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Food for Soft

Food for Soft

XXL Big 'N Soft Extra Hydrating & Volumizing Mousse

Get XXL Teddy Bear Soft Hair For 12 Hours!
XXL Big 'N Soft Extra Hydrating & Volumizing Mousse
Details
Ever wanted big, show-stopping volume but without the dry, sticky crunch? Food For Soft XXL Big 'N Soft feeds your hair so it's full for 12 hours. This mousse is formulated with fat hyaluronic acid to plump inner fiber and avocado oil to infuse hair with hydration. Hair has instantly 2x more show-stopping volume, teddy-bear softness, hydration and shine. Applied before the use of heat tools, it protects hair from heat damage, up to 450°F. Formulated without drying alcohol or salts to get both the XXL volume and softness, on all hair types!
How To Use

Pump onto hands and apply, splitting damp hair into sections from top to end. Blow-dry or diffuse for amplified volume and a touch of hydration. For curls and waves allow to airdrop for definition.

Pro tip: for maximum lift, use a round brush or curlers with extra heat focused at the roots.

Ingredients
AQUA / WATER / EAU, VP/VA COPOLYMER, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, POLYSORBATE 20, DECYL GLUCOSIDE, POLYQUATERNIUM-11, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PHENOXYETHANOL, CITRIC ACID, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL / AVOCADO OIL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, LINALOOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, BENZYL ALCOHOL, COUMARIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LINALYL ACETATE, CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL, CARVONE, LIMONENE, BENZALDEHYDE, PINENE, TOCOPHEROL, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT / ROSEMARY LEAF EXTRACT

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2 out of 5 stars.

Left my hair, sticky not my favorite product

16 days ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The texture was OK and the sun smelled nice however, after it was in my hair, it made it feel sticky. It did work to make my hair more volume however it made it extra greasy looking so I only used it the one time. There may be a learning curve to using it, and I might need to use it more times.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

Response from matrix.com:
16 days ago
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Hi there! Thank you for getting in touch about our XXL Big 'N Soft Extra Hydrating & Volumizing Mousse. We are absolutely thrilled that you loved its scent! However, we're sorry to hear that the performance didn't quite live up to your expectations. For your next style, we suggest using just a slightly smaller amount of product—sometimes a little goes a very long way! We hope this tip helps you get the perfect look!
4 out of 5 stars.

Works okay

19 days ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mousse helps enhance my waves just a little. I do like that it is a pump instead of an aerosol type can. It doesn’t make my hair crunchy, but is does leave a residue that I don’t care for.
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5 out of 5 stars.

Volume for hours

22 days ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mousse gives volume and softness to your hair without the dry sensation. Your hair will be hydrated and good smell. The formula is infused with avocado oil and hyaluronic acid.
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matrix.com

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5 out of 5 stars.

It definitely feels like food for our hair!

24 days ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The packaging looks so cool. And the size of the bottle has so much product it in. My hair has been holding so good with this mousse. My daughter loves it for her hair too.
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matrix.com

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5 out of 5 stars.

Healthy, Soft, Shiny, Amazing smelling hair, really is food for soft!

28 days ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I LOVE the Matrix Food For Soft! Not only does it give volume, curls, hydration and shine to my straight hair, it smells AMAZING! The smell lasts for hours and I always get compliments and love smelling my hair throughout the day. Although this may feel sticky going on, it makes your hair AND hands soft. It’s like magic. It leaves no residue or build up even after it dries. It does not even dry my hair out. It’s convenient to carry everywhere with you. I also love that you can see through the bottle and know when it’s time to buy the next one. The addition of avocado oil and hyaluronic acid makes me love this even more! It really is food for soft! Highly recommend!
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matrix.com

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5 out of 5 stars.

An absolute game changer!

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Matrix Food for Soft mousse turns air dried hair from “survived a minor electrical storm” into shiny, amazing beach waves. My hair feels hydrated without the crunch and it smells amazing too!
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matrix.com

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5 out of 5 stars.

Super cool to try

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I LIKE HOW IT MADE MY HAIR LOOK BOUNCY, enough hair. Not too thin and straight! I always use it on the root of my hair every time I get out of shower! I would use it to keep my hair volume up!
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3 out of 5 stars.

