Would you like to see more test videos like this? What kind of products/tools would you like to see me test? PRODUCTS FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO: Amika plus-size Volumizing Mousse howl.me/cmMnThxU8co Pureology Instant Levitation Mist go.shopmy.us/p-6673217 Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer go.shopmy.us/p-6673251 Tresemmé One Step 5-in-1 Volume Spray howl.me/cmRR2r57C5z Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Multiplying Volume Styling Mousse go.shopmy.us/p-6101730 FAVORITE HAIR TOOLS: Flat iron: amzn.to/3ew1bV6 Laifen Blowdryer: ($13 off code JUSTIN13) bit.ly/laifenswiftdryer Flat/Curling Iron pboost.me/7lSX Blowdry Bar Brush: howl.me/clZjuCrPY7t Wet Brush: howl.me/clZjtp50k80 Volumizing Brush: howl.me/clZjqSeayfK Round Brush: howl.me/clXFvJh8Pdi FAVORITE HAIR PRODUCTS: Leave In Conditioner: howl.me/clRrzOg5tLB Hair Oil: howl.me/clZjPRtph1g Hairspray: howl.me/cl1x9zEWfUj Gentle shampoo/conditioner: bit.ly/hairstorynewwash MY WIFES BEAUTY FAVORITES: Sunless Tanning Lotion: howl.me/clXFAjU0dga Makeup: bit.ly/MAKEUPFAVES YUMMY Protein Powder: (10% OFF USE CODE: DIONNA) bit.ly/CSEprotein Dermalogica Skincare: howl.me/clRr0Lbdmkx Supplements: bit.ly/SupplementFaves FIND ME ON: Instagram: / justin_hickox Dionna’s Instagram: / dionnahickox EMAIL Hair Questions: info@justinhickox.com Brand/Sponsorships: dionna@hickoxmediagroup.com Be a part of our Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/justinhickoxhaircommunity SHIPPING ADDRESS: Justin Hickox 915 SW Rimrock Way Ste 201-129 Redmond, OR. 97756 *Some links are affiliate which means if you make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you....you may even save some money! Chapters: 0:00-0:35 Introduction 0:35-2:23 Experiment Breakdown 2:23-3:37 Hair Wash, Prep, and Application 3:37-4:17 Blowdrying 4:17-6:17 Volume Comparison After Blowdry 6:17-7:58 Longevity Test 7:58-9:25 Longevity Result Comparison 9:25-10:36 The Texture Test 10:36-12:50 Humidity Test 12:50-13:57 Final Thoughts
Wow! I absolutely loved this video and information! I have naturally curly hair and am always blowing it out for volume. I will definitely give the WOW product a try. Justin, would love your opinion on dry shampoos, specifically for longevity and for darker hair?
This is one of my FAVOURITE VIDEOS that you have EVER made! I love it so much Justin. You did such an amazing job! Thank you for asking me for my opinion on how to run this test. I am not a scientist but I sure like to pretend I am. Hahahaha! Sending such a big hug to you and Dionna. You guys are the best!
Thanks Gabi! Your insight was everything for this! I'm stoked you loved it. I'm going to be bugging you about these ALL the time now! LOL. Wish I could hang out with you all next week. Dionna's super jacked!
@@justinhickoxHi Justin. What do you think of hyaluronic acid shampoo and conditioner? I swear, they give my hair so much volume. Even at the roots. It looks like I have 30% more volume. Without using any additional products. Could you try this or give an opinion on it? Thank you. I just found your channel, and I love it! New sub here! ❤
Well, that was fun! If you continue with testing (please), could you comment on scent in terms of "lightly fragrant" "very perfumed" "scent does not go away/does go away" "smells like coconut" "smells like the inside of your grandmother's purse in the 80's" (I hope Shimmer Lights feels called out by that last one 😂).
I’m a hairstylist too, live in N.C. where there is a lot of humidity in the summer. I have naturally straight, flat hair like corn silk. I have a version of the Lisa Rinna style. I get a lot of volume by using a combination of Sexy Hair-Root Pump Plus and the TRESemme Volume Spray on towel-dried hair, then, blow dry (med/high heat) with a round brush. The Color Wow and the TRESemme also work good together.
I have thin, fine hair. In the past I’ve tried so many products and with disappointing results. I tried color wow because of the results of your testing and WOW indeed. Doesn’t weigh my hair down and keeps its style. THANK YOU!
I have thin hair and I’ve been using WOW for two years now. I find it great at putting body and lift into my hair. Thanks for just confirming my belief that’s it’s the best.
I have thin, fine hair with thyroid problems and a 58 yo head. That equals alopecia and no volume whatsoever. I took your advice in another video and got a longer bob. But the wowsa to my new style was the Color Wow!!! I get actual complements on my hair now when I used to wear a hat every day before. In a professional office, that's not professional. Thank you so much for your videos. I feel good about my hair now!!
I think the issue is that the mannequin can't tell you how it feels and if it makes your hair oily or whatever. We have heat coming off our head, a mannequin doesn't
I tried the color Wow conditioner on my fine curly hair and it literally took out my curls…I used it twice, and then I gave it away to my straight haired neighbor.
My stylist suggested Pureology, and I've been using it, but for me it's expensive. Can't wait to try Tresemme. This was the best video on hair products that I have ever seen! Thank you !
I would LOVE to see a similar test for humidity controlling product! We who live in a seasonal humid area loath what humidity does to our hair styling efforts!
