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BUYER BEWARE: There are two different Foxy Curls products floating around on Home Essentials Direct and they are VERY different. Some of the sellers have not updated their product pictures so you may not get what you think your getting. This review is for the Foxy Curls product with the WHITE cap. I returned the one with the green cap so I cannot comment on that product. I have been using this product for years and I absolutely love it. I am a white female in my 40's with long, thick curly hair that can be frizzy if not tamed. I've tried just about every product out there over the years and this is the only one that has worked for me. I apply it while my hair is wet (almost dripping). This makes a big difference with the final result. I apply quite a bit of it since my hair is very thick. I even apply it underneath my hair. I had to work on the amount I use. To much and it looks like crap. Not enough and it looks like crap so you have to find the amount that works for you. Also, after my hair is almost dry, I "un-crunch" it. This is super important. Some reviewers are saying their hair is stiff afterwards. And yes, it is, however, I carefully run my fingers through my hair as to almost comb it with my hands and soften it. This takes the "crunchy" look away and makes the curls soft but not frizzy. Again, there was some testing with this as to not un-crunch it while my hair is to wet or to dry. Sounds like a lot of work, but once you get it all down, it's worth it. I get a lot of complements on my curls. Thanks TIGI … SELLERS: PLEASE UPDATE YOUR PICTURES!!! UPDATE: After a little research on TIGI's website, it appears the GREEN cap is now TIGI's new Foxy Curls formula. So I decided to give this new formula a try. This is my review on the GREEN cap Foxy Curls. I applied the same application principals as the WHITE cap to compare apples to apples. I admit I was a bit skeptical since they are so different. This new formula is way thinner and goes on a bit easier. I found myself using less of it so that a big PRO! It kind of makes my hair feel a bit slimy when you apply it, but if the final results are what I want, this is not a big deal. After it dries a bit, I "un-crunched" it and the results are similar. It seems to control the frizz a bit better, but my curls seem more weighted down. I think I may have to work on the amount I use. So all in all, I'll still keep the 5 stars on the GREEN cap, since the end result is very similar and I don't seem to be using as much of it now. But I think I like the WHITE cap better. Maybe I just need to work with the new formula a bit more. UPDATE: I've been using the green cap product for months now and like it just as much or even better than the white cap. Again, I had to work on the amount I use. I use less with the green cap than the white. If I use to much, my hair looks a bit stringy. So you have to work with the amount and what works with your hair type. Still a big fan!!!d.

I got a haircut and was recommended this product. It smells good but it’s horrible in the hair. Tried it multiple times but it leaves frizz and residue. Used it today and it feels gross and sticky, and left my hair a tangled mess and I was forced to brush it and now I just have wash again and scrub out the residue. Disappointing. (Purple with green pump formula)Sierra King

I have been in the market for a new hair gel that's good for my wavy/curly hair. Had been using DevaCurl's Light Defining Gel for a long time as it was just what I was looking for back a couple years ago. But recently I have developed some kind of allergy to it. Makes my scalp itch like crazy. So I gave this a shot with an Ulta hair stylist's recommendation. The bottle seemed small but I was willing to try a new product by a high regarded styling brand such as BedHead.The bottle had a nicely designed pump making it easy to use. I had not realized until I was done styling my hair with this product that I had used about half of the whole bottle to achieve the hold and shine I normally go for with my DevaCurl gel. I was quite shocked. Way too much product used for a brand I thought that would require only a very small amount of it's product to get the look I wanted. I would definitely not buying this cream again. I will stick to a gel because I tend to think that curl defining creams do not have a lot of hold or styling power as a gel would. Back to the drawing board.Missdream4

I was really hoping this product would work. So much so that I'm so upset it didn't work. But I'm hoping this review will potentially help somehow someway. And again, I didn't want to give a one star review, but there were several things that just made this product so bad for me personally. First and foremost, this product is super oily and super sticky. I use hair products daily (cosmetologist and all) and my hands just stick to everything. Furthermore, my hair is super thick, not too fine but not too corse either, and has a natural wave. I guess I'm one of those people this just doesn't work on. But after applying it to my hair, in sections just to get in there evenly, it's just oily – straight up greasy and not the best feeling. I get a wave here or there but it feels so heavy, even with minimum product. I've tried applying like instructed, I've tried applying when dry, I've tried applying and then trying to hairdry a little – nothing works. Waited various amounts of time, tries less product opposed to more product. All I get is grease and frizz. I've had to shampoo my hair about four times just to get the product out as it left a greasy, oily film on my hair. I can't express how gross it made me feel. Again, I'm really, really, really upset because I want this product to work and was wanting to give a better review. Final result by styling standards was getting a wave I could achieve just by letting my hair air dry after a regular shampoo: uneven waves and frizz. So sorry!! But my hair is the way it is and hope it works better for everyone else. Still love Brad Mondo though!!LoLo