Anti-frizz, but leave my hair dry to the touch

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wanted to love this, as I have used several different hair products from Matrix. I have thick, wavy hair. I use about two pumps throughout my hair, when it is towel dried. After blow drying, it seems to leave my hair feeling dry to the touch, and sort of flat. While it does tame the frizz, it doesn’t leave my hair as smooth as I’d like. It has a light, pleasant scent, and pumps out easily. I’m just not sold on the final results of this Mousse.
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matrix.com

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Response from matrix.com:
29 days ago
Consumer Care Center
Thank you so much for giving our mousse a try and for your continued support of Matrix! We are glad it tamed your frizz, but we are so sorry it left your thick, wavy hair feeling dry and flat instead of smooth and touchably soft. Because thick, wavy hair naturally craves extra moisture, mousse can sometimes feel a bit drying on its own. You might get that smooth, bouncy finish you are looking for by prepping your damp hair with a hydrating leave-in cream or oil before applying styling products. We truly appreciate your honest feedback, and we hope we can help you find your perfect styling match! 🖤
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5 out of 5 stars.

Volume hair

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mouses adds noticeable volume without making my hair feels stiff or crunchy. The texture is lightweight and easy to distribute through damp hair, provides a nice boost. Its doesnt leave behind a sticky residue.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Great Product!

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product complimentary from Influenster in exchange for my honest review. I have wavy combination hair that’s greasy at the roots and dry on my ends, so I gave it to my sister to try since she has curlier and drier non-greasy hair. From her experience using this mousse she said that she liked the way it made her curls look & the way it rejuvenated her curls. She said that it was crunchy, but in a good way that made her curls last. She also said that it didn’t have an overpowering smell, it was volumizing, & would recommend it.
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3 out of 5 stars.

Great for everyday

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] lots of volume - probably would not purchase again. Felt like it built up a lot on my scalp and made my hair feel heavy. But did give an overall great appearance.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

Response from matrix.com:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
Thank you for sharing your experience! We are so glad to hear you got that great, voluminous appearance, but we are truly sorry that it came at the cost of heavy buildup and a weighed-down feeling on your scalp. We want you to have both gorgeous volume and a fresh, weightless scalp, so we completely understand why this wouldn't be a repeat purchase for you. Your feedback is so helpful, and we've shared it directly with our team. If you ever want to explore a lighter volumizing alternative that won't leave buildup, we would love to help you find your perfect match!
5 out of 5 stars.

Volume without the crunchy/sticky feeling!

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been really impressed with this mousse! I have a hard time finding volumizing products that actually add body without leaving my hair feeling crunchy or sticky, but this one does exactly what I was hoping for. It gives my hair noticeable lift at the roots while still keeping it soft, smooth, and touchable throughout the day. The foam is lightweight and easy to work through damp hair, and a little goes a long way. After blow-drying, my hair looked fuller, had more movement, and even had a healthy-looking shine. I also appreciated that it didn't leave behind any residue or make my hair feel weighed down like some mousses can. One of my favorite things about this product is that it adds volume without sacrificing hydration. My hair still feels moisturized instead of dry, which is a huge plus. The formula leaves my hair looking polished and bouncy while maintaining a natural feel. Plus, for the price, you get a ton of product, which is a plus! Overall, this is a great volumizing mousse if you want fuller-looking hair without the stiffness that many styling products leave behind. I'll definitely keep reaching for this one and would recommend it to anyone looking for soft, long-lasting volume. 👍🏻😁
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5 out of 5 stars.

Makes hair soft and smell AMAZING!

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this product on my daughter. I applied it to her wet hair and then blow dried it. First of all the smell is amazing. This left her hair so soft and smelling amazing. It also added some volume. She has straight/flat hair normally.
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3 out of 5 stars.

Nice product depending on hair type.

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this matrix product from Influenster in exchange for my honest review and had high hopes for it as I have curly, dry hair and was intrigued by its volumizing and hydrating qualities. It smells nice and was easy to apply as it came out of the bottle as a thin mousse. It made my hair feel a bit stiff while wet and I did not notice a huge improvement with volume. I would say I saw a slight improvement with fly aways and overall soft feeling after blow drying. I don't think I would repurchase this product as I prefer more of a leave in conditioner instead of mousse.
matrix.com

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Response from matrix.com:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
Thank you so much for sharing your honest review! We are so glad you enjoyed the scent and the lightweight texture, but we are truly sorry to hear it didn't deliver the volume and deep hydration your curls need. Dry, curly hair is a unique journey, and we completely understand preferring the rich, nourishing moisture of a leave-in conditioner over a styling mousse. Your feedback means the world to us as we design products for every hair type. If you're open to it, we would love to help you find your perfect match—perhaps our A Curl Can Dream or Food For Soft leave-in treatments would give your curls the soft, hydrated love they deserve!
5 out of 5 stars.