I have thin hair - these manikins had lots of hair - I have tried almost every volume product on the market - and the ones you used never worked for me - try Colorproof or Big Sexy Hair volumizers - they work for thin wispy hair ,, they hold well and can be refreshed.
On my short hair, Tresseme works great! I style on Sunday before church and basically don't do anything but brush it. It holds it's volume and shape even through my rolling over from side to side during the night.
Thank you for including humidity test. I live in the Tampa, FL area and frizz is an immediate problem especially when then the dew point reads 81, the highest it’s been in years. Thank you so very much for this informative vid. Keep them coming!!😊👍
I’d love more product comparisons and appreciated you included a lower price point. As someone else suggested I’d appreciate a note about scent as I’m sensitive to odors.
Yes I would love to hear more about products and scent. It is so hard to find hair products that are NOT scented that actually work. There are so many people who do have scent issues and cannot use products that have scent in them - also just because they don't have scent in them, but have essential oils, that counts as scent as essential oils are very overpowering and people with scent issues typically cannot use them either. I sure can't. I wish more hair care companies would include unscented products in their line.
@@StacyA-tm5rj color wow has a lot of products in their line without additional scent added. It’s possible an ingredient on the label might serve a separate person and still carry some scent. But a many of the products don’t have ingredients in there that are solely for perfuming purposes.
Retired stylist here. I have two things: after Pureology was bought out by L’Oréal, their products began to make my head itch. This was confirmed by some other stylist friends, and the mannequins can’t tell you that. Secondly, I’d like to know how well the products washed OUT of the hair so as to not cause “product buildup”. Thanks for an informative video, Justin!
These are great points! The product buildup aspect is great...may be harder to test since I find that many times it takes multiple uses to really determine how much a product will build up. Worth talking to a chemist about for future videos though...thanks for that idea.
This was the most thorough experiment I’ve ever seen. Most just test part 1 and don’t give any thought to other obvious factors that affect the results. As usual, thank you, Justin.
This was awesome! Maybe you have done something like this before but what about shampoo/conditioner for fine hair to create volume? So thankful I found your channel!
I'm thrilled that a much less expensive product proved to be so effective. Go Tresemme! I'll be getting a bottle of that tomorrow for sure. Thanks! This was such a helpful video! 💜
I have thin, fine hair. I have used so many volumizing products, but the Color Wow is my absolute favorite! I use the XL mousse after shampooing (every 2-3 days), and then I use the Raise the Root when styling (daily). I haven't had this much volume in years! Thank you for confirming my opinion! I'd love to see a test on hairsprays, especially flexible/working sprays, and maybe another on texturing sprays. Love your content!
Thank you so much for doing this video! I have since purchased and tried the Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer. AMAZING results! This is just what I was looking for. Great 2nd and 3rd day hair with no dry shampoo etc. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you for confirming that Color Wow is great. I find that it seems to have a "style memory". Even on the third day, all I need to do is run my fingers through my hair, and I am good to go!
WELL I live in the Deep South and humidity is a daily issue almost year round. I have fine wavy hair and FRIZZ has been my arch nemesis for 60 years 🙈 I began using Redken One United and the Color WoW last Summer and what a game changer!! If I had these products when I was in my 20’s, I wouldn’t have lost so much sleep by wearing those horrible huge rollers all night!! We really did that 😜 !! Enjoyed this video so much!! Of course!😬 And happy I don’t need to run out and buy something different 🤣 HugZ💖
Their texturizing spray is really good too. I have a Volumizing spray from them that I find myself using more than my very pricey hair products. Happy to know it’s not just me that has found this brand to perform so well!
@@dw1898 I love their Extra Hold Unscented Hairspray. Scented hairspray triggers an asthma attack, but this is great. I'll have to check out their texturizing spray.
I use Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam (Gabi’s hair stylist recommended) and Kristen Ess volumizing mist. I think I am guilty of not using enough. Today is shampoo day, so will try to amp it up and when I run out, I will try Tresemme. How about texturizing spray? Some glue my fine hair together making it untouchable!
I never tried any of these. BUT recently tried UNITE products and was pleasantly surprised the thickness their mousse provided….even 3 days later. Applied properly because of your excellent teaching. ☺️
That’s awesome! Thank you so much for the recommendation and thank you even more for the trust! I appreciate that. I’ll definitely check out the unite products as well!
What a great video. I have had very fine thin hair my entire life. I have used what seems like every volume product out there and discovered the COLOR WOW products about a year ago The Bombshell XL mousse is my favorite. It gives me great volume that lasts until my next shampoo It leaves my hair soft enough so I can run my fingers through it and restyle it The Raise the Root product is also a game changer but adds more of a product feel to my hair. I add it when going to an event where it is very humid and even windy and I need my hair to have volume that is guaranteed not to deflate
I have been using the Wow for a number of months now. Have thin fine hair. It is a miracle worker. Very humid here right now. Hair still has volume even after i take off my golf hat!!!love this product. Wish we could get all their products in canada…
Thank you for this. I am off to buy the Tresemme product. Now, you just need to do another experiment of anti- humidity, hair spray, and hair clay products. You are going to be busy😊 Thank you for all the information and tips you share with us. It is much appreciated.
I use the Tresemme Volume in that squatty bottle sometimes. It generally is a bit heavy and doesn't hold the volume well. I have used a taller bottle Tresemme Volume root spray that is quite good unless there is much humidity. The volume remains good, but the humidity causes more volume in the form of frizz.
Love this test! I have thin, fine hair and am always on the search for good, fragrance free products that don't kill my budget. Color WOW is fragrance free and comes in 2 sizes, so I got the smaller to try.
