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When you think of a mousse or foam, do you still envision crunchy, wet-looking strands?
And it does all of this without leaving any residue behind.
So how do you know what kind of mousse to use?
First, consider your hair-care goalsare you seeking volume, shine, definition, or frizz control.
Shanna Shipin before applying Briogeo Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam
All these factors will determine what hold to choose (more on that later).
Ahead, our list of the best curly hair mousses, curated by hair stylists andAllureeditors.
This airy foam gives buildable volume and hold to my curlswithout crunchall day.
Shanna Shipin before applying Briogeo Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam
It’s easily the best multipurpose product in my hair routine.
And my hair had a ton of body, which is a big ask for it.
The hero ingredient is the L-arginine, which is an amino acid found in keratin, a.k.a.
Shanna Shipin after applying Briogeo Yuzu + Plum Oil Full Miracle Styling Foam
Oat straw extract steps in to repair the overall elasticity of hair, too.
Also worth noting: It smells like mint chocolate chip, which our tester loved.
This curl-enhancing mousse features moisture-boosting marshmallow root and castor oil, making styling coily hair a smooth experience.
Simply rub the mousse in your palms and finger-comb it through your hair.
Tester feedback:My 4C coils typically last for two days post wash day.
Ive been able to get away with just one product thanks to the Oribe mousse.
Deanna Pai before applying Davines Oi Souffle
Although I have 4C curls, I really love the lightweight formula here.
It leaves my hair smelling good and crunch-free no matter how much I put in it.
The all-in-one styling mousse helps to detangle, condition, and add shine to natural textures.
Deanna Pai after applying Davines Oi Souffle
The result: voluminous, salon-looking curls.
Plus, the volumizing mousse also works for straight hair, as our testers have found.
In particular, dehydrated curls will enjoy the extra moisture and curl definition here.
Sarah Hoffmann before applying Rizos Curls Thickening Treatment Foam
Pro-tip: selecting which mousse you use will be paramount for results.
Different types of mousse will provide different levels of holds and definitions.
Should you apply mousse to damp or dry hair?
Sarah Hoffmann before applying Rizos Curls Thickening Treatment Foam
Afterwards, style as usual using ahairbrush designed for curly hair.
Then, scrunch mousse in, coating the hair from the roots to ends.
When do you use mousse in a curly-hair routine?
Sarah Hoffmann after applying Rizos Curls Thickening Treatment Foam
you could use mousse each time you wash your hair.
Just be sure to re-wet your hair with a spray bottle as mousse works best on damp hair.
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