What you consider to be the best mousse will depend somewhat on what you like from a mousse. The chart below shares the cast, definition, volume, frizz control, and drying time properties of each of 10 mousses. Overall, I didn’t find this to be a very good performing mousse for me. I wonder if this works better on other hair types. Perhaps for those who don’t need a hard hold it works better, or for those who are prone to stringy hair? But, if it is recommended due to the low price, I’d recommend trying Aussie instant freeze mousse as it performed much better and for only about .60 more than this costs. Below you’ll see that I also had better results from another Herbel Essences mousse that is the exact same price at my store. Step 1: “For finer hair I recommend the Aussie Miracle Curls Leave-in Detangling Milk to help with out of shower detangling, taming frizz, and helping to define curls without weighing curls down. Apply to damp hair evenly.” My hair really fell apart fast with this mousse though, day 2 was significantly straighter and less defined than the first day. This mousse is not curly girl approved. I did notice that this seemed to help my hair clump well when wet. I had almost no wet frizz! If you don’t need long-lasting hold or hard hold, but are really concerned about frizz, this might be worth a try. It was a pretty bad match for my hair goals though, making it one of my least favorites.

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I did two polls, I put one in the Wavy Girl Method Facebook group, and one in the /r/wavyhair subreddit. I asked people on reddit to not do the poll if they happened to also be in the Facebook group, to avoid the risk of repeated answers. My hair fell apart a lot in the first day, so I re-washed in 2 days instead of my usual 3. Overall, this mousse was not my favorite due to not controlling my frizz well enough, and due to not lasting long enough. I do prefer it a bit over the totally twisted mousse though. Marketing does not do a very good job of letting you know what you’ll really get from a mousse, in my opinion. For example “level 3 hold” doesn’t mean much if you have never used that brand before. I thought a detailed mousse comparison could be really helpful.The only downside of this product for me is it is not curly girl approved. It has two silicones. However, in my opinion they are more acceptable silicones than some others. One is dimethicone which is a water soluble silicone so it won’t build up as badly as some other silicones. Aussie Miracle Curls is formulated with Jojoba Oil which is a great natural oil with many benefits. It deeply moisturizes your hair and helps tame frizz. Another key ingredient in the line is coconut oil which is known for its deeply hydrating properties.

10 mousse brands tested head-to-head on my wavy hair (with 10 mousse brands tested head-to-head on my wavy hair (with

If I didn’t get a cast the first time that I used the product, or didn’t get a cast over my whole head, I tested that mousse a second time and made adjustments to try to get better results. If I got results that felt like I used too much product, I would try again using less. So, some of these were tested multiple times but others worked well on the first try and then I only tested them once. As for how to properly detangle, Nicole shared, “When detangling always remember to start at the end and work your way up to the root, working in sections.” Want to look mega-fab on a daily basis? The Aussie Mighty Mega range is your daily dose of mega get up and go to keep your hair feeling super soft, shiny, and full of bonza bounce. The silicone free, vegan, and cruelty-free formula is infused with Australian Blue Mountain Eucalyptus extract, and it smells a-mazing (if that ain’t mega, we don’t know what is!) Lightweight and gentle enough for daily use, your hair will thank you every morning! Herbal Essences Totally Twisted. This is the mousse I see recommended to newbies most often. It has a shaving-cream like consistency, and I didn’t notice any scent at all. It dried a bit faster than some other mousses that I’ve tried. It only gave me a light cast, and did not have good frizz control, I had moderate frizz from day 1.

Mousse that dries quickly

Something I noticed about this product is it felt a bit heavy or product-y, despite not weighing me down. Also, the can for this mousse is a bit smaller than most others making it a slightly worse value. Maintain a good moisture balance with our Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo and Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner. For a deeply nourishing treat in just 3 minutes, follow up with our 3 Minute Miracle Moisture Deep Treatment. If your hair’s still suffering from frizz, our Calm the Frizz collection will help you regain control. Infused with Hemp Seed Extract, this collection refreshes your hair and leaves it beautifully smooth and nourished, not frizzy. To try to ensure that my results weren’t based on my routine, I used the same hair routine as closely as possible each time I tested a mousse. My routine was to shampoo just my scalp, scrunch and pulse while shampoo is in my hair. Rinse. Add conditioner to the lower 3/4 of my strands, scrunch and pulse. Use a wide tooth comb to comb through my hair, then clip all of my hair on top of my head while I shave.

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Step 2: “If you feel like you need some hold to help keep your curls intact throughout the day, I recommend Aussie Miracle Curls Crème Pudding. Apply evenly by scrunching in the product in your damp curls right after applying the frizz-free cream. Scrunching keeps the curls together while applying the product.” There are 2 common issues we face with wavy hair – frizz and making sure the curls last. The good news is, we know the solution to both – moisture. Moisture is crucial for waves that hold and don’t succumb to frizz. Say g’day to curls as bouncy as a kangaroo and waves as soft as a wallaby! Quench your curly hair’s thirst with this curl-loving range designed for dry curly and wavy hair (2B-3B, here we are!). Try the Aussie Bouncy Curls collection for 3 days of soft and moisturised wavy and curly hair, reviving and keeping curls defined and extra hydrated! It’s a Bonza Goodness for dry curly hair. It’s infused with Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil & Macadamia Nut Oil. Wave hello to bouncy and defined curls - Happy Curls Day everyday! Based on these, my overall favorite is the Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Mousse…which is what I started off with! It gives me big volume, good definition, a good hard cast, and long-lasting results while being curly girl approved.I tried using less than my normal amount at first, but I found that it works best when I use my typical amount (Which is 3 palmfuls now that my hair is shorter). This mousse really has changed my view on mousse a bit. I still really like the Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Mousse because of how long it lasts. This is a really affordable product, so the fact that I can use less makes this the cheapest mousse I tried. It gave me the best volume out of all the mousses, and I love big volume so that made this one of my favorites. It also was pretty long-lasting, I was comfortable with wearing my hair on day 3 without refreshing. Nicole shared, “If you are a weekly washer or feel like your hair could use some extra care, I recommend replacing the Aussie Miracle Curls Conditioner with our 3 Minute Miracle for a deep conditioning experience with added slip to help detangle and nourish your curls.” Say g’day to Aussie! A is for Aussie. Which is short for Australia, the birthplace of our brand and the inspiration behind everything we do. Land of sea, surf, sun and adventure. Also, the driest continent on Earth and home to some of the most diverse, and naturally potent botanicals that miraculously thrive despite the harsh environments. We’ve bottled these beauties together with our unique conditioning blend since 1979. We provide a collection of moisturising miracles for diverse hair types and promise to save the wildest & driest hair (and the Aussie wildlife too). Grab your Aussie now!