Is mousse good for scrunching hair?
And experts agree that mousse is one of the best products for naturally curly hair, to enhance the bounce and shape of fine or thin curls, or to help hold curls in straight hair.
How do I scrunch my hair to make it curly?
Starting with the ends of your hair, gently squeeze a handful of your hair in your palm, working upwards toward the root. Scrunch your hair up in your hand in sections. Repeat this step until you’ve scrunched all of your hair around your head and up to the roots.
Do you scrunch out the crunch after diffusing?
After diffusing your curly hair dry without touching it, continue diffusing while gently scrunching your curls with your hands until they feel soft. Flip your hair over and from side to side as you sotc, to ensure that you get volume at the roots.
Why is my hair crunchy after mousse?
That’s why your new mousse or gel might be making your curls feel thick, stiff, and, yes, crunchy. Most styling products have polymers in them, which is what gives your curls that nice hold. Polymers like to bond together, and it’s this bond that gives your hair the characteristic crunchy feel.
Why is my hair crunchy after using mousse?
What causes that crunch? Maya says “It’s common for mousse to be combined with gel or cream because most mousses on the market contain alcohol to make the hair dry faster. They are also polymer rich, which creates a sticky coating on the hair, much like a hairspray. This can leave hair feeling dry and stiff.
Can you curl your hair with mousse?
It doesn’t weigh down the hair and give it that gelled down look, but it does provide just enough hold for versatility when styling. Start by applying a golf ball sized amount of mousse to damp hair before blowing dry, then hit it with a curling iron to really give your curls hold.
What happens if you put mousse in dry hair?
Our tip: Styling mousse can also be used on dry hair to carry out any touch-ups. But careful not to overload the hair or it will end up going stiff. Use sparingly on the roots to re-boost the volume. Or wet your hair again with a bit of water then re-apply mousse to revive your curls.