I have very thick, dense 3A-3B hair (not entirely sure which, I'm still learning to style it properly after years of straightening). When I first got this product, I used it as advised by putting it on my hair while it was still damp after getting out of the shower. I'm not sure where it went wrong, because all the videos I'd seen of people using it that way had great results, but my hair just clumped together into very pathetic, "crispy" chunks with only a slight wave, even when using only a small amount. I set it aside, disappointed, and had barely touched it since (each time equally underwhelming)… until I saw a video Brad posted of him reacting to reviews of his products. Someone in the video had the exact same issue I had with wavetech, but then they discovered that it worked GREAT if they put it in their hair while it was dry instead of wet. So I tried that. And it works! My hair is soft and holds its shape, and it's great for reviving my curls after they start to lose volume. So now, my only real complaint would be the fragrance. I understand it's popular and many people like it, but I find it to be incredibly strong, and it gives me a runny nose from allergies. Once you put it on your hair and it dries, the fragrance isn't so strong, but it does take on a different and rather unpleasant smell. If you have ever used liquid latex, it's very similar! Overall I would say I'm glad I got this product as it saves me from having to rewet my entire head just to revive my curls, but I wish it had a different fragrance or there were a scentless option.A

I watched one of Brad's videos that showed this product being used. The results were amazing! The before pictures looked like my hair – frizzy and I wanted the curls just like in the video. One thing Brad said, was the amount you should use, should be like putting shampoo in your hair. When I received the product, I washed my hair immediately, towel dried it and proceeded to apply the appropriate amount in my hair…then scrunched. The result, not so pretty. If you have thin hair, it is not recommended that you use it like shampoo, it'll make a mess. Soooo the next time I tried it, I used 1/4 of the amount I had used before, 1 pump and after adding it in my hair, scrunched it and air dried – I don't blow dry my hair. I was amazed by the results; I could actually watch the curls form. BUT I must be doing something wrong because I've gotten ready for work, doing my hair routine (wash, add product, scrunched, air dry) and by the time I got to work, my hair was frizzy and HORRIBLE! I haven't given up yet but apparently this product needs better instructions because this 57-year-old woman has NO IDEA what she's done wrong again!SS

This $16.86 purchase is for a tiny container of Texture Cream (size of a glue stick). It's my bad because I didn't read the fine print…it does say in small print it is 0.5 oz not 5 oz, but I've been buying this hair product from Walmart for so long, I didn't read carefully. I normally pay $11 for 6 oz!! I'm stuck with having wasted $16.86, but I don't want you to be tricked by this company! I LOVE this Paul Mitchell cream…just hate being tricked into a purchase.SadCustomer

I have only tried this a few times and it was a tad bit different to what I was expecting (thought it would be a clear, more stickier gel, but it wasn’t). However, it still works perfectly fine and helps keep my curls frizz free and more pronounced.Neda L.

I have type 4A/4B natural hair and I've been natural for almost 5 years now, so you can trust me when I say that I've tried just about every gel there is for African American hair!! 'Eco Styler' and 'La Belle Lots of Curls' gels usually give me nice TIGHT curls, but nothing like this gel. Aunt Jackie's Flaxseed gel gives me nice LOOSE curls. I've included some pictures, even though my camera does NOT do it justice. I've found that this gel does not work so great on wet hair for a wash 'n go style, but it does work good on wet hair for twist outs. This gives me some of the best curl definition ever! It works best for me on dry hair after a twist out or braid out. I add a little oil moisturizer first, then I apply the gel. You don't need much at all, which is a good thing. I scrunch it in my hair and I get luxurious loose, bouncy spiral curls! They're really gorgeous in person. Please don't expect for your hair NOT to shrink at all with this. My hair does still shrink a little, but nothing like before (without this product). So, it doesn't totally stop it, but it prevents it by up to maybe 85 – 90% on MY hair. I've only been using this for about a week and have already received compliments on my hair. My husband says it makes my hair look fuller. It definitely does "it" for me and gets the job done. I'm going to be stocking up ASAP.charnita.f

