SheaMoisture Curl Mousse for Curly Hair, Coconut & Hibiscus Styling Mousse for Frizz Control & Volume, with Shea Butter, 7.5 oz

Review written in 2 parts: “prelude” describes my hair’s background for those who relate, “actual review” talks about my experience with the product. Prelude: Ok, this is my second ever attempt with mousse so grain of salt for the super-experienced, but this is amazing. I was never taught how to manage my curls. Grew up with it a la Hermione until I got my hands on my first hair straightener and that was it. I’ve put it up, straightened it and chemically straightened to help me out my whole life because it was just easier. I’m in my 30’s. I have zero clue what my curl pattern actually is. I’d never even heard the term until maybe 2 years ago. About half of my length is still “permanently straightened” with a Japanese hair perm, which on my hair = moderately tamed. All this to say, I have no idea what I’m doing and while I keep up with trims and use heat protectants, my hair is *pretty damaged* with a messed up curl pattern. Then TikTok started showing my curly hair stuff, particularly black hair TikTok, which is much closer to my hair texture and experience than anything else. My only other mousse experience was an absolute desperation buy trying to get my hair to relax while on a vacation much more humid than I’d bargained for. Sticky disgusting, crunchy and with impossible frizz. So after a crazy amount of time watching TikTok’s about course curly hair, I power-bought a bunch of the top recommended products, this being one of them. Giant leap of faith for a forever straightener. But my hairs about half way down my back now, keeping it up in the summer humidity is starting to give me headaches and if anything at all wound up just helping, I’d take it. Actual review: I tried this brand first of the 2 mousses I bought to try out because I’m familiar with the brand through their oils, scrubs and soaps, which I really love. I figured if there was a safe bet, it was this one. I over-researched the best ways to prep the hair and put it in, but it turns out I hardly had to bother. This is the easiest apply and go catch all of all time. You don’t need your hair sopping wet, you don’t have to section it, it doesn’t require anything before and you can brush it out. No stickiness, no crunch, no heaviness, no residue-feel and somehow, miraculously, no frizz. I could just strangle John Frieda. My first try with it I did all the things: applied it to super-wet detangled hair, scrunched it, did the plop method, diffused it and babied the life out of it. Came out great other than the dreaded triangle of my hair shape was obvious since I’ve been a straight cut girl forever. But even my super-abused curls came out. Could even immediately tell where the Japanese permanent straightening line sat. The curl sections just found themselves and I didn’t have to finger roll or anything. It survived through sleep. It looks so much prettier than I ever hoped. Soft and shiny. Clearly, this works. Like actually works. Without exaggeration, no hair product has ever immediately inspired this level of trust for me. I just kept staring at it because I couldn’t believe it. I’ve tried everything and can’t believe it was this simple the whole time. Ugh. I know my hair scares the life out of salons and they can’t be trusted to not give me a mullet when thinning, so I decided to give myself one now that I saw where the triangle shape of my hair sat without the frizz blur. Just whipped out my razor comb that I use for split ends and took out about half of my hair from the mid-length down. Super flipping soft and shiny after that, omg. And so much lighter. If you need a photo to visualize: look up Erika Badu. That’s my hair’s un-thinned natural volume size, just of a looser texture. Washed my hair and knowing how well this stuff worked, I dispensed with all the back breaking labor. Just used it like a detangler: put my hair up in a towel to get it to just damp, put the product in, brushed it through, put it up in a hair towel for about an hour, then let it out to air-dry. I can’t believe how good it looks and feels. Actually unreal. I even straightened my hair with it in and that’s by far the shiniest finish of my life. Like hair-commercial shiny. If you want something good enough to inspire a drastic haircut and become insta-loyal, this is the one. This is THE perfect product. I’m about to legit throw out a crazy amount of product that this instantly replaces. For my forever-straight girls out there that just need a freaking break, give it a shot. I know my hair isn’t your hair, but good god, if this works on my hair, $7 is worth the gamble.

I have thinning hair and curls, very fragile and frizzy. I’ve tried many products to make my hair as neat as possible. This Shea Moisture Curl Mousse was a pleasant surprise, since the shampoos and conditioners from this brand haven’t worked well for me. However, this mousse defines the curls without making them hard or stiff, doesn’t leave any residue, and also keeps my hair soft. After applying it, I shape my curls a bit with my hands and let it air-dry or use a hair dryer. I give my scalp a little shake afterward, which adds some volume and helps conceal areas where the scalp shows due to hair thinning. I recommend it if your hair is like mine and you want something quick and easy. It doesn’t prevent frizz in very humid weather, but for now, I’ll keep buying and using it.

Impressed with this curl cream / mousse. The quality is impressive and the ingredients are natural. It is very lightweight and gives a firm hold without making hair look crispy. This is a great hair styling product. The scent is light and fruity. This product works best on longer hair rather than short.

Love the smell and it works pretty well for my hair I have medium thick hair and ringlets and spirals but it weighs my hair down through out the day i think the formulas a little heavy for my hair type but really love the product.

Leaves hair shift but doesn't do much to help with curls. Smells nice, though.

I wash and roller set my relaxed hair once a week. Previously, I used another mousse on my hair to set it, but my hair was stiff and felt dry when I finished. I decided to try the Shea Moisturize Curl Mousse and am very pleased with the results. I don't overly saturate my hair, a few pumps per section is enough. When my hair is dry, I comb it out easily. My hair is not stiff and hard like it was with the other product I used. My hair is soft to the touch and holds its curl for several days after I use it. I am very happy with this product and will order again.

I absolutely SWEAR by this product. I have naturally curly hair, but the curls tend to get lost in the friz and length. I tried this mousse on a whim, based soley on price and reviews. I honestly was astounded when I scrunched it into my wet hair and watched my curls tighten and come to life. I figured the effects wouldn't last long since I did it in the evening, right before bed...but I woke up to a beautiful head full of curls! The curls really last too. I have dry hair, so I only wash it every 3 days. Provided I stay away from brushing, and just comb my fingers through my hair, the curls last, even when I style my hair. In the beginning I did use a spray to set the curls further, but the spray didn't smell good and obliterated the lovely coconut scent of the mousse. Plus, I didn't actually need it. Sorry I'm ranting, but this stuff is GOOD! And you barely even feels it's there, so lightweight and natural. Couldn't recommend more!

Use with the curl cream and castor oil! Great moisture and definition! It also smells great and just moisturizes the hair really well. It’s really long lasting for the money.