Well'a Neva - It Works! (Wella ShockWaves Ultra Strong Power Volumising Spray)

Member Name: tb4ms

Product:	Wella ShockWaves Ultra Strong Power Volumising Spray
Date:	03/10/08 (180 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Effective spray.

Disadvantages: The smell

During my trip to Italy, I forgot my hairspray - not that I use it on a daily basis but it's a comfort item for a night out! Rather than going to the shops which is a 5km hike on twisty,windy roads, I found some that I had left behind the previous year.

-What does it promise to give? -

~ Seriously long lasting hold
~ Shapes, holds and controls
~ Gives added volume with an ultra strong hold
~ No stickiness
~ Brushes out easily

- The smell -

This has an extremely strong smell and reminds me of a powerful nail varnish which isn't the most flattering of smells to have on your barnet for a night out!

- Price and Packaging -

The one I used, taken over from the UK last year, is slightly different in terms of packaging to what they are selling now. I'm glad to say that they have improved the look of the bottle but mine is very much like the one shown by dooyoo.

It's a grey semi-transparent, rather unappealing looking, plastic bottle with a press down nozzle to dispense the spray through a small hole. There is also a protective lid for the nozzle to prevent it from being plunged down when in a bag etc.

The nozzle does tend to get clogged up from time to time due to the nature of the spray. Aware of this possibility, the manufacturers have added a note on the bottle and suggest that should this happen, you run it under warm water to unblock it - I find that a needle is far more efficient, if you have one handy!

This currently retails at Boots for £2.69 (£1.08 per 100ml)

- Effectiveness -

Despite its 'unremarkable' packaging and not so appealing smell, the spray actually works very effectively.

I have coarse, frizzy hair and although I make attempts to straighten it, I like to keep a bit of volume at the front. The spray does give my hair some 'lift' without it being stuck together - it gives a natural look and if it wasn't for the smell you couldn't tell that hair spray had been applied! Unlike some hairsprays, once applied it is possible to run your fingers through your hair and doesn't give a 'stiff', unnatural appearance to your hair.

It's generally non-sticky, however in the humidity of foreign climes, if too much is applied it can 'clag' a little.

- Overall -

An effective hairspray which does offer quite a lot of what it promises, just a shame about the smell, hence the 4 stars!

Summary: An effective hairspray, shame about the smell