The ColorWow is the best volume product BY FAR I have ever used. I haven't used the other 4 in this video, but I've been using many volume-promising products for 40ish years. Most weigh hair down (while promising to be "weightless" of course), feel gritty and dirty, and make hair look dull. Any volume deflates the instant you touch your hair, or move around., or try to add any shine. When I tried ColorWow, I was truly shocked. The only slightest negative for me is that my hair feels a tad dry, but I can fix that with a few drops of oil WITHOUT deflating the volume. I can even add DreamCoat over it for more shine and to reduce frizz in humidity. Amazing.
Yay for Tresemme. I use their mousse. Will get the spray now too. Yes, more of these videos. How about how to get shine into gray hair that doesn’t weigh it down. 🙂
Could you do purlpe shampoos for our gray hair gals please. My hair will take on a purple sheen. Even if i mix with other shampoo. Right now im using redkin.
Thank you for the Tresemme review!! My hair looks like those mannequins! The humidity test was everything! I am sticking with my Tresemme products due to the price point. I use the mousse and heat protectant daily with the same blow dryer technique and the hair spray. I actually prefer having product in my hair. I have not tried the volume spray you used but will now. Thanks, Justin and Dionna!! You’re the best!! 🥰
I love all of the Color Wow products! There isn’t one I’ve tried that hasn’t impressed me, so I’m not surprised by these results at all:) Thanks for saving us all some money and putting these to the test😊
Interesting video. My hair is fine textured & a bit thinning on top….im retired cosmetologist so I do buy good products. I have products I use most (at the moment I’m using Kenra Memory styling mousse) my hair is shoulder length. Nothing…I mean nothing I use looks good after bout 45 minutes…lol… Funny question?? How many heads popped off and out of your hands & down the stairs??…lol….I kept thinking about that all throughout the video..lol..but was “almost “ sure if it happened you would have left it in the video ❤ Enjoy your videos ❤
Thank you! I appreciate that. I e gotten some good feedback that will help future tests be even better! Is there any other kind of products or tools you’d like to see tested?
Get Science Guy Justin an Award!!! This was so fun and interesting... I think you have to keep going for the sake of this 68 year old Jersey Girl... Humidity is the enemy. August is a "don't get a haircut cuz you're mad at your hair month" because it's almost impossible. BUT, curious to know how your experiment is effected by hair texture and volume? I have thick, wavy hair that's thinning a bit at the top, so while I don't need overall volume, I am interested in the top of my head and never sure how to balance my "two" heads of hair. I want lift and volume at the top and then wavy/humidity control for the rest of it... Hats off to Gabi who I've followed for years. She's amazing! Oh, and your assistant was top notch!
Hyaluronic acid shampoo and conditioner works great on wavy jersey hair, for volume and humidity. Especially the roots. This humidity here has been just horrible. I use the inexpensive stuff. It's amazing.
@@LDiamondz Are you from NJ too? I guess there's parts of Texas that rival our humidity, but it's a real issue for sure. Thanks for the tip. My daughter is an esthetician and get buy product for me in a wholesale place, so it's a wash (pardon the pun) on the cost!!!
This is truly a public service! Thank you for doing it so we don’t have to. I have always found that powder products like dry shampoo or volumizing powder do more for me than liquid products.
This was AWESOME! You were incredibly thoughtful and thorough in your experiments! I love that you included a drug store brand. I second the votes for dry shampoo!
Excellent experiment! Ummmmm, I bought the Caviar immediately after you recommended it. 😉 Not crazy about it. But then, I was already using the Color Wow foam. I live in the humid Midwest so Color Wow gets that humidity test frequently! 👍🏻
I truly appreciate your trust! I’m very sorry that product didn’t work as well as I would have liked it to work for you. It’s crazy, it’s worked really well for me. Testing it against these other products was a bit of an eye-opener! Would you like to see more of these kinds of videos? I’m very curious how people like this type of video.
@@justinhickox absolutely. Women are frustrated having to test out bottles of hair products to find what’s good. Please do heat protectants, leave in conditioners, hair masks, texture/hairsprays, and finishing oils/serums.
Great video with honest reviews. I like this cos its not one of those vids made just for the purpose of plugging sponsored products like many youtubers do. The Tresemme was very surprising in comparison to the other more high end products 🙌
As a seeker of volume, I loved this video! The Amika Plus Size Mousse has been my go to for a couple of years now. I personally hated the Wow! I found it incredibly sticky and although I got volume, it made my hair look dull and very coated. Thanks for all the hard work on this video!
I have used Color Wow shampoo, conditioner and volume products for several months now. It is absolutely the best product I’ve ever used. I also lost some hair after having Covid and I’ve had just normal loss with this line of products.
Absolutely great video!!! I’m really glad you included how it feels in your hair because that can break a product for me. Please do a dry shampoo comparison!! I use Amika, Bumble,overnight Batiste and Living Proof
Loved this video! I’m constantly trying different volumizers for my fine hair but haven’t tried any of these yet. You just saved me some time & money!❤
I have the same bob as in your bob video. And at 74 years old i was doung the old curl it under thing. I tried yiur way and OMG how much younger and fresher it looked. I looked 64 lol. Im having a hard time doing what you did but i know with study and practise, I'll get there. Giung to show it to my stylist who always dries it flat on top which i hate. I have very fine, very thin, (yes, i paid attention to that video lol) hair yhat refused to bend and drops in a heartbeat. But i will not be beaten. It's pure white and would make beautiful long straight silky locks. But at my age thats not a good look (yup i paid attention to that video too lol). And i love Gabbi. I follow her methods all the time too. I love her. All my life, I've been cursed with this straight silky shiny hair that most likely some would die for. Finally, at 74 y/o I have some practical answers. THANK YOU!!!
