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Matrix 2025 Food For Soft Mousse With Shadow

Food For Soft

Food For Soft

XXL Big 'N Soft Extra Hydrating & Volumizing Mousse

Get XXL Teddy Bear Soft Hair For 12 Hours!
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 450F. 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 COPOLYMERPROPYLENE GLYCOLPOLYSORBATE 20DECYL GLUCOSIDEPOLYQUATERNIUM-11CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDEPHENOXYETHANOLCITRIC ACIDPARFUM / FRAGRANCEDISODIUM COCOAMPHODIACETATE, PERSEA GRATISSIMA OIL / AVOCADO OIL, TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATELINALOOLBENZYL SALICYLATETETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENESBENZYL ALCOHOLCOUMARINSODIUM 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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Frequently Asked Questions

 

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    It definitely feels like food for our hair!

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

    9 days ago
    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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    An absolute game changer!

    13 days ago
    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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    Super cool to try

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

    16 days ago
    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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    Response from Matrix:
    10 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! 🖤

    Volume hair

    18 days ago
    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.
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    Great Product!

    20 days ago
    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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    Great for everyday

    22 days ago
    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.
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    Response from Matrix:
    20 days 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!
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    Volume without the crunchy/sticky feeling!

    22 days ago
    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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    Makes hair soft and smell AMAZING!

    25 days ago
    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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    Nice product depending on hair type.

    26 days ago
    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.
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    Response from Matrix:
    20 days 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!

    Best product!😍

    a month ago
    Great mouse for adding soft lightweight volume dry hair without stiffness and great hold. Love color packaging very vibrant and right for summer.
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    Works great on long wavy hair

    a month ago
    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
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    Response from Matrix:
    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.

    A good thing to help you with a pixie cut

    a month ago
    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.
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    Good volume

    a month ago
    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.
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    Response from Matrix:
    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!

    Love it

    a month ago
    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!
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    Would not use for a volumizer alone

    a month ago
    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.
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    Response from Matrix:
    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!

    Great for curly hair volume

    a month ago
    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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    Amazing hair mouse for bouncy waves

    a month ago
    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.
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    Be cautious

    a month ago
    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
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    Response from Matrix:
    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.

    Surprisingly works well

    a month ago
    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
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    Nice but not too huge on the volumizing claim

    a month ago
    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!
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    Great besides residue in hair.

    a month ago
    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.
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    Response from Matrix:
    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!

    Foamy!

    a month ago
    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.
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    Provides bounce, silky finish with no residue

    a month ago
    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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    Sticky but lightweight

    a month ago
    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.
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    Soft, shiny, volume….get it!

    a month ago
    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.
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    Great

    a month ago
    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!
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    Florida humidity approved

    a month ago
    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.
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    Great volume on fine hair

    a month ago
    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.
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    Great hair mousse

    a month ago
    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.
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    Volume without the crunchy

    a month ago
    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.
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    Great for twist outs

    a month ago
    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!
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    Decent mousse!

    a month ago
    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!
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    Response from Matrix:
    a month 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.

    Lightweight and Polished

    a month ago
    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.
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    If you want a lift..

    a month ago
    I have really flat hair, normally board straight but this product? Phewwww girl. It works. I didn’t feel like my hair felt stiff after how most other volume products are.
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    good for curls

    a month ago
    I have been enjoying this product. It is good for my curly hair. I will have to continue to use to see how it does overtime but so far I have been enjoying it.
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    Soft voluminous hair

    a month ago
    This mousse works well at hydrating and volumizing my hair without making it crunchy or greasy. I applied after my shower and then blow dried my hair. I think it works well, but I'm not a huge fan of the scent. It reminds me of a tropical lime coconut scent, which isn't bad, but it is a touch strong for my preference.
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