Download Article Show Download Article Hair mousse (not to be confused with chocolate mousse, a delicious dessert) is a styling product used to give your hair extra volume and a shiny "just-washed" sheen. Mousse is lighter than most hair gels and pomades, which gives it several advantages - namely, it won't weigh hair down or form "crunchy" deposits. Mousse is great for both men and women, especially those with fine or thin hair in need of a volumizing boost.[1] For perfect technique when applying and shaping moussed hair, look no further!
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ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To mousse your hair properly, start by lightly wetting your hair so it's damp but not soaking. Then, work some mousse into your hair, starting at the roots and working your way to the ends. The longer hair you have, the more mousse you'll need. Once you've evenly coated all of your hair with mousse, blow dry your hair on a low setting, which will cause the mousse to harden and create more volume. After you blow dry your hair, use your hands to style it and then you're finished! Keep reading the article if you want to learn how to use mousse to add volume to longer hair! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 729,874 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?What hair type is mousse best for?Volumizing mousse is just perfect for straight, wavy AND curly hair! It will lightly hydrate and protect your hair from heat, while offering up the lift you're looking for from root to tip. Mousse also helps to tame frizz without compromising on volume or adding any weight on your curls.
Does mousse work on straight hair?For Straight Hair
If you have straight hair, the goal might not be so much about adding volume as it is about adding body and movement 一 especially when it comes to creating a blowout. Use a dollop of mousse to add some texture and help provide structure to your hairstyle.
Is mousse used on wet or dry hair?Hair mousse: More hold & more style
Always use the mousse on semi-wet hair that has been towel dried, ideally after having cleaned it free from other product traces and residual dirt. Using hair mousse on dry hair will often only serve to mat it and dull its appearance.
Is mousse good for Type 3 hair?"Hair mousse is a styling foam and its purpose is to help define curls and protect the hair," says Rilington. And according to Holdsworth, mousse has a ~million~ great uses: It's a great volumizing blow-dry tool for type 2 to 3 curl patterns.
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