How Do I Actually Use a Volumising Mousse? (Without making a crunchy mess)

Volumising mousse is one of those products that everyone owns but few know how to really use properly. When done right, it can take your hair from flat to full, soft to sculpted—with zero crunch and maximum lift.

Let’s walk you through exactly how to use mousse the right way—using the exact volumising mousses you can shop right now at Hair Gang.

Why Mousse?

Modern mousses are nothing like the crunchy formulas of the past. Today’s versions are:

• Light and airy

• Easy to distribute

• Packed with heat protection and conditioning agents

• Ideal for boosting volume, body, and bounce—without stickiness

How to Use Volumising Mousse (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Start with Damp, Towel-Dried Hair

Gently squeeze out excess water with a microfibre towel—your hair should be damp, not dripping. This allows the mousse to grip better.

Step 2: Shake the Can + Dispense an Egg-Sized Amount

Too much = weighed down. Too little = no lift. For most hair types, start with a golf ball–to–egg-sized amount.

Step 3: Apply from Roots to Ends

Using your hands or a wide-tooth comb, work the mousse evenly through your hair—focusing on the roots if you want lift, and mid-lengths/ends if you’re after body.

Hair Gang faves to use here:

• 🖤 O&M Rootalicious Root Lift Volumizing Mousse
  A heat-activated foam that builds soft volume right at the root—no sticky feel. Bonus: it’s clean, cruelty-free, and Aussie-made.
  👉 Best for: Root boost without stiffness

• 🖤 REDKEN Full Volume Mousse Full Frame 07
  Adds full-body volume with medium hold and anti-frizz control. Built-in heat protection means you can blow dry without fear.
  👉 Best for: Smooth, long-lasting body and hold

• 🖤 OLIGO Blacklight Volumizing Fiber Mousse
  Ultra-light with a fibrous formula to support your strands from the inside out. This one’s ideal for coloured or fine hair.
  👉 Best for: Fine or coloured hair that needs serious lift

• 🖤 DAVINES Volume Boosting Mousse
  A luxe mousse that offers serious bounce and softness—great for air-drying or heat styling.
  👉 Best for: Lightweight body with a high-end finish

Step 4: Blow-Dry Upside Down (for Max Lift)

Use your blow-dryer upside down for root volume. Finish with a round brush or hot brush to polish the ends.

Want even more lift? Add velcro rollers to your crown once dry, let them cool, and brush out for mega bounce.

Step 5: Or Air-Dry for Natural Texture

Yes, mousse works without heat! Scrunch it through and let air-dry for shape and soft hold—perfect for low-effort, off-duty hair.

When used right, volumising mousse is a total game-changer. Whether you’re prepping for a full blowout or just need a little root lift before heading out the door, it adds shape, structure, and soft movement—no heavy product buildup, no drama.

Shop the full range of Hair Gang-approved volumising mousses here and get ready to level up your hair routine.