Phyto Intense Volume Mousse

 Wednesday Beauty Buys

I hate the way that some mousses leave a sticky residue in your hair or even just a 'feel' of product. I don't find that I need a lot of product in my hair to create volume. Although my hair is fine , I have a lot of it, so it is quite happy to turn into a bushy mess with a bit of the wrong product thrown in!

However, I do find that without product my hair lies very flat at the roots and I don't like that. So, I have been hunting for a simple, unfussy mousse that will add a bit of lift without residue or stickiness. 

Easy? No!

 I have tried a fair few in my quest.

However, this product,Phyto intense volume mousse is fantastic.

 You only need a small amount as it does create incredible volume -too much for me the frst time I used it - I looked like I had been caught in a wind tunnel!

I use a small amount and apply it as close to the roots as I can get it. I leave the mid and ends clear. I then comb through to make sure it is evenly spread. Most of the product is at the top of my hair where I want the "lift".

What it says on the tin:

It creates structure, increases volume and controls the style. Acacia collagen hydrates the hair while protecting from environmental stresses. Contains a natural UV filter.

I don't find it leaves any feel of product in my hair, but it does add an amazing amount of volume. My hair is quite dry at the moment, but this mousse seems to add more shine to it rather than dry it out further. It doesn't have a strong aroma at all, in fact I would say it doesn't really smell of anything which is a huge bonus for me as I often dislike the artificial smell of hair products!

I wasn't sent this product to review . This is just something I have purchased I think is really worth the money. If you are struggling to find a product to give volume without residue I would recommend giving this a go.

You can buy Phyto Mousse from Bath and Unwind here

Affordable Hair Products

Wednesday's Beauty Buys

In my continuing quest to find products that do as good a job as salon products, but at a fraction of the cost, I have been trying out these John Frieda styling products.

I wash my hair every three days and use GHD straighteners so a heat protection element to what I use is essential to avoid breakage, especially as I am attempting to grow it.

1. Frizz Ease Daily Miracle Treatment  with heat protection - this detangles the hair to resist breakage. It is a vitamin enthused, leave - in conditioner that nourishes and detangles dry, damaged strands to help hair resist breakage and feel silky smooth. You spray it through clean damp hair and style as usual. I really like this product. It does not leave my hair feeling like it has a lot of product in at all and certainly detangles it , leaving it soft and smooth.  I am trusting that it is also protecting it!

2. John Frieda Luxurious Volume - Thickening blow dry lotion  with thermo protection. This thickens and lifts from the roots for high rise style. After washing, you towel dry hair and spray on roots , then style as usual. I like to give my hair a bit of lift at the roots, otherwise it lies very flat. This does what it says on the tin, but does feel like you have product in the hair, but I don't think I have found a thickening  product ever that doesn't feel a little bit like that. This works for me, but I am unsure if you wanted a lot of body whether this would be the right product.

3. Frizz Ease - Shape and Shine, Maintain and Brilliance. Flexible hold hairspray.  I find this hairspray not too heavy which is how I like them . You can easily run your fingers through and restyle your hair. It isn't heavy or sticky and has a light fragrance. It still doesn't beat my all time favourite Sebastian product, but it is cheaper and does the job, so for now is staying.

I got these products when they were £4 each and on a 3 for 2 offer in Morrisons so I can't complain.

John Frieda products are on offer at Boots at the moment. 2 products for £8.00. You can also purchase John Frieda products through Amazon.com and Amazon UK . 

The John Frieda Website is here with a rundown of all their products . You can pick your region.

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