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Looking for Hair Volumizer

fortune — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 22:34:39 GMT

I'm looking for a spray and leave in foam hair volumizer that doesn't make your hair greasy. I want volume and shiney hair, if possible! Your thoughts!

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

SunValley — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 22:50:44 GMT

I found this line at Ulta. Lightweight, not greasy, and works. ETA: found it at a cheaper $ on Amazon.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

sfnative — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:08:53 GMT

@fortune

Fortune,

I sincerely hope you're successful in your search, because I was in the same boat: and spent half a fortune on products. I have slightly more hair on the back of my head, which is not unusual, but really needed more volume where it really counts. Additionally, I have a natural curve/curl to my slightly fine hair that has driven me to distraction and anguish for so long. I only looked great when I walked out of the salon after a color and cut. Know what I mean?

All the foams tried over the years failed me miserably. Then, my stylist in the Hillcrest district of San Diego, Chris, started using a spray on my hair: Brand is RUSK, product is called "thickr myst." It's a fine mist that I spray on and then massage in. Not only do I get volume, but when I use my curling iron, it really helps bump that up with heat activation. I purchase it now in Amazon.

My next revelation came just 6 months ago (we had moved to a new city and state, so I lost Chris). I was chatting with Angela, my new stylist, about my long time desire to have Diana Ross' hair (Diana Ross and the Supremes). I so wanted her hair, but that darn natural curl wave thing just wouldn't let my hair get straight enough. Again, over the years, I had paid another half fortune on just about every straightener product with next to zero results. However, Angela introduced me to: Brand "ENJOY," (the shampoo and conditioner of which I have used since San Diego Chris got me going with this when the company was brand new) and their newer product is called "Shaping Lotion." O-M-Gosh!!! Just a scant quarter size mooshed all over the hands and applied thoroughly to my hair allows me to blow dry my hair to a condition of being straight! And, it stays like that until my next shampoo. I have no idea how it works, but with the "thickr myst" and "Shaping Lotion," I've now got volume, plus the managable hair that I can make look like Dianna Ross'. I now have happy hair. (Anyone with straight hair will think I'm nuts. Believe me, if you've wrestled with natural curl/waves your entire life and you're me, you'd want them gone.)

(I wrote all of this down just in case it might help someone else.)

And, hope someone can hop on here and provide you with an honest-to-goodness foam solution that really, really works, because I never found one.

Happy New Year!

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

fortune — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:13:45 GMT

@sfnative wrote:
@fortune

Fortune,

I sincerely hope you're successful in your search, because I was in the same boat: and spent half a fortune on products. I have slightly more hair on the back of my head, which is not unusual, but really needed more volume where it really counts. Additionally, I have a natural curve/curl to my slightly fine hair that has driven me to distraction and anguish for so long. I only looked great when I walked out of the salon after a color and cut. Know what I mean?

All the foams tried over the years failed me miserably. Then, my stylist in the Hillcrest district of San Diego, Chris, started using a spray on my hair: Brand is RUSK, product is called "thickr myst." It's a fine mist that I spray on and then massage in. Not only do I get volume, but when I use my curling iron, it really helps bump that up with heat activation. I purchase it now in Amazon.

My next revelation came just 6 months ago (we had moved to a new city and state, so I lost Chris). I was chatting with Angela, my new stylist, about my long time desire to have Diana Ross' hair (Diana Ross and the Supremes). I so wanted her hair, but that darn natural curl wave thing just wouldn't let my hair get straight enough. Again, over the years, I had paid another half fortune on just about every straightener product with next to zero results. However, Angela introduced me to: Brand "ENJOY," (the shampoo and conditioner of which I have used since San Diego Chris got me going with this when the company was brand new) and their newer product is called "Shaping Lotion." O-M-Gosh!!! Just a scant quarter size mooshed all over the hands and applied thoroughly to my hair allows me to blow dry my hair to a condition of being straight! And, it stays like that until my next shampoo. I have no idea how it works, but with the "thickr myst" and "Shaping Lotion," I've now got volume, plus the managable hair that I can make look like Dianna Ross'. I now have happy hair. (Anyone with straight hair will think I'm nuts. Believe me, if you've wrestled with natural curl/waves your entire life and you're me, you'd want them gone.)

(I wrote all of this down just in case it might help someone else.)

And, hope someone can hop on here and provide you with an honest-to-goodness foam solution that really, really works, because I never found one.

Happy New Year!

@sfnative

Thanks SO much for taking the time to answer my post! I'll give Thickr Myst a try!

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

sfnative — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:34:48 GMT

@fortune

Hi Furtune,

If you purchase this from Amazon and go into the Reviews, you will note some people were not happy with their results. It's difficult to know why, what other products they may have placed on their hair prior to the thickr myst, how they applied it, etc.