Don’t Shrink is a CGM approved protein gel with olive oil, shea butters, and glycerin. Flax seed really helps my hair retain its curl shape, the large jar helped me explore different styling techniques to see what works best with my hair and the price helped me feel better about re-styling failed experiment days vs conserving pricy product; which let’s face it, there’s a lot of fails in the beginning for curlies lol. I tried it out with super long hair and also with a long bob reset chop and both had consistent results. I achieved really great definition with a hard hold, I still had frizz but I also know this is most likely user error since I’m always improving my routines. I clarify every wash so I’m not one to comment on build up. I really wanted to love it, but I found out mid tub that I prefer shrinkage while I train my curl type. If you need protein and you're looking for a relaxed curl as your end goal I can definitely recommend👌🏻 #CGM #CurlyHairellyn.r

Y’all this product is amazing for those nice tight curls or coils. My daughter and I both have curly ethnic hair but she has tight curls. When I tell you her curls are bangin it is no joke! This makes your curls not shrink, exactly what it states. Our curls stay flawless all day with bounce and all. It doesn’t leave a film on your hands, it doesn’t make your hair greasy or oily either. I will never give this product up!chandra.l

Love this product. I have wave/curls, and this makes my waves hold, prevents them from falling flat and frizzy, and allows my curls to actually form. I typically have to wash my hair every 3 days, and most products I’ve tried tend to build up and make my hair greasy before day 3. This one doesn’t. It’s super light, and I can easily refresh my hair each day by getting all my hair wet and adding in a little more mousse. The other thing I love is that it doesn’t have an overpowering scent. I get headaches if I use a product that smells too strong, and this one is at just the right level of smelling nice without being too perfume-y.ophelia.p

I love this curling mousse. The smell is AMAZING. It smells like a tropical beach. And the scent lasts in your hair all day. It makes your curls hydrated and defined without making them crunchy. It's such a lightweight, fun foam. It's also a great price. Definitely worth giving it a shot!brittany.r

Ive been using Cantu products for years now. I absolutely LOVE their coconut curling cream, so I decided to give the curling mousse a try. Upon first using the product, it has the same great smell and easy application process… however.. after my hair dried, this product left it with a very “greasy” textured look. Personally, I would not purchase again.hayley.a

Works decent. It’s a bit heavy to work in the hair and you have to use quite a bit to define each area. The areas not fully saturated will be frizzy. Won’t be running fingers thru the hair because it dries in place the way a hell would. It’s not as heavy and isn’t crunchy as a gel. Use a diffuser and use ample product in pieces or sections if your hair is thick or very curly. Clean defined curls are the result. My hair is waist length and I needed to use 2/10 of the bottle for my entire head. Im guessing that i can finish the bottle in 5-6 uses at best. You’ll need to wet and reapply to second day hair so I recommend a silk cap to maintain the curls and not to sleep directly on them.hano.b

This stuff is amazing. I had to figure out the best way to use it for wavy curls (2b-3b on the curl type chart). I have tailbone length hair that is mostly long stretched spirals. I used about a half dollar sized amount for my whole head, scrunching it into wet hair in the shower, using the water in my hair to distribute it evenly. I then put it in a microfiber towel to get out excess water and then put it in a secondary dry one, making sure my ends went in first to further support curl formation without the weight on them. The total towel time was 45 minutes or so. When I took it down I had spirals already forming on the ends and my ends usually do not curl. I scrunched in some Tresemme mousse for hold and diffused. I have big chunky fat spirals which I love. Apparently this cream gets moisture into my hair which is hard to do, as it's low porosity. I think this is meant for tighter curl types but it works well for me. Pictures were taken minutes apart but my camera does weird things with lighting. Please excuse that. I can't believe this was around $6 for a good sized jar and the curl cream I bought for about a dollar an ounce didn't do anything for curl formation.Spirals

