Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I tested 10 curl mousses to find the ones that actually hold — and the ones you should avoid. Watch to see my full results including day two and day three testing, plus a complete comparison table here:
genamarie.co/2026/08/best-and-worst-mousses-for-curly-hair-i-tested-10-so-you-dont-have-to
📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• TRESemmé Bouncy Curls Defining Mousse: goto.target.com/ZVRQWW
• Wella EIMI Extra Volume Strong Hold Volumizing Mousse: amzlink.to/az0rre2Wwc0i9
• Ouidad VitaCurl Mousse, 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/4qbH1TO
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0LfSdTq8nxR
Ulta: howl.link/b6ej6gws1apof
• Curlsmith Invincible Volume Mousse
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0uHWMtlIURO
Ulta: howl.link/tan9o69lmvrht
• AG Mousse Gel Extra Firm Curl Retention, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/Py9GmN
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0G8661Ca15l (unavailable)
Ulta: howl.link/kjjrlfcxxjvr8
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse: howl.me/ckulai915OG
Tools used:
• Hair Repear Towel, Un-dyed: amzlink.to/az06iCyN0fUQi
• Bouclème Flairosol Mist Spray Bottle, 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/y3cj1c
• Bounce Curl Volume Root Clips, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco53q
• Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Brush
Amazon: amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe
Ulta: howl.me/ckulsmeTcNg
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/3cuopwB
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:23 Why I don't usually recommend mousse
1:40 Best strong hold mousses
9:22 Best medium hold mousses
16:02 Mousses to avoid
21:38 How to choose
22:51 Need more help?
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📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
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🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner
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➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★CURLSMITH 10% off with code GENA: glnk.io/xj7n4/gena
★STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/bkj9nx
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196
★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: shopmy.us/shop/collections/2082913
FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
I tested 10 curl mousses to find the ones that actually hold — and the ones you should avoid. Watch to see my full results including day two and day three testing, plus a complete comparison table here:
genamarie.co/2026/08/best-and-worst-mousses-for-curly-hair-i-tested-10-so-you-dont-have-to
📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• TRESemmé Bouncy Curls Defining Mousse: goto.target.com/ZVRQWW
• Wella EIMI Extra Volume Strong Hold Volumizing Mousse: amzlink.to/az0rre2Wwc0i9
• Ouidad VitaCurl Mousse, 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/4qbH1TO
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0LfSdTq8nxR
Ulta: howl.link/b6ej6gws1apof
• Curlsmith Invincible Volume Mousse
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0uHWMtlIURO
Ulta: howl.link/tan9o69lmvrht
• AG Mousse Gel Extra Firm Curl Retention, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/Py9GmN
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0G8661Ca15l (unavailable)
Ulta: howl.link/kjjrlfcxxjvr8
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activating Mousse: howl.me/ckulai915OG
Tools used:
• Hair Repear Towel, Un-dyed: amzlink.to/az06iCyN0fUQi
• Bouclème Flairosol Mist Spray Bottle, 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/y3cj1c
• Bounce Curl Volume Root Clips, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco53q
• Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Brush
Amazon: amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe
Ulta: howl.me/ckulsmeTcNg
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/3cuopwB
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:23 Why I don't usually recommend mousse
1:40 Best strong hold mousses
9:22 Best medium hold mousses
16:02 Mousses to avoid
21:38 How to choose
22:51 Need more help?
New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1
💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1
Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post.
📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: genamarie.co/digital-resources
🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner
➜FOLLOW
• BLOG: genamarie.co
• EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co
• INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/GenaMarie.co
• THREADS: threads.net/@genamarie.co
• FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GenaMarie.co
• PINTEREST: pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo
➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★CURLSMITH 10% off with code GENA: glnk.io/xj7n4/gena
★STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/bkj9nx
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196
★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: shopmy.us/shop/collections/2082913
FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
