That’s your strands saying, “Please, a bit more!”

4. 🧽 The texture doesn’t change

If your hair still feels rough, straw-like, or dull after applying your product, it probably didn’t get enough love (especially mid-length to ends).

🧴 Signs You’re Overdoing It

We get it — more product feels like more results. But if you’re heavy-handed, your hair will let you know.

1. 🪞 Your roots get greasy, fast

Especially if you’ve applied mask or conditioner too close to the scalp. Product overload here = instant oil slick.

2. 🧊 Your hair feels weighed down

When your strands feel heavy, sticky, or flat, especially in the morning — it’s often product residue that didn’t absorb fully.

3. 💨 No bounce, no volume

Even after a fresh wash, your hair looks limp? Might be time to lighten the load.

4. 🙃 You need to wash more often

If you find yourself shampooing every day because your hair feels “off” or coated — your product might be to blame.

👌 How Much Should You Actually Use?

Here’s a general guide (adjust depending on your hair length and texture):

  • Shampoo: A 50-cent coin size (lather with water before applying)

  • Conditioner or Hair Mask:

    • Short hair: 5-cent coin size

    • Medium: 20-cent coin size

    • Long or dry hair: Two 10-cent coin sizes or more, especially for mid-length to ends

🌿 Pro Tip: With the Chinchy Hair Mask, a little goes a long way. It spreads easily and absorbs fast — so start small and build up only if needed.

💡 Final Thoughts: Listen to Your Hair

Hair doesn’t lie.
If it’s dull, frizzy, heavy, or greasy — it’s just reacting to what (and how much) you’re feeding it.

Finding the right amount takes some trial and error. But once you get there, your hair will feel softer, lighter, and way easier to manage — rain or shine.

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