Best product!😍

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great mouse for adding soft lightweight volume dry hair without stiffness and great hold. Love color packaging very vibrant and right for summer.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Works great on long wavy hair

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mousse works great and smells so good! It does hold hair in place without being too crunchy. Hair still has a softness to it. The only thing is that my skin is super sensitive so I could tell this did irritate my face a bit
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

Response from matrix.com:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with XXL Big 'N Soft Extra Hydrating & Volumizing Mousse. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @ 1-888-777-6396 for assistance and provide the case # 46908498. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.
4 out of 5 stars.

A good thing to help you with a pixie cut

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was feel smooth on my scalp. It helps me smooth my hair easier helps me lay my hair down nicer. The smell of it is good and smells it fruity. This don’t really irritate my scalp it just make sure your scalp is clean.
matrix.com

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3 out of 5 stars.

Good volume

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Scent is mild enough for me i don't like heavy scents products. Helps with frizzy. Big bottle can last 6 months or more if your hair is thin like mine.
matrix.com

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Response from matrix.com:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
That is wonderful to hear! We are so glad the mild scent and frizz-control are working perfectly for your thin hair, and that the bottle is lasting you so well. Since your hair is thin, a little of this formula goes a long way to keep it smooth, light, and beautifully frizz-free!
5 out of 5 stars.

Love it

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved this mouse and how light and hydrating it was for my curls! This entire line does a great job at reducing frizz and helping define my curls better!
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

3 out of 5 stars.

Would not use for a volumizer alone

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little disappointed that it didnt provide more volume. It is decently priced and it smells great. I did noticed that when it dried it gave me some flakes in my hair from the residue. Not terrible but not my favorite.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

Response from matrix.com:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed the great scent and found the price to be just right, but we are truly sorry to hear that the volume fell short and that you experienced some flaking residue. Flaking can sometimes occur if a styling product is applied to hair that is a bit too dry, or if it interacts with other leave-in products already in your hair. To help prevent this, you might try applying a slightly smaller amount to very damp hair and distributing it thoroughly with a comb. Since you are looking for that perfect boost of clean, touchable volume without any unwanted residue, we would be absolutely delighted to help you find a lighter alternative from our collections. Please let us know if you would like some personalized product recommendations!
5 out of 5 stars.

Great for curly hair volume

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I enjoyed the volume it gave me. Not a lot of product is needed. The smell was not too strong either which is a plus for me. The foam dispenser is also a plus. My hair felt in place and I didn’t have to worry about fly away either since it was like a medium hold.
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5 out of 5 stars.

Amazing hair mouse for bouncy waves

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this mouse. My hair has an amazing volume after using it without making it sticky. It stays soft , bouncy and hydrated. Lightweight formula is easy to apply and doesn’t leave any residue , it also has a great fragrance.
matrix.com

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3 out of 5 stars.

Be cautious

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Rarely try hair products besides shampoo and conditioner. As my hair is very weak and I am experiencing hair loss. This did make the hair look shinier be don’t apply too much and dont use too often
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

Response from matrix.com:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with XXL Big 'N Soft Extra Hydrating & Volumizing Mousse. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @ 1-888-777-6396 for assistance and provide the case # 46789678. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.
5 out of 5 stars.

Surprisingly works well

a month ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Really light weight and actually doesn’t make your hair feel like it’s been dried out on the sun for months when applied! The volume is pretty great
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Nice but not too huge on the volumizing claim

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Both my partner and I are using this for extra volume, it does help keep hold but we haven’t noticed too much on the volumizing claim. At the very least it doesn’t leave our hair sticky or with any residue so we’ll continue to use it! The smell is sweet and lasts all day! It’s not drying or heavy in the hair so that’s good too!
matrix.com

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3 out of 5 stars.

Great besides residue in hair.

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mousse smells great and is nice and thick. Was easy to use and apply to my hair. The pump applicator is easy to pump and use. The packaging is clear and see thru so you can see how much you have left. The one issue is it definitely leaves your hair crunchy and crusty no matter what you Do. Not a fan.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

Response from matrix.com:
a month ago
Consumer Care Center
Thank you for sharing your experience with our XXL Volumizing Mousse! We are so glad to hear you loved the thick texture, the great scent, and our transparent bottle design that helps you track how much product you have left. We are sorry to hear that the mousse left your hair feeling crunchy and crusty. This "crunch" is often caused by the product's strong hold agents setting on the hair fiber. A great professional tip to remove this stiffness is to wait until your hair is completely dry, and then gently "scrunch" your waves or curls with a few drops of a lightweight hair oil. This will break up the crusty barrier (often called a "cast") and leave you with touchably soft volume. We have shared your feedback regarding the stiffness with our Product Development team to help us refine future formulas. Thank you again for your honest review!
4 out of 5 stars.