I went natural 5 yrs ago. I have a bin of unused products that failed to live up to their advertising. I have "4c" hair. I'm 63 yrs old and I was ready to cut it all off out of frustration. I was at my neighborhood hair store and the sales lady recommend CURL LA LA . I thought why not. My hair loves CURL LA LA . After washing and conditioning I applied CLL to my towel dried hair and immediately curls and waves are popping. I used a denman brush. I set my hair on hard medium rollers and air dried overnight. Next day my hair was soft curly and moisturized. Beautiful curly fro that I put into a big puff using a head band . I'm sooooo happy I finally found something that works for me !! Thank you CURL LA LA 😘Mimi Andme

l use this on my synthetic wigs when l want to flexi rod them, it doesn't leave the hair crispy at all. Very nice product.Akeia

I am about 1 year into my CGM journey, and at this point – I rarely find products that work as well as my hair's natural oils. Even though I try to avoid shampoo, when I do use it (before hot tools or after about 3-4 weeks of conditioner rinses) I need to add a bit of moisture to make up for what I've rid my curls of. I tried this product after a wash day. It is one of the only products I've tried recently that actually feels natural in my hair. It helps to define curls and rid frizz. It dries with a light cast, but just enough for my hair to clump not enough to leave a waxy/dry texture like other competing products. I rarely feel comfortable using only one product. It's either a natural look sans products, or a mix of products (leave-in, oil, cream, maybe gel and spray etc., Depending on the style). This product is a mix of both worlds; leaves my hair natural looking without being too fluffy, yet offers enough moisture and oil for clumping without being heavy. Love the shine it adds. Ouai Curl Crème saves time for me since it's a cream + oil + hydrator + styling product. Great for traveling with. Easy to refresh dry hair with or style wet hair with. The scent is so luxuriously floral yet sweet, the packaging looks elegantly simple, and the bit about the "ex" on the packaging gave me a good chuckle. Ouai Curl Crème has my curls screaming, "oui, oui!" I have natural roots, ends relaxed and dyed (damaged), mix of curl textures (2b-3c), long length. Great on my husband's beard, 2a hair, and my son's 2b-3a hair. My hair is high density, low porosity.Amber

This product is clearly a creme that is not shy to define, and give your hair a subtle yet noticeable shine. IMMEDIATELY after drenching my hair in water, and applying the product, I barely had to touch my hair, and the definition was VERY apparent. Y'all, when I say, I was shook… I have never in all of my 21 years of life had a product instantly define my hair upon application. I barely had to finger comb. It for sure provides a nice element of moisture as well, and I find that the more I've used it these past couple of weeks, the softer my hair is getting. I'm not 100% sure if it's this product, or some of the other products that I've been using in my hair for the time being, but I do know that this is clearly the moisture and defining agent in the squad of hair products I've been using. This product has chia & linseed oil, babassu oil, and coconut oil in it, which are clearly carrying the product and running so that it doesn't even have to jog on it's own. Babassu oil is known as an oil that promotes high moisture retention, which seals the moisture into your hair shaft (ideal for high porosity hair types), and you know lack of moisture retaining products in your haircare routine is one of the #1 causes for breakage. Chia seeds are rich in fatty acids which work to not only penetrate your hair shaft (great for low porosity hair types), but seal in the moisture as well. Linseed oil is the same as flaxseed oil, which is high in vitamin E, and not only treats hair loss, but promotes growth. For my dry scalp peeps, flaxseed oil also can be used to prevent dandruff, and can provide relief. If you have damaged hair, or chemically processed hair, this is very ideal, since it has great moisture retaining properties, and it seals damaged cuticles. My only con is that I have been noticing slight flaking on certain occasions, but that happens with whenever a bad combo of products is mixed. I highly recommend!Jaylynn THEE Lively Waterfall

I have pretty curly hair but it's very fine and I was worried this cream would be too heavy but that is not the case at all! I use this on my hair while it's wet by section with a denman brush and my curls look incredible. if you diffuse, it creates a great mask for the curls that you can brush out after. my curls seriously last 3 days through workouts, sleep (I plop/pineapple my hair without a bonnet and they stay!) DC humidity, all of it. I use it with the OUAI medium shampoo and conditoner, and it's smells great! not perfumy or overwhelming. cannot recommend this more! in my pictures the one in the green shirt is day 3 curls, the other one is day one.larklewis

