Hair mousse

 

Just a few years ago, hair mousse from the aerosol can was nothing but sticky. Today, thanks to ultra-modern formulas, it is able to give hair significantly more volume, shine and hold. And it does so without leaving a sticky feeling on the hair. However, it is important to use it correctly: as a rule, hair mousse should always be shaken well before use.

The better the aerosol can is shaken, the foamier the product will be. And the foamier the texture, the easier and better it is to apply and work in. That is why hair mousses are almost always offered in aerosol cans: There is no other way to achieve the beneficial foamy effect.

 

Advantages and mode of action of hair mousse

 

Many styling ideas can be perfectly realised with hair mousse. Defined curls, an elaborate updo, a short cut that stands boldly upwards: Hair mousse is ideal for such creations. By the way, it also caters for the different needs of the hair, because hair mousses are available in different versions. Sometimes it provides optimal heat protection, sometimes it primarily gives the hair more volume. Then there are hair mousses that offer perfect colour protection or repair and smooth damaged hair. Special curling and smoothing mousses are also available. Colour strengtheners combine styling the hair with a light tint. The addition of UV filters and antioxidants also ensures effective protection against environmental influences.

 

Reaching new target groups

 

Still relatively new in this segment: a hair mousse specially developed for grey hair with colour pigments that either prevent an unwanted yellow tinge in grey hair or remove it completely.

A distinction is also made between different degrees of hold. The scale ranges from 1 to 10, with 10 being the strongest hold.

Compared to other styling products such as gel or hair wax, foam is no longer visible after styling.
Hair mousse always is applied to towel-dried hair, as only then can the volume-giving effect unfold. The exact dosage depends on the individual hair length; for shorter hair, a hazelnut-sized amount is usually sufficient. Ideally, it should be distributed with the fingers or alternatively with a coarse comb.

 

How does a hair mousse work?

 

The firming effect of conventional hair mousses is usually based on chemical substances. Polymers act as film formers, wrapping themselves around the hair like a sheath, shaping and supporting it. The more polymers there are in a mousse, the stronger the effect. When it comes to the care components, manufacturers mainly rely on natural active ingredients such as aloe vera, wheat and silk proteins, bamboo, or vegetable glycerine, which has hair-smoothing properties. Vitamin B3, panthenol, ceramides and lecithin are also frequently used. Ceramides play a particularly important role, as they are able to repair brittle areas in the hair. They are therefore often referred to as “anti-hair-breakage active ingredients”. They penetrate deep into the hair and renew the individual fibres there. As aerosols, hair mousses also contain propellants such as isobutane, propane, or butane. For sensitive scalps and hair, appropriate products are available without alcohol and perfume additives.

 

Fact sheet   Panthenol

Alternative names: Provitamin B5, Dexpanthenol

CAS number: 81-13-0

Solubility: miscible with water

Boiling point: 118 to 120 degrees Celsius

Use: Ingredient for skin creams, ointments, firming skincare, and shampoos.

Properties: Nourishing, contributes to regeneration, soothes itching, anti-inflammatory

 

Fact Sheet Lecithin

CAS number: 8002-43-5 / 8030

Definition: Component of the cell membranes of animal and plant organisms.

Extraction: Mainly from soybeans, but also from sunflower and rape seed

Function: Reduces static charges by neutralising the electrical charge on the hair surface. Promotes absorption and penetration of other ingredients. Counteracts the degreasing of skin and hair.

 

Fact Sheet Glycerin

CAS number: 56-81-5

Description: colourless, slightly viscous liquid

Function: Moisturiser, for care products for dry hair; glycerine is a very good moisture-retaining and irritation-reducing active ingredient.

Solubility: Miscible with water and ethanol

Boiling point: 290 degrees Celsius

 

 

Summary

A modern hair mousse should be able to strengthen and volumise hair without weighing it down or making it sticky. It should also be able to smooth and control the hair to prevent frizz and provide a shiny finish. It should also protect the hair from damage and provide long-lasting hold. It is also important that it is free from harmful chemicals and gentle on coloured or treated hair.

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