Having wavy hair can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it can add texture and dimension to your style. On the other hand, it can be difficult to manage and style. Fortunately, there are a variety of products available that can help you get the most out of your wavy hair. Here is an overview of some of the best wave hair products on the market.
$20.50
The product has a nice scent. It is easy to apply. I think the application is too heavy though, it made my thin hair feel too wet after a couple of sprays and it took a while for my hair to dry as well. ...I use this heat protectant before using flat iron and it really helps prevent damage. My hairs are quite frizzy and so this products helps to settle my frizz too. ...A good product, but not right for my wavy hair...Must have before heat application to hair!!
What it is: A lightweight hair protectant to help prevent color fade and brassiness.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Color Fading
- UV Protection
- Dryness
$19.00
The Moroccanoil hydrating shampoo is a game changer. I have long wavy hair and have tried so many products. This made my hair feel so soft and hydrated. ...I have fine/wavy hair and deal with hair lacking moisture. This product brought my hair back to life and lathered very well.
Which hair texture is it good for?
✔ Straight
✔ Wavy
✔ Curly
✔ Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Color Safe
What it is:
A hydrating, daily shampoo that’s infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil and replenishing vitamins to nourished hair.
$22.00
This is a great product for people with thin or fine hair. I have very fine hair and it works wonders for me....I love this product. I age. Purchased it multiple times. I have straight hair but it gets frizzy and wavy.
What it is: A pre-styling spray that helps create lasting lift, volume, and body for a lush, plush blow-dry.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Creates Volume and Lift That Lasts
- Light Hold
Formulation: Spray
Highlighted Ingredients:
- VP/VA Copolymer: Provides light-to-medium hold.
- Polyquaternium-11: Provides light hold and control.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, phthalates, and mineral oil. This product is also cruelty-free.
$21.00
Hair-changing...Since the first night I used this, my hair had changed. I have natural curly and wavy hair and have straightened it everyday for 10 years. ...I have coarse thick curly/wavy hair and this makes my hair smooth post wash.
What it is: A nourishing conditioner that seals in moisture to boost hydration, minimize frizz, and enhance the definition of waves, curls, and coils.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
Key Benefits:
- Moisturizes parched waves, curls, and coils
- Defines the curl pattern and minimizes frizz
- Clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-free™, and made with a proprietary NOVA Complex®
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Rice Amino Acids: Seal the hair cuticle to lock out frizz-causing environmental moisture.
$22.00
Bumble & bumble products work really well on my hair type (fine strands, a lot of them, natural wave). ...I have short-medium length, thick, wavy, normal hair.
What it is: A volumizing, lightweight cleanser that helps create bodyleaving hair looking healthy and feeling soft.
Hair Type: Fine and Medium
Hair Texture: Straight and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Volumizing
- Dryness
$16.00
FAVORITE PRODUCT EVER...This shampoo makes my waves look so glossy and hydrated. It has easily become my new favorite hair product! ...very nice and moisturizing good for damaged hair...this really brought out my wavy hair and helped get bleach damage out I recommend
What it is: A customizable shampoo that adds body, flexibility, and shine for damaged, wavy hair. Enhance your shampoo even further with our Lift Legend, Moisture Shot, and Shine Queen Hair Goal Concentrates. Our PRO line is our most concentrated collection to date and specifically targets damaged hair. This Adaptive Bonding Complex repairs mechanical, chemical, and heat damage, thus promoting stronger, more resilient hair over time.
$42.00
the “one hair product I’d take to a desert island”...I discovered Brilliantine years ago when I was trying to find something to give my ends the piecey look I wanted, and it has been my favorite hair product ever since! Use sparingly, or it does make your hair look greasy, especially don’t use it towards the roots...Calms frizz, calms static, adds shine, helps separate curls/waves, gives a finished look to hair without making it stiff or weighing it down. ...Works great to style dry hair, keeps hairs in place and hair stays soft. I have fine straight hair and need only use a small amount to get a good result.
What it is: An oil-based styling cream that adds polish, separation, and sheen to classic grooming or casual tousling.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Adds shine
- Creates separation in hair
- Enhances texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Castor Oil: Adds shine.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This oil-based styling cream is for lived-in looks, adding separation and sheen to help enhance your cut's texture. This finisher adds polish, separation, and sheen to clas
$22.00
I have thick, coarse curly hair and this noticably controlled the frizz associated with curly hair ... like all bumble products smells amazing .... but the price for the full size ... ouch...I quit using it. I always love B&B hair products but not this one.
What it is: This multitasking, weightless hydrating conditioner instantly transforms dry or brittle hair. Plus, it detangles to help protect against breakage.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Shine
- Dryness
$22.00
I thought this product worked well, just runs out pretty fast, other than that it’s great...This product smell really good and really helped my hair not to look greasy.
What it is: An extra-strength dry shampoo specially formulated for extra oily scalps and clinically shown to remove oil for a dry, refreshing feel and finish.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Oily Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Intensely hydrates hair
- Fights frizz and detangles
- Silicone-free
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Tapioca Starch: Refreshes roots and absorbs oil from scalp.
- Bamboo Stem Extract: Absorbs sweat and sebum while removing odor from hair and scalp.
- Rosebay Flower Extract: A microbiome-friendly extract that achieves healthier hair and scalp.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formal
$20.50
It has a nice scent too—not overpowering but enough to make your hair smell clean. It’s lightweight, effective, and works for my wavy, medium-textured hair. ...Works perfect and leaves your hair with a newly washed feeling. Haven't really tried other products though, so nothing to compare it with.
What it is: A super-absorbent formula that absorbs oils, dirt, and impurities between washes, leaving hair feeling fresh and clean.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns: Hold, Volumizing, and Oiliness
Formulation: Spray
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Micro-fine Rice Powders: Absorb excess oils and odors, help oils to become translucent and naturally blend with all hair colors, and expand to provide lift at the roots.
- Golden Root Extract: Moisturizes to prevent dryness and breakage.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and phthalates.