Customer Reviews

AVEDA PURE ABUNDANCE HAIR POTION .7 OZ

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A very strange but cool product. When applied to your roots (they can be either damp or completely dry), it's supposed to add volume and texture to your hair.
The first few times I used it, I hated it. It's a powder in the bottle, but it liquefies on your hair and fingertips. It's sticky, and accidentally using too much leaves my fine hair clumped together and greasy-looking. The only solution I've found for that is to re-wash my hair and start over.
Used properly, it does add volume and gives my hair a "just been to the beach" appearance.
The bottle dispenses product through a single hole. I've found that trying to apply the powder directly to my roots often leads to the sticky, clumped up mess described above. Instead, I activate (i.e. liquefy) a tiny amount of powder between my thumb and one finger. I then pinch small sections of hair and smudge the product into my roots. The less on your fingers, the better. Like I said, it takes some practice to get it right.
I've read several reviews that cautioned against shaking the bottle. The product will liquefy in the bottle and then there's no going back. People seemed really worried about that, but the label states that liquefied product does not affect performance. Using my application method, it makes no difference whatsoever. I actually shook my bottle on purpose and now it's less prone to clogging than it was in powder form.
The bottle is tiny, only .7oz, but since you need so little it actually lasts a looooooong time. It's not inexpensive, but I think it's worth the price per use.
Overall, a great product if used correctly. My hair is very long and fine and this product gives me volume that I would not have otherwise.
I've heard it also doubles as a dry-shampoo, but I've had better luck in that area with baby powder.
Very much worth the trial and error required to master the tricky application.

This "pixie dust" imparts an almost unbelievable body to blown and combed hair. In moments overall quality of hair exhibits a remarkable liveliness,sheen and lustrous manageability that is noticeable and almost magical. A few light dashes of this "potion" and the entire "do" is energized with a positive body and energy that is remarkable. Thin and otherwise low energy hair "joins the party" and the overall effect is quite pleasing.

I have been using this product for 6 months and am delighted with the results. It really works.

It's true that there's not a whole lot of product for the price you pay, but a little goes a looong way. I agree that it does make your hair feel a little sticky. I lift sections of my hair and sprinkle it right on the roots, then rub it to activate it. This stuff is more for special occasions - the volumizing tonic is much better for every day use (and doesn't feel so yucky).

While I would guess that this product is not for everyone, it has been life altering for my baby fine, poker straight, flat hair. I wear my hair short and I apply it with the Aveda mousse on damp hair. I then blow it dry and style. I have had so many compliments. Even on a damp day, I can come back inside and fluff it up a bit with my fingers and I look decent.
Yes, it does make my hair feel different. Maybe a little sticky. You be the judge - feel silky and look flat or feel a tad sticky and look great.
I'm hooked.

I have thin and very flat hair. My hair dresser introduced this product to me and I am hooked! You can try teasing, hairspray, mousse, but nothing compares to the works of this potion. I highly recommend it for people that have thin/flat hair like me!!

I purchased this on the recommendation of a friend who absolutely loves it. She did tell me not to shake the bottle or the powder will turn to liquid. Unfortunately mine did shake a bit in shipping, however most was still in powder form.
You sprinkle a little on your hands and the rub into your hair.
It did make my hair a bit fuller (it's pretty short) but it didn't seem to stay that long.

To be fair, I live in St Louis and we've got really high humidity. It may do better in a dryer climate.

My friend has longer and thicker hair than I do and it does well for her.
Maybe it's just me.

Thank you.
MEF

I have baby fine straight hair and this does a great job giving volume. It's important to style hair first then sprinkle and 'scrunch' especially around the roots and wherever you want hold. Go light on the ends or rub in hands and use fingertips on curl. It's great for giving a 'pouf' at the crown. A little bit goes a long way. I have blonde hair and it does impart a matte finish which is fine for light hair. It's fun to work with. You can style by sprinkling in strips of hair and then 'crunch' to chunkify. A three prong comb helps to style. I'm addicted to it. Don't try to comb out as you may lose precious strands of hair. I wash out and then comb thru with conditioner.

This is one of my favorite styling products. I recommend talking to a stylist about how to make it work best with your hair and what look you're trying to get. A little goes a long way and it's true....don't shake it. When used correctly, it give great results that last all day.

The effects of this potion are excellent, long-lasting and impervious to both dry and humid conditions. Sprinkle the stuff here and there on the roots of your hair, rub a bit and you have volume. Not oily like pomade or crunchy like gel or hairspray. The texture is gently squeaky. And a little goes a long way (yes, its pricey in general, but all Aveda products are premium-pricey, right?).

The stuff is fascinating. In the bottle, its a powder, shake or touch it and it liquifies. Therein lies the only problem I have with this: dispensing it is tricky. You are supposed to shake the powder out through one very small small hole in the top, but two shakes clogs the little hole with the semi-liquidifed product. Much like a salt shaker in the summer! I found if you apply two shakes to your hair, then just squeeze the bottle lightly while upright to "poof" out the gooball in the hole before you shake again, you are good. A small workaround for great results!

I purchased this because word was it worked,....maybe it does,.a little,.but it makes your hair very dry, sticky and really wierd feeling. I could not get my fingers thru it. It's like a dry shampoo. It is powder in the bottle and then it kind of dissolves on your hair. It just feels icky and takes the shine away from your hair.