I Tried One of the Most Popular Mousses for Coily Hair on My Looser Curls... Here’s What Happened

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably seen The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam hyped up all over coily hair TikTok and Instagram. But I only ever see coily, Type 4 textures use it... so I couldn’t help but wonder:

What would happen if I used it on my looser curls?

Would it be too heavy? Too crunchy? Would it give me volume or totally flatten me out?

Spoiler alert: the results shocked me, in the best way.

Let’s walk through the routine I did, what happened, and why this mousse is officially getting a permanent spot in my stash.

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My Method: Minimal Manipulation

I wanted to give this mousse a fair shot, but I also didn’t want to over-style or layer in a bunch of other products that would cloud the results. So I kept it super simple.

Here’s the exact 3-step routine I did:

1. Raked in The Doux Mousse Def

After washing and conditioning, I applied the mousse evenly to soaking wet hair, section by section, using the rake method with my fingers.

2. Brushed Through Only the Top Layer

Instead of doing a full brush-style routine (which I normally love), I only brushed through the top layer of my hair. This helped with root definition and encouraged some bounce, without over-manipulating the rest.

3. Scrunched for a Few Minutes

Finally, I gave my hair a good scrunch to set the curl pattern and get things moving. No gel, no cream, just the mousse on its own.

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The Results: A Big Surprise

What was I expecting... honestly? I'm not sure

But what I got was definition, volume, bounce, and hold—without flakes, crunch, or that dreaded "product-y" feel.

Here’s the before and after:

• Before: Flat, undefined waves with very little shape

• After: Bouncy, voluminous curls that held their shape for days

And the best part? My hair felt so lightweight. No build-up. No residue. Just soft, touchable curls with a medium hold that actually lasted.

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Why It Worked (Even on Looser Textures)

If you’ve got Type 2c–3b curls like me, you might be hesitant to try products that are targeted at tighter coils. I get it!

But here’s why I think The Doux Mousse Def played so nicely with my looser texture:

• ✅ Protein-Containing: Helps strengthen curls and define pattern without making hair stiff

• ✅ Medium Hold: Enough hold to lock in your style, but not so much that it feels crunchy

• ✅ Lightweight Texture: It’s a foam, not a heavy cream or thick gel, so it layers beautifully

• ✅ No Flakes, No Weigh-Down: It didn’t leave residue or dull my shine

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Where to Get It: It’s in the Curls Monthly Vault 🔐

If you want to try it yourself, The Doux Mousse Def Texture Foam is now available inside the Curls Monthly Product Vault, meaning you can grab it as an add-on or swap it into your upcoming subscription.

And yes, it’s the exact product I used in this test!

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Final Thoughts

I started this routine with low expectations and ended with major results. If you’ve got looser curls and you’ve written off foams, or assumed they’re only for tighter coils, this one is 100% worth a try.

Want to give it a go?
👉 Try The Doux in the Curls Monthly Vault