20 Best Mousse For Curly Hair Not Crunchy (2023 Updated)

I have fine, low-density 2C-3A curls and generally follow CGM, but I wanted to try a new mousse because it’s still not spring and I’m super bored! I wish I’d looked at the ingredients more closely before buying this mousse, though, because it contains propane, which honestly just freaks me out.

I still tried it because I spent money on it, but I wasn’t super impressed. The mousse is ***VERY*** thick, so I mixed very small amounts with water before scrunching it into my hair. After diffusing and scrunching out the crunch, my curls were actually very well-defined and had good volume, but even though I used VERY little – an amount that was maybe the size of a plum for my entire head of hair (falls between jawline and shoulder) – my roots felt extremely gummy and gross.

I know it’s the mousse because the only other product I used was the ultra-light leave-in I’ve been using for years. I can’t imagine being able to use much less product, though, just because of how the mousse comes out of the can.

So overall, it does define curls, it may leave a gummy residue (my hair may really be just too fine), and it contains scary ingredients. The scent is also pleasant, but very strong and appears to last (I did my hair hours ago and I still smell like coconut).

I wouldn’t buy this again, but I’ll probably save this as a back-up product in case I run out of my holy grails – and stay far away from open flames, yikes.

This mousse is amazing for my daughter’s 3B curls. It doesn’t weigh her hair down like gels tend to, clumps and defines her ringlets beautifully and it smells like a tropical vacation. To get the most out of this product, I wash, condition and detangle her hair well.

Then while her hair is sopping wet, I have her flip her head down and layer as follows: I Work As I Am leave in conditioner through her hair, generous amounts of OGX mousse and finish with OGX Coconut Curl Cream.

Scrunch hair to encourage curl and then blot (do not rub) hair dry with a microfiber towel or old t-shirt. Let hair air dry and do not touch it! This will keep frizz at a minimum. She has shiny, defined curls with no crunch or flakes.

This product works better on her hair than Deva Curl or Ouidad at a fraction of the price. Sold!.

I’ve tried so many different gels, mousses, creams, oils, to enhance my poor little damaged waves and I always come back to this. My hair started getting wavier in my teens but I just didn’t take care of my hair very much so my little waves were not flourishing as they could’ve.

This product definitely helped enhance them while nourishing them to lock in my conditioner. My hair is slowly graduating from very damaged 2a to relatively damaged 2b hair! I love this product. It locks in your conditioner and adds that moisture you need while sealing up your waves.

I like to put a little conditioner on my hair while it’s still really wet from the shower, then comb through my hair with a brush (if I use my fingers like I’m supposed to then the top of my hair at the roots gets really wonky so I have to use a wider wet brush to get some of it normal) then I put this stuff in and I scrunch it up and put it in my little hair towel and I’m done! It works it’s magic, I take off the towel and go to bed!.

I love trying out new curly hair products and sometimes it takes some trial and error to get the right amount or application technique, but I was so happy with the results with this curl defining cream from the first use.

This is definitely one of the best curl defining cream products I have ever used and I have consistently had good results with it. For reference I have fine textured 2C/3A curl pattern hair and I like products that enhance the definition without weighing down my hair too much sacrificing volume, which I feel this product did well.

I applied it (as I typically do with cream products) on soaking wet hair under gel and diffused it dry. A little goes a long way on my hair type and I used a pea sized amount on two sections with good results.

This product has a pleasant scent that isn’t overpowering. I appreciate that this product is formulated without sulfates, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, etc.

as many of these ingredients are ones that I try to avoid for my curls. I also appreciate that this product comes in recyclable packaging. The price point of this product is higher than I usually pay for similar products but because a little goes a long way and my results were good, I would consider spending this amount on it.

I will continue to use and would recommend to others.

I received this as a sample to try out, and let me say, as a natural curly haired girl I am always looking for a new holy grail curl product. I have tried some of the other Moroccanoil products in the past but this is my personal favorite I’ve tried so far.

My first time testing this product, I applied it by itself after my usual wash and go. After letting my hair air dry, I noticed my curls had great definition and I was immediately excited. I went about my usual schedule and was pleased to see my curls still stayed together throughout the course of my day.

It also made my hair superrr soft which is always a nice addition. Although this product is great for defining your curls, I had to give it 4 stars as I found it was lacking in the hold department and it did not do much to combat additional frizz.

I love when leave-in products put a slight cast over your curls, as I find that helps tremendously for day 2 and day 3 curls. If you prefer a little more hold like me, I would strongly recommend following this up with a styling gel-type of product.

