Setting Lotions
Schwarzkopf OSiS+ GRIP Volume Extreme Hold Mousse - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€4.48 / 100 ml)
Wella Eimi Extra Volume
Content: 300 ml (€4.32 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf OSiS Air Whip
Content: 200 ml (€4.48 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Silhouette Super Hold Mousse - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€3.98 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Stylesign Volume Bodifying Control Mousse - 300 ml
Content: 300 ml (€4.78 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Hairbody Spray
Content: 200 ml (€4.48 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Upload Volume Cream
Content: 200 ml (€5.48 / 100 ml)
Wella Eimi Dynamic Fix 45 Sec. Crafting Spray - 300 ml
Content: 300 ml (€3.98 / 100 ml)
Wella Eimi Natural Volume - 300 ml
Content: 300 ml (€4.32 / 100 ml)
Wella Eimi Root Shoot Mousse
Content: 200 ml (€5.48 / 100 ml)
Wella Nutricurls Boost Bounce
Content: 300 ml (€4.98 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional Style Masters Modular Mousse
Content: 300 ml (€3.55 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Densifique Densimorphose Mousse
Content: 150 ml (€20.23 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Volume Boost Perfect Foam
Content: 150 ml (€6.63 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Silhouette Flexible Hold Styling Lotion
Content: 200 ml (€4.48 / 100 ml)
Alcina Professional Hair Setting Lotion Strong Hold
Content: 125 ml (€9.08 / 100 ml)
Wella Eimi Perfect Setting
Content: 150 ml (€7.30 / 100 ml)
L'Oréal Tecni.Art Volume Extra Full - 250 ml (2019)
Content: 250 ml (€7.58 / 100 ml)
Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse
Content: 150 ml (€12.63 / 100 ml)
Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse
Content: 250 ml (€9.98 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Silhouette Flexible Hold Mousse - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€3.98 / 100 ml)
Moroccanoil Volumizing Mist - 50 ml
Content: 160 ml (€17.66 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Stylesign Heat Styling Everyday Blow-Dry Spray
Content: 200 ml (€8.08 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Texture Craft - 300 ml
Content: 300 ml (€3.65 / 100 ml)
Londa Expand it Mousse
Content: 200 ml (€6.83 / 100 ml)
Moroccanoil Thickening Lotion
Content: 100 ml (€28.95 / 100 ml)
L'Oréal Tecni.Art Volume Rootlift
Content: 250 ml (€7.58 / 100 ml)
MC Setting Lotion ES
Content: 1000 ml (€1.08 / 100 ml)
MC Swing Lotion N
Content: 1000 ml (€1.19 / 100 ml)
Londa Dramatize It Mousse
Content: 200 ml (€6.83 / 100 ml)
KMS Addvolume Styling Foam - 75 ml
Content: 75 ml (€0.11 / 1 ml)
Alcina Strong Styling Mousse
Content: 150 ml (€9.10 / 100 ml)
Color Wow Color Control Blue Toning and Styling Foam
Content: 200 ml (€11.48 / 100 ml)
Alcina Extra Strong Modeling Mousse
Content: 150 ml (€10.03 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional Style Masters Amplifier Volumnizing Mousse
Content: 300 ml (€3.55 / 100 ml)
Shu Uemura Awa Volume
Content: 150 ml (€23.97 / 100 ml)
Alcina Professional Blow-Drying Lotion
Content: 125 ml (€7.48 / 100 ml)
Aveda Smooth Infusion™ Style-Prep Smoother™
Content: 25 ml (€35.80 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional D.fi Volume Cream
Content: 200 ml (€5.48 / 100 ml)
Color Wow Color Control Purple Toning and Styling Foam
Content: 200 ml (€11.48 / 100 ml)
Aveda Invati Ultra Advanced Thickening Foam
Content: 150 ml (€24.97 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Couture Styling Mousse Bouffante - 150ml
Content: 150 ml (€20.23 / 100 ml)
Sebastian Mousse Forte - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€10.48 / 100 ml)
Nioxin Volumising Mousse
Content: 200 ml (€13.00 / 100 ml)
Indola Strong Mousse
Content: 200 ml (€6.63 / 100 ml)
Alterna My Hair My Canvas Shine On Defining Foam
Content: 150 ml (€19.30 / 100 ml)
Sebastian Mousse Forte Strong Hold Volumising Mousse
Content: 200 ml (€0.13 / 1 ml)
Alcina Professional Volume Mousse
Content: 150 ml (€10.03 / 100 ml)
Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer
Content: 200 ml (€14.48 / 100 ml)
What is a hair setting lotion?
Anyone who uses a hairdryer and brush for styling knows how frustrating it is when the first little gust of wind ruins all the effort. Hair setting lotions give hair natural volume and fullness, make it easier to shape, and help the style last longer. Thanks to these products, the hair also appears fuller and healthier. In addition, setting lotions care for the hair, make it smooth, and provide the desired hold and heat protection.
Hair setting products come in liquid form, as sprays, or as mousses. For a long time, styling mousse was considered “old school,” which is why it disappeared from the scene for a while — but now it’s making a comeback!