I struggled with definition and really had to look for a product that defined my curls. I was buying pricey product thinking that it would define my curls but eventually I found out I could save money!! I love mixing this gel with leave in conditioner as another reviewer mentioned. I rake though shea moisture’s curl smoothie and follow up with this product. I end up diffusing my hair after. Do not sleep on this product!! It is affordable and helps bring the definition I wanted. It leaves my hair smelling good and defined.elyssa

Don’t Shrink is a CGM approved protein gel with olive oil, shea butters, and glycerin. Flax seed really helps my hair retain its curl shape, the large jar helped me explore different styling techniques to see what works best with my hair and the price helped me feel better about re-styling failed experiment days vs conserving pricy product; which let’s face it, there’s a lot of fails in the beginning for curlies lol. I tried it out with super long hair and also with a long bob reset chop and both had consistent results. I achieved really great definition with a hard hold, I still had frizz but I also know this is most likely user error since I’m always improving my routines. I clarify every wash so I’m not one to comment on build up. I really wanted to love it, but I found out mid tub that I prefer shrinkage while I train my curl type. If you need protein and you're looking for a relaxed curl as your end goal I can definitely recommend👌🏻 #CGM #CurlyHairellyn.r

Like many wash and go naturalistas who rock the teeny weeny fro, I have gone through a lot of products trying to find that ONE which does what I need. I have finally found Aunt Jackies and I'm thrilled. It is the holy grail! I have moisturized curls that pop, no dryness or flakiness, and the curls last for DAYS with minimal fuss. For daily maintenance, I just fill a spray bottle with water, jojoba oil and Aunt Jackies leave-in and spritz that mixture to refresh my curls. Best of all, the entire regimen isn't a sticker shock to my wallet yet contains all the good, clean ingredients more pricy natural gels have. I use this with the Aunt Jackies leave in conditioner and I'm really pleased with the results. My hair looks great and feels great.BookDiva66

I love Living Proof products. Most don't fail to nourish and hydrate my hair. But I was skeptical about using the curl enhancer since I have loose wavy hair. On top of that, I’m not really a hair product person, in general. Like if I’m styling my hair, I’ll use a heat protectant and do a mask or treatment on occasion, but I don’t typically use a product post-shower on the reg. This was a game changer. My hair had waves I typically can only achieve after styling with a heat tool. And it looked super healthy and conditioned. The luster and luminescence are reminiscent of the efficacy of Kerastase products, which I j'dore. The fragrance is beautiful, similar to other Living Proof scents – light, clean, fresh. I’m considering adding this to my daily routine; the only caveats are the price and my having to expand my beauty regimen.natasha.p

I don't like using a lot of product on my hair. This product works great for my minimalist style. I have fine hair that touches my shoulders and it's pretty thick. I towel dry slightly first and then rub about a pea size amount on my hands and rake it through my strands as it instructs and I add a tad more in the front since I start application in the back. Scrunch, dry the roots for a little volume and when it's completely dry I flip my head upside down and scrunch a little. It leaves my hair soft and defined and looks great all day. Finding the right amount is key. Start with just a little and see what works best for you.NaceyW

I've been using the Curl Enhancer and Curl Defining Gel for about three weeks. It took some trial and error, but I have finally figured out appropriate amounts to use, and my waves look amazing. My hair is soft, shiny, and defined, there is zero crunch (as long as the appropriate amount is used), and I've noticed significantly less breakage. I have very thick, coarse 2a/2b waves. My hair gets weighed down easily, my scalp is oil-prone, and my skin/scalp are very sensitive. Most curly products don't work for me or cause issues with my skin, but the Curl Enhancer hasn't caused any issues with these concerns! My skin is clear (no breakouts or irritation), my hair has volume and isn't weighed down, and my scalp/roots aren't an oily mess. The only problem I did have was figuring out how much to use. A little goes a long way, and using too much can result in buildup. The first time I used it, I used too much, a cast developed, and white particles went flying everywhere when I scrunched out the crunch (gross!). Trial and error fixed that, and I no longer have that issue. Overall, it was worth the hassle because I am very pleased with the results.Happy Camper

I really wanted to like this, but this product did very little for my hair. For reference, I have 2c-3a waves and curls. This product smells very nice, but the texture is very thin and sticky. I even paired this with a leave-in, but it still left my hair feeling extremely dry and limp. I was left with dry, stringy and frizzy curls. I am returning this, unfortunately 🙁Em

