Yes, I owned a set of Bump-Its. But, like my previous confession, it can be explained. In some odd pattern of events, I did use my own hard earned cash on this as well, but it's not what you think. Really! I'm standing in line at WalMart and I notice the Wall o' Sweets has been replaced by "As seen on TV" products. There was some Touch n Bond, What Odor? spray, Snuggies and the Bump-It. Out of sheer boredom beyond my control, I picked up a box and read the back. Spouting the exact crap that is on the T.V. commercial, it touted the 'volumizing effects' and 'stylish hair in seconds'. I can't say I wasn't mildly intrigued; who wouldn't want a low maintenance style with added body? My hair needs all the help it can get! It was $4.99, with just 3 heights. Compared to the $10 T.V. one that has like 6, I was willing to try this over ordering. I tucked it into my cart and put it on the checkout counter under a package of children's socks.
When I got home, I went to work experimenting with this so-called 'wonder product'. I tried all three levels and the only one I didn't feel completely ridiculous in was the teeny mini comb. And with the volume it provided, I could accomplish the same effect with some intense back combing and mousse. And it's not a fast fix, either. You have to back comb, spray, wait to dry, then anchor it, arrange the hair, spray again, ugh. They are uncomfortable and feel like they're going to fall off. I did a pony tail with one in it, and I felt mildly at ease with it in. And I tried the up sweep twist; it looked great, but both times I felt like I had a baby porcupine living on the crown of my head. If I was a reviewer, I'd give it 4 thumbs down. (if I had that many thumbs.)
On that same thread, Mairyn walked in on me whilst I was trying them out. I felt like I'd been caught doing something naughty, and quickly shoved the hairpieces in a drawer.
"What are you doing, Mommy?"
"Nothing, sweetie, just fixing my hair."
She scanned the bathroom, looking for some evidence of misdeeds taking place. I wasn't as sneaky as I thought. The box was teetering on top of a full trash bin, in plain sight.
"Mommy!!" she exclaimed excitedly, "You got Bump-Its!!"
"Ummm, yes?" I said, a bit confused.
"Just like on T.V.! Cool!" she gushed.
Well, I learned two things that afternoon. One, don't try to hide anything from Mairyn, she will find out. And two, she has seen waaay too many commercials. She quizzed me down until I guiltily pulled the pieces out of the drawer. She wanted to know when I would wear them and if she could try them, too! Never and heck, no. She'd look like some overdone kiddie pageant queen. Well, I fibbed a little, I did wear it out in public. Once. It was a humid, sweaty day and my hair was doing nothing except flop flat. I pulled that brown, prickly thing out of hiding from the back of the drawer and put it at the crown of my ponytail. And who should walk in right when I'm placing on my crown of glory? Yep, Mairyn.
"Ooooh, you're wearing the Bump-It!!" she crows.
Yes, I'm wearing the Bump-it. While we're at the family function, Mairyn whispers in my ear, "Can I tell everyone that you're wearing the Bump-It?" No. N-O. No freakin' way. It's my dirty little secret. **p.s.** I have never worn it since nor will I again. Unless it can resurrect itself from the garbage, it ain't coming back.
4 comments:
Haha! I love your dirty little secrets! Awesome! Don't you just love timing? Man, Mairyn's got hers down. lol!
When I first saw bump-its on tv, I was in the company of my husband and several other couples. I was thinking the same thing - this could help my hair! The light of hope was extinguished when they all said, "wasn't big hair bad enough in the 80's? why do we need it back?" I never told anyone (except you) that I liked the idea.
I remember seeing those on tv! I was curious, but not at all tempted... my hair is thin but very very slippery I can't even put barrettes or combs in my hair (doing my hair so it stayed up when I was in the military was a never-ending struggle). Only time my hair has 'traction' is when I get a perm - and with a perm, who needs accessories to prop up the hair? Good to hear an honest review though :D and thanks for the recipes!
That is hilarious! Whenever and Jeff and I see these on TV we just chuckle....Spanish Fork is really into the back comb/tease/ bump-it look.
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