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Volumizing Treatment Mist...Is it drying?

Love4cats — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:00:09 GMT

I have used WEN for about 5 years now and love, love, love the results. I decided to get the TSV in BGT. I just realized that it comes with the VTM. I thought it was the RTM. I have read that some people find the VTM to be drying.

I would love some thoughts on this from people who use it. I have very thick but fine hair. It is shoulder length and has a natural curve, wave. I use Pom CC and most of the seasonals.

TIA

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Kjelle — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:19:25 GMT

It can be but not bad. I use it ever time I cleanse. I just put on the mid shaft and none on the ends.

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blackhole99 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:22:57 GMT

I do not find it drying and use it everyday, I have very short fine thin hair.

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Hilary77 — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:26:25 GMT

Great thread! I have been wondering the same thing. I only use the VTS as a hair spray. I have never noticed any drying, but I only use it occasionally.

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DoxieMomma — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:27:10 GMT

It can be drying for me, but only if I use too much. This stuff is potent, so start off with less than you think you'll need, then adjust from there. I really like it, and use it all of the time.

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Kjelle — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:39:51 GMT

On 8/30/2014 DoxieMomma said:
It can be drying for me, but only if I use too much. This stuff is potent, so start off with less than you think you'll need, then adjust from there. I really like it, and use it all of the time.

Excellent tip. In the beginning with it, Chaz was saying to us over and over, "If you use too much, you will not be happy."

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RuthieW — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:51:18 GMT

i agree- great thread.

I am about 4 years wenning and have never tried VTM. I am a moisture girl.

Now that my hair is soooo much better, I am ready to try VTM and appreciate the tips. Keep em coming!

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Love4cats — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:11:11 GMT

Thank you all for your replies. Does anyone use it by mixing it in with the SC?

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DoxieMomma — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:28:57 GMT

On 8/30/2014 RJL-DLL 75 said:
Thank you all for your replies. Does anyone use it by mixing it in with the SC?

I do. I add five or six spritzes to my SC and apply to wet hair, just like he demos. Then, I spray about the same about into the palm of my hand, rub my hands together and use my fingertips to apply directly to my roots (bending over at the waist to do this). Mixing with the SC gives me all over volume and applying to the roots gives the perfect amount of lift there.

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MermaidKelly — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 05:22:25 GMT

I just tried it for the first time. Unfortunately, I think I used too much. I did about four sprays on my roots, and two on the length of my hair. After blow drying, I don't notice any extra lift at my roots, and it feels weird, like there's too much product. I hope I have better results next time. The ends feel fine, so I just think four sprays at the roots was too much.

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77yangya — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 11:20:14 GMT

It can be like the other poster said. It can be used as a hair spray for hold but you can use it wet like Chaz showed us, I mean when he sprayed it into his hand which already had one pump of styling creme in it and mix them on wet hair. I think for body use less, for hold use more.

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VaBelle35 — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 11:24:06 GMT

I used it only as a hair spray for years until this last visit and now I've been incorporating it into my wet hair in the shower and as part of the final touch after drying (mixing it with FC, GS and VTS) and I don't find it drying at all.

I think I've only used the Lavender. I haven't tried the other scents yet.

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WenDoll10girl — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 11:51:41 GMT

I'm glad this was started. I now love the hold I get with the VTS. I have not used hair spray in a while because I can't stand the smell of all those chemicals. I'm glad this provides hold with a pleasant scent and no flaking later.

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cotto22 — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 12:45:59 GMT

I did not know you could use the VTS as a hair spray! I had tried some a while back and used it on my wet hair and it left it very heavy feeling, so was hesitant to try it again with my new kit in the BGT. But I will definitely try it as a finishing spray. Thanks! I did try the leave in conditioner treatment that came with the kit and was very happy with it. My hair felt wonderful. Great kit and love BGT.

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MandySays — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 13:33:28 GMT

On 8/30/2014 RJL-DLL 75 said:
Thank you all for your replies. Does anyone use it by mixing it in with the SC?

Yep and it's awesome! I did 1/2 pump SC with 6 sprays VTS mixed in and put from crown to ears and concentrated on the roots on soaking wet hair. I experimented today and did 5 pumps mousse and 6 sprays VTS and not nearly as stellar. I thought having any of the SC anywhere other than my ponytail section would be too heavy, but boy was I wrong

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vermint — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:00:49 GMT

I've posted this before, but...try watering your VTS down by half. I do this, and still get great results. I mostly use it as hairspray, but sometimes mix in with my styling creme, too.

It helps you not use too much, plus you end up with 2 bottles for the price of one!

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karliann — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:52:11 GMT

I haven't found it to be drying to my fine and color treated hair. Love this stuff! And thanks for the tip about mixing it with the SC, ladies. Definitely going to give that a try!

Also, I use this is a make-up setting spray. Works really well for me.

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Susan25 — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:11:48 GMT

Thanks for all of the tips everyone. I still haven't tried it yet but already received my tsv and will try it soon. I don't really use many styling products on a regular basis except for the styling creme.

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HappyDaze — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:22:28 GMT

The second ingredient is SD alcohol, which is a drying alcohol so I'd assume it can be drying, especially if you use it regularly.

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Mrsq2022 — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:51:03 GMT

I just used it for the first time yesterday. I've used Alterna Bamboo volumizing spray and it goes on like water and doesn't feel drying. But the WEN VTM seemed stickier to me, and seemed to have more of a "firm" hold in places whereas the Alterna just gives me volume. I thought the Wen felt drying and made my hair feel a little tangled (I sprayed it onto my wet roots before blowdrying, and fingers got caught as I was blowdrying my hair.) I will use it as a hairpspray - to give it a little hold - but will use my Alterna Bamboo spray for bouncy volume. I have fine straight hair but a lot of it.