Well this product does not work well with oil. It turned into white balls all over my hair. It make my scalp itch and flaked really bad. You will get a very hard curl so if this is what you want, it's for you. I would sample a small amount while at home with no other product. I saw it on an Instagram video and it was night and day from what i saw.Florida girl

I have psoriasis on my scalp and my hair is curly dry and frizzy. My daily routine is add oil on my scalp and massage my scalp with it and then I put my curl cream and diffuse my hair. But they didn't have Procaxi curl cream so I tried this product and it left my hair flacky dry and hard. The smell was nice ..Cherish

First of all, Moroccan Oil is the best. It smells great, it feels great, it makes me commit (which is hard to do). I had previously bought the hard styling gel for my husband and he was blown away! No more of that “we shouldn’t be spending our money on this” stuff, and more “hey, will you buy me more of that gel again” talk. It was a GAME CHANGER (as all my married ladies know). However I was unable to find the hard styling gel ANYWHERE except for ebay for a ridiculous amount of money, so I convinced my husband to try the molding cream and…. it’s ok. He loves the smell, the nonshiney finish, but hates the fact that it doesn’t hold well. Not like the other stuff. Good thing I can use this cream for myself!Lindsey D.

Moroccan Oil Molding Cream is the best product I have found for my hair. I have several cowlicks and very thin hair. When I use the molding cream, I can style my hair and it looks full and stays in place without using other products. It does not feel sticky. I have been using this product for several years now.Dennie

The salon where I get my hair cut uses and recommended Moroccanoil Molding Cream, and I can see why. Unlike other molding creams that I've used, this one is not the least bit greasy and lets the light color of my hair shine through. It holds nicely, without looking or feeling stiff and sticky. My hair feels clean and natural. Highly recommended!Robert D.

Got a sample in an Ipsy bag and HAD to find the full size! Makes my curls beautiful – separates them but doesnt ever make them crunchy! And second day after sleeping on them? Just spray with a spray bottle and scrunch. They come right back! Never going to use anything else, EVER!bella_lulu99

I have 2C, high density, coarse, porous, long hair. Since adding heavy highlights to blend the grays, my hair has been a dry, frizzy nightmare! I have read endless product reviews, watched countless You Tube Videos regarding care and products for my hair. I have purchased so many products that it is insane, and none fully managed to clump my curls/waves and provide humidity protection.
I use a leave in conditioner applied in the shower to soaking wet hair. I then use a curl primer. I scrunch these products into hair and micro plop to remove excess water. I then apply curl keeper just like gel, using praying hands method to coat each curl. I add more to the crown and smooth over waves. I then plop for 10-30 minutes depending on if I’m air drying or diffusing.
I actually prefer to air dry and this product allows that, though it takes hours to dry. Can form a slight cast which I actually love. Once fully dry any crunch is easily scrunched out. I NEVER have shine in my hair due to the coarse texture but with this my curls are defined and shiny. Best part is that even in high humidity this holds perfectly.
I cannot speak to 2nd or 3rd day hair as I haven’t been able to test this part yet.
This product will always be in my rotation!Rachel W

Love this for my curly hair! It helps give my curls definition, cut down on frizz, and using it on my hair doesnt break out my skin! Found out about this from F. C on simple skincare science. another of the many ways F. C. has saved my skin!Me

I have very fine, high porosity (very absorbent), blonde curly hair. I don't have the best of luck with styling creams, some work and some weigh my hair down, some feel very crispy, some make my hair look instantly greasy. This stuff works! I wash and condition (sun bum regular or Pacifica pineapple curls) and then put a little of this styling cream into my wet but not sopping wet hair. Then I sleep on it and in the morning my hair is good to go. Nice natural looking and feeling curls that stay in. It detangles my hair also, which is great because the only time I dare brush my hair is right before a shower. Can't even use a pick on it, fingers only 😐Curly white girl

As someone who has stick straight hair, I love this product. A disclaimer, my hair is not capable of getting that cute scrunched look. If I want curls, heat is my only option. I shower, add the styling cream (smells amazing), air dry overnight, and then curl in the morning. This is the only product that I have used that will help my hair hold the curls in all weather and all day. I also use very minimal hairspray after curling. This truly is a magic cream for super straight hair that doesn’t hold a curl!becka