Givem that, I'll tell you that I swear by this product and purchase it 2 at a time from Amazon. When spraying it on, I'll slightly splay the fingers of my left hand and pick up hair with those fingers, starting at the roots, start spraying, and quickly move my fingers to the tips of the hair. This all occurs quickly. But the deal is-if you don't spray the roots, as well as the shaft, the end result just won't be what's needed.

So, if I'm going to myst the right side of my wet hair by and above my right ear, I reach over my head, pick up my hair with my slightly splayed ringers and start mysting. *You don't have to spray much at all! Please keep this in mind.

I do hope you have as much success with this product as I have, as it's been a staple with me for over 10 years.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

cherry — Mon, 01 Jan 2018 23:54:40 GMT

@sfnative I just ordered the thickr myst. My hair is baby fine, but I have a lot of it

I let my hair air dry ,and it has a bit of curl. Today at dinner, one of the waiters, who is also a hairstylist, told me how nice my hair looks. He asked me about what products I use ,and I told him just a volumizing shampoo. Other things only weigh it down ,so I don't use them. I use elnet hairspray and that's it. My hair is in very good condition

I just wish the curl wouldn't droop after a bit, so I am going to give this a try to see how it works out

Thank you

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

conlt — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:02:37 GMT

I have very fine hair and on the days I wash my hair, I use Paul Mitchell lemon/sage volumizing mist. However on the days that I don't wash my hair, I use Nick Chavez expander and it is the bomb on those days. I also use Nick Chavez soft flocker for volume and it gives me some stiffness to my hair which I need otherwise my hair is so fine that it falls flat.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

sfnative — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 00:12:28 GMT

@cherry wrote:
@sfnative I just ordered the thickr myst. My hair is baby fine, but I have a lot of it

I let my hair air dry ,and it has a bit of curl. Today at dinner, one of the waiters, who is also a hairstylist, told me how nice my hair looks. He asked me about what products I use ,and I told him just a volumizing shampoo. Other things only weigh it down ,so I don't use them. I use elnet hairspray and that's it. My hair is in very good condition

I just wish the curl wouldn't droop after a bit, so I am going to give this a try to see how it works out

Thank you

@cherry

Hi Cherry,

Oh, I do so hope it works for you.

I went into it, with stylist Chris, with what he called medium fine hair with natural curl/wave. My hair really becomes impossible in fog, light rain, rain- you name it. It just curls up something awful.

But now I get the volume I need and having added the Shaping Lotion 6 months ago, I don't get curly and such when the weather gets contrary.

Good luck - I so love this product. Happy New Year!

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

mare54 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 01:50:28 GMT

I like Big and Sexy Root Pump. Always buy mine at TJ Maxx

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

FrostyBabe1 — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 01:59:36 GMT

I've been using Bumble & Bumble Thickening products and am very happy with them. I learned from taking them in for my hair stylist to use when I have my hair done that less is more with the styling products. Just a tiny bit works great. Using more than about a quarter sized dollop of the foam was too much and made my hair icky-sticky.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

SleeplessinSD — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 02:09:05 GMT

@sfnative, I’m in need of a new stylist and live in San Diego. If you don’t mind, what is the name of the salon in Hillcrest that you went to. I dont live too far from there. TIA! I also have curly hair and will try the product you recommended..😊

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

nrm — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 07:02:30 GMT

@fortune I’ve used Kenra #17 for a couple of years and like it very much. The can lasts quite awhile.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

sfnative — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 07:57:56 GMT

@SleeplessinSD wrote:
@sfnative, I’m in need of a new stylist and live in San Diego. If you don’t mind, what is the name of the salon in Hillcrest that you went to. I dont live too far from there. TIA! I also have curly hair and will try the product you recommended..😊

Hi SleeplessinSD,

His name is Chris Barber and he's with the Denise Barrow Salon, 2666 5th Ave, 92103.

Please tell whoever answers the phone that you're new and that Rebecca, the referral some years back from Kim V., has referred you. I'm telling you this, because sought after stylists these days are only taking recommendations/referrals. I'm the Rebecca who worked at the Naval Medical Center.

I'd add the phone number if it were allowed, but you can go online easy enough to get that. Chris schedules out, so you might give a call right away. He's really great. Has a wonderful eye for everything. Even had me go to MAC to change my make-up. (And, he sort of looks like a pirate, too - love it!)

Hope it works out!

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

Sweet_Serenity — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:48:39 GMT

Rusk "Thick" Spray ...

