Almost never, only when styling a slick pony or bun.

It's super curly and very thick, I run my fingers through it when I wash it, the day of and the day after washing I usually wear it out and then in a messy bun for 1-2 days (just use my fingers to put it up) before re washing.

Hair dressers always comment on the health of my hair, I also don't go for cuts very often regularly 1-2 years between cuts! A couple of years ago I went platinum blonde from very dark brown, 2 bleachings in 1 week and they were amazed how healthy my hair was after all the abuse.