I have gotten so many compliments on days I work this product into my routine. While this curl defining cream is not quite a holy grail leave-in that will replace all of your other products, it is a wonderful addition to your curly hair routine.

I kind of hate how much I ended up liking this product. I’ve been devoutly curly girl method for a few years now, and I actually can’t remember the last time I used heat on my hair. I’m pretty proud of myself, actually.

Even stopped dying my hair! So, in the interest of living that low bar lifestyle, I also don’t want or need to wash my hair often, and my styling routine is kept to a minimum. Nothing complicated, no plopping, no clipping roots.

Just a good gel and a good scrunch and a microfiber towel. Bam, done. So, enter this Moroccan Oil Curl Defining Cream. After I washed and conditioned, then upside-down detangled with a wide-toothed comb and denman brush, I first scrunched in a generous amount of cream.

I honestly probably used too much—I think a smaller amount goes kind of a long way. Which is good, because the price tag isn’t exactly low. After a good scrunching, I sealed it in with Deva Curl gel.

A lot of reviewers used the cream on its own, and I considered doing that, but I figured I would have the best results using both. And I believe I was correct. After scrunching out the excess water and product with my microfiber waffle towel, I could already tell that my hair was looking nicer than usual.

My curls clumped juuust a little bit nicer, the waves just slightly more defined, less frizzy, and somehow more body, even though I air dried. It was a noticeably better-than-usual hair day. And I kinda hate it for a few reasons: (1) it’s not cheap; (2) I’m not jumping at adding an additional step to my low bar routine; (3) I don’t think this is actually a CGM-approved product; and (4) my sample sent for testing was just that—a sample—and I would have loved to have received a full size because I liked it so much! 😭😭💸.

With 3b curls that are dry, coarse, long, tangly and graying. I’ve been struggling lately. I want so badly to keep my hair long and grow it longer than I’ve ever had the patience to. I purchased this Ouidad VitalCurl mousse today (last one on the shelf!), because I was desperately trying to just get my hair to look good.

I got home with my new product and hit the shower right away. After washing/conditioning I put a bit of my previously purchased Ouidad VitalCurl Tress Effects Gel in my palm and added a a nice dollop of this mousse on top and mixed it together until no foam remained and I was left with a wonderfully slippery gel-consistency.

I repeated the process once more to make sure I coated everything. I used an Olivia Garden brush to distribute the product and let it dry naturally. It didn’t take as long to fully dry as when I use my gel with other hair creams and my hair had a cast that was so perfect it still looked wet when it was fully dry.

I was so happy with the results that I feel like I can let this unruly mom keep on growing. At least my ponytail would look good and not a frizzy mess like it usually does. This is THE one product from Ouidad that I feel I can’t do without.

Granted, I haven’t used it by itself but when a curly girl finds her perfect recipe, it’s a challenge to stray from it for fear of ruining the outcome. As a side note, I have used the gel mentioned above by itself and I loved the curl formation, however, it’s a very foamy gel once I start applying it and it makes a squooshing noise and turns white.

If your hair loves the Tress Effects Gel, try mixing it with this amazing Tress Effects VitalCurl Mousse. I hope you’ll have the amazing results I got with this cocktail. HG status!.

I ordered this on a promotion, and went in with mid level expectations. I typically use the Climate Control gel because I live in Florida and ya girl needs humidity protection, so I figured this mousse would give me a light hold that would last maybe a day.

Well it’s well into day 2 and my curls still look amazing! I used this mousse yesterday in addition to a leave in conditioner and that’s it. I am so surprised by the hold level of this mousse, it’s quite soft but I have great definition and spring.

I did have to use quite a bit of the product to coat my hair but I think that’s a price I’m willing to pay. Also, it smells wonderful in my opinion.

I used the bowl method with this product and WOW! I can’t believe how my hair went from obviously damaged sad loose and frizzy curls to bouncy curls I haven’t seen in 10 years. It is pricey but I have yet to find such a light mousse like this one.

Most curly products weigh my hair down and make it feel stiff and like it needs to be washed. HIGHLY recommend if you have been straightening your hair and trying to get your curls back.

I first discovered Oribe years ago through Birchbox and have been a super fan ever since. The Curl Shaping Mousse smells, like all Oribe products, divine and the benefits don’t stop there. My curls are bouncy, healthy and shiny looking and best of all, feel hydrated and so full.

