Good old water, aka H2O. The most common skincare ingredient of all. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.

Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Hair Mousse, 6. Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Hair Mousse, 6.

I would highly recommend Wella Deluxe Definition and Protection mousse. I have tried so many mousses and gels after Pantene discontinued their mousse and all of them have been unsuitable for my frizzy, unruly curls. Let me know if I should do a post on the mousses I’ve tried that haven’t worked for my hair. Or given me the results I was looking for, when compared to the Pantene Defined Curls Mousse, or even the Umberto Giannini Curl Whip Mousse!– don’t forget to use code CURLMAVEN for 20% off at LOOKFANTASTIC! A few years ago the Pantene Defined Curls Mousse formula changed, ever so slightly. I didn’t notice much difference in the consistency of the formula, or the results. So I carried on using, loving and regularly recommending it on my blog, social media and in Curl Clinics. So citric acid is an exfoliant, that can - just like other AHAs - gently lift off the dead skin cells of your skin and make it more smooth and fresh.

A controversial preservative that has formaldehyde-releasing properties. It works great against bacteria and also has mildfungicide abilities. But I reached out to Pantene directly and finally got confirmation that yes, all our fears are true. And Pantene Defined Curls Mousse has been discontinued! I don’t know what to say, other than in all the ways, it’s literally an end of an era! Here’s what they said: Results– are my results the same as they are when I use Pantene Defined Curls Mousse? Are they as defining and long-lasting? Does it give the same hold? Some images in this post are from Pantene Defined Curls Mousse, other images are from the new mousse I’ve discovered that is the best like-for-like replacement. Can you tell the difference? I mentioned on your IG post that Umberto Giannini products aren’t readily available in Canada where I live. At least I can’t find them. I tried the Curl Jelly as it was in a Winners store, very reasonably priced (Like a TK Maxx, I think where you live). It made my head itch terribly. I think it may have been the scent. Even if I could get the mousse here I fear I’d have the same problem. HOUR FRIZZ PROTECTION: All-day-strong hold, defined, touchable curls, and protection from all things humid

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So, as many Curlies know, Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Mousse has been discontinued (which makes no sense—it was so popular).Super common little helper ingredient thathelps products to remain nice and stable for a longer time. It does so by neutralizing the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes.

10 mousse brands tested head-to-head on my wavy hair (with 10 mousse brands tested head-to-head on my wavy hair (with

Consistency– is the texture and consistency of the mousse the same? The biggest thing here is people (and brands) often call a foam a mousse. But they are two completely different products, formulas and consistencies! I would be interested to hear your thoughts on the Wella curl mousse (Professionals Care EIMI Nutricurls Boost Bounce Curl) please. I was using a Joico mousse but it’s not specifically for curly hair, and I even bought an extra tin. Used it forever, but lately I think it’s weighing down my curls.I’ve been using the Pantene Defined Curls No. 5 Mousse for almost 24 years! When people ask me if I could only use one styling product for the rest of my life, what would it be?