# Mousse that defines curls without crunch

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/mousse/defines-curls-without-crunch/
Category: Beauty > Hair mousse. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 320 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Mar 2016 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which mousse defines curls without making them crunchy?

**Short answer:** We count reviewers who said they have curly, coily or wavy hair, and among them OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Mousse leads at 20 of 27 and is the best pick sold on Amazon. Aussie Miracle Curls Mousse has the highest share at 15 of 20, and Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse follows at 15 of 21. The other four land between about half and two thirds, with Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse the weakest record here at 13 of 23.

**What stands out:** Crunch complaints cluster on Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse, in 38% of its reviews against 10% for OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Mousse. Further down, weak hold and frizz are the common complaints, with Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse at 28% and 25%.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Defined, no crunch | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Mousse | 20 of 27 | 74% | yes |
| 2 | Aussie Miracle Curls Mousse | 15 of 20 | 75% | yes |
| 3 | Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse | 15 of 21 | 71% | yes |
| 4 | Pantene Pro-V Anti-Frizz Mousse | 14 of 22 | 64% | yes |
| 5 | Garnier Fructis Curl Construct Mousse | 14 of 23 | 61% | no |
| 6 | Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse | 13 of 23 | 57% | no |
| 7 | Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Refreshing Curl Foam | 10 of 17 | 59% | no |

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. OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Mousse

Definition is the big praise, in 40% of its reviews, and 35% like the smell. More curly and wavy reviewers weighed in on it than on any other mousse here. Crunch comes up in 10% and dryness in 10%.

- Praised for: Smells good (35%), Good hold (25%), Leaves hair soft (23%)
- Complaints: Dries hair (10%), Weak hold (8%), Sticky (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 2. Aussie Miracle Curls Mousse

Reviewers call it good value (20%) and 18% say it left no crunch. The complaints are hold and flakes: 15% found the hold weak and 12% mention flaking.

- Praised for: Good value (20%), Good hold (18%), Smells good (13%)
- Complaints: Weak hold (15%), Flakes (13%), Frizzy (10%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 3. Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse

It splits reviewers: 38% praise the definition, but 38% found it crunchy or stiff. Among reviewers with curly or wavy hair, 15 of 21 still said it left their curls defined and soft.

- Praised for: Good hold (8%), Smells good (8%), Adds volume (5%)
- Complaints: Sticky (10%), Frizzy (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 4. Pantene Pro-V Anti-Frizz Mousse

20% say it left curls soft, but hold and frizz let it down: 20% found the hold weak and 18% mention frizz.

- Praised for: Leaves hair soft (20%), Smells good (15%), Good hold (13%)
- Complaints: Weak hold (20%), Frizzy (18%), Dries hair (8%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 5. Garnier Fructis Curl Construct Mousse

Reviewers like how light it feels (24%) and the hold (24%), but 21% mention frizz. Reviews copied from Garnier's site come in at 5 of 7, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Lightweight (24%), Good hold (24%), Smells good (13%)
- Complaints: Frizzy (21%), Dries hair (13%), Weak hold (11%)
- Reports counted: 38

### 6. Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse

It has the weakest record here at 13 of 23, mostly over hold and frizz: 28% say the hold was weak and 25% mention frizz. Cantu's own site is all positive at 7 of 7, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Smells good (18%), Lightweight (15%), Good hold (10%)
- Complaints: Weak hold (28%), Frizzy (25%), Dries hair (5%)
- Reports counted: 40

### 7. Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Refreshing Curl Foam

15% call it lightweight and 15% say it defined their curls. On the other side, 12% found it sticky and 12% say the hold was weak.

- Praised for: Lightweight (15%), Smells good (10%), Good value (8%)
- Complaints: Weak hold (13%), Sticky (13%), Frizzy (10%)
- Reports counted: 40

## Questions

**Which mousse defines curls without crunch?**

OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Mousse leads at 20 of 27 among reviewers with curly, coily or wavy hair. Aussie Miracle Curls Mousse (15 of 20) and Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse (15 of 21) come next.

**How do I get rid of crunch from curl mousse?**

Let your curls dry fully, in the air or with a diffuser, then scrunch gently with your hands or a drop of oil to break the hard shell. Crunch comes up in 38% of Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse reviews, so plan to scrunch that one out.

**Do these mousses hold curls all day?**

Hold is mixed. Weak hold comes up in 28% of Cantu Wave Whip Curling Mousse reviews and 20% of Pantene Pro-V Anti-Frizz Mousse reviews, while 25% of OGX Locking + Coconut Curls Mousse reviews praise the hold. A layer of gel or light hairspray over the mousse can help if your curls drop by afternoon.

**Should I use mousse or curl cream on curly hair?**

It depends on your curls. Many people with fine waves like mousse for its light feel, while thicker or coily hair often wants the moisture of a cream. Our curl cream page ranks creams by the same question.

## 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/