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Deal or Dud: Bumpits


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Updated: 6/19/2009 8:23 pm Published: 6/19/2009 4:29 pm
The makers of Bumpits promises to make your hair bigger, fuller and more voluminous. But are they a deal or a dud?

Commercial says: "Flat hair is so last year. Imagine being able to create today's hottest hairstyles in seconds."

Ann York's flowing blond hair will help us find out if Bumpits are a deal or a dud.

As per the instructions, Ann parts her hair across the crown, teases a little and places the Bumpits behind the hair line, and breaks out the hairspray.

Commercial says: "Need volume? Now you can go from flat to fabulous! Bumpits give you perfect volume and style every time!"

"I feel like my hair won't stay over it." Ann tries again and again and again "Pull it tight and spray!"

But each time, she can't get her hair to cover the Bumpits completely. It always peeks through. Ann says teasing works better. "You're going to be able to see the Bumpit."

Melissa Painter wanted to give it a try also. So she parted the hair, brushed up a bit, and placed the bump it. Teased around some "I can see the comb some. Right there. Now the hair is starting to fall and it's not wanting to stay."

A two dollar teasing comb seems to create the look, and there's no fear that a Bumpit might fall out of your head.

But Ann thinks Bumpits might work in one situation. "A professional doing it and they would still have to have lots of hairspray."

But for at home stylists hoping for that Hollywood look, is the Bumpit a deal or a dud? "Definitely a dud."

If you think the Bumpits will be a hair raiser for you, you can order it online for $19.99 plus shipping, or you can get it at Walgreen’s for just $9.99.
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alliecat - 8/24/2010 12:24 AM
I returned mine like JyG35 did. I wanted them to work but they were a dud for me. They might work better for those who have thick or curly hair. My hair is plentiful but it's fine, so it wouldn't hold the Bumpits in place. You could also see the product through my hair no matter how I tried to fix it. The hair bump it created was also too high for my taste, even when using smallest Bumpit. I looked like a Conehead. Too bad, I was really hoping they would work.

JSunriseT - 10/27/2009 9:25 AM
The Bumpits worked good in my hair... I even wore it on my own Wedding day... I wish there was a way to show ya...

chipper0902 - 7/20/2009 11:44 AM
I have used this product and I really like it. I have flat stright hair and very smooth. IT just takes a little time to train your hair on how you want to fix it. I would say this is a deal.

JyG35 - 6/20/2009 7:46 PM
Exactly how I felt about them! I have fine long blonde hair and just wanted a little "oomph." I was too paranoid all day that everyone taller than me could see the plastic on top of my head. My hair just isn't thick enough to completely cover the bumpit. I loved the idea but I returned them.
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