My hair is living her best life with this curl cream!! I've been Garnier-loyal for over 10 years, but after one use of this cream, I was sold. I have 3 different textures of hair: the front/sides are soft, tight spirals, the back is frizzy, tight spirals, and the underneath is soft and wavy at most. This curl cream brings out the best in all 3 textures and makes all of my hair wildly soft!! I've been a huge fan of Sun Bum for a few years now, so I was amped when I saw that they made special curly hair products! This costs about twice as much as my old curl cream, however, I use about 1/2 to 2/3 what I used to use, and my hair is 10 times as happy. Plus, I trust Sun Bum's commitment to loving the ocean, which is an important factor to consider when choosing your products. I've also been using it with shampoo/conditioners other than Sun Bum's until I finish my old stockpile, and this cream is a stand-alone master. Final point, if you have curls like mine, your hair probably locks in scents for the long haul. You'll definitely want your hair to lock in this one!!Han P.

Great product! I have thick, coarse, frizzy, somewhat wavy hair. I shower at night let it air dry. When i wake up in the morning my hair is so frizzy. Even when I’m in a hurry just want to pull it back into a ponytail I still have to get the straightener out to smooth over my rots at my part along my face. If i apply a generous amount of this to my hair after showering while it’s wet then when i wake in the morning my roots/fly-aways are smooth don’t need straightened. It doesn’t really straighten my hair any, but does tame down some of my frizz to make my waves look better!amber.e

I got this stuff to achieve a smooth sleek look with my Revlon one-step hair dryer brush, and OMG it works amazing! My hair is so soft and smooth after using this stuff, there is no going back. Also smells very good! Sometimes I will use it just as a creme for my curly 3B hair, and it works well. I definitely recommend it! (:kelsey.m

I actually received this as a sample product and I must say that it works well. Let's give a bit of a back story on my hair. I have curly/coily hair that is currently color treated and is currently a bright magenta color. As a WOC with natural brown black hair, this color required quite a bit of bleaching. As a result, I rotate using DevaCurl Decadence No Poo and One Condition, with my Kevin Murphy Restore Me cleansing conditioner and Kevin Murphy's Repair Me conditioner. Generally, after washing my hair, I apply 2 leave in conditioners (usually a pump of One Condition with 2 pumps of Kevin Murphy's Leave In Repair on top) and then my styler which is usually Kevin Murphy's Killer Curls. Well today, I was going through one of drawers in my bathroom and found this Wave Maker. I decided to give it a go. I applied 2 conditioners as usual (this time I used my One Condition and my Mielle leave in) and parted my hair as I'd like to wear it and applied a nickel sized amount of this styling cream on each section of my hair. I raked the product through detangled hair, scrunched it, and then let my hair air dry. My curls came out wonderfully. I will definitely be buying a full size of this product once I finish my killer curls as this is cheaper, easier to get my hands on, and works REALLY well.Gen

So I have wavy/curly hair that's probably a little more curly than the intended client base of this product (2C/3A). I tried it because so many of the products I had been using were a bit too heavy for my hair and it was looking a little flat and greasy. This product is fantastic for a few reasons but I think the most important is that you can use it on its own, so if you want a simplified routine that turns out soft yet defined waves and curls in a short amount of time and with minimal financial investment, this is a safe bet. If you want a little more hold or if you live in a climate with more humidity, you can absolutely follow this up with a gel (or gel-cream if your hair gets dry). I personally do not do this because I like the way my curls and waves fall throughout the day with this; it looks very tousled and effortless. For the other commenters saying that this makes their hair dry, I would recommend using a leave-in conditioner prior to putting this in your hair. This is a great product, but I do think it may require some experimentation (like with all curly styling products). With that said, if you have the means, I highly recommend this! DevaCurl, please don't stop making this!Alex

I don't normally write reviews, way too busy, but I am really impressed with this! I have a lot of hair, but it is very fine and poker straight – zero body. I recently grew it back to shoulder length and it does not hold any style. Pretty much every product weighs it down or makes it look greasy. I LOVE, LOVE Wave Maker. It took a bit to get used to applying on soaking wet hair, but that is really the trick for me. After washing I loosely wrap my hair in a towel and squeeze, just so it is not dripping. I apply 3-4 drops of Argon oil and comb through. While air is still VERY WET I put a bit more than nickle size dollop on one hand and rub hands together only enough to spread over both hands and apply from roots to tips. I then squeeze out excess water with a microfiber towel. I cup my hands and scrunch from ends, then I flip my hair over, with my head upside down, and scrunch hair against my scalp, cover and twist up with a microfiber hood type towel and leave about 10 minutes while applying makeup, then release and allow to air dry. I get a great tousled, wavy result every time. I would definitely be cutting my hair short again without it. Hope this helps!Wavy Now!

