Alterna • hemp seed thickening compound • Styling Products

TheBeautyStart on 1/24/2013 12:19:00 PM more reviews by TheBeautyStart

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

My friend who has very thin hair always uses this product and she swears by it. She has been complaining recently that Alterna has discontinued its Hemp line, and she couldn't find anything else that could replace this product and be as wonderful as this one is.
I just found it online, and it looks like Alterna Hemp line is now back in stock: http://www.fashionandbeautystore.com/alterna-hemp-haircare.html

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ElleK7 on 5/21/2012 7:23:00 PM more reviews by ElleK7

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

I like this, I wouldn't say it's "omg I couldn't live without it" type product, but I think it helps give my hair a little extra "ooph." When I want volume I use this first with wet hair with a round brush, then once my hair is dry I use Osis+ Dust It. It makes my limp fine hair have a little more hold/firmer. I feel it makes my hair keep it's volume/curl better. I bought a huge size one on ebay for fairly cheap, it lasts a while. I just wish it had a nice smell too it

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oliviamorgan88 on 1/14/2011 10:29:00 AM more reviews by oliviamorgan88

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This product was a real let-down for me! I was so excited to go out and buy it because Tiffany D had said that it was one of her favorites. I also have long, fine, limp hair like hers, so I decided it was worth a shot. I am confused as to how I should apply this product. I have put it straight to my roots and all-over, as well. However, nothing I do gives my hair any more volume than I normally have. DISAPPOINTMENT :(

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*TOP REVIEWER* ProductJunkey on 12/27/2010 1:25:00 AM more reviews by ProductJunkey

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I also bought this at Trade Secret for 75% off..(I believe I paid $4.75 for it).
I plan to go and pick up a back-up- I really like this! It gives you a little boost of body, without feeling sticky or stiff, it's almost like a smoothing product. Once you put it in you don't even know it's there, and there's no sticky residue on your hands. I picked this up because I saw Makeup By TiffanyD on You Tube using it and said it was one of her favorites.

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klow9 on 12/8/2010 3:31:00 PM more reviews by klow9

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Dry, Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Love it! I have shoulder length fine blonde hair, but lots of it. I had been using a concoction of Pureology Root Lift and Aveda Smooth Infusion after shampooing, but this product seems to be all I need. I worked it into the roots underneath and then very lightly through my hair when damp. I blew dry and then put up the sides as usual in a couple of velcro rollers. When I woke up this morning it would shiny, bouncy with lots of healthy looking volume. Just as good as any of the root boosters I've used including Pureology, Aveda, John Frieda etc. The bonus part is that this in no way dries out my hair or matifies it. I like my hair to look shiny. P.S. Stole it from Trade Secrets for about $5 on their 75% off sale. They are discontinuing the line.

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*TOP REVIEWER* moonchita on 7/5/2007 11:45:00 AM more reviews by moonchita

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This product worked really well on my hair when I was pregnant but now I'm not, I don't find it any use at all. Like someone else said, it gives a bit of volume but if you're looking for va va voom, try something else. (I will repurchase if I ever decide to get pregnant again!)

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dreiter3 on 12/13/2004 9:28:00 AM more reviews by dreiter3

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love this product. It is not designed to make your hair big and poofy, but to give it slightly more volume/bounce and a nice gentle set to your style. It is probably best for those with normal to fine (not super-fine) hair thickness. The smell is great and you don't need a whole bunch of it. Yes, it is expensive, but watch for deals on ebay and other on-line sellers.

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ambrakay on 9/27/2004 4:34:00 PM more reviews by ambrakay

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

Awesome product! Made my hair soft, full and shiny. I think it is a miracle in a bottle!

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twinmom7688 on 6/14/2004 4:25:00 PM more reviews by twinmom7688

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Did absolutely NOTHING for my fine, limp hair. If anything, it just kept it fine and limp. Another Alterna disappointment...$$$$$!!

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*TOP REVIEWER* cahoulie on 6/4/2004 8:04:00 PM more reviews by cahoulie

Age: Unknown   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

Love the smell, love what it did for my hair.Left hair smooth,full of body and an ease to blowdry

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kazberry on 5/13/2004 6:03:00 PM more reviews by kazberry

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

This is my perfect styling product - light conditioning and gentle hold! I have long, fine hair which I colour on a regular basis and hence tends to be on the dry side. The thickening compound is a creamy gel which I apply just after a shower to my towel-dried hair. I really find it helps as a detangler. I always blow dry my hair straight and while the thickening compound doesn't actually make my hair thicker (is that even possible?), it does seems to be more voluminous and bouncy and my hair holds its shape better without feeling weighed down and sticky. It's a bit on the expensive side, but a dime size is enough on my hair so this tube has last me a while! Also, the scent is a very nice, subtle sandalwood.

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Wynter_Z on 4/13/2004 12:47:00 PM more reviews by Wynter_Z

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

Honestly it didn't do much for my fine, dry, wavey hair. I find ProVitamin E hair repair tames my frizz and enchances my curls more.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jamiee on 9/7/2003 10:19:00 AM more reviews by jamiee

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Olive   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Green    

Unfortunately this product had absolutely no effect on my fine long silky hair. I was looking for a product to give my hair some "grab" as it can be too soft (fine-haired ladies, you know exactly what I am talking about) but my hair was no different than had I applied nothing to my hair before blow drying. It's quite pricey too, I believe I spent $20.95 on a little tube. Oh well.

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froggyp on 9/6/2003 9:14:00 AM more reviews by froggyp

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I got this as a sample from spiralhaircase.com (where I get my Big Sexy Hair products - great service BTW). This is a nice volumizer which does what it says. I like the thickness of the product itself b/c it is easy to apply exactly where you want it. The downside is the $$$. Guess I'll be watching eBay.

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*TOP REVIEWER* beautifulscorpio83 on 11/7/2002 7:50:00 PM more reviews by beautifulscorpio83

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

i really, relly, love this it's the best.i makes my hair so manageble,but the only problem is the price which is pretty expensive

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