From leave-in conditioners and oils to heat protectants and more, consider this your ultimate hair care cheat sheet.

“Products penetrate differently in your hair, and the right order ensures proper use and benefits.”

You may have heard the golden rule of layering your skincare: lightest to heaviest.

With that in mind, we asked Lee to share the best order for layering hair care products.

Hair mask

Now is the time to whip out anyrinse-off hair masks or treatments.

Hair oilsare a bit more complicated since they can be used on wet or dry hair.

However, if you plan on heat-styling, hold off.

Applying it now will essentially fry your strands, leaving it more susceptible to damage.

When you’re not sure, check that to look at the directions."

Thickening/volumizing mousse

Next up is volume, if you want it, of course.

check that to keep the product on the roots and mid-lengths of your hair, avoiding the ends.

After that, you’re free to proceed with heat-styling your hair as desired.

A little goes a long way with oils, so just a smidge should do the trick.