I am so sorry I have to write this review as I really wanted to like these products and I had such hope when applying them. For reference I have fine silver hair, low density, medium porosity, 2b, 2c, 3a curls. When applying the leave-in on my freshly washed, wet hair it went on like butter. You hardly need to use any of it. I just poked my finger in the container and whatever was stuck to my finger is what I used. It emulsified beautifully in my hands and my hair easily responded to it. I STC and my hair clumped nicely. I plopped for 5 mins and then applied the gel. Again exactly what I love in a gel. The smell is divine. The consistency is just what I like. It glides on so easily and my curls formed perfectly, even right from the root. I diffused till about 80% dry then air dried the rest. I get a satisfactory cast from the gel and SCOTC is easy as it gives up the cast readily. My hair looks great. But then within the hour my hair falls, gets stringy and starts to feel producty and greasy. I have used it over and over hoping it will start working for me but my results are getting worse. I have clarified before using it as well and that didn't make a difference. I am so disappointed. :(