Normally I use the mask in the same range that is really top. But I have not always time to make the mask so I use this when I'm the mask. It helps out but do not put it on the roots, lengths only because it is grease the hair fast enough anyway. It has a matting effect but again the mask is more matting that this care. So really it's not troubleshooting when I have time. By cons, once dry hair lengths are really silky. So there is still an effect but it is not (in my opinion) the best product for the long hair that quickly régraissent for exclusive use.
