Best to use this only on wet or damp hair. It is very thick and very white. It coats the hair and does not rub in easily on dry hair. If you use it, use it sparingly and only for a couple of days in a row. On the positive side, it washes out easily. I can't say whether or not it prevented any breakage but when used on my wet hair it did make it feel very soft. When I did wet twists after using this product they came out very shiny and felt moisturized. But not a product to use again over itself the next day because it will dry your hair out. I think it's a use once and wash out kind of product.