What it is: A medium-hold volumizing mousse that combines strengthening pure organic bamboo extract with phyto-nutrient-rich organic maca root.What it does:This stying product envelops hair to build manageable fullness, thickness, and lift from root to tip. Its phyto-rich formula promotes natural-looking volume and all-day hold that's never stiff or crunchy. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Dyes- Phthalates- GMOs- TriclosanWhat else you need to know: Both ingredients are highly sustainable, ethically traded, eco-certified, fair-trade compliant, and certified organic. Their production and sale aids in supporting the development of local communities while remaining environmentally friendly. This product is also free of sodium chloride, gluten, TEA, and phthalates. Color Hold(R) technology retains and protects color.

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Questions & Answers for ALTERNA Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse

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Compare to Living Proof

Has anyone tried this product in addition to the Living Proof thickening mousse? I've been using LP for quite some time for the length of my hair (long to middle back) and have good results. But I use another mousse for my roots. I think Alterna might be "healthier" for the hair and it sounds like I won't need a separate mousse for the roots. Any thoughts? I have fine, thin hair.

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

littlered

(Virginia Beach, VA)

on Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse

6 answers

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answer 1

I've use both products for my fine/thin hair and find the Alterna to be far superior. My hair feels much more volumunous than with any LP products.

answered 6 months ago

staylo05

(Milwaukee, WI)

answer 2

I didn't notice enought difference from cheap products - I felt the price outways the benifits.

answered 6 months ago

treelegs

(Indianapolis IN)

answer 3

You can try this product but, I think you may find it hard to brush through your hair. I have very fine short hair and this product made my hair very hard to manage. Trying to get a small round brush was sorta tough. I my self now use Vavoom mouse by Matrix. Works great~!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

kiki1905

(Chicago, IL)

answer 4

I've never used Living Proof mousse but I've tried their thickening
cream, which I didn't like at all. I found the LP products to be a bit
heavy for fine hair (which I have also). I think you'd have good
luck with the Alterna and wouldn't have to use two products.
It might be worth trying!

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

kit5

(San Diego, CA)

answer 5

I've tried Living Proof and was not satisfied with it compared to this product.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

miniaddict

(Wexford, PA)

answer 6

Living Proff made my hair gummy and it had no shine or hold. I LOVE this mousse, my hair is mid back, color treated and thick this gives me volume, hold and shine and my hair has never looked or felt healthier. Alterna blows LP products out of the water, its great stuff.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

njshopper

(NJ)

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Used with fine curly hair?

Hello all,
I have fine and curly hait that I do not blowdry in the morning; I just let it dry in the air and I have nice curls. Now my favorite mousse isn't available anymore and I already ise Alterna shampoo. Does anyone with natural curls have used this mousse? Thanks all!

asked 11 months ago

mel101

(Montreal, QC)

on Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse

2 answers

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answer 1

I have the same hair lol! I do the same on school mornings when I don't have time but I blow dry my bangs and root with my fingers really quick (so it's not fully dry). I still get the same amount lift as if i had blown out my hair which is a lot by the way! Overall lovely product and well worth the purchase in my opinion :)

answered 5 months, 2 weeks ago

britishcolumbia

(Beaufort, SC)

answer 2

I use this and have wavy hair. I don't think you could use it without blowdrying.

answered 8 months ago

Pam48

(Falcon Heights, MN)

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How is it with thin hair and a curling iron?

I have fine, wavy hair that's rather easy to manage, but its thinness makes for terrible volume and it looking rather limp when I take a curling iron to it. How is this mousse with thin hair? I have to be really careful about what I put into my hair because it gets so easily weighed down by product. If this isn't good for thin hair, what does anyone recommend?

asked 6 months ago

laney501

(New York, NY)

on Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse

2 answers

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answer 1

My hair is thin in spots and this does not weigh it down

answered 5 months ago

ejb1

(Melrose, MA)

answer 2

I have fine/thin hair, and I find this does not weigh my hair down at all. If I curl it, there is definitely some bounce to it.

answered 6 months ago

staylo05

(Milwaukee, WI)

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heat activation?

do you need to use heat to activate this product or can you just let your hair air dry to see an effect?

asked 4 months, 1 week ago

dandydandelion

(long island, ny)

on Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse

2 answers

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answer 1

Air dry is fine, but I find that it applies best to damp hair if you are truly using it to 1) lift and 2) make you go longer between washes/less oily at the scalp

answered 3 months ago

killclick

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 2

Either way... Most days I let my hair air-dry (it's naturally wavy) and the mousse will give it that semi-scrunched look -- but if I blow dry it adds a lot of volume .. Very versatile !

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

nyangel98

(Long Island NY)

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Can this be used as heat protectant?

Can this be used as a heat protectant before blowdrying or flat ironing? I want to make this product the only thing I use so I have less buildup.

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

bohogirl

(AL)

on Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse

2 answers

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answer 1

Unfortunately, this destroyed my hair when using heat. (Blow Dryer and round brush)

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

jennyrock

(Cape May, NJ)

answer 2

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

kiki1905

(Chicago, IL)

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Approximately how many uses is this good for?

I am aware that this will be different for every length, texture, etc., but I am just trying to get an idea of how far my money will go. Thank you!

asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago

GreySkyEyes

on Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse

2 answers

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answer 1

I use it daily and I get at least 1 1/2 - 2 months out of a can.. It depends how much I use of course, but most days it's almost handball size amounts

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

nyangel98

(Long Island NY)

answer 2

Depending on if you use this daily or not, it can last you a good 3-6 months.

answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

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full ingredients list

What are all the ingredients in this product?

asked 4 months, 1 week ago

dandydandelion

(long island, ny)

on Bamboo Volume Weightless Whipped Mousse

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