You really only need about a half-dollar dized dollop (depending on the length of your hair. Mine is long – to the middle of my back) so the bottle lasts a decent amount of time. Oribe has never disappointed me and I have never used an Oribe product that I didn’t love and this mousse is no exception.

Yes it’s expensive, BUT it’s also the best curling mousse I’ve ever tried. The VOLUME and hold alone make it a must-have for me, but on top of that it’s great to have it in your hair from the day before when you’re refreshing your day-two curls.

Of course I use it with a curl cream and light defining gel as well, but when my hair is longer I’m excited to try it just by itself and see what kind of mane I get. Will always have a bottle of this on hand, hope it’s in production forever!!!.

These are two no-no ingredients for my curly hair. Proteins kill my curls and leave my hair dry, frizzy and impossible to detangle. Silicone is simply a bad ingredient for most curly hair. It coats the hair shaft preventing moisture from penetrating, leaving hair dry and unmanageable.

It’s curl 101. The fact that they charge that price for gunk that leads to unhealthy hair is laughable. Hard pass.

TraduciMostra in lingua originaleWhen I was on my natural hair journey I used this product to give me soft, bouncy curls for my 3b/3c mix textured hair. It does the absolute same for my daughter. My toddler is a 3a and 3b, spiral haired cutie.

This is not meant to replace your leave in conditioner or detangler whatsoever. This is a styling product and using it as anything other than that would be a huge mistake. This does add some hydration along with slight hold.

I always recommend allowing your hair to dry fully before touching it. This product saturates your hair really well and thus takes a while to dry. I always use a light hydrating mist leave in or very light creamy textured one.

I then apply this styling mousse and a hair oil. I allow to air dry and then I toss and fluff my curls. If you want a slight bit more hold I would suggest another product OR make your own simple flaxseed gel and mix both the mousse and gel.

This will give you defined, juicy curls. Pls keep in mind that flaxseed gel goes bad quickly so you have to keep in the fridge and use often. It’s super easy to make and worth the fridge cold gel feeling.

After trying out the curly girl method, I had been experimenting with mousse, gels, and leave-ins for my hair, trying to find what will enhance the wave but not weigh my hair down (I have a 2b curl pattern btw).

Anyways, this mousse doesn’t dry out my very processed hair and it gives a nice hold so my curls last through the day. It doesn’t weigh my hair down or leave a crunch -unless I put way too much in. For the price and as far as drugstore products go, I really enjoy it.

If you’re new to styling your curly hair, want to try out a new product, or are on a budget, I definitely recommend this mousse.

I LOVE this mousse. My curls are incredibly difficult to define. My hair is thick and coarse in the back, but curlier and less coarse in the front. It’s impossible to find something that can smooth out the back, while not being too heavy and crunchy for the front.

THIS IS THE UNICORN. It defines ALL of my hair, boosting and smoothing my curls. The frizz is gone. My hair is super soft and touchable when it dries. NO CRUNCH. NO STICKINESS. The hold lasts FOR DAYS.

When I first bought this mousse, I didn’t expect much for the price. I didn’t expect to find the holy grail, but I did. This pic is day two. My hair was stuffed into a baseball cap with the ponytail twisted into a tight bun all day (8 hours) and it still looks and feels soft, curly and beautiful.

I can go 3-5 days between washing and styling (depending on what I’m doing for those days) and still look great. I’ve tried different curl creams, gels, mousses, lotions, potions, etc at EVERY price point and nothing has come close to this mousse right here.

Simple, Inexpensive Silicone-free Mousse That works Great for My 2B-3A Curls. It Keeps My Hair Nice And Clumped, And Looks Soft And Voluminous After I Scrunch Out The Crunch. On Days When I Want Extra Hold, Definition, And Need Some Frizz Control, I’ll Layer Aussie Instant Freeze Gel Over It.

And Again, My Hair Looks Great After Scrunching The Crunch! However, I Can’t Understand Why Someone Would Purchase A 2-pack Fo $7. 19 When You Can Get A Single Can Of The Same Size For 2. 99. Also, Someone Mentioned It Has DMDM Hydantoin, but It Releases The Same Amount Of Formaldehyde That You’ll Find In A Piece Of Fruit.

Unless You Have An Allergy To It (Which Is Common), There’s No Reason To Fear This Ingredient, As It Is Safe In Such Small Quantities. There Is No Actual Evidence That It Causes Hair Loss, And It’s Actually Used In Many Cosmetics.

Anywho, I Like It!.