I use ColorWow - really love it - I don't apply nearly the amount as suggested - that can quickly become expensive. I've used this product on mid-length hair and short hair - works great - I live in Texas where now it's hotter than 40 hells, and this product holds up well in the heat and humidity. Love your channel.
This was a great video to watch. I bought the Color Wow and WOW! I HAVE FINE HAIR THAT TENDS TO GO FLAT AND I LIVE IN THE SOUTH AND IT’S QUITE HUMID WHERE I’M AT. I AM THRILLED TO REPORT THAT MY HAIR HAS HELD THE CURL AND VOLUME UP ALL DAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!
This video was very helpful. I have thin fine hair so I am always looking for products with volume and hold. I am going to purchase the Color WOW. Thank you!
Great info! I will have to look into Color Wow. Another great product to try that I use: Aveda volumizing spray. I have very fine hair and it doesn’t weigh it down. Also holds up pretty well in humidity. Only downsides: pricey, only sold online or at salons, so not as readily available. 😊
That’s awesome! I appreciate the recommendation! I’ll definitely have to check that one out as well. This video forced me to try products I have not tried before. There are so many products out there. It’s hard to know about all of them, but this really opened my eyes! Did you like this style of video? Would you want to see more?
Hey! You're so welcome! I'm glad you liked it. Would you want to see more of these kinds of videos? If so, what kinds of products would you want to test?
@@justinhickox Yes! Stepping on the wild side....concentrating on frizz with the humidity. Smoothing but retaining curl or wave. Naturally curly/wavy. Product vs. brush used for drying and/or air drying. You knew that I was going to say that, didn't you?
@@justinhickox..Leave in Conditioner, which another youtube hair person swears is a fame changer. But wash, condition, leave-in, styling product, oil on ends…that’s A LOT of product for us thin, fine, frizzy gals. PS: I used to lemon jello as a setting lotion, tease my hair w a toothbrush & finish with heavy spritz of AquaNet! And slept in rollers every night. 😵💫🥴🤦♀️
Thank you so much! I actually have been using the Color Wow volumizer for the past several months and have been absolutely loving it. It's the first product that actually can hold my heavy hair.
Dang!! I went out and bought the Caviar…thought it was just me not using it correctly. It hasn’t done much at all and the texture is awful. I sure wish I could return that bad product. I’ll likely use it till it’s finished, hate wasting money. Then I’ll try the Color WOW. Being over 60, naturally gray, I need all the volume and lasting I can get. Thanks for your honesty.
We are similar age. The Color Wow Xtra Large is amazing. Recently discovered it and now can’t live without it. If I want even more volume, I spray it with their Style on Steroids. I would have never believed my fine hair could get that big. 😂
@@aboethius7756 thank you for sharing. I may just toss the Caviar and cut my losses. I don’t have thin hair, just has lost some thickness over the years…it happens. 🤣
I am so glad to see this video!I have used Tresemme for years. I have used the gel which a little stiff for me, and the mousse. Every now and then, I will try something different but I always go back. Thanks.
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Chapters:
0:00-0:35 Introduction
0:35-2:23 Experiment Breakdown
2:23-3:37 Hair Wash, Prep, and Application
3:37-4:17 Blowdrying
4:17-6:17 Volume Comparison After Blowdry
6:17-7:58 Longevity Test
7:58-9:25 Longevity Result Comparison
9:25-10:36 The Texture Test
10:36-12:50 Humidity Test
12:50-13:57 Final Thoughts
Wow! I absolutely loved this video and information! I have naturally curly hair and am always blowing it out for volume. I will definitely give the WOW product a try. Justin, would love your opinion on dry shampoos, specifically for longevity and for darker hair?
I would like to see heat protector explained with product recommendations. Thank you!
Heat protectants that are best for protecting hair, rather than ones that just include some heat protection.
I would like to see a test of hair spray that holds in the heat and humidity but also touchable. Thanks
@@justinhickox - would love a test on texturizing or sea salt sprays
This is one of my FAVOURITE VIDEOS that you have EVER made! I love it so much Justin. You did such an amazing job! Thank you for asking me for my opinion on how to run this test. I am not a scientist but I sure like to pretend I am. Hahahaha! Sending such a big hug to you and Dionna. You guys are the best!
Thanks Gabi! Your insight was everything for this! I'm stoked you loved it. I'm going to be bugging you about these ALL the time now! LOL. Wish I could hang out with you all next week. Dionna's super jacked!
@@justinhickox I really wish that you could come Justin. We will have to face time you in! I am really excited to see Dionna!
@@justinhickoxHi Justin. What do you think of hyaluronic acid shampoo and conditioner? I swear, they give my hair so much volume. Even at the roots. It looks like I have 30% more volume. Without using any additional products. Could you try this or give an opinion on it? Thank you. I just found your channel, and I love it! New sub here! ❤
@@GlamGirlGabiHey Gabi, gtsy! Love your channel. ❤
@@LDiamondzCould you share what brand you use ? Thanks ! ☺️
So glad you included an affordable option for those of us that already blew our budget at the salon!
TY Justin. We thin/flat hair girls love you and your efforts on our behalf. 🫶🏻💙
Wish I could take my head off to style my hair, lol
Not me. I would end up losing it or leaving it in my car.
