# Curl cream for wavy hair

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/curl-cream/for-wavy-hair/
Category: Beauty > Curl cream. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 125 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Sep 2017 to Sep 2026.

**Question:** Which curl cream is good for wavy hair?

**Short answer:** Fenty Beauty Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream has the best record for wavy hair: 11 of 12 shoppers said it defined their waves and controlled frizz without weighing them down, though that is a small group. Each record counts just shoppers who said they have wavy hair, and sprays, gels and mousses were left out, so this page ranks creams. The leader has no official Amazon listing, so the best pick sold on Amazon is Verb Lightweight Curl Defining Cream at 19 of 23. Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream has the weakest record here at 17 of 24.

**What stands out:** Waves getting weighed down is a repeat complaint for the three lower-ranked creams. It comes up in 13% of OUAI reviews, 12% of Not Your Mother's reviews and 15% of Moroccanoil reviews.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Defined, not heavy | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenty Beauty Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream | 11 of 12 | 92% | no |
| 2 | Verb Lightweight Curl Defining Cream | 19 of 23 | 83% | yes |
| 3 | OUAI Frizz-Free Curl Cream | 15 of 20 | 75% | yes |
| 4 | Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Defining Cream | 14 of 19 | 74% | yes |
| 5 | Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream | 17 of 24 | 71% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Fenty Beauty Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream

It has the highest share here (92%), but from just 12 shoppers with wavy hair, so treat the record as thin. 46% of its reviews say it defines waves and 38% say hair stays soft, not crunchy. No complaint came up more than once.

- Praised for: Soft, no crunch (38%), Nice scent (31%), Lightweight (23%)
- Reports counted: 13

### 2. Verb Lightweight Curl Defining Cream

Praise centers on frizz control: 33% of its reviews say it tames frizz, 30% say hair stays soft and 17% say it defines waves. Complaints are scattered, with hair still frizzy (10%), a greasy or heavy feel (10%) and a crunchy or stiff feel (10%).

- Praised for: Tames frizz (33%), Soft, no crunch (30%), Defines curls (27%)
- Complaints: Still frizzy (10%), Crunchy or stiff (10%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 3. OUAI Frizz-Free Curl Cream

35% of its reviews praise the scent and 30% say hair stays soft, not crunchy. Misses are spread evenly, with hair still frizzy (13%), no definition (13%) and waves weighed down (13%).

- Praised for: Nice scent (35%), Soft, no crunch (30%), Defines curls (22%)
- Complaints: Still frizzy (13%)
- Reports counted: 23

### 4. Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Defining Cream

Definition splits opinion. 23% of its reviews say it defines curls and 19% say it defines waves, while 23% say it doesn't define. 12% say it weighs waves down and 12% say hair stayed frizzy.

- Praised for: Defines curls (23%), Tames frizz (15%), Lightweight (12%)
- Complaints: Still frizzy (12%)
- Reports counted: 26

### 5. Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream

More shoppers with wavy hair weighed in on this cream than on any other here (24), and it has the weakest record at 17 of 24. 42% of its reviews praise the scent and 24% say it defines waves, but 15% say it weighs waves down and 9% call it greasy or heavy.

- Praised for: Nice scent (42%), Tames frizz (21%), Soft, no crunch (18%)
- Complaints: Still frizzy (6%)
- Reports counted: 33

## Questions

**Which curl cream works for wavy hair?**

Fenty Beauty Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream has the best record (11 of 12), followed by Verb Lightweight Curl Defining Cream (19 of 23) and OUAI Frizz-Free Curl Cream (15 of 20). The leader rests on a small group, and each record counts just shoppers who said they have wavy hair.

**Which curl cream for wavy hair is sold on Amazon?**

Fenty Beauty Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream and OUAI Frizz-Free Curl Cream have no official Amazon listing. The best pick sold on Amazon is Verb Lightweight Curl Defining Cream at 19 of 23, and Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Defining Cream (14 of 19) and Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream (17 of 24) also have official Amazon listings.

**Will a curl cream weigh down wavy hair?**

It can. 15% of Moroccanoil reviews say it weighs waves down, as do 13% of OUAI reviews and 12% of Not Your Mother's reviews. Verb Lightweight Curl Defining Cream draws greasy or heavy complaints from 10% of its reviews.

**Do curl creams tame frizz on wavy hair?**

Sometimes. 33% of Verb Lightweight Curl Defining Cream reviews and 21% of Moroccanoil reviews say it tames frizz, while 13% of OUAI reviews and 12% of Not Your Mother's reviews say hair stayed frizzy.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/