Beauty

[Icegoddess]

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@Swedishmiss wrote:

I've been tempted to try Raise the Root several times.  I am a bit reluctant because it has alcohol as a main ingredient, and my hair is already dry and somewhat damaged.  

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@Swedishmiss I tried avoiding the drying alcohols (not all alcohols are drying) as part of the Curly Girl method, but I must use a hairspray, so that ship has sailed.  I absolutely can't handle hair falling down in my face even if it's short.  I don't know how people can wear bangs all the way down over their eyebrows.  Also, my hair is damaged due to chemical processing, so I rationalize that the hair near the roots is healthy with the Raise the Root.  Can't do that with the hairspray though. 

[GenXmuse]

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@Icegoddess wrote:

@GenXmuse most root lifters you just spray on your roots before you dry your hair.

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Thank you!

[tiny 2]

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@Starliteshine wrote:

I am a big Color Wow fan and use many of their products. @TrulyMe shared how she uses Color Wow Raise the Root and Xtra large together for volume. I finally tried them  today and Wow! I haven't felt this much volume and movement in years! Just might have to go out dancing tonight

Thanks @TrulyMe. 

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@Starliteshine 

Is it scented?

[Starliteshine]

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@tiny 2 wrote:

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@Starliteshine wrote:

I am a big Color Wow fan and use many of their products. @TrulyMe shared how she uses Color Wow Raise the Root and Xtra large together for volume. I finally tried them  today and Wow! I haven't felt this much volume and movement in years! Just might have to go out dancing tonight

Thanks @TrulyMe. 

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@Starliteshine 

Is it scented?

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@tiny 2 Both products have a slight scent. I can smell the alcohol in Raise the Root. Xtra Large has a faint coconut scent. Neither are strong or overpowering. Full disclosure here - since recovering from Covid, my sense of smell has changed (it's slowly getting better but not there yet) so I might not be the most reliable source.

[Starliteshine]

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@Swedishmiss wrote:

I've been tempted to try Raise the Root several times.  I am a bit reluctant because it has alcohol as a main ingredient, and my hair is already dry and somewhat damaged.  

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@Swedishmiss I am not a fan of alcohol either but on me, so far all is good. I have blond hair (naturally brown) that I dye every 5 weeks and highlight every 3 months. I have to be really careful because I abuse my hair with chemicals and heat. In 6 months I might be singing a different tune, but for now, no additional damage. 

[Starliteshine]

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@GenXmuse wrote:

I checked this out on Amazon but couldn't find directions on how to use it? Any guidance would be much appreciated!

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As @Icegoddess said, just spray on roots. I section my hair so I am sure to cover my whole head. 

[Swedishmiss]

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@Starliteshine wrote:

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@Swedishmiss wrote:

I've been tempted to try Raise the Root several times.  I am a bit reluctant because it has alcohol as a main ingredient, and my hair is already dry and somewhat damaged.  

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@Swedishmiss I am not a fan of alcohol either but on me, so far all is good. I have blond hair (naturally brown) that I dye every 5 weeks and highlight every 3 months. I have to be really careful because I abuse my hair with chemicals and heat. In 6 months I might be singing a different tune, but for now, no additional damage. 

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Thank you for letting me know @Starliteshine.  Maybe I will rethink giving this a try.  I am always struggling to give some lift to my fine, somewhat thinning hair.

[Swedishmiss]

@Icegoddess 

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@Icegoddess wrote:

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@Swedishmiss wrote:

I've been tempted to try Raise the Root several times.  I am a bit reluctant because it has alcohol as a main ingredient, and my hair is already dry and somewhat damaged.  

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@Swedishmiss I tried avoiding the drying alcohols (not all alcohols are drying) as part of the Curly Girl method, but I must use a hairspray, so that ship has sailed.  I absolutely can't handle hair falling down in my face even if it's short.  I don't know how people can wear bangs all the way down over their eyebrows.  Also, my hair is damaged due to chemical processing, so I rationalize that the hair near the roots is healthy with the Raise the Root.  Can't do that with the hairspray though. 

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Thank you...you make a good point!  Most of the damage on my hair begins mid shaft.  

[Icegoddess]

I was just on Sephora picking up a couple of things since it's time for my birthday gift and saw they have a travel size.  I know not economical, but I like getting smaller sizes like that to try out but bigger than those tiny samples where I can't really get a good feel for if I like it or not.  So, I put it in my cart.  

[San Antonio Gal]

@Icegoddess  - you and I are both May babies.