Foamy!

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an interesting product! There’s a lot to work with and it comes out as a foam into your hands. It’s a little bit sticky, but I think I’m getting the hang of spreading it through the hair. I like that it doesn’t spray all over the place, like a hairspray would, and it did a good job of holding my dance buns in place. The scent is not strong and the product doesn’t feel too heavy but you do need to brush it in.
matrix.com

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5 out of 5 stars.

Provides bounce, silky finish with no residue

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was skeptical at first since I have very fine hair and everything seems to weigh it down, this however gave my hair so much bounce and volume that I haven’t had since I was younger. I’m very pleased with the soft texture and scent and how silky it left my hair feeling. There was no sticky residue left behind either. Definitely a win win product
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4 out of 5 stars.

Sticky but lightweight

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used the mousse to do mini twists on my 4B/c hair. My hair was blow dried to stretch it and I didn’t feel that it completely reverted my hair. It does feel quite sticky though and was a sensory nightmare for me. It’s not heavy but definitely not for people who can’t handle the sticky feeling on their hands.
matrix.com

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5 out of 5 stars.

Soft, shiny, volume….get it!

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really liked this mousse because it gave my hair volume without making it feel stiff, crunchy or dried out. A lot of volumizing products can make my hair feel kind of sticky, but this one felt lightweight and still made my hair look fuller after styling. I also liked that it has hydrating ingredients like avocado oil and hyaluronic acid, so my hair felt softer and shinier instead of rough. It may not give an extreme, hairspray level hold, but if you want soft, bouncy volume that still feels touchable, this is a really good option.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Great

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Smells amazing and adds a lot of volume! What I really like is that it doesn’t look frizzy at all but instead hydrates the hair and lasts all day long!
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

4 out of 5 stars.

Florida humidity approved

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m not used to using mousse, but I tried this tonight and then curled my hair. I went to an outdoor evening event in Florida. The humidity definitely did its part, but my hair kept a nice volume and the curls held some integrity. Honestly, my hair is usually easy to fall out of curls, so I’m pretty impressed. It didn’t feel crunchy after I combed it out with my fingers and put some hair oil in to soften it up.
matrix.com

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4 out of 5 stars.

Great volume on fine hair

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy to use. Love that the bottle is clear so you can clearly see how much is left. Has a nice strong hold. I did find that straight out of the bottle it does make my hair a bit hard to run my fingers through which is one of my stims. I decided to try diluting it into a spray bottle since the lid comes off easily. I still got amazing volume and it has a softer touch that way. Overall, happy with this mousse.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Great hair mousse

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a curly hair girly I have tried a lot of different kinds of hair mousse. I really like this one. It’s not too thick so it doesn’t weight down my curls. It’s not sticky and holds the curl throughout a busy day.
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

5 out of 5 stars.

Volume without the crunchy

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really liked this volumizing mousse from Matrix. It actually did give my hair some volume. I like that the texture of my hair didn’t feel crunchy like traditional mousse. The product felt light on my scalp. I would definitely purchase this. The bottle is a nice size so I think it should last me awhile.
matrix.com

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4 out of 5 stars.

Great for twist outs

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this mousse for my twist out and was not disappointed, it left my hair feeling soft and moisturized while preventing my hair from looking super frizzy. It’s very lightweight and made my twist out the best one I’ve done yet!
matrix.com

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3 out of 5 stars.

Decent mousse!

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a fairly decent mousse. Thick in consistency so seemed pure. Felt very sticky so I assumed absorption was fast and effective but unfortunately it didn't keep my hair in place for the night. Wish it was more absorbing and more effective in my hair!
matrix.com

Originally posted on matrix.com

Response from matrix.com:
2 months ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! Thank you for sharing your review with us. We are glad you appreciated the rich, thick consistency of the mousse, but we are sorry to hear that the sticky texture didn't translate into the fast absorption or lasting hold you needed for your night out. We want your style to stay perfectly in place! Please reach out to our Consumer Care team so we can help you find a fast-absorbing alternative that delivers the reliable, long-lasting hold you are looking for.
5 out of 5 stars.

Lightweight and Polished

2 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mousse is really lightweight and does not leave my hair crunchy or sticky. It smells amazing and makes my hair feel soft and a little more polished. I didn’t notice a huge increase in volume, but it did help with texture and keeping my style in place without weighing my hair down.
matrix.com

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