Product Review: Rusk Being Gutsy Hair Thickener Creme
Pump Up the Volume with Rusk Being Gutsy Hair Thickener Creme
Personal Use
My cousin gave me a tube of Rusk Being Gutsy Hair Thickener Crème because the product was not working for her. Her hairdresser recommended the Rusk product but she was not satisfied. She thought the hair thickening crème weighted her hair down and made it look greasy. We both battle thin hair and often share hair thickening product tips. Rusk products usually work well with my hair so I was happy to try it. I followed the instructions (which I doubt she did - I suspect she used too much product). The packaging suggests: squeeze into palm, rub hands together and distribute evenly through wet hair.
The first thing I noticed was the appealing fragrance. Clean smelling with a nice punch. I don't know how Rusk does this but the product smells like it going to fulfill its claims; as if it is going to do what it's supposed to do. I like the smell.
Next I observed the texture which was thick and creamy. It was so thick, in fact, that I was afraid it would weigh my shoulder-length hair down and make my tresses appear stringy and lifeless. I proceeded with caution, distributing a small, pea-sized dollop in my palm and rubbing my hands together vigorously. After applying Rusk Being Gutsy Hair Thickener Crème sparingly around my roots, I blow-dried my hair upside down. Wow. I had hair. Almost big hair... almost. It works!
Since then I've played around with the amount of product I use. Once I used too much and my hair did end up looking dirty. More is not better with this product. If you try Rusk Being Gutsy Hair Thickener Crème I recommend experimenting until you find the appropriate amount of product for the length and weight of your hair.
Worth noting is the fact that my dark blonde hair has great sun-reflecting qualities when I use this product. Oftentimes hair thickening products leave me with a matte finish but Rusk Being Gutsy makes my hair shiny.
Product Description
Rusk Being Gutsy Thickener is a versatile and fresh smelling cream that builds volume, defines and texturizes thin hair. The product also helpfully tames frizzy hair, creates loose separation and provides curl or wave definition. The conditioners and moisturizers make hair shiny, improving the look of dry or damaged hair and smoothing fly-away wisps.
Product Ingredients as Listed on the Rusk Website
Water,VP/VA Copolymer,Glycerin,Cetyl Alcohol,Straralkonium Chloride,PEG-12 Disterate,Stearyl Alcohol,Glyceryl Stearate,Glycol Stearate,PEG-12 Dimethicone,Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein,Panthenol,Hydrolyzed Rice Protein,Pantheryl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride,PEG-100 Stearate,Cetrimonium Bromide,Dicetyldimonium Chloride,Cetrimonium Chloride,Arctium Lappa Root Extract,Hedera Helix Extract,Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract.
Fragrance: Tetrasodium EDTA,Propylene Glycol,DMDM Hydantoin,Methylparaben,Propylparaben,Limonene,Linalool,Hexyl Cinnamal,Butylphenyl Methylpropional,Geraniol,Citronellol
Rusk claims that all the 'Being' products combine a unique blend of ingredients that work together to enhance the appearance and condition of the hair. I wouldn't dispute that claim, but still - that is a long list of unrecognizable ingredients
Price and Availability
Rusk Being Gutsy is available online and in professional hair salons. Prices range from $9.00 to $15.00 for a 5.3 ounce tube.
Additional Consideration
Rusk Being Gutsy does pump up the volume, define, and thicken your hair if you use the correct amount for your hair. Personal experimentation is required.
Sources:
Personal experience
Rusk Hair Products packaging and website
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32 Comments
Post a CommentHaha, ways it down. WEIGHS it down, obviously.
My hair isn't thin, but everything ways it down. I can use very little product in my hair at all. Good review - tweeted!
Sounds like something I could use, although I get kind of nervous about putting product into my hair... it gets weighted down easily!
PV Love. ;o)
I have too much hair to want it thickened, great review:)
Less is usually more with hair products- I'm glad it worked for you!
thank you for sharing ♥ this is great
Interesting. Wonder if it would work on long hair?
Sounds awesome and I got tickled when you said she probably didn't read the directions, LOL!
Excellent review of Rusk being gutsy hair thickener creme.