If you would have told us a few years ago we’d be drenching our tresses in white frothy mousse we would have called you crazy. But for the past two years, mousse has steadily gained steam and has slowly redeemed itself from the crunchy curly kinks of yesteryear. Long gone are the heavy formulas that left your strands so stiff they could cut glass–the new formulas are weightless, cater to different hair types and even add color and shine. From texturizing mousse to air dry formulas to color depositing confections, here are our top five mousses that give you all the style and none of the crunch.
Looking for a natural way to add volume to your strands? AG Hair CLOUD air light volumizing mousse is formulated with 98%+ plant-based and naturally-derived ingredients that add instant volume and texture while preventing frizz and adding shine.
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Ouai Air Dry Foam: $28
Calling all wavy and curly girls, this one's for you! We are head-over-heel's for Ouai's new air dry foam, which is the answer for having natural-looking, tame locks on-the-go.
Color Wow's Brass Banned Mousse For Blonde Hair: $24
Brass be gone! While most people tend to think of foamy textures for styling and volume, Color Wow's Brass Banned Mousse helps rid blondes of brassy color while being weightless and non-drying.
Looking to up your color from basic to anything but? IGK's Holographic Hair foam makes your hair color shift as you move, creating a festival-ready iridescent shimmer in your strands.
If you're in the market for a styling mousse that helps lock in curls and waves while protecting from free radical damage, check out R+Co Chiffon. A carefully curated mix of Abyssinian Oil, amino acids and volcanic sand are used in this proprietary, paraben-free formula.