Philip’s P2 Liquid Mousse is legendary.  In the 80’s Philip created his first version of this formula (picture here) to give the hair maximum hold.  A perfect fit for the ‘bigger hair the better’ styles of that time.  It was coconut scented and was the first mousse to be packaged in an aerosol-free bottle.  It contained a Silk Protein to help strengthen the hair and it still does to this day!  But there’s more…

As with every Philip Pelusi formula, P2 Liquid Mousse has evolved in ingredient technology to flow with hair trends over the years.  Today’s formula echoes the original formulation, meaning it can still be used like a traditional mousse.  The packaging for example is still aerosol-free. 

But no need to tip the bottle over, as Philip updated it to an easy to press and pump dispenser that literally blows bubble into the liquid formula as it leaves the bottle.  This creates the foamy mousse feel but without any of the harmful or drying carcinogens that go along with aerosol dispensers.  Plus, Philip created the original formula to be alcohol free and water soluble (means zero buildup after cleansing) and it still is today.

The formula has been updated too now with a softer hold containing Silk Protein, Calcium, Zinc and Yeast Protein Derivatives, Hydrating Proprietary Microemulsions, Sunscreen, Allergen Free White Tea and Thyme Fragrance plus it’s now Silicone-free!

Product Education Director Nikki shares, “The 1980’s version of Philip Liquid Mousse was my everyday go-to product to scrunch and style my hair.  It totally fit my 80’s big hair vibe.  The bottle was so cool, to apply you simply turned the bottle upside down and squeezed to get the liquid formula to turn into a foam.  Everyone on my college dorm floor wanted to use it!”

Hair and Photo by Philip Pelusi

Philip Pelusi Products ~ Lustre Shampoo (now Age de Phy), Moisturizing Conditioner (now Moistursheen), wet styling and dry finishing with P2 Liquid Mousse (yes, you can scrunch it into dry hair too!)

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As you know, 90’s fashion is back in style again!  So, this is the perfect time to showcase these timeless images actually created in the 90’s!  Check out Philip’s Blue Angel duo.  Edgy cut and color created at the Philip Pelusi Center for Talent Development and photographed there and at many other outdoor Southside locations.

Philip shares, “American Salon’s Editor in Chief at the time, Marianne Dougherty, called for an exclusive interview along with some creative hair looks for a several page spread in the magazine.  She came to Pittsburgh to showcase what we are all about and to see our amazing Training Center.  We were thrilled she loved the looks and the Talent Center too!”

Photos by Philip Pelusi

Hair by Philip Pelusi, Jeffrey R, and Sam C

Makeup by Nikki B and the Philip Pelusi Design Team

Philip Pelusi products on the blonde model ~ P2 Color Guard Shampoo, P2 DailyHaiRx, P2 Moisturizing Conditioner, P2 Honey and fingertips amounts of P2 Hard Stuff to finish

Philip Pelusi products on the brunette model ~ P2 Roots for Men Shampoo and Conditioner, P2 Fixative and P2 Hard Stuff to finish

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