The Best Mousses for Wavy Hair

These mousses are perfect for wavy hair, with enough hold to keep waves in place, but not too heavy

How We Picked

We handpicked these products and tested them ourselves on our own or client's wavy hair, looking for products that had real hold to keep waves in place, but lightweight enough to not weigh down waves

#1

SET Gel to Foam Styling Mousse

Miche

A gel-to-foam with medium hold that adds definition and volume while leaving curls soft, touchable, and healthy-looking

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#2

Mousse Def Texture Foam

The Doux

Light to medium-hold curl mousse that is great for creating curl definition

CGM Approved
Humidity Resistant
Lightweight
High Porosity
Low Porosity
#3

Butter Whip Styling Foam

L’ANZA

A lightweight mousse that defines curls and waves with flexible hold and adds brilliant shine

Lightweight
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