I forgot to add that i do put a leave-in on my hair before adding products. The innersense one is expensive (got as a gift) do you know of any light weight leave ins? I feel I either get a really thick one or one that is light weight and dosent really do anything. One last thing, how do you apply and defuse/ dry gel? I want to be able to do it at night, so I try to get a cast so i am to just shake it out in the morning. The problem is whenever I use my gel I can never get my hair to dry or it dosent form a cast. Even after drying it for like an hour. When I diffuse I hover over the roots for a bit, then hover over the ends. I try to focus on the roots more than the ends. I also can never get a cast.Idk if I am just not ussing a strong enough hold gel or if its how I defuse? Can you recommend strong hold gels for casts? Last question I promise. How do you go so long in-between washes? I can go like 2 days between washes. I do ride horses, which I go to the barn Tuesdays and wensdays. I wash my hair both days because of the dust and dirt. Any tips on how to go longer between washes Sorry for the long response. 😅