@@claudialupper LOL
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Well, that was fun! If you continue with testing (please), could you comment on scent in terms of "lightly fragrant" "very perfumed" "scent does not go away/does go away" "smells like coconut" "smells like the inside of your grandmother's purse in the 80's" (I hope Shimmer Lights feels called out by that last one 😂).
Yes! Scent can make or break a product.
I’m a hairstylist too, live in N.C. where there is a lot of humidity in the summer.
I have naturally straight, flat hair like corn silk. I have a version of the Lisa Rinna style. I get a lot of volume by using a combination of Sexy Hair-Root Pump Plus and the TRESemme Volume Spray on towel-dried hair, then, blow dry (med/high heat) with a round brush. The Color Wow and the TRESemme also work good together.
🟥🟥🟥🟥Would love to see you do this test with dry shampoo and spray the roots with the same number of sprays of olive oil or etc. loved this!!
I try everything. I have thin, fine hair and Tresemme makes GREAT volumizing products that just work for me.
I have thin, fine hair. In the past I’ve tried so many products and with disappointing results. I tried color wow because of the results of your testing and WOW indeed. Doesn’t weigh my hair down and keeps its style. THANK YOU!
I already love Gabi, but now I love her even more! She’s the best! ❤❤
She's awesome! Such a great friend and creator!
I have thin hair and I’ve been using WOW for two years now. I find it great at putting body and lift into my hair. Thanks for just confirming my belief that’s it’s the best.
When you do a a test you really put your whole self into the test!
I have thin, fine hair with thyroid problems and a 58 yo head. That equals alopecia and no volume whatsoever. I took your advice in another video and got a longer bob. But the wowsa to my new style was the Color Wow!!! I get actual complements on my hair now when I used to wear a hat every day before. In a professional office, that's not professional. Thank you so much for your videos. I feel good about my hair now!!
I think the issue is that the mannequin can't tell you how it feels and if it makes your hair oily or whatever. We have heat coming off our head, a mannequin doesn't
Thank you, Justin, for going to all of this trouble to show us the best products for volume! I just put the Color Wow in my cart😊
I tried the color Wow conditioner on my fine curly hair and it literally took out my curls…I used it twice, and then I gave it away to my straight haired neighbor.
My stylist suggested Pureology, and I've been using it, but for me it's expensive. Can't wait to try Tresemme. This was the best video on hair products that I have ever seen! Thank you !
I would LOVE to see a similar test for humidity controlling product! We who live in a seasonal humid area loath what humidity does to our hair styling efforts!
I have thin hair - these manikins had lots of hair - I have tried almost every volume product on the market - and the ones you used never worked for me - try Colorproof or Big Sexy Hair volumizers - they work for thin wispy hair ,, they hold well and can be refreshed.
On my short hair, Tresseme works great! I style on Sunday before church and basically don't do anything but brush it. It holds it's volume and shape even through my rolling over from side to side during the night.
I was SO shocked by how well it worked!
Thank you for including humidity test. I live in the Tampa, FL area and frizz is an immediate problem especially when then the dew point reads 81, the highest it’s been in years.
Thank you so very much for this informative vid. Keep them coming!!😊👍
I absolutely loved this "scientific" test! Do it for frizz-control products in humidity, please!!!
I’d love more product comparisons and appreciated you included a lower price point. As someone else suggested I’d appreciate a note about scent as I’m sensitive to odors.
Yes I would love to hear more about products and scent. It is so hard to find hair products that are NOT scented that actually work. There are so many people who do have scent issues and cannot use products that have scent in them - also just because they don't have scent in them, but have essential oils, that counts as scent as essential oils are very overpowering and people with scent issues typically cannot use them either. I sure can't. I wish more hair care companies would include unscented products in their line.
Don't get the Amika, it has a very strong scent. Horrible!
@@StacyA-tm5rj color wow has a lot of products in their line without additional scent added. It’s possible an ingredient on the label might serve a separate person and still carry some scent. But a many of the products don’t have ingredients in there that are solely for perfuming purposes.
I've used Tresemme for years. I love their products!
Color wow foam at the root and volumizing spray mid to ends - awesome combination.
Retired stylist here. I have two things: after Pureology was bought out by L’Oréal, their products began to make my head itch. This was confirmed by some other stylist friends, and the mannequins can’t tell you that. Secondly, I’d like to know how well the products washed OUT of the hair so as to not cause “product buildup”. Thanks for an informative video, Justin!
These are great points! The product buildup aspect is great...may be harder to test since I find that many times it takes multiple uses to really determine how much a product will build up. Worth talking to a chemist about for future videos though...thanks for that idea.
This was the most thorough experiment I’ve ever seen. Most just test part 1 and don’t give any thought to other obvious factors that affect the results. As usual, thank you, Justin.
I've used Tresemme products for years--shampoo, conditioner, mousse, gel, hairspray--and I've been pleased with them. Loved this video!
Fabulous video! I just “got my hair back” after being ill and malnourished in 2023. Your videos have been a great source of info and help! Thank you 😊
Awesome video. As a senior on a budget this really helps. I would like to see more of this type of experiment Thank you Val❤
This was awesome! Maybe you have done something like this before but what about shampoo/conditioner for fine hair to create volume? So thankful I found your channel!
Color Wow does have heat protectant in it so that takes it even higher up when no additional product needs to be purchased
Appreciate your candid discussion and ability to admit that sometimes an inexpensive product actually works. Always enjoy your videos!
I've never clicked so fast on a video before 😂
Lol! I love that. I can’t wait to hear what you think! I’d love to know if you would want to see more videos like this as well?