I ran out of my preferred gel that I get from my hair stylist. I was putting together my Ulta order, hadn't heard back from stylist about availability for product pick up, so I decided to sub for this product instead. I do the plop method, before I put my hair into an old t-shirt, I put in hair moisturizer and gel. This worked absolutely perfect for my previous gel (which is not sold on Ulta). Using the Mixed Chicks Curl Sculptor was disappointing. To be fair, I didn't realize it elongated curls, I love how coily my curls are, and it was disappointing to see them stretched out. That's on me, not MC. However, there was white residue throughout my hair in the morning and throughout the day until after I'd slept on between wash days. I have had dandruff before, and this was definitely the product, not my scalp. Most of the residue was towards the ends of my hair and stuck to my curls. My hair was also pretty sticky, too, and clumped together in a way that let many curls tangle faster than they usually would for my normal daily routine. I'm not buying this again, but maybe it works better for someone who doesn't do the plop method or mix in other products.Von

Im shocked by all the negative reviews. This was gifted to my by a friend and I didnt expect much from it since I had never tried the brand before, but its left my curls so beautiful. I use the SheaMoisture yogurt and manuka honey leave in spray and then scrunch this into sections of my hair and brush it through with a denman brush. My hair dries WAY faster when I use this and is defined yet still voluminous and lasts all week. I havent noticed it drying out my hair or anything (My hair gets really dry easily) but I use a hair mask once a week so maybe thats why. Also some people complained about the smell but tbh unless you hold it right up to your nose you really dont smell anythingKianny

I used the product after washing my hair. I used the Mixed Chicks shampoo and leave in conditioner before applying this product. It made my hair stiff and it left my hair flaky. I had little flakes of product in my hair. I prefer a cream that will make it soft.Missy

I love this products. Since using this product on the 11/20/2021, it will be a year since I'm using these products and we are loving it. The moisture it add to the hair and the shine is awesome.Bridgette M.

I'm so glad I discovered this product on Facebook! It leaves my hair shiny, and works wonders on my twisters! I use it every night, and when I take my hair down its soft, shiny and manageable. Won't be using any other creams.Tina H.

This curl cream is amazing! It's so lightweight on my hair that it barely feels like I'm applying product but the definition really speaks for itself. I used this after washing with the detox clay bar and deep conditioning with the Tailor Beauty DC and I'm loving the results!Sabrina N.

Of all of the curling creams I have tried this is by far my favorite! It does a good job at defining my curls and holding them into place. It also works really well when I want to do a twist out. I love the fact that it does not make my hair feel too hard and it smells delightful! To top it all off it only cost around 7 or 8 bucks! I would definitely recommend this product to other curly girls!dana.p

I have naturally curly hair and have struggled for years to find a product that I can use that doesn't weigh my hair and moisturizes at the same time. I use the entire line of products from Aphogee Curlific. This product is lightweight, but controls and holds the curls for the entire day. In fact, I love that I can get more than one day with this definer. If there is frizz the next day I can simply add a touch more before restyling. I use the wash first, then the Curlific Texture Treatment, then apply the definer. Once I have worked the definer in my hair I typically use my defuser to dry. I have gone without drying when I want more of a wave. If I use my defuser to dry I can get some great curl and bounce. I love that this definer works well with whatever level of curl I want to achieve on a given day. I can never find what I need at Sally so I order online with Wal-Mart and get it in the time promised without wasting gas to run and find one item that isn't on the shelf. Always arrives on time or earlier than promised, never late and never damaged.Jenifer

I used the texturizer to sort my hair out during the lockdown and it really helped to bring my hair to life. Easy to use and didn't take long to work on my hair. Would buy again.Anonymous