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Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray

What it is:A volumizing spray for fine and limp hair.What it does:Reach new heights with this heat-activated spray. Nasturtium boosts at the root while keratin amino acids and wheat proteins thicken the diameter of each hair fiber. This powerful formula helps gravity-defying style last all day long.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Dyes- PetrochemicalsWhat else you need to know:This styling essential is ideal for roller sets and up-dos.
Average Rating:
4.125 out of 5
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Review 1 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
punk
Location:Whidbey Island, WA
Hair Condition:Fine
Age:over 54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Holds better than others......
-06.11.13
Quick Take: easy to use, non-sticky
Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray actually does hold my fine, limp, thinning hair better than anything I've tried. I still must backcomb to get volume. Then I spray and dry with diffused heat. When the backcombing is combed out I do not see any volumizing benefits, however.
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Review 2 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
spree
Location:San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Hair Condition:Fine
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Phytovolume Actiff Volumizing Spray
-06.10.13
Quick Take: easy to use
I purchased this volumizing spray several months ago.I have, during that time, used it several times. The smell is chemically (is that a word?) but it works. I make sure the window is open when I spray. My hair is fine and has no body. When I use this volumizer it make a huge difference in how my hair looks. It covers my cowlick very well. I know my hair looks full and bouncy when I use this spray. Would warn about spray smell and would recommend this product!
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Review 3 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
sunset711
Location:San Pedro, CA
Age:over 54
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
-05.20.13
Smells terrible!
I would not buy this product again.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
AniaM
Hair Condition:Normal
Age:35-44
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
nothing specail
-05.16.13
Quick Take: easy to use, lightweight, non-sticky
so bought this after reading the reviews about the great volume and lift that id get using this product. however, i didnt see anything different from other products that are cheaper at your regular local store. some viewers also mentioned about a horrible smell. me personally thought it was nothing bad.just a plain product smell nothing citrus or floral thats for sure.
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Review 5 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
Petitepets
Location:Colorado Springs, CO
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love, Love, Love
-02.24.13
This stuff is great for my fine hair!
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Review 6 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
sizzlecat
Location:Saint Louis,MO
Age:25-34
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
bad odor, not any better than other brands
-02.15.13
Quick Take: lightweight, non-sticky, bad smelling
I was so excited to try this spray. I used the Phyto volumizing shampoo and the Phyto conditioner for all hair types.
I shook the product well and applied to the roots. This stuff stinks. Literally. And the worst part is, it only gets more pungent when you blow try your hair to get the volume. If you are someone bothered by scents very easily or have a sensitive sniffer, I'd try something else first.
The upside is that it is lightweight, non-sticky, and after 8 hours it doesn't make your hair feel greasy at all. It also really works! You must have reasonable expectations, of course.
All in all, I don't think i'd buy this item again due to the strong and unpleasant scent.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
MoreGun89
Location:Idaho
Hair Condition:Fine
Age:18-24
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Pretty Good
-02.15.13
Thickens, smells like everyday hairspray, doesn't tangle or make your hair feel crispy. A decent product, but nothing to write home about.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
chrisba
Location:New Bern, NC
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great product
-02.12.13
Quick Take: phytovolume actif volumizing spray
have fine limp hair and this product is perfect! It does was it says it will do and definitely adds volume while blowing drying hair. highly recommend this product.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
jontario
Location:Ontario, Canada
Hair Condition:Normal
Age:25-34
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Unpleasant smell but works well
-02.11.13
Quick Take: lightweight, non-sticky, volumizing
This product works quite well for volumizing. I have almost waist-length, very thick hair and so the weight and length make it kind of flat. This product creates good volume without stickiness or residue. However, I find the smell very unpleasant. It has a very chemically smell and that was a big no-no for me. I would probably not purchase again because of smell.