Believe two kinds are available. Little goes long way sadly dried my hair out returned the spray. Sensitive scalp and hair issues. Does not mean wouldn't work for someone else. The same happened Kenra26 spray. Living Proof -amp2 volume texturizer thus far no issues works. Purchased from Amazon best price. Please make sure to read the instructions on how to use.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

Bibione — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 17:46:48 GMT

Taya white clay products always give me tons of volume.I am so sad it is on Qvc nov.It was much cheaper on HSN.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

SilleeMee — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:08:36 GMT

I use an electric hair tool called a 'Voloom'. It gives me a lot of lift at the root and makes my hair look like have a lot of it. I've been using it for a couple of years and I can't live without it. My hair is medium-long, straight and lays flat against my scalp with no volume to it whatsoever. The Voloom lifts the hair up off the scalp so it appears much fuller...sort of like when you back-comb but without having to tease your hair. The tool crimps the under layers and makes it puff up.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

fortune — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 22:54:48 GMT

@sfnative wrote:
@fortune

Hi Furtune,

If you purchase this from Amazon and go into the Reviews, you will note some people were not happy with their results. It's difficult to know why, what other products they may have placed on their hair prior to the thickr myst, how they applied it, etc.

Givem that, I'll tell you that I swear by this product and purchase it 2 at a time from Amazon. When spraying it on, I'll slightly splay the fingers of my left hand and pick up hair with those fingers, starting at the roots, start spraying, and quickly move my fingers to the tips of the hair. This all occurs quickly. But the deal is-if you don't spray the roots, as well as the shaft, the end result just won't be what's needed.

So, if I'm going to myst the right side of my wet hair by and above my right ear, I reach over my head, pick up my hair with my slightly splayed ringers and start mysting. *You don't have to spray much at all! Please keep this in mind.

I do hope you have as much success with this product as I have, as it's been a staple with me for over 10 years.

@sfnative

Thank you!!! Not only did you take the time to recommend a product, but you gave me careful directions on how to use it!! You're the best!

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

MyShadowLove — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:17:28 GMT

SilleeMee wrote:

I use an electric hair tool called a 'Voloom'. It gives me a lot of lift at the root and makes my hair look like have a lot of it. I've been using it for a couple of years and I can't live without it. My hair is medium-long, straight and lays flat against my scalp with no volume to it whatsoever. The Voloom lifts the hair up off the scalp so it appears much fuller...sort of like when you back-comb but without having to tease your hair. The tool crimps the under layers and makes it puff up.

@SilleeMee...I have never heard of the "Voloom" until I saw your post, so I googled it and it sounds quite interesting....Did you get yours in a store or is it only available online?

I don't usually like using heat on my hair...only for brief moments... but this doesn't sound too bad...I do have a concern that the "crimping" would eventually cause damage or thinning of hair after a while?

It does have good reviews!

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

Greeneyedlady21 — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 00:33:06 GMT

I use Bumble and Bumble thickening spray. The new stylist I've been going to uses it on my hair. My hair is very thick but this gives it some body anyway. Separate your hair and spray it close in at the roots. When wet.

I got a good deal on it at costco.com, but I think they're out of it right now.

Re: Looking for Hair Volumizer

SilleeMee — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 01:02:59 GMT

@MyShadowLove wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
I use an electric hair tool called a 'Voloom'. It gives me a lot of lift at the root and makes my hair look like have a lot of it. I've been using it for a couple of years and I can't live without it. My hair is medium-long, straight and lays flat against my scalp with no volume to it whatsoever. The Voloom lifts the hair up off the scalp so it appears much fuller...sort of like when you back-comb but without having to tease your hair. The tool crimps the under layers and makes it puff up.

@SilleeMee...I have never heard of the "Voloom" until I saw your post, so I googled it and it sounds quite interesting....Did you get yours in a store or is it only available online?

I don't usually like using heat on my hair...only for brief moments... but this doesn't sound too bad...I do have a concern that the "crimping" would eventually cause damage or thinning of hair after a while?

It does have good reviews!

@MyShadowLove,

I have not experienced any damage or thinning of my hair. I have been using the Voloom for a least a couple of years...no damage. The device has a digital temperature control so I make sure to set it on a safe setting. The 'crimping' is not like you think it is. It's more like making small bumps on sections of hair in the under layers. I bought mine when HSN introduced it back then. I actually own two of them. One is the full-size and the other, newer edition is called a 'Petite' which is smaller and lighter than the original...supposed to be for shorter hair but I use it on my long hair because it's easier to maneuver. The petite gives the identical results only in smaller sections. I suggest finding a youtube and see how it's used. There is a small learning curve but after you get it then you will be so happy with it.!

You can buy a Voloom from amazon and better yet, Walmart on-line has both sizes. It's not an inexpensive device, like around $120 to $130. If you have PayPal Credit then the Walmart purchase will allow you to enjoy a 6-month payment option.