Unfortunately the big, voluminous hair gene doesn't run in my family. I got the short straw having both thin and fine locks, which means I am constantly seeking to find new ways of obtaining bigger hair. As my hair is so fine, it also has an annoying tendency to become tangled really quickly, so I find it easier to just go with it and have a messier, bed head style.
I've tried pretty much every volumising product there is available and I've never found anything to swear by. When I walked into Boots the other day there was an offer on 3 Lee Stafford products for £10. As each product was around the £6-£7 mark it was a pretty good deal, so I bought the Matt Fat powder, Big Fat Texturised Hair Spray and Dry Shampoo.
Dry Shampoo
I've been using the renowned Baptiste Dry Shampoo spray for as long as I can remember, as it really does the job well, but now I'll definitely be going for Lee Stafford's version. It removes oil from my hair and makes it voluminous without matting it up like Baptiste does. The only downside is that it's quite a heavy white powder, so you have to really blend it in well to avoid looking grey! However, the fact that the chore of brushing my hair isn't made 10 x harder as it is when I use Baptiste means I'll definitely keep buying this.
I've been using the renowned Baptiste Dry Shampoo spray for as long as I can remember, as it really does the job well, but now I'll definitely be going for Lee Stafford's version. It removes oil from my hair and makes it voluminous without matting it up like Baptiste does. The only downside is that it's quite a heavy white powder, so you have to really blend it in well to avoid looking grey! However, the fact that the chore of brushing my hair isn't made 10 x harder as it is when I use Baptiste means I'll definitely keep buying this.
Matt Fat Powder
I've only tried a Label M hair powder before, which made my hair feel quite gritty and matted. I think all powders are going to have a slightly sandy feel, but this one blends well. As long as you're not too vigorous with your hair messing, it's good at getting a bed head look, and when it starts to go flat again, you just need to give your scalp a good rub to revive it.
I've only tried a Label M hair powder before, which made my hair feel quite gritty and matted. I think all powders are going to have a slightly sandy feel, but this one blends well. As long as you're not too vigorous with your hair messing, it's good at getting a bed head look, and when it starts to go flat again, you just need to give your scalp a good rub to revive it.
Texturising Spray
The Big Fat Texturising Spray was a completely new product for me. It's a pink wax in the bottle with a small air space at the top. You have to vigorously shake the bottle to make it transform into a liquid that's ready to be sprayed directly onto dry hair. The only thing I can compare it to is sea salt spray, but it doesn't leave a greasy look or feel. I've found it's ideal for using on just curled hair to get messed up beach waves. My hair is poker straight and I managed to get a tousled effect by just spraying this onto it and scrunching it with my hands - I assume it's down to the waxy formula!
The Big Fat Texturising Spray was a completely new product for me. It's a pink wax in the bottle with a small air space at the top. You have to vigorously shake the bottle to make it transform into a liquid that's ready to be sprayed directly onto dry hair. The only thing I can compare it to is sea salt spray, but it doesn't leave a greasy look or feel. I've found it's ideal for using on just curled hair to get messed up beach waves. My hair is poker straight and I managed to get a tousled effect by just spraying this onto it and scrunching it with my hands - I assume it's down to the waxy formula!
All in all I'm really impressed with these products. I've been using the Dry Shampoo just to revive my hair and give it some oomph when it's straight, but I'd definitely recommend using all 3 products in conjunction for a serious bed head look. I'm now three steps closer to locks a la Kate Moss:
Have you used these products before? What do you use to get big hair?
Thanks for such a great review on these products. My hair is naturally curly, however it is really flat on top so I need some ooomph in my hair! This has really helped me as I have been trying to find some good hair products which will give me a beach look and give me volume... so thanks! I will definitely be trying these products :) xxx
ReplyDeleteLots of love, Abi http://velvetpassion.blogspot.co.uk/
P.S. I thought Kate Moss looked gorgeous at the closing ceremony - her hair looked so nice!
I'd definitely recommend them for getting some volume in your roots. When it starts to flatten, just give them a really good rub to revive the product :)
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