Thank you so much for taking the time to review and, in particular, for making the decision to support a small, Welsh business. We're surprised to hear that you found the oil makes your curls dry - there's nothing in the oil's ingredients that should cause that; in fact it's quite the opposite! All of the ingredients in our Olew original are natural and have hydrating properties. Can we ask what shampoo and conditioner you're using beforehand? Shampoos containing sulphates can strip the hair of natural moisture and conditioners containing silicones can create a barrier which can prevent the moisturising ingredients in our oil from penetrating into your hair. With regard to the cream , you're absolutely right that it's trial and error as to how much to use - our motto is generally that less is more! This is particularly true if you have shorter or finer hair. You might also like to try adding a bit of water and emulsifying the cream in your hand before applying. Have fun experimenting- and let us know if we can help. We have videos on our Youtube and Instagram of best ways to apply! Thank you again, Team Olew x