BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN

I've reviewed how I enhance my waves from a previous post, but have not reviewed any products. My go-to product have been Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, which works brilliantly. But I thought to give Charlotte Ronson A Perfect Mess Beach Hair a try because the scent is alluring and I'm looking for something less damaging. I was skeptical because of the mixed reviews on Sephora but I couldn't suppress my curiosity, so I bought a bottle knowing I could return it if it did nothing for me.

Comparing the two products, I would say that Surf Spray gives more volume, gives softer waves and holds your waves in for a longer period. However, if I use this too often and too much, my hair gets quite dry and can feel gritty. A Perfect Mess smells like summer in a bottle, is lighter and much less damaging and gives your waves a more defined look. I find that if I spray on too much, my hair can get crunchy (which I resolve by running my fingers over the strands).

Verdict: I LOVE both products, almost equally. But if I had to weigh in the damaging factor and the price, it would definitely be Charlotte Ronson ($24 CDN) over Bumble and Bumble ($30 CDN). I would recommend A Perfect Mess if you'd like to create beach waves every day and I would recommend Surf Spray for days that are long and you'd want to make sure your waves last.

My Hair Type: chemically treated/highlights, thin, naturally wavy