The first time I used this spray, I used way too much and it ended up feeling sticky and cakey,, but after exercising some spray control I got the balance right. I have soft, fine curly hair and I have a constant struggle to achieve volume..now, after I have dried/defused my curls, I lift them up, spray this spray lightly and it holds my curls' volume and shape for the rest of the day/night so I can go beach bumming and city hopping without worrying about my style!