This product holds curl but contains both paragons and sulphate. I wanted something free from these ingredients and purchased on Amazon. I had been using LUS brand but it’s expensive. I noted no ingredients listed on Amazon which should have been my first clue.

But, on various websites and Instagram, this is listed as “curly girl approved”. It DRIES my hair and so I came here, to look at the ingredients. It’s going to the garbage now that I know why my hair is so dried out after use.

Please be more open about your products and their ingredients on other websites. I wasted money and would have made proper selections had I known. I think this is your idea in order to push and sell your products.

Design Essentials natural hair almond and avocado Curl enhancing mousse protects my hair cuticles, controls frizz, and gives me perfect curl definition. It does all that without drying my hair out. This is because it has sweet almond oil and vitamin B to keep those curls moisturized.

Also, it has wheat protein to help strengthen our hair. The mousse comes in a pump container in liquid form. However, when you push on the pump the formula comes out as a light weight foam. I always wet my hair before applying the mousse.

Then comb the product evenly throughout my curls and wrap my hair in a Turbie for about 20 minutes ( With head upside down lay hair in the Turbie and then twist but not tight). When I remove the towel my curls are softly set.

I let my hair air dry most of the time. However, we know curls have a mind of their own. So, on those unruly days I use a hair dryer with a diffuser or if I want tighter curls. This formula doesn’t leave your hair with that crunchy feeling or sound.

We all know what I am talking about. My HUSBAND is my only problem when it comes to this mousse. I let him use it one time and now I can’t keep him from using it. He applies the mousse to his straight wet hair then spikes it.

His hair stays in place all day and is soft to the touch. NOTE: Do you think your hair is wavy and you want tighter curls? Then use this product and section pieces of hair and twist around your finger.

Use a diffuser to lightly dry. You should have curly hair afterwards. It is free of Parabens, Paraffin, Petroleum, Mineral Oil and Cruelty Free. Design Essentials come with The McBride Guarantee or your money back.

I purchased my product at Sally’s Beauty. #DesignEssentials #NaturallyCurly #Curlyhair #CurlCam #Reesetishas2cents #reesetisha @reesetisha @designessentials.

I have type 3a hair and this is one of the few hair products I’ve repurchased repeatedly. I transitioned to my naturally curly hair over a year ago, and after trying lots of gels and heavier hair products, I decided to switch to a mousse.

How I use it: After washing and conditioning my hair, and applying a lightweight leave-in conditioner or cream, I use this mousse. It gives great definition and is lightweight enough so my hair doesn’t look like a puffy blob! I refresh by spraying my hair with water and scrunching in the mousse where needed.

As another reviewer noted, I only apply this product when my hair is wet.

I love this foam! My absolute favorite foam, and I have tried loads of them in the 3 years since I started wearing my natural texture. It is not very moisturizing so I use a curl cream or leave-in under it.

It does not weigh down my fine waves/curls at all (as long as I don’t use too much of it)! It lets my hair dry super fast when I use it without a gel so it is my go-to when I want great a looking wash-day in a hurry.

The hold is good enough for a day or two but if I want to go longer without a refresh I use a small amount of gel and then top it with this foam. This is one of the few products I have purchased repeatedly since transitioning!.

I received the product free for testing purposes from Influenster and Moroccanoil. I never use anything other than mousse in my hair. Never have I tried anything like this for styling because it’s really hard to find a good protect that tames the curls and reduces frizz.

I seriously didn’t have high hopes. My mind was blown when I let my hair air dry after application. My hair looked so hydrated and the most important thing is that it was bouncy, touchable, not frizzy and felt so natural without the stiffness.

And it smelt amazing that others thought it was a new perfume, got so many compliments that day on how good I smelt. The product is not sticky and I didn’t have to use a ton! Just like two quarters worth of product.

I never let no one touch my hair or rub their fingers through it because it’ll create more frizz but with this, there was no worrying. I would definitely be purchasing this.

Guys. Not every curly haired girl follows the curly girl method. I did curly girl for years and went back to silicones and it’s made no difference to my hair. Also, my hair is high porosity and loves protein.

Stop giving this product bad reviews because of that. If you see it has stuff in it you don’t want just leave it alone and don’t buy it. For me, I love this mousse. I use it to set my curls and also as a refresher after a few days.

I have long type 4 high porosity coils and originally I used this product with the Camille Rose curl maker on top, and a different shampoo, and I got good pretty good day one results, but the moment my hair came around humidity it became sticky and all the definition disappeared.

