Customer Reviews

Giovanni Hair Styling Foam, Natural Mousse Air-Turbo Charged, 7 fl oz Containers (Pack of 3)

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I happen to like this mousse. It performs like it claims, and makes my hair feel nice and healthy. It also smells great, but isn't overly "girly".

Now, I feel the need to address the whole "organic" subject, in part because another reviewer's comments about them "riding the organic market". It is NOT 100% organic/natural, but nor does it truly claim to be. NUMEROUS companies use "organic" in their labels, and aren't completely organic or natural. You just have to be smarter than the industry, and be aware of this. It's a loathsome practice, but it's ubiquitous. Just walk out of the natural section/aisle of whatever store you're in, and pass through some of the others. You might be surprised how often you'll see the words "natural" and "organic" printed on the labels, and the products and brands I have in mind are some of the worst chemical-laden beauty products out there! Just turn a bottle over, and read the ingredients. Educate yourself about how to discern what the ingredients actually are. Easy peasy.

This product, however, only has one "unnatural" ingredient, listed as PVP/VA copolymer. It's a binding/suspending agent. I myself would honestly PREFER everything (everywhere) to be natural, but it just isn't so, thanks to the petroleum industry, as it is clearly responsible for the vast majority of unnatural substances we come across day to day, but I digress. Check with the Environmental Working Group/Skin Deep, and you'll see that this ingredient is of minimal concern, and rated a 1 on their scale. EWG is a wonderful source for information on health and beauty products, among other things. I joined as soon as I found out they existed. [...]

I'm thrilled that more companies are ATTEMPTING to make more natural products. I have a few other Giovanni products, and am quite pleased with them. They may not be completely organic, but they do support organic farming through their use of MOSTLY organic ingredients. If I find something completely organic and natural, and it works, then I'll use it. Until then, I'll continue to buy Giovanni. It's one of the purest brands I've found.

Also, if you happen to be adamant about using only COMPLETELY organic products, don't let the other reviewer send you running off to buy Kiss My Face Products. They (along with many others) have had suit filed against them by none other than the ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION for misleading labels in the same regard. I myself have seen many nasty chemicals on their labels, including parabens, one of the nastiest petro chemicals out there, which I personally avoid like the plague. For those of who who are trying to go completely organic, check with the OCA. [...]. And do some research on the lawsuits. You may be interested in finding out the names of other companies that make the same claims. There's quite a laundry list that were included in the suit, and many of them include "ORGANIC" right in their names! A testament to how easy it is to try to mislead the average consumer!

I love this mousse for many reasons, but the most importnant one of all is that it works magic with my hair. I have very thick, coarse and curly hair. I have always had problems finding products that work well in my hair. I always looked like I had to much (wethead all day), or not enough (frizz head all day). This mousse is so different from anything I've tried! It makes my hair look like a million bucks. I put it on when my hair's wet and then I let it air dry. Then my hair looks like there is no product in it whatsoever, but still smooth and frizz free. It just defines my curls and makes it looks fresh and clean and natural. Since I have been using this product my husband said that my hair actually looks like a normal person's hair. I guess it's a compliment in a weird kind of way. People are constantly asking me what product I use in my hair because it is "just gorgeous!". I never got compliments like that before. The cool thing is that I think this product would be good for all hair types. Even people with fine limp hair would appreciate it. It adds volume and doesn't weigh your hair down at all. It is such a relief that after years and years of hunting for that miracle product, my search is finaly over! Oh and it also makes me feel even better that it is organic and natural. Score!

I am so pleased with this mousse - actually works and you don't even have to shake the bottle for it to foam, but if you do it's even fluffier. I found the scent VERY LIGHT AND PLEASANT ( was the other reviewer trying to sell the Aveda product she mentioned???

I love this mousse, it is very gentle on hair yet lifts and holds very well. I also love the smell and the fact that it is cruelty free with no toxic ingredients.

At medium-high hold, this mousse works for my various hair styles (spiky to combed). Application to dry hair lowers the hold, but running wet fingers through your hair after application will stiffen the hold.

If you are looking for a natural alternative to your current styling product, I recommend giving this one a try.

Many "organic" products are loaded with toxic preservatives. Giovanni Natural Mousse is the only medium hold hair styling product I've found without sulfates, benzoate, or paraben preservatives. Check out the Skin Deep page on Environmental Working Group's site for toxicity info.

The container is recyclable. The mousse is dispensed with a pump and not aerosol. Amazon's price is also much lower than any you will find at Whole Foods or other organic stores.

This is a great, almost totally organic/natural volumizing product. I love it and use it every day.
I have fine, limp hair that gets oily by the end of the day, and find there are very few products that work for me.
This adds volume without adding weight or oil, and is great before blow-drying or air-drying.

Like any product, if you use it improperly, you won't be happy. So here are a few tips from me:
-After you have shampooed and conditioned your hair, COMB THROUGH IT AND WAIT UNTIL IT IS DAMP (not sopping wet) BEFORE applying the foam.
I have found that, if you don't condition, and/or try to brush through your hair only after applying the foam, you may be ripping though a lot of tangles (and it makes sense - the foam holds your hair in place, so if your hair is tangled to begin with, that's how it will stay!)
If you brush BEFORE you apply the foam, you can brush afterwards with no problem.
-Depending on how long your hair is, use 1 - 4 pumps, and work it through, from roots to ends. I have mid-length hair, and 2 pumps is usually just right.

Hope this helps.

I was looking for some organic mousse that is not harmful to hair and at the same time can hold my long hair. After using this mousse though I don't see much hair fall but hair remains set only for few hours.

I was hoping the styling foam would be as good as the 50/50 shampoo and conditioner. I have fine strait hair and was looking for volume, hold and shine. I used the foam three times, and was disappointed. My hair was sticky and dull. I wondered if I had not rinsed my hair well, so the next time I washed my hair, I took extra care in rinsing, even using cool water at the end. All three times my hair felt as though it had excess residue, and was dull. Normally, with an average product, I would continue to use it up so as not to waste, but this is so bad I am throwing it out.

I bought this product and though I read the ingredients, since there were so many, I apparently skipped over one. When I pumped it, there was a horrible smell...a bit like alcohol. So carefully reread the ingredients and found an interesting one: PVP/VA Copolymer. Ah ha! A plasticizer. As far as I know, plastic is neither organic nor natural. When I put it in my hair, it felt odd, like conventional mousses do (which I haven't used for years). I wanted a mousse bottle with a cap for travelling, which is why I bought this thing, and will use it for that purpose. But I will go back to Kiss My Face brand mousse (I think I'll wash out the Giovanni bottle when I'm done and refill it with Kiss My Face for when I travel next time).

They claim "Real organic hair care" on the bottle...but they shouldn't insult their customers' intelligence.

This product did not work for me. Plus I couldn't stand the smell. I'll stick with Aveda Phomollient from now on.