What is Nika Mousse?

Nika Mousse by NIKA, from the Styling Secrets line, is a 250 ml aerosol styling mousse that gives body and shape to all hair types from the blow-dry, for salon and home styling. It comes in two versions: Defining Mousse with a medium hold that leaves movement, and Control Mousse with a strong hold for more structured styles. The foam is distributed evenly through damp hair with a comb or the fingers, then the hair is blow-dried or left to dry naturally. The hold comes from the film-forming polymer PVP/VA Copolymer, while Cetrimonium Chloride makes the hair easier to comb. The two versions share the same INCI list.

Specifications

Who Nika Mousse is for

• Hair that needs body and definition from the blow-dry, with Defining Mousse for a medium hold.
• Styles that need a firmer, more structured shape, with Control Mousse for a strong hold.
• Curly or wavy hair whose natural definition is to be enhanced.
• Salons that prepare the hair with a mousse before the blow-dry or the finishing service.

For a finishing spray or a liquid styler of the same line, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• PVP/VA Copolymer: film-forming polymer that gives the hold.
• Cetrimonium Chloride: conditioning agent that makes the hair easier to comb.
• Ceteareth-20 and Cocamidopropylamine Oxide: help form and stabilise the foam.
• Butane, Isobutane and Propane: the propellants that turn the formula into foam when it leaves the can.

Results

The hair gains body and keeps the shape given during the blow-dry: Defining Mousse gives a medium hold that leaves movement, Control Mousse a strong hold for a more structured style. A moderate amount, distributed evenly, keeps the hair light.

How to use Nika Mousse

1. Shake the can before use.
2. Apply the foam to damp hair.
3. Distribute it evenly with a comb or the fingers.
4. For Defining Mousse, blow-dry or let the hair dry naturally for a soft look; for Control Mousse, shape the hair with a brush during the blow-dry for a more structured result.
5. Avoid using too much product, which can weigh the hair down.

For professionals

• Service: preparation step of a blow-dry or styling service, on damp hair after the wash.
• Amount per service: about 15 ml; a 250 ml can gives around 16 applications. Long or thick hair needs more.
• Formats: 250 ml aerosol only, in the Defining and Control versions.
• After the service: Nika Hair Spray, the finishing spray of the same line, to fix the finished style.

Nika Mousse compared

• vs Nika Hair Spray: a 500 ml aerosol finishing spray of the same line, in Natural and Strong versions, sprayed on the style as a final touch. Nika Mousse suits preparing damp hair before the blow-dry; Nika Hair Spray suits fixing the finished style.
• vs Texture Fluid: a liquid styler of the same line, without propellants, with Polyquaternium-37 and Polyquaternium-55, applied to damp hair from roots to ends. Nika Mousse suits those who prefer a foam with a choice of two hold levels; Texture Fluid suits those who prefer a fluid.

FAQ

What is the difference between the two versions of Nika Mousse?

Defining Mousse gives a medium hold (level 3) for a softer look; Control Mousse gives a strong hold (level 4) for a more structured style.

Is it applied to damp or dry hair?

To damp hair, after shaking the can, distributed evenly with a comb or the fingers.

Is it an aerosol?

Yes: a 250 ml can pressurised with Butane, Isobutane and Propane. Pressurised container: may burst if heated. Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures above 50 °C. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Flammable: do not spray on a naked flame or incandescent material, and keep away from heat sources.

Does it suit curly or wavy hair?

Yes: it enhances the natural definition of curly or wavy hair. With Defining Mousse the hair can be blow-dried or left to dry naturally for a soft look.

How many services does a 250 ml can give in the salon?

At about 15 ml per service, around 16; long or thick hair needs more.

Can it be combined with a hairspray?

Yes: the mousse prepares the hair before the blow-dry, and a finishing spray such as Nika Hair Spray then fixes the finished style.