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Bumpits leave some buyers feeling deflated
- Durable
- Comes in a variety of sizes and colors
- Works fairly well for an updo
- Hard to conceal in thin or fine hair
- May be difficult to remove
- Finished look may be too dramatic for some
- Not suited to redheads
The Pitch: "Get full, volumized hair in just seconds! From flat to fabulous!"
April 2009. Big Happie Hair Bumpits are plastic arch-shaped inserts edged with self-gripping teeth that promise to make hair look fuller. Designed to be concealed, they can be placed beneath bangs or behind hair at the crown. Bumpits work best in hair that's at least chin-length; any shorter, and the plastic teeth are likely to show.
Reviews for Bumpits hair accessories are mixed. Some women say that they're easy to put in place, and they do give the illusion of greater volume. We did, however, read numerous complaints from women with thin or fine hair who say that Bumpits are hard to hide. Some of these women say that they manage to secure and conceal the inserts by teasing their hair and spritzing it with hairspray, but others cannot manage to conceal Bumpits no matter what they try. We also read complaints from women with thick hair who say that the plastic teeth become entangled in their hair, making removing Bumpits a pain -- literally.
Women who use Bumpits as part of an updo seem happier than are women who use them in hair that is worn down. Many women say that Bumpits simply are unnecessary: instead of adding plastic inserts, they tease and spritz their hair with hairspray, mound it at the crown and secure it with bobby pins. A set of Bumpits contains two 1.75-inch inserts, one 4.5-inch insert and one 5-inch "rockstar" insert. Bumpit accessories come in four colors: light blonde, dark blonde, brunette and black.
We found one professional review of Big Happie Hair Bumpits. In it, a TV news reporter asks four women to test Bumpit hair accessories to see if they work as seen on TV. This product has been reviewed by more than 100 owners at HSN.com and is the subject of detailed reviews at Epinions.com and Viewpoints.com. At YouTube.com, we found a number of Bumpits tutorials and a handful of candid owner reviews.
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Reporter Rebecca Lindstrom enlists the help of four women, who insert Big Happie Hair Bumpits and style their own hair. One woman says the Bumpits do not fit her head well, and two others find that they can't conceal the insert's plastic teeth. The fourth woman, who has full hair, says that Bumpits accessories work well. All four women like the look when they pull their hair back, but all feel that both the "rockstar" Bumpit (the largest of the inserts) and the regular Bumpit hair accessories create too dramatic a look.
Review: Does It Work: Bumpits, Rebecca Lindstrom, May 2, 2008
2. HSN.com
Bumpit hair accessories earn slightly more than three stars out of five in more than 100 owner reviews here. Reviews are decidedly mixed: some owners say that Bumpits are light, comfortable and secure, but others say that they fall out or show. Many owners find the large Bumpit too big. Others say that women with fine hair should avoid these inserts.
Review: Reviews of Bumpits, Contributors to HSN.com
At SallyBeauty.com, roughly 15 owners award Bumpits an average of 4.5 stars (out of five). With regard to value, owners award four stars. Reviewers with fine, thin hair complain that Bumpits show through their hair rather than being concealed as the Bumpits are seen on TV. Many owners are happy with the volume boost these inserts give their hair, although a couple users express disappointment with the product.
Review: Bumpits Hair Volumizing Inserts Brunette, Contributors to SallyBeauty.com
4. Epinions.com
Two users have posted negative reviews of Big Happie Hair Bumpits at Epinions.com. One says that they aren't suitable for fine or thin hair, while the other review, which is more detailed, says that hair must still be teased and sprayed in order to secure Bumpits, which doesn't differ much from her usual hairstyling routine. What's worse, the user says Bumpit hair accessories give her an odd-looking "mound," rather than a "subtle, pretty bump."
Review: Reviews of Bumpits, Contributors to Epinions.com
5. YouTube.com
Anonymous reviewer "Sardun1" tries out Bumpits and finds them "mediocre." She states that Bumpits don't stay in the hair well and take some time to insert. Once inserted, Bumpits "get stuck in the hair," and she does not recommend them for someone who only occasionally wants to add volume to their hair. She doesn't feel that they are worth their asking price. About 40 viewers respond to the video, some offering hints on using the product.
Review: Bumpits Review, "Sardun1", Jan. 27, 2009
Blogger Jaclyn Rose, who describes herself as "just a girl who likes to talk about beauty, technology and life," tests all four Bumpits hair inserts and finds that they work well in her thick hair, but they are not completely invisible. She finds them quick to insert and easy to use, but she notes that they will likely show through thin hair.
Review: Bumpits Review, Jaclyn Rose, Mar. 20, 2009
Anonymous contributor "SpoilMeRotten" asks for opinions about Big Happie Hair Bumpits, and members chime with reactions. About a dozen readers respond (some on topic, others less so), a few saying that these inserts are easy to use, and you can use them to create a French twist or a bun. Most of the contributors who've tried Bumpit hair accessories recommend them.
Review: Reviews of Bumpits, Contributors to Purseblog.com
We found a single review here, which is mixed. The reviewer says that Bumpits didn't suit her fine hair, but she believes they would work well in thicker hair. In her hair, they were "extremely obvious" and "felt bulky."
Review: Review of Bumpits, "Jasyjen"
Guest blogger "Kayvid" tries out Big Happie Hair Bumpits and finds that they work well in her difficult-to-manage hair. She says that they require little effort and "deliver what they promise." She does note that larger Bumpits do not match the curve of her head, but "if you place it right and pull hair over it," the Bumpit hair accessories work beautifully.
Review: Review of Bumpits, "Kayvid", Nov. 7, 2008
