There's nothing better than falling in love with a product when you least expect it. And when I say "least expect it" I really mean it, as I didn't even know that I was purchasing this product when I bought it!
Allow me to explain. When I bought the got2b Fat-tastic Dry Shampoo last year (click here for my review), it was during a BOGOFREE sale at Rite Aid. At that time, I intended to also purchase the got2b Rockin' It Dry Shampoo. But when I got home, I realized that I had actually purchased this hairspray instead of the dry shampoo (they look very similar). I never meant to buy this hairspray, and in fact it sat inside my bathroom cabinet for many months until I finally decided to give it a try out of desperation (I was out of my regular hairspray).
Little did I know that I would not only enjoy this hairspray, but that it would soon become my FAVORITE. I'm talking Holy Grail material here. So now that I'm on my second can of this stuff, I though I should share my little unexpected treasure with you.
got2b Rockin' It Encore Hold Hairspray
(retail: around $5.99, 9.2 oz)
From the can:
Long Lasting Style - weightless, moveable, flex. Hall of Fame Tip No. 10: Be totally rock proof with our high-amplification polymers - powered up micro-resins for no helmet head hold! Want lasting style that could rock a worldwide tour from London to LA? New Got2B Rockin' It Encore Hold Hairspray is a style legend in the making with weightless and flexible long lasting hold worthy of a rock 'n roll icon. No back-up styler needed, just headliner hold that moves with zero crunch and no icky stickiness so you can keep your style rockin' from morning til' night! Made in USA.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Dimethyl Ether, Alcohol Denat., VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Amino Methyl Propanol, PPG-12 Dimethicone, Triethyl Citrate, Parfum (Fragrance), Limonene, Geraniol, BHT, Citral, Linalool, Citronellol, Citronellal, Camphor, Eucalyptol, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil.
Directions
Get Ready to Rock Your World: Hold can 10-12 inches over head. Spray in short bursts. If sprayer clogs, run under hot water. Tips: Before the hair spray dries, use your finger tips to take your style to the next level. For hi-volume, you can use your finger tips at the roots to achieve any rockin' style.
I don't have any before-and-after shots to share with you (it's incredibly difficult to capture the effects of hairspray in a photo--my before pics looked nearly identical to my after pics!) so I only have my words to offer you in this review:
Before any of you to try this, I want to be clear that if you prefer soft or medium-hold hairsprays, this is NOT for you. I would consider this a super-hold hairspray but for me, it doesn't act like a super-hold hairspray. I'm so used to seeing "super-hold" and having a product turn to liquid glue in my hair, but this one does NOT do that.
The primary way I use this product (or any hairspray for that matter) is to keep my side-swept bangs in place throughout the day. And for that purpose, I have yet to find a product that works better than this for all day, non-crunchy, non-flaky hold. If you have oily skin, oily hair and side-swept bangs, you know that by the end of the day, your bangs can turn into a stringy, oily mess. NOT THE CASE when I use this product. I can apply it to my bangs at 6AM and by 8PM that evening, my bangs look PERFECT.
And this hairspray delivers on its claims to add extra volume, as well. I have been amazed by the results when I use this technique:
I comb my bangs into place, and then right before I spray my hair, I take my hand and I sort of "cup" the edge of my bangs and I keep my hand there while I'm spray this product on my hair. When I do this, it's like this product remembers that position and keeps my bangs in that fuller state, so that it looks like my bangs have more body than they actually do. I'm telling you, it's kind of amazing!
And the fragrance! Oh my! This product smells NOTHING like a traditional hairspray. I get a soft, musk note and also a clean, crisp type of note to this fragrance that I absolutely adore.
My only complaint about this product would be that it slightly dulls my hair. I don't think it would even be noticeable to anyone else, but I can detect it. Honestly, it's a small trade-off for the amount of control and staying power this brings to my hair, and I don't mind it one bit.
FINAL VERDICT: If you have bangs and you're looking for a super-hold hairspray to keep them in place, I would highly recommend giving this product a whirl. I have experienced no flakes or crunchiness when I use this product (just be sure to follow the directions) but you CAN feel it on your hair once it's on (is there any super-hold hairspray you can't feel?). I can apply this at 6AM and my bangs still look fantastic by 8PM, which is something that I've yet to find in another drugstore hairspray. I really can't recommend this product enough if you want to control your bangs and also add some extra volume to your hair. Plus, the fragrance is quite intoxicating to me, which is always a plus.
Have you tried any products from the got2b Rockin' It line? Do you have any favorites?
I love Kenra's super hold volume spray. It holds well but doesn't get that crunchy helmet thing going on. Also you can spray more or less depending on the hold you want but it never really feels hard to me. Can be kinda expensive but I pay about $16 and it last forever so it's really not that bad when you consider that. I probably can get a can to last for a year because it's a fairly big size can.
ReplyDeletethanks for your review, g! i bought this hairspray during a BOGO sale and i have yet to use it. i have very challenging bangs (lots of cowlicks) and while i seem to have found a shampoo/conditioner that my hair loves-- john frieda full repair-- my bangs are more cooperative than ever and easier to style now-- i still would like some hairspray help for days at work, etc when i'm super-busy and can't keep swooshing my bangs over to the side.
ReplyDeleteI must try this!
ReplyDeleteI have the Encore Fresh Dry Shampoo (from the Rockin' It line) and I loove it! Seriously one of the best dry shampoos I've used, and it's cheap!
I am so grateful for this recommendation. I am going to try this. My hair always looks like a fallen souffle ten minutes after I fix it (so I resort to putting it up most of the time) so I am very interested in volumizing, strong hold products!
ReplyDeleteThanks again. :)
How funny that you'd post this today, it's been so windy in LA and everytime I go outside my bangs get all messed up, to the point where I wonder why I even bother brushing them all nice! I'm gonna have to try this hairspray!
ReplyDeletemy husband + i both use the Got 2 B "glued blasting freeze spray" as we both sport spikier 'dos with different challenges -- his hair is naturally corkscrew curly and he flat-irons it straight and spiky while my hair is naturally straight, just very soft. this product works miracles for both of us!
ReplyDeleteagain, it is a HARD-CORE super-strong hold, but i have done my hair + been able to sleep in it for a few days and only had to do minimal touch-ups! MIRACULOUS!
I have a lot of little baby hairs along the front of my hairline (thanks to aging and babies) and I SWEAR by Vavoom by Matrix Freezing spray. It's a super fine hairspray but holds my flyaways all day! I love it! I'll check out this got2b spray next time it's on sale and compare. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! I will be remembering this! One question however...does is dry fast? If so I am sold!!!
ReplyDeleteYes it does dry fast! I love this hairspray!
DeleteThank you so much for sharing your experience with this hairspray. It sounds like just what my bangs and hair need. I totally LOVE your blog. Thanks for all you do!!~Marilyn~aka~Moonchime ❤
ReplyDeleteI wish it was "cone" free :(
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure it's from the same line, but I LOVE the got2b Sexy mousse. I used to only use mousses that specifically said they were for curly hair or curling mousse, but this is just for "volume" and it works so much better.
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