How To Use Hair Mousse: 7 Rules for Application

Whether volume, curls or heat protection: mousse is the all-rounder for hair styling! We will explain to you what you need to consider when applying it.

For a long time, mousse was stuck to a dusty beauty image. Now the hair mousse is experiencing a superlative comeback – after all, the mousse convinces with a lot of benefits. It not only provides more volume, but also gives the hair hold, cares and protects it from heat tools. To ensure that the styling fits exactly as we want it to and that nobody has to be annoyed by sticky, sticky hairstyles, there are a few rules to be observed when using mousse. Let’s go!

1. Product selection

Yes yes, who does not know this: There you stand in front of the beauty shelf of the drugstore and you can’t see the forest for the trees anymore. Whether for XXL volume, more shine or dyed hair – mousse is sprouting like mushrooms everywhere. It is important to select the mousse according to your hair type and needs.

The following hair mousses are available for selection:

• The classic mousse for normal hair.
• A strengthener with UV filter, color protection and a thermal protection formula for colored hair that prevents color fading.
• A mousse with an integrated hair care effect that, thanks to heat protection and conditioning oils, does not unnecessarily stress the hair during styling, protects it from drying out, makes it easier to comb, helps against flying hair and provides more shine and suppleness.
• A mousse specifically designed for styling curls, which ideally prepares the hair for the application of curling irons, curlers and the like.
• A mousse for more volume for fine hair.

Especially with fine hair the following applies: The stronger the mousse, the more the lengths are weighted down. And this can be a disadvantage, especially with fine strands, and can weigh down the mane. Instead of a voluminous mop of hair we can be happy about sticky hair – no!

2. The right amount

Depending on the length of the hair, a quantity the size of a walnut or tennis ball is enough to get the most out of this styling miracle. If there is too much product in the hair, the mousse can quickly weigh down and stick to curly hair in particular. In general: Less is more!

3. Work in with the comb

Do not work the product into the hair with your hands, but rather with a coarse-pronged comb – be sure to leave out the roots, otherwise the scalp will stick together. Important: Always use combs that do not have sharp edges or seams! They are particularly gentle on the hair.

4. Apply to each hair

Up to now, it has always been assumed that mousse can only be applied to damp hair. Wrong! Hair mousse can actually be applied to wet and dry hair. After washing and before blow-drying the mousse conjures up a lot of volume in the classic way. On dry hair it also provides structure and grip.

5. Curls miracle

For curls, it is best to knead the mousse into the lengths and tips after washing and blow dry overhead with a diffuser. Alternatively, let the hair air-dry and define individual strands with your fingers or simply test hair plopping. Beauty tip: If you want to create curls in straight hair, first apply a small amount of setting lotion to damp hair and dry it. Then the hair is separated in parts, turned on curlers and blow-dried warm. Please do not loosen the strands until the hair has cooled down well. Now only comb through the hair with your fingers or comb into shape with a roughly prongled comb.

6. Volume magic

For more volume, work the mousse into the lengths and blow-dry and style the hair overhead.

7. Mix and Match

The great thing is that hair mousse is a real team player and can also be combined with many other styling products. For more hold, for example, the mousse is first worked into the still damp hair and dried with a hairdryer. Finally, round off the styling with a hairspray – and your hairstyle will withstand even the strongest gusts of wind.

Conclusion: A mousse is ideal for anyone who wants to give flat hair more volume. But the mousse is also ideal for hairstyles that should not fall apart again after just a few hours. It gives the hair hold and fullness, provides curls, convinces with care ingredients, UV filter and heat protection.