use before shampooing. when you use this product you must follow up by using total body black earth shampoo. directions: use to thoroughly cleanse residue such as product build up and dirt build up from hair, locks, twists, and braids. completely wet the hair down to the roots. pour a liberal amount of stimulating herbal cleanser into the palm of your hands and rub together. separate the hair and apply the stimulating herbal cleanser to the scalp and work the cleanser up to the ends of the hair until you achieve lather. repeat until all of the hair has the desired amount of lather. finish by cleansing with total body black earth shampoo and conditioning with enhanced herbal conditioner. taliah waajid stimulating herbal cleanser 8oz.