To use Toppik just towel or blow dry your hair, or allow it to air dry completely. Used only on dry hair. Hold the Toppik container in one hand 3-6 inches above the area to be thickened. For targeting small spots, you may bring the Toppik container right to the area. Shake Toppik liberally, over the desired areas, Don't worry about any Toppik fibers falling into surrounding hair, because they will simply disappear, you can use a mirror for thoses hard to see areas. Fill in further as needed. Patting your hair will help disperse fibers throughout the area. Use an open, plastic, non-bristle brush to style your hair as you wish. You will notice that your hair is much easier to style with the added bulk of the Toppik fibers.