Styling product 'mousse' is most accurately described as what?

• A. a whipped styling product resembling shaving foam
• B. a water-based gel
• C. a matte paste
• D. a hair spray

Answer: (A)

A whipped, foamy styling product that comes out as light, airy foam. The mousse is created by whipping air into a water-based formula with polymers, giving hair lift, body, and a soft hold without weighing it down. It’s usually applied to damp hair and worked through before styling with heat or air-drying. This sets it apart from a water-based gel, which is a viscous liquid that creates a stronger hold and shine; from a matte paste, which is thicker and adds texture with a matte finish; and from hairspray, which is a spray that dries to set the style with a firmer hold.