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Review 10 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
chapmaly
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
It works
-02.02.13
Quick Take: lightweight, easy to use
I've come to the conlusion that there is no miracle product out there that will somehow make thin or flat hair suddenly full. But, there are products that can get you in that direction. This is one of those products. It helps to make hair a bit fuller, a bit more voluminous, a bit more textured. The smell is not bad, it's just not perfumy. But it does go away. The results are good.
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Review 11 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
beth200
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
lift!
-01.29.13
This leaves your hair with a "tacky" feeling, but once you blow dry, it's fine. I have very fine hair that weighs down easily. This is a good product. A little pricey, but Glad I tried it.
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1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
lemontree7
Location:San Francisco, CA
Hair Condition:Fine
Age:35-44
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Works great, but does have a smell...
-01.02.13
Quick Take: easy to use, lightweight, non-sticky, effective, smelly
Very effective! I have very fine, slightly wavy and thin hair and this really does add volume. It seems to work better and last longer than other products I've tried.
There is a definite scent to this product. It's not horrible, but I would NOT call it unscented, and I don't particularly like the smell. It's a little bit chemical-like.
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Review 13 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
bellstar8998
Location:IL
Hair Condition:Fine
Age:over 54
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Not the most effective volumizer
-12.30.12
I thought for the money this isn't the best stuff I have ever used but I liked the shampoo that was Phyto so I tried it.
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
marmstrong
Location:Chicago, IL
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
A bit pricey but worth it
-12.20.12
Super light for fine hair like mine. the smell is great. It does a pretty good job of volumizing, but I feel like I am on a constant search for the perfect product that has slight hold but really volumizes. FOr now this will do!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
gflorio
Location:Boston, MA
Hair Condition:Fine
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Does wonders for fine, thin hair
-12.13.12
Quick Take: easy to use, lightweight
I have very fine, thin hair that is wavy and has never looked good straight. So I've always had trouble finding a product that gives it wavy volume without giving it a funny texture (oily, stringy, stiff, etc). This is the one!
It's amazing how much density it gives to my hair. Not only does it look fuller, but my hair genuinely looks a lot thicker than it actually is - all without weighing it down. I don't know how it would work on styling straight hair, but I can tell you that for my wavy and curly styles, I will be using this as long as it's available. I like to pair it with Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
pickles34
Location:Nashville, TN
Age:35-44
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Not worth trying
-11.25.12
Quick Take: expensive, doesn't work as advertised
I only purchased this after being pushed by the salesperson. It provides very temporary volume which was gone 30 minutes later, smells weird, and made my hair frizzy.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
catchey
Location:LA MARQUE, TX
Age:over 54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
GREAT
-11.10.12
DELIVERS AS WRITTEN GOOD, GREAT
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Review 18 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
mbussoletti
Location:statesville, nc
Age:45-54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Volume Spray
-11.04.12
Quick Take: volumizing
I really do think this helped my fine hair have more volulme. I have tried thousands of products, and think I have finally found what works for me. I used it along with Blow dry gel, so I want to use it alone before I give 5 stars.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
wsconsn
Location:Wadesoro, NC
Age:over 54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Suitable Volume; If-y Scent
-09.07.12
I have fine, thin hair in a short to medium length cut and this product gives very nice volume, but nothing special. What I've found that is special, however, is that there is little or no next day "Gee, my hair looks stringy" like I've experienced with other products. Since I don't want to wash my hair everyday, this is great.
Some may not like how this product smells; it seems to have a slight medicinal scent. Some may think it smells fresh. For me, it teeters between the two.
All in all, I very much like this product. It is pricey, but seems to last a good long while.
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray
LetsgoShopNJ
Location:Glen Ridge, NJ
Hair Condition:Chemically Treated (Colored, Relaxed, or Permed)
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Adds lots of volume!
-08.30.12
Quick Take: lightweight, non-sticky, easy to use, volumizing
I have fine hair, but lots of it. I spray this at the roots before blow drying with a round brush. It gifts me so much lift and volume. It doesn't add weight or stiffness. It especially helps when my roots are growing in and feeling a little flat. I just love this stuff! Use it for fabulous hair!
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
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