I love my botanical gels but they just don’t seem to work great for me anymore, so I tried the three step method with the curls blueberry wash, camille conditioning custard, and just this mousse to style and I am wowed.

My hair withstands humidity, if I don’t manipulate it like crazy the day one definition lasts, it didn’t take forever to dry and it was super easy to style. I just divide my damp hair (excess water squeezed out!) into 6 portions and apply liberally until most of my hair is defined and white, then I let it air dry.

Also 0 flaking or stickiness!! Dried with a medium hold, my coils were soft but no crunch. Wish I could include photos. One section of my hair was a little dull and frizzy but that might be my own error.

Key to this working for me was basically a good shampoo and no other leave-in/styling product, and then a lotttt of mousse, like 7-10 pumps per section and then some.

This was the first hair product I used that made my 4C low porosity hair have visibly defined coils. I love that this has so much water. It allows my hair to clump like it would in the shower, which in turn leaves a more defined curl.

I pair this mouse with some variation of the LOC method. It works so well. I suggest making sure the hair is sprayed down before applying this mouse for best results. I’ve recently gone blonde, so my hair is more 4B high porosity and this mouse works just as well 🙂 100% recommend for type 4 hair.

I have mixed feelings about this product, but mostly love. First , I must say that you have to use it according to instructions or it will not work at all like it is supposed to. Your hair should be damp, not wet.

I absolutely love the fact that it clumps and defines my curls, and the hold lasts all day! It works alone to define and moisturize. When I used leave in, it clumped up with this product. Don’t do that! Lol.

The only cons I have is that if you use this daily, it will build up on your hair and in your scalp if your hair is short. I find myself having to wash every 3 days or my hair is gross and no good. If I could find a way to refresh my hair on day 2 and 3 without using more product, it would be great.

Also, this mousse gives a really hard hold for me. Your curls will look amazing, but will not be soft. There are videos posted on The Doux IG page for product use instructions which is great! My curls are type 3B/C, although this mousse works on all curl types.

I recommend this product for anyone who is growing out their hair from a barber cut, and anyone who needs definition and doesn’t like to use a lot of different products to achieve a great style.

Oh. my. gosh!! I have never had a product work like this before! I have fine 3b/3c hair that has issues with volume at the root. I get my hair cut and colored by a curly hair specialist. Using this one product has me looking like I just left her salon.

She typically has me lay down so my hair hangs and diffuses it and then breaks my curls up my hand before sending me on my way. I’m too lazy to do all that on my own so I look for a product to get me as close as possible.

This does that! After I detangle I pump a couple pumps in my hands and then work through my hair that is sectioned in 2. I let my hair air dry. My hair has perfect curls that are firm (not crunchy) and healthy.

There’s volume at the root after I shake it out when fully dry. I decided to use this product on a 92 degree humid day in Pittsburgh. I had the windows down in my car and was sweating up a storm and my hair looks marvelous.

I love the scent, it smells like fresh peaches to me. Not the artificial peach scent but like you just baked a peach cobbler. I cannot say enough good things about this product. It’s absolutely a holy grail.

The only downside for me is the pump. I find that product leaks down the bottle unless I tip the bottle directly into my hand which is annoying because I have to hold the bottle and get it slimy with leftover product.

I could just have gotten a bad bottle, but it will not defer me from purchasing this as long as The Doux makes it!.

I have thick heavy waves/curls. The product worked well when I used it with a leave in conditioner. The day I was in a rush and didn’t put a leave in my hair was course and felt dehydrated. It doesn’t help to clump your curls on it’s own, but was easy to style and mold my curls with my brush.

Dried quickly and smelled good. I didn’t get a chance to use it for a long period of time to see the overall quality. The bottle untwisted just enough while under my sink and spilled. Luckily I had it in a container.

The bottle easily untwist. You should keep the product right side up and make sure it doesn’t knock over. Unfortunately it’s the bottle quality that keeps me from buying this again. I did hope to see how the long term use would go for my hair.

Hope my review helps you make your decision.

This mousse saved my summer hair! I have struggled for years and spent a ridiculous amount of money on products to help control frizz in the summer. So far, this is the only product that has worked— and it has worked amazingly well! Tips: 1.

Use on damp, not wet, hair. Get as much water out of your hair as possible before applying the mousse. 2. Don’t use with oil. 3. Apply a small amount of leave in before using the mousse, about a dime to nickel size per quarter section depending on how coarse and dense your hair is.

(not necessary but helps to add moisture) 4. Saturate your hair in the mouse then rake your fingers through the curls for better curl definition.