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Lemondrop Tests: Do Bumpits make my hair look convincingly bigger?Like we said before, big hair lasts forever. However, how much hair spray or gel do you really want to go through to get that big bouffant?
Welcome, Bumpits -- crescent-shaped plastic inserts that promise to bring your hair "from flat to fabulous in seconds." It's easier than fiddling with bobby pins, and probably more environmentally friendly than spraying all that aerosol. Looks simple enough, right?
Bumpits come in three sizes, small, medium and large (for the maximum lift). I decided to go with the basic medium-size insert and skimmed through the style guide. With mini-teasing comb (included in the set) in one hand, Bumpit in the other and some help from a friend, I attempted to give my locks some volume.
Even with a Bumpit, you'll still need to use some hairspray to keep the piece in place. That said, Bumpits do deliver. These hair accessories volume-ize your mane faster than going through the hassle of using a hair dryer and round brush or a set of rollers. They are also really comfortable and don't fall out. Just be sure to keep your hands out of your hair, or they'll start to peek through your coif.
So if you're all about the big hair, need a quick fix-up do or are just a big fan of "Hairspray," Bumpits may be just the hair miracle for you.
Price: $19.95 plus shipping and handling
Rating: 5 out of 5 ShamWows
Emily Tan is a frequent contributor to Lemondrop.
The Higher the Hair, the Closer to Heaven
Sky high.
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Bouffant big.
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Brushed and mussed.
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Gelled and curled.
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Mega-moussed.
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80s flip bangs kept Aqua Net in business.
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"Sure Jamie gets to go to prom, but my hair is still higher."
Epically large.
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Marge Simpson-esque.
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Harujuku-ed
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Wednesday 08 July
By scoolhousrocker
just a warning to people who have thinner hair...it is pretty tough to get enough hair to cover up the bumpit ,so while it does give you volume it also shows and looks kinda silly. I actually ended up returning mine and im pretty jealous of all of you thick haired ladies that get to use this product!
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Wednesday 08 July
By alababe9
I don't need this. A little teasing and I would have to get on my knees to get thru a door.
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Wednesday 08 July
By Candi
I have fine, long blonde hair so teasing it can be sort of a chore to prevent it from looking like a rat's nest. I bought the Bumpits hoping they would do the trick but sadly it seems I do not have enough hair or at least thick enough hair to properly hide the Bumpit. Tried it on a friend of mine who has very thick hair and it works great for her. Oh well!
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Sunday 26 July
By sarah
naturally blonde or dyed? dyed probably, like everyone it seems nowadays, wat is it with girls and blonde hair??!!
Thursday 06 August
By consumerninja
Scoolhousrocker & Sarah and all others with fine hair.
I was part of a makeup program for Film and TV and had to take a class on hair styling and you should do what the pros do. They go to places like Cosmoprof or Salley’s and buy hair pieces (the kind that are loose and I believe are used for extensions) but they get the low end stuff because they will roll it up in a blond or brunette hair net (depending on hair color) to create a donut or tube shape, than pin it to the models head (usually at the crown) than brush some of the models hair over and pin it around the donut. So if it shows through it doesn't matter looks like your hair. I’ve seem some amazing and super quick hair styles done with this technique; from period piece styles, Amy Whinehouse style, Jackie O type style, wedding looks and red carpet type hair styles (it make the model look like she has super thick hair in a up or semi up do). In fact more often than not for a formal hair type the hair stylist is definitely using this technique because even if the models hair is thick it’s faster this way.
These styles are all simple know how, a little teasing and pretty simple. I saw some really great tutorials using this technique on the Ford models and most hair stylists make their own hair gadgets.
Hope this helps sorry for the early morning grammar and hope this makes sense.
Thursday 09 July
By dawn
this is so good to know, I have wanted to try these for ever, but, too afraid to spend the money, because I have fine hair, but, alot of it. My trick is keeping the hairspray working long enough, I have tried every hairspray, and my hair always falls flat, so maybe this will work, gonna give it a try. thanks
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Thursday 09 July
By kira
oooh glad you like it! Ive been wanting to try these..but I only want the small ones. They are only 9.99 at walgreens btw =]
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Thursday 09 July
By Wendee
my daughter has achieved the same thing- using a rolled up sock.. a hell of a lot cheaper than these, AND it works with thinner hair as well!!
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Thursday 09 July
By guitarsndreams
I have thick,heavy hair & getting volume at the crown has always been a problem. I love the idea of these! I'm looking to see if there is a deal on shipping, or maybe buy them on ebay, because I'm always hesitant about buying things I haven't actually tried. If anyone knows of any deals, let me know! I appreciate all of the comments,which helped me to realize this product may well be perfect for my hair struggles!
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Monday 20 July
By aaw32887
I actually really like my bump-its! Especially the bang bump-it. They're super cheap and they are sold at walmart now, give em a chance!
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Thursday 06 August
By ConsumerNinja
For all those with fine hair.
For the girls that stated their hair is too fine I have a suggestion
I was part of a makeup program for Film and TV and had to take a class on hair styling and you should do what the pros do. They go to places like Cosmoprof or Salley’s and buy hair pieces (the kind that are loose and I believe are used for extensions) but they get the low end stuff because they will roll it up in a blond or brunette hair net (depending on hair color) to create a donut or tube shape, than pin it to the models head (usually at the crown) than brush some of the models hair over and pin it around the donut. So if it shows through it doesn't matter looks like your hair. I’ve seem some amazing and super quick hair styles done with this technique; from period piece styles, Amy Whinehouse style, Jackie O type style, wedding looks and red carpet type hair styles (it make the model look like she has super thick hair in a up or semi up do). In fact more often than not for a formal hair type the hair stylist is definitely using this technique because even if the models hair is thick it’s faster this way.
These styles are all simple know how, a little teasing and pretty simple. I saw some really great tutorials using this technique on the Ford models and most hair stylists make their own hair gadgets.
Hope this helps sorry for the early morning grammar and hope this makes sense.
Hope this doesn't double post
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Friday 04 September
By anonymous
Thee things look ridiculous
why women would want hair like in the second picture is beyond me
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