Five popular hair products to recommend

In the GH Beauty Lab’s hair mousses test, this Joico foam scored high for boosting volume, key for fine or limp curls. “It helped accentuate my curls and added volume to my hair, and holds the curls well,” a tester reported.

This specialized quick-drying curl mousse from Kinky-Curly was created to be used as a prep step before twisting or rolling curls. “One of the few products that gives coily hair definition and also useful for just twirling the hair around the index finger to get curls,” an Amazon reviewer noted. 

For serious curl staying power, look no further than this strong-hold Pantene foam. “I use this as part of my curly styling routine, and it’s been my favorite mousse I’ve tried!” an Amazon reviewer said. “It is not drying to my hair, but it provides good hold and is also good for touch-ups after my hair has dried.”

This unique mousse for curly hair from Mixed Chicks was formulated to be used on dry hair to revive second (or third or fourth) day curls. “Literal life saver — this product is so amazing!” an Ulta reviewer raved. “It quickly recurled all my flat 2-4 day old curls and didn’t leave them sticky or crunchy.”

Treat your curls to this decadent Oribe mousse, infused with vitamins, protein, and botanicals like sweet almond oil and sunflower extract. “I don’t mind paying the price because it keeps my ringlets perfect in all weather,” an Amazon reviewer reported. Another agreed: “This is the best hair product for curly hair that I’ve ever used — it’s light but gives my hair body and holds curls for several days.”