How do you view your mousse? Is it your favorite go-to hair styling product? Or do you sometimes have a love-hate relationship, because you just don't know how to get the results you want?
In this article, we will answer some of your frequently asked questions:
Spray Foam or Foam Spray is a type of mousse that sprays on like hairspray but does not expand as much as regular mousse. Most of these products are root boosters and are not meant for the entire hair. Make sure you find out to get the best results from your product.
Foam Spray is Great to add extra body to dry hair or a little extra something for fine or long hair.
This is like salt spray and mousse into one. Makes fine hair feel thicker. Adds texture to any type including curly hair. Gives the feeling of second-day hair.
The chemical composition of Mousse is similar to that of a gel and works to hold the hair in the same way. But because it is a foam and has more water content it spreads more easily through the hair and is lighter and has less hold than Gel.
Between gel and mousse, gel works harder at keeping your hair in place.
A lighter holding mousse tames down frizz, while strong hold mouse gives hair stiffness.
A gel is better for certain hairstyles than mousse. For example, if you want to rock a Mohawk, you reach for a bottle of hair gel instead of mousse.- evergreenbeauty.edu
As you may recall from my article ” best travel-size gel”, I personally prefer gel for curl definition. But I must say that for more natural and touchable hair Mousse is better.
Mousse can really be used on any hair type. not many other products can claim that!
Some mousse has extra conditioning ingredients, specially made for certain hair types. That doesn't mean if you don’t have that hair type, it won't work on your hair.
SHAKE the can it should come out like whipped cream. If it comes out watery, you didn't do it enough. Resulting in poor product distribution =crunchy hair
Great method if you don't have time to wash and dry your hair
Mousse on Dry Hair will hardly be noticeable.
(This method works for fine, thin, straight, wavy, or short hair)
For short Coily hair to define curls
Some people have asked:
Can you curl straight hair with mousse?
Can you use mousse to curl your hair overnight?
This technique should answer both of those questions
Results = Beautiful Beach Wave Hair
*For a more polished look go for rollers. You can read more about the Best rollers for Traveling.
Mousse On wet hair leaves a shiner sleeker finish
Apply evenly, using a wide-tooth comb to spread
Straight Hair girls:
First, all alcohol is not made equal. Benzyl alcohol is used as a bacteriostatic preservative at low concentration in, cosmetics (hair care products ). Benzyl alcohol is used in the manufacturing of, shampoos and other products for its antibacterial and antifungal properties, It doesn't affect the hair texture, but has been linked to contact dermatitis.-Wikipedia
Some alcohol has a very drying effect on the hair. They can make the hair look frizzy. Which is, a reason some people have had a bad experience with Mousse. The benefit of these ingredients is, they reduce drying time and product distribution. They are not ideal for curly or dry hair types.
Other types of alcohol like Cetyl alcohol (fatty alcohol) actually condition the hair. Have you ever felt that mousse has made your hair greasy? It was probably because it contained one of these common fatty alcohols.
These particular alcohols are emollients and they are known to soften your skin and hair.-Naturally Curly
So just look for the right type of alcohol in your travel size mousse for hair.
Makes fine hair look and feel thicker that lasts 5x longer hold. Heat protection (up to 320°F)
includes 3 ingredients designed to protect the hair from thermal damage, also leaving it feeling very soft. (not a strong holding mousse)
Includes 3 ingredients designed to protect the hair from thermal damage, also leaving it feeling very soft. (not a strong holding mousse)
Includes 3 ingredients designed to protect the hair from thermal damage, also leaving it feeling very soft. (not a strong holding mousse)
Super volume-boosting, larger travel-sized, All-day memory
Long-lasting movable, flexible hold and anti-humidity benefits.
(Best for blowouts) adds volume and control for blow-drying. Infused with rich conditioners resulting in soft, bouncy healthy-looking shine
Firmer holding than JoiWhip
Holds up to 72 hours and, Protects in high humidity. Protects from heat styling – up to 450 degrees.
(Most Affordable)
Really firm holding mousse
This is a regular mouse with a bit of a temporary purple color. Helps you style your hair and tone the brassy color for better platinum blondes, gray hair, can enhance cool reds if they have faded.
Some folks don't realize all aerosols (mousse and hairspray alike) have a propellant gas (like butane or propane)
So if you want a Mousse with-out those ingredients stick with a NON-Aerosol
And most are also refillable = better for the environment
(For Thin Hair)
Body without stiffness, made to be a detangler that restores the hair's moisture balance for less breakage during brushing.
( Best for 4c and Coily Hair & Alcohol-Free)
Detangle, restructure and define uneven waves. Keep your hair hydrated, lightweight foam makes hair soft, smooth, shiny and bouncy without flakes or residue; Thermal protection for a natural, healthy, shiny blow-out
This is a Pomade in a foam application (that means it's water-based)
Read more about best travel-sized made for women
In Conclusion
Mousse is easy to use. Everyone can use it. And there are plenty of hairstyling options with this product.
I also have come to realize I should switch to a different mousse, that doesn't have the drying kind of alcohol to keep my curls looking their best.
If don’t see a particular brand of travel size hair mousse you were looking for The ultimate guide to travel-sized Hair Care may help