Same!!! 😂
@@justinhickox Yes >>> !!!
@@justinhickox yes plz ☺️🙏🏻
I'm thrilled that a much less expensive product proved to be so effective. Go Tresemme! I'll be getting a bottle of that tomorrow for sure. Thanks! This was such a helpful video! 💜
I have thin, fine hair. I have used so many volumizing products, but the Color Wow is my absolute favorite! I use the XL mousse after shampooing (every 2-3 days), and then I use the Raise the Root when styling (daily). I haven't had this much volume in years! Thank you for confirming my opinion! I'd love to see a test on hairsprays, especially flexible/working sprays, and maybe another on texturing sprays. Love your content!
Thank you so much for doing this video! I have since purchased and tried the Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer. AMAZING results! This is just what I was looking for. Great 2nd and 3rd day hair with no dry shampoo etc. Keep up the great videos!
Thank you for confirming that Color Wow is great. I find that it seems to have a "style memory". Even on the third day, all I need to do is run my fingers through my hair, and I am good to go!
I use the Tresemme all the time, and I love it for my fine pixie. We don't have much humidity where I live.
WELL I live in the Deep South and humidity is a daily issue almost year round. I have fine wavy hair and FRIZZ has been my arch nemesis for 60 years 🙈 I began using Redken One United and the Color WoW last Summer and what a game changer!! If I had these products when I was in my 20’s, I wouldn’t have lost so much sleep by wearing those horrible huge rollers all night!! We really did that 😜 !! Enjoyed this video so much!! Of course!😬 And happy I don’t need to run out and buy something different 🤣 HugZ💖
SAME in HoustonTx..where the air is wet & my hair has been the bane of my existence. Especially my older, thinner, grayer, frizzier hair!
@@dianegibbs3716 Amen Sista! Lol Struggle is REAL!😅🌺
Thanks for taking one for the team! Great advice!!
LOVED watching an independent and dependent variables experiment!!!
Never could keep independent and dependent variables straight! In class I understood somewhat but….science was never my forte 😂
@@Ilmiocuoreeimprigionato “I”ndependent variable is the one “I” change
@@shannonevans6344 No science teacher ever explained it that way. If they did use that rule, I would’ve understood. Thank you 😊
I discovered the Tresemme Volume Spray this past winter. It's now the only volumizer I use. I love this product.
I was wondering does it leave your hair sticky?
Their texturizing spray is really good too. I have a Volumizing spray from them that I find myself using more than my very pricey hair products. Happy to know it’s not just me that has found this brand to perform so well!
@@maryalbert6138 It doesn't feel sticky like mousse does. But along with the feeling of thicker hair, there is the feel of product in my hair.
@@dw1898 I love their Extra Hold Unscented Hairspray. Scented hairspray triggers an asthma attack, but this is great. I'll have to check out their texturizing spray.
Love to see you test other products. Dry texture spray, hairspray etc. Great job. Thx
I use the Color Wow. It’s the only product that I’ve tried that creates lasting volume. I may try the Tresemme since it’s so affordable.
Great video! Helping consumers buy a great product so we do not waste money on those that are not as sufficient.
Color wow hands down. Great test!
I use Aveda Phomollient Styling Foam (Gabi’s hair stylist recommended) and Kristen Ess volumizing mist. I think I am guilty of not using enough. Today is shampoo day, so will try to amp it up and when I run out, I will try Tresemme. How about texturizing spray? Some glue my fine hair together making it untouchable!
I never tried any of these. BUT recently tried UNITE products and was pleasantly surprised the thickness their mousse provided….even 3 days later. Applied properly because of your excellent teaching. ☺️
That’s awesome! Thank you so much for the recommendation and thank you even more for the trust! I appreciate that. I’ll definitely check out the unite products as well!
I've been following you only for a few months but this was SO ENTERTAINING!!! loved it, also love Gabi. Your channel is so unique. Keep it coming!!
I used to use Tresemme Mousse years ago so I will try this new spray.
What a great video. I have had very fine thin hair my entire life. I have used what seems like every volume product out there and discovered the COLOR WOW products about a year ago The Bombshell XL mousse is my favorite. It gives me great volume that lasts until my next shampoo It leaves my hair soft enough so I can run my fingers through it and restyle it The Raise the Root product is also a game changer but adds more of a product feel to my hair. I add it when going to an event where it is very humid and even windy and I need my hair to have volume that is guaranteed not to deflate
Where do you get color wow?
Color wow raise the roof root lift is great too
What a great video! So much time and effort... much appreciated
I have been using the Wow for a number of months now. Have thin fine hair. It is a miracle worker. Very humid here right now. Hair still has volume even after i take off my golf hat!!!love this product. Wish we could get all their products in canada…
Thank you for this.
I am off to buy the Tresemme product.
Now, you just need to do another experiment of anti- humidity, hair spray, and hair clay products.
You are going to be busy😊
Thank you for all the information and tips you share with us.
It is much appreciated.
Thank you! I was actually thinking of doing anti humidity products! You think that would be helpful?
I use the Tresemme Volume in that squatty bottle sometimes. It generally is a bit heavy and doesn't hold the volume well. I have used a taller bottle Tresemme Volume root spray that is quite good unless there is much humidity. The volume remains good, but the humidity causes more volume in the form of frizz.
Love this test! I have thin, fine hair and am always on the search for good, fragrance free products that don't kill my budget. Color WOW is fragrance free and comes in 2 sizes, so I got the smaller to try.
