To be honest, at first I was turned off by Got2b Fat-Tastic Thickening Plumping Mousse scent. It’s not great… Kind of chemically and weird. And you know I love a good smelling product! But, of course, there are more important factors than scent when it comes to hair products, like how they actually perform. And this stuff is seriously great. I use it almost every time I blowout my hair, so I thought it was time to let you guys in on my cheapie secret!
Got2b Fat-Tastic can be found at any drugstore, which is super convenient, and it’s relatively inexpensive–around $7 but you can also find sales. And it works wonderfully as a volumizer. In fact, it’s better than anything I’ve tried so far. And I’ve tried a lot of products–from high end to drugstore. Speaking of drugstore products, it’s much better than the hyped TRESemme 24 Hour Body Foaming Mousse, in my opinion.
When using Got2b Fat-Tastic Thickening Plumping Mousse, just be careful not to use too much or else your hair will get crunchy and heavy. I use about a silver dollar amount on my damp (past my shoulders) hair. I apply it with my head turned upside down and focus on the roots first, moving the product down toward the ends. Then I comb it through with a wide-tooth comb. I do a rough blow dry until my hair is about 85% dry and finish blow drying with a boar bristle round brush. This technique gives great lasting volume! Price: $6.99 at Folica
Have any of you tried Got2b Fat-Tastic Thickening Plumping Mousse? What did you think? And do you have any other favorite volumizing products? I’m always on the hunt for new ones to try!
I’m using Thickening Cream by Living Proof and it’s not bad. A little goes a long way which is good because it’s on the pricer side.
It also leaves your hair soft, though I’m not CRAZY about the smell. I generally don’ tlike got2b but this sounds great so I’m hoping a Shoppers near me has it!
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Anabel: I should link my review to Living Proof’s Thickening Cream too. Well, here it is: http://www.haironthebrain.com/2010/01/living-proof-full-thickening-cream/
I think that is my second fav of all time hair thickener, but not volumizer, you know? If adds oomph but not that kind of sexy bedhead-ish volume that you can really get with the Got2b if you do the blowout well… That said, I think the Living Proof is great stuff too, and I use it when I am not blowing my hair out and just sort of being more laaazy about my hair. Also, Living Proof Hold Hairspray is good stuff too! http://www.haironthebrain.com/2010/04/living-proof-hold-hairspray-shampoo-conditioner/
I tried this product and LOVE IT! I got the volume you spoke of in your review, but also got a lot of shine (which I didn’t expect). So two thumbs up for the results, the price, and the unexpected shine! And thank you for your review! (I NEVER would have bought a product named Fat-tastic if it didn’t get a positive review from someone else!)
Maria: Yay! I am so happy to hear you liked this product! I use it ALL the time and it really does work really well and you cannot beat the price/availability. 🙂