Pattern Beauty Palo Santo Curl Mousse (8 fl. oz.)
What exactly does hair mousse do?
Mousse is known for its fun, foamy texture, but how does it actually work to create volume in your hair? “As it dries, it forms a cast that helps hold styles in place,” explains Silke London co-founder Maria Sotiriou. “It’s particularly effective for adding volume during blow-drying and for creating curls and waves without frizz and is usually applied as the final layer of styling product, after gels or creams, to lock in the style.”
Which hair types can use hair mousse?
Hair mousse is a versatile styling product that can be used by the majority of hair types. Reed and Grimshaw say that people with fine to medium hair might find it most useful, but it can be a great addition for anyone looking for more volume.
However, while hair mousse is suitable for most, there are cases in which you may want to avoid it. “Very dry, brittle or highly porous hair often struggles with mousse because the product contains very little in the way of conditioning ingredients,” says Sotiriou. “These hair types usually need richer, more moisturizing styling products.”
Do you put mousse on wet or dry hair?
The experts recommend applying mousse to damp, towel-dried hair after removing excess water. If your hair is too wet before you apply the mousse, it can dilute the product and make it less effective at boosting volume.
What is the correct way to use hair mousse?
All three pros suggest dispensing mousse into your hands rather than directly onto your hair for more even distribution. “The hair should be sectioned and the product applied methodically, working one section at a time,” says Sotiriou.