I’ve been
adding various lotions and potions to my hair for years, from gels, waxes,
pomades and pastes. A casual glance through the postings here and you’ll see
lots of varying products from a wide variety of brands. One thing that I had
never used was a spray to add texture. All of this came to an end, and now in
addition to the hair styling products I’m a firm convert to the use of salt
spray, not just any old salt spray, but Jamie Stevens Salt Spray from the MR
range.
I did
receive a bottle of the salt spray from Jamie when he cut my hair a few weeks
ago, but alas this fell foul of airport security after I stupidly thought that
it was only 100ml (it wasn’t, it was and does come in a 150ml bottle). Whilst I
spent most of the flight to Glasgow slow clapping myself the first thing I did
on my return was purchase a further two bottles from Boots (even better it was
on a 2-for-1 deal) for just £10.
So, what claims are made about the product over at the
MR website?
‘A unique spray that will enhance the volume of your
hair while imparting texture to your style. The salt adds body to the hair
while the softening Pea Peptide ingredient adds volume while preventing
stiffness.
- Contains System-PPX™ active thickening complex
- Natural matt finish
- Against animal testing’
First things first, I love the smell of the salt
spray, it’s actually becoming borderline obsessive. It has a fresh and clean
fragrance very similar to that of the shampoo and conditioner from the range.
Personally I still find myself getting whiffs of the spray as I wander around
and it’s really quite comforting! Sad I know, but I really do miss it on the
days where I have to rush out of the house and don’t have time to apply it.
After washing my hair, naturally using the shampoo and
conditioner from the range I pat my hair so that it retains a little bit of
moisture and then usually use around four to five sprays of the product to
cover all of my hair. I mess my hair up to spread it through and then brush it
into style while letting it dry naturally and also deciding which hair styling
product to use.
After my hair has dried I find that it does add
texture – my hair feels slightly more course rather than thin and rather limp.
Imagine being at the beach, swimming in the sea for a few days but not washing
your hair. The salt builds up in the hair and gives it that little extra body.
Well, that’s exactly what this does for my hair.
Styling is no easier or harder after applying but I do
find that the style stays put for longer and the additional weight in my hair
means that even in adverse weather conditions my hair isn’t blown around as
much as normal.
This normally costs £10 for a 150ml bottle and I
really wouldn’t be without it now as an additional tool to help me style and
create hairstyles that make me smile when I look in the mirror. If you want
additional texture that adds a touch of volume to your hair then you should not
be without this.
