Not worth the hype: Umberto Giannini Backcomb In A Bottle

Oh volume - how I covet thee!

Now I wasn't expecting miracles from this super sleek can but I was hoping the mist would inject some much needed volume when I occasionally straighten all signs of life out my hair.  Unfortunately, as you can probably tell by the title, Umberto and his gang failed to create a product to grant my wish...

I did give it a really good shot and used it...

- on freshly washed hair

- on 2 day old hair

- with my head upside down

- from 6 inches away (recommended)

- from 2 inches away

- from 10 inches away

- with a hairdryer

and a combination of all these.

Can you tell I really wanted to love it?!

Unfortunately, it just left my hair not only without volume but also lank, greasy and sticky (basically my greatest fear...)

I know this is a product which has had the blogging community buzzing but it did just not do it for me.  I can get great results from a can of dry shampoo which is not only cheaper, but much more widely accessible.  Not is all lost though, my best friend Molly loves it - as do so many others of you out there - so will be going to a loving home soon... :)

What were your experiences with Backcomb In A Bottle?  Please tell me I'm not the only one to hate it??!