Yes to more videos like this!! I like to see products for curly and wavy hair. Great video!!
The ColorWow is the best volume product BY FAR I have ever used. I haven't used the other 4 in this video, but I've been using many volume-promising products for 40ish years. Most weigh hair down (while promising to be "weightless" of course), feel gritty and dirty, and make hair look dull. Any volume deflates the instant you touch your hair, or move around., or try to add any shine. When I tried ColorWow, I was truly shocked. The only slightest negative for me is that my hair feels a tad dry, but I can fix that with a few drops of oil WITHOUT deflating the volume. I can even add DreamCoat over it for more shine and to reduce frizz in humidity. Amazing.
Yay for Tresemme. I use their mousse. Will get the spray now too. Yes, more of these videos. How about how to get shine into gray hair that doesn’t weigh it down. 🙂
Could you do purlpe shampoos for our gray hair gals please. My hair will take on a purple sheen. Even if i mix with other shampoo. Right now im using redkin.
I'll definitely consider this for sure! Thanks for the idea!
Wow!!! This video was SO HELPFUL!!!!!! I’ve always loved the one from color wow. So helpful seeing how these wore throughout the day!
Thank you for the Tresemme review!! My hair looks like those mannequins! The humidity test was everything! I am sticking with my Tresemme products due to the price point. I use the mousse and heat protectant daily with the same blow dryer technique and the hair spray. I actually prefer having product in my hair. I have not tried the volume spray you used but will now. Thanks, Justin and Dionna!! You’re the best!! 🥰
I use the Color Wow and love it.
I was very surprised by it! It really gave a lot of volume!
I love all of the Color Wow products! There isn’t one I’ve tried that hasn’t impressed me, so I’m not surprised by these results at all:) Thanks for saving us all some money and putting these to the test😊
Interesting video. My hair is fine textured & a bit thinning on top….im retired cosmetologist so I do buy good products. I have products I use most (at the moment I’m using Kenra Memory styling mousse) my hair is shoulder length. Nothing…I mean nothing I use looks good after bout 45 minutes…lol…
Funny question?? How many heads popped off and out of your hands & down the stairs??…lol….I kept thinking about that all throughout the video..lol..but was “almost “ sure if it happened you would have left it in the video ❤
Enjoy your videos ❤
Wow! Most informative hair video I’ve ever seen. I now know exactly which brand I’m buying….THANK you for putting the time in and doing it fairly!
Thank you! I appreciate that. I e gotten some good feedback that will help future tests be even better! Is there any other kind of products or tools you’d like to see tested?
Get Science Guy Justin an Award!!! This was so fun and interesting... I think you have to keep going for the sake of this 68 year old Jersey Girl... Humidity is the enemy. August is a "don't get a haircut cuz you're mad at your hair month" because it's almost impossible. BUT, curious to know how your experiment is effected by hair texture and volume? I have thick, wavy hair that's thinning a bit at the top, so while I don't need overall volume, I am interested in the top of my head and never sure how to balance my "two" heads of hair. I want lift and volume at the top and then wavy/humidity control for the rest of it... Hats off to Gabi who I've followed for years. She's amazing! Oh, and your assistant was top notch!
Hyaluronic acid shampoo and conditioner works great on wavy jersey hair, for volume and humidity. Especially the roots. This humidity here has been just horrible. I use the inexpensive stuff. It's amazing.
@@LDiamondz Are you from NJ too? I guess there's parts of Texas that rival our humidity, but it's a real issue for sure. Thanks for the tip. My daughter is an esthetician and get buy product for me in a wholesale place, so it's a wash (pardon the pun) on the cost!!!
Haha Texan here-your august assertion is SPOT ON 😂
The Amika has the most root lift, so depending on what you're trying to achieve (for me it's root lift) it's the winner.
This is truly a public service! Thank you for doing it so we don’t have to. I have always found that powder products like dry shampoo or volumizing powder do more for me than liquid products.
This was AWESOME! You were incredibly thoughtful and thorough in your experiments! I love that you included a drug store brand.
I second the votes for dry shampoo!
Excellent experiment! Ummmmm, I bought the Caviar immediately after you recommended it. 😉 Not crazy about it. But then, I was already using the Color Wow foam. I live in the humid Midwest so Color Wow gets that humidity test frequently! 👍🏻
I truly appreciate your trust! I’m very sorry that product didn’t work as well as I would have liked it to work for you. It’s crazy, it’s worked really well for me. Testing it against these other products was a bit of an eye-opener! Would you like to see more of these kinds of videos? I’m very curious how people like this type of video.
@@justinhickoxOh yes! I'd love to see more of this type of video. Love the research, trial and error... Or Success!
@@justinhickox absolutely. Women are frustrated having to test out bottles of hair products to find what’s good. Please do heat protectants, leave in conditioners, hair masks, texture/hairsprays, and finishing oils/serums.
I have been using and love Tresemmé products for years 😍
Great video with honest reviews. I like this cos its not one of those vids made just for the purpose of plugging sponsored products like many youtubers do. The Tresemme was very surprising in comparison to the other more high end products 🙌
As a seeker of volume, I loved this video! The Amika Plus Size Mousse has been my go to for a couple of years now. I personally hated the Wow! I found it incredibly sticky and although I got volume, it made my hair look dull and very coated. Thanks for all the hard work on this video!
Thank you. I purchased the Tresemme' volume 5 in 1 spray and it works on my thin grey hair. I'm happy!!
Caveat…. your wife is awesome! (But you already knew that). Thank you for doing this! I’m going to the store today!
What's the caveat?
