Monday, 11 January 2010

Label.M Resurrection Style Dust: review


Volumionous hair seems to be the number one hair request now a days - well, at least it is for me anyway. I have long hair, that is fine and generally quite flat and quite a pain in the bum to get looking like it has any volume. Over the years I have picked up a whole load of tricks (blow drying upside down, hairspray, not using too much conditioner etc etc) but I am always in search of miracle products that give me a little more oomph. I recently found one in the shape of LUSH Big Shampoo which I reviewed recently. But I have also found another one that I wanted to share my review of: Label.M Resurrection Style Dust.


With a name like Resurrection Style Dust I think the first thing that I thought was that it would be like dry shampoo, but this couldn't be further from the truth. This is a magical product that you use as a finishing step to hair styling, to give hair a boost and help get the volumised, bed-head look.


The dust comes in a small pot that is a similar size to a large bottle of nail varnish. This might sound weird, but it's fascinating to look at the dust if you give the pot a shake - it is so fine that a small shake puffs the powder up and then it gradually deflates as the weight of the powder pushes the air out. I know, this sounds a bit bizarre - but it actually helps demonstrate how clever the powder is. It is so fine that it almost weighs the same as air - a good thing when you are on the quest of volume.


So, enough about looking at the product - how does it work? (and more importantly DOES it work?) To use this powder - you simply shake the pot to dispense a *tiny* amount to the roots. Then, scrunch the roots up with your fingers to get the hair poofed (yes, that's a technical term).


So, does it deliver? It does, there is no doubt that this product delivers volume. I really like it, but there are a few points about it that may mean that it wont suit everyone. The powder creates messy volume and feels a bit sticky as it turns into a paste-like texture when applied - the messy texture isn't necessarily what everyone wants, so if you are looking for a neat style then this wont be for you. I also know that some people don't like the sort of product you can feel - as my Mum says, hair feels 'clarty' (she means dirty) - then you probably won't like this. You do have to be careful not to use too much or else hair will feel *too* sticky but it won't necessarily add any extra volume than using just a small amount.


It should also be noted that this isn't a product to be used all over - just at the roots, I use it on the crown area to create really localised volume.


Having said that this is a product you can feel, one of the things I really like about it is that it is one you can 'resurrect' (see what I did there) throughout the day. If you feel your hair is dropping a bit, all you need to do is scrunch up your roots again where you applied the product and the volume will be revived - just like magic.


Label.M Resurrection Style Dust costs £9.25 from Toni and Guy salons. I think this is pretty good value and only using a tiny amount means the product will last a really long time. I was sent this to review but will definitely buy this again when my sample runs out. If you want some messy root volume, or a bed head style then I think this is worth a look - as long as you factor in the points I mentioned earlier to decide if this is the product for you.


**The Small Print**


This product was sent free of charge for review purposes. All reviews are honest and impartial regardless of the source of the product.

8 comments:

  1. I have an Aveda product which is similar to this, and I love it. It is kind of expensive though so this might be a good alternative as I have a few other label.m products and they're great.
    Thanks for the review!

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  2. That sounds just like (the very hyped) Osis "Dust it"!
    If you've tried Dust it, is there any differences between the two? Would be nice to know. :)

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  3. omg! this sounds amazing! i really want to try it!!! x

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  4. @Lil - I have heard it is meant to have a similar effect to the Aveda product, I've had a play with it in the shop - but never bought as was put off by the price.

    @Anna - Same with Osis, never tried it but I'm tempted to test this one more than the Aveda verson for some reason?! I'll try get some soon and do a comparison review.

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  5. Hii ive heard there is a lee stafford product from boots which creates the same style might wana add 2 r review list! :) x

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  6. Did you find you could still see the powder in your hair?

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  7. Not at all - the powder is so fine it is practically invisibe. It turns into a slightly tacky putty when applied so absorbs nicely into the hair.

    Having said that, I do have blonde hair so if you have dark hair I couldn't promise the same! But I really doubt it would show.

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  8. This sounds awesome, I have ordered the Aveda Abundance potion which sort of claims to do the same thing, so cant wait to see what its like! I have to try this eventually though!

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