Application tips for hair setting lotions
Hair setting lotions are usually applied as a spray, lotion, or mousse to damp hair and then blow-dried. When using a styling mousse, spray the product into your palm first and then work it through the lengths of your hair using a wide-tooth comb. The nourishing effect of the setting lotion unfolds once it’s in the hair.
We recommend distributing it evenly from the roots to the ends, then styling your hair with a blow dryer and brush. For extra volume, blow-dry your hair upside down. If you have natural curls, it’s best to use a diffuser.
Best hair setting lotion: test winner
Hair setting lotions give the hair more volume and fullness while providing extra hold so that your hairstyle lasts all day long. There’s a suitable setting lotion for every hair type. Whether your hair is fine, frizzy, wavy, colored, or dry, brands such as Schwarzkopf Professional, Wella Professional, and many others offer a wide variety of different products to choose from.
Liquid hair setting lotion
The Silhouette Flexible Hold Styling & Care Lotion gives your hair reliable hold, defined structure, and at the same time preserves its natural movement — making it ideal as a heat protector during styling.
Hair setting spray
Hair setting sprays are often confused with traditional hairsprays. However, unlike those, they are usually applied to the hair before blow-drying or styling to add texture and hold. A popular option is Alcina Professional Hair Setting Spray Strong, which provides an excellent base for styling with curlers.
Styling mousse for curls
Natural curls, as well as beach waves created with a curling iron, benefit greatly from this Wella styling mousse. The Wella Nutricurls Boost Bounce is a soft mousse that gives curls strength, definition, and vitality. It also adds shine and long-lasting hold to curly hair.
Hair setting mousse for fine hair
Those with fine hair often desire volume, soft waves, and strong hold. For limp hair, a setting mousse is the perfect choice. Wella Eimi Natural Volume is a styling product that delivers exactly that — this volumizing mousse truly lives up to its name.
Styling mousse for dry hair
If your hair tends to become dry and frizzy, it’s best to use an alcohol-free mousse. The Paul Mitchell Lavender Mint Curl Refresh Foam revitalizes especially curly hair and provides deep moisture. The product is also color-safe, paraben-free, and vegan.
Styling mousse for men
Long top hair that fades smoothly into short sides — the so-called “fade cut” — is currently one of the most popular men’s hairstyles. To give the top section sufficient volume and fullness, many men also use styling mousse. The Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Volume Boost Perfect Foam provides a strong grip, visibly more body, and a masculine scent.
Styling mousse with heat protection
Before blow-drying, it’s important not to forget heat protection. The Paul Mitchell NEURO Lift HeatCTRL Volume Foam combines strong hold and volume with heat protection, keeping the hair defined and safe from thermal stress.
Hair setting mousse without silicones
Silicones add shine and smoothness to the hair, but over time they can build up layer by layer, leaving hair heavy, dull, and lifeless. To avoid this build-up effect, choose a silicone-free styling mousse.
Styling mousse without parabens
Parabens are preservatives that protect hair products from bacteria and fungi. While this may seem beneficial, some people with sensitive skin can have allergic reactions to parabens. In such cases, a paraben-free setting mousse is the better option.
How harmful is styling mousse?
Styling mousse is not inherently damaging to your hair. However, some formulations contain silicones, which can build up and make the hair heavy, or alcohol, which can strip away moisture and cause dryness. For that reason, it’s important to check the ingredients list and choose products suited to your hair type — ideally alcohol-free and silicone-free. Additionally, using styling mousse in moderation rather than daily helps maintain your hair’s natural balance, shine, and health.
Does styling mousse dry out the hair?
When used frequently, alcohol-based styling mousse can indeed dry out the hair. However, this effect can be balanced out by using moisturizing hair care products, such as nourishing conditioners, leave-in treatments, or hair oils, to keep the hair hydrated and smooth.
Hair setting lotion or hairspray – which is better?
Comparing the effects of a hair setting lotion and a hairspray isn’t really possible, as the two products serve different purposes. Unlike hairspray, a setting lotion doesn’t freeze the hairstyle in place; instead, it provides hold while still allowing natural movement in the hair. When it comes to application, the rule is simple: hair setting lotion is applied to damp hair before blow-drying, while hairspray is used on dry hair to fix and hold the finished style in place.
Hair setting lotion & curling iron: a great combination!
Before styling your hair with a curling iron, you can apply hair setting lotion to make the curls more voluminous and longer-lasting. Some setting lotions also provide heat protection, which means you don’t need a separate heat-protectant product.
Buy hair setting lotion online at BellAffair
Your hair just won’t stay in place, and every day feels like a bad hair day? Hair setting lotions help prepare your hair perfectly for styling and add the volume you need. Buy your hair setting lotion online at BellAffair and have it conveniently delivered straight to your home.
Which hair setting product is best for fine hair?
For fine hair, we recommend the Moroccanoil Volumizing Mist, a lightweight spray that adds fullness and body without weighing the hair down.
When should you apply styling mousse?
Styling mousse should always be applied to freshly washed, damp hair, never to dry hair. So whenever you use your preferred mousse, make sure to wash your hair first.
How much styling mousse should you use?
The amount depends on your hair length — use a portion about the size of a walnut for short hair and up to a tennis ball for long hair.