| Vain Big Hair Hold (Versatile Styling or Finishing Spray) |
| Jane Bullock |
| Date: November 19, 2001 |
Introduction
 Those of us who love and need (ok, ok, are
HOOKED on) hair spray and gel every day, here’s a new line for
you: VAIN. I tried the Big Hair Hold (Versatile Styling or Finishing
Spray).
And always a sucker for catchy names, I loved this name.
The Big Hair Hold spray truly is versatile, and can be used
either to style or simply finish your ‘do. It makes the hair
pliable and easy to work with, but doesn’t cause those annoying
flakes you often get with other sprays.
You can use it on wet or dry
hair, and it also contains a sunscreen to protect your precious hair
from punishing UV rays!
How I Tested VAIN Big Hair Hold
Let me create the scenario for you—I had to
beat the rest of my town in to my service station for an oil change
at 7am on a Saturday morning, after which I planned to spend a fun
few hours at work. So I needed the maximum look in the minimum
amount of time.
I didn’t even take the time to shampoo my
hair, just jumped in and out of the shower. I scooped out about a
nickel-sized glob of Dirty Boy, Dirty Girl Hair Goo out, and worked
it into my towel-dried hair. So far, so good.
Now for the spray.
I am very picky about hair spray, and don’t
give a hoot about sprays that wimp out and don’t hold. Equally
contemptible are those sprays that leave that horrible sticky film
on your hair. However, I have to say that the VAIN spray did not
disappoint; it held my spikes well, didn’t dull the shine, and it
held up admirably all day. Even when my hair dried, it stayed soft
and shiny, and kept a good hold.
Spray Ingredients
SD alcohol (grain based),
hydrofluorocarbon152A, isobutene, butyl ester of PVM/MA copolymer,
propane, panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5), octyl methoxycinnamate,
glycerine (vegetable-based), dimethyl stearamine, octylacrylamide/acrylates/butylaminoethyl
methacrylate copolymer (wood pulp), PEG-75 lanolin, aminomethyl
propanol (organic neutralizing agent), lactamide MEA (sugar beets),
linoleamidopropyl ethyldimonium ethosulfate dimethyl lauramine
isostearate, fragrance (naturally derived essential oils).
NOTE: Use
caution—do not expose to temperature exceeding 120 degrees.
Contents are under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not
use near fire or flame.
Fragrance
The spray fragrance is a little like inhaling
helium—kind of chemical-y but not unpleasant. Fortunately, it
dissipates on the hair.
Packaging
The VAIN spray comes in a matte white metal can
with black top and lettering, with VAIN’s standard red and black
logo.
Conclusion
This is the first time I’ve used VAIN
products, and I was favorably impressed. The spray does all
that it promises, plus it has great sunscreens in the ingredients. Since I regularly fry my hair in the relentless Dallas
summers, a good sunscreen in hair products isn’t just a
convenience but a necessity.
Jane’s Rating
On my own scale of 1-10, 10 being the best, I
give VAIN Big Hair Hold and Dirty Boy a
9.5.
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