Product Review: We Tried Philip B’s New Russian Amber Imperial Volumizing Mousse
Philip B Russian Amber Imperial Volumizing Mousse ($60) is a non-aerosol conditioning mousse that pumps up fine, limp strands for voluminous shine with movable, touchable hold. [Photo courtesy of Philip B]
I’ve been rocking a pixie cut for years, while my daughter Rachel sports a chin-length bob. One thing we have in common is hair that’s super-fine and straight as a pin. So, we’re always on the lookout for a volumizer that adds body without leaving our hair feeling crunchy or stiff.
When we tried Russian Amber Imperial Volumizing Mousse, new from Philip B, we knew the search was over. Since Rachel has longer hair than I do, she wants something that adds lots of volume and lift with gorgeous waves and shine, which this product delivered in spades.
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Because my hair’s so short, I’m not looking for volume. Instead, I want a product that makes my hair appear thicker without weighing it down. The look I’m going for is specific. Imagine a cap of hair that lays just right. I have a Sassoon-trained hairdresser who gives me a great haircut, and I need a product to use before blow-drying that allows each strand to fall in place exactly the way she intended. This one performed even better than I’d imagined.
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The non-aerosol conditioning mousse pumps up fine, limp strands, while creating plenty of moveable, touchable hold. It’s also formulated without alcohol and loaded with organic ingredients such as wheat proteins, grape seed, and marine extracts. Go ahead, take a whiff of the rich, opulent scent with notes of Russian Amber. Divine.
Rachel’s Verdict
I’m in love with this amazing elixir. Finally, a product that delivers a luxurious hair experience unlike anything I’ve ever tried. After using it for the first time, my hair looked like I had a salon blowout. My 15-year-old son tried it on his curly hair and told me that it still felt soft and looked great the next day. The fact that he even noticed (he is a teenager after all) is pretty impressive.
Marianne’s Verdict
I was completely blown away by this product. One pump of this light, airy mousse seemed to disappear when I worked it through each strand. Using my fingers instead of a brush to blow-dry my hair, I watched as every lock fell into place just like I’d hoped. The result? A perfect cap of soft, shiny hair.
The Inspiration
Founder and CEO of Philip B, Philip Berkovitz, says that he was inspired to create the Russian Amber collection after a visit to the Amber Room in the Catherine Palace outside St. Petersburg.
“The amber wall panels gave off a warm, sensual, rich scent with a point of difference,” he says. “I’d never experienced anything like it before.” Admittedly, the products are designed with a wow factor that makes you feel pampered as royalty, but they also deliver amazing results.
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For more information or to purchase, visit philipb.com and follow them on Instagram @philipb.
[Photo courtesy of Philip B]
Marianne Dougherty is an award-winning writer, editor and publisher, who has twice been a finalist for a Golden Quill Award for journalistic excellence.
Predicting the day spa trend, she founded American Spa magazine in 1998. She has also been editor in chief of American Salon, Launchpad, and Shades of Beauty magazines.
In 2023 she published her first novel, What We Remember, which was a Mariel Hemingway Book Club selection.
Follow her on Instagram: @mariannedoughertyauthor. Or visit her website: mariannedougherty.com
Rachel Henry is a licensed esthetician, skin care educator, and founder of Spa Harmony at the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center in Washington, Pennsylvania.
She is a singer/songwriter and graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood where she met Joni Mitchell, who came to hear her perform.
Follow her on Instagram @rachelvere. Or contact her: rachel.spabeautytoday@gmail.com.