I have used Color Wow shampoo, conditioner and volume products for several months now. It is absolutely the best product I’ve ever used. I also lost some hair after having Covid and I’ve had just normal loss with this line of products.
Wow is great for super frizzy, thick, course hair to keep it straight. My hair is really bad so this one is pretty good.
Great challenge! Can you do some products that do not have any endocrine disruptors?
Thank you so much! I can definitely look to see what’s available. I appreciate that recommendation!
Would love to see this aswell. Might be hard endocrine disruptors are in nearly everything 😢 its awful that it is allowed.
Absolutely great video!!! I’m really glad you included how it feels in your hair because that can break a product for me. Please do a dry shampoo comparison!! I use Amika, Bumble,overnight Batiste and Living Proof
Loved this video! I’m constantly trying different volumizers for my fine hair but haven’t tried any of these yet. You just saved me some time & money!❤
I have the same bob as in your bob video. And at 74 years old i was doung the old curl it under thing. I tried yiur way and OMG how much younger and fresher it looked. I looked 64 lol. Im having a hard time doing what you did but i know with study and practise, I'll get there. Giung to show it to my stylist who always dries it flat on top which i hate. I have very fine, very thin, (yes, i paid attention to that video lol) hair yhat refused to bend and drops in a heartbeat. But i will not be beaten. It's pure white and would make beautiful long straight silky locks. But at my age thats not a good look (yup i paid attention to that video too lol). And i love Gabbi. I follow her methods all the time too. I love her. All my life, I've been cursed with this straight silky shiny hair that most likely some would die for. Finally, at 74 y/o I have some practical answers. THANK YOU!!!
I use ColorWow - really love it - I don't apply nearly the amount as suggested - that can quickly become expensive. I've used this product on mid-length hair and short hair - works great - I live in Texas where now it's hotter than 40 hells, and this product holds up well in the heat and humidity.
Love your channel.
This was a great video to watch. I bought the Color Wow and WOW! I HAVE FINE HAIR THAT TENDS TO GO FLAT AND I LIVE IN THE SOUTH AND IT’S QUITE HUMID WHERE I’M AT. I AM THRILLED TO REPORT THAT MY HAIR HAS HELD THE CURL AND VOLUME UP ALL DAY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!
Thank u for this!!! Saving us time and $. I prefer volume at roots to avoid "bowl head" at bottom 😂
You’re so welcome! I’m glad I can help! Would you like to see more of this kind of video?
@@justinhickox yes ! Product comparisons would be awesome!
This video was very helpful. I have thin fine hair so I am always looking for products with volume and hold. I am going to purchase the Color WOW. Thank you!
I use Color Wow all the time! Great stuff!
Great info! I will have to look into Color Wow. Another great product to try that I use: Aveda volumizing spray. I have very fine hair and it doesn’t weigh it down. Also holds up pretty well in humidity. Only downsides: pricey, only sold online or at salons, so not as readily available. 😊
That’s awesome! I appreciate the recommendation! I’ll definitely have to check that one out as well. This video forced me to try products I have not tried before. There are so many products out there. It’s hard to know about all of them, but this really opened my eyes! Did you like this style of video? Would you want to see more?
You’re the best! Yes, more product testing.
That was fun! I've never used that Color Wow for volume. Thanks Justin.
Hey! You're so welcome! I'm glad you liked it. Would you want to see more of these kinds of videos? If so, what kinds of products would you want to test?
@@justinhickox Yes! Stepping on the wild side....concentrating on frizz with the humidity. Smoothing but retaining curl or wave. Naturally curly/wavy. Product vs. brush used for drying and/or air drying. You knew that I was going to say that, didn't you?
@@justinhickox..Leave in Conditioner, which another youtube hair person swears is a fame changer.
But wash, condition, leave-in, styling product, oil on ends…that’s A LOT of product for us thin, fine, frizzy gals.
PS: I used to lemon jello as a setting lotion, tease my hair w a toothbrush & finish with heavy spritz of AquaNet!
And slept in rollers every night.
😵💫🥴🤦♀️
Thank you so much! I actually have been using the Color Wow volumizer for the past several months and have been absolutely loving it. It's the first product that actually can hold my heavy hair.
I’d love a video on valoom and the tymo curler.
Dang!! I went out and bought the Caviar…thought it was just me not using it correctly. It hasn’t done much at all and the texture is awful. I sure wish I could return that bad product. I’ll likely use it till it’s finished, hate wasting money. Then I’ll try the Color WOW. Being over 60, naturally gray, I need all the volume and lasting I can get. Thanks for your honesty.
We are similar age. The Color Wow Xtra Large is amazing. Recently discovered it and now can’t live without it.
If I want even more volume, I spray it with their Style on Steroids. I would have never believed my fine hair could get that big. 😂
@@aboethius7756 thank you for sharing. I may just toss the Caviar and cut my losses. I don’t have thin hair, just has lost some thickness over the years…it happens. 🤣
@@ratherbeinmaui9689 it does. 😅
@@ratherbeinmaui9689 it does. 😅
Thank you for helping me make up my mind what to buy.
I am so glad to see this video!I have used Tresemme for years. I have used the gel which a little stiff for me, and the mousse. Every now and then, I will try something different but I always go back. Thanks.
This was a GREAT video! I’m going to try the Tresemme for sure!
This experiment was very time intensive! Not to mention a lot of stress on your back and hands/wrists? Thank you, Justin! 😊
Thanks for the comparison! Would love to see a comparison for wavy/curly hair products. Great work you two 😊