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Summary
Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™
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- Clean Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging Brand
Keep curls beautifully defined with a light, touchable hold. Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Activating Mousse provides long lasting humidity control creating perfectly moisturized and frizz-controlled curls.
Shake vigorously. Dispense upside down into hand. Start at roots and work evenly through curls. Style as usual. Safe for natural and color-treated hair.
Water (Aqua), Polyquaternium-46, Isobutane, Propane, Propylene Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Oleth-20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Benzophenone-4, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal
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Questions
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- Q
I have naturally straight thick low porosity hair and I am planning on using this hair mousse for frizz control and volume. Is that ok? Will it damage my hair since it is for curly hair types?
- Asked by Bobby J
- Official Answer By Not Your Mother's - BEHi there! Our Curl Talk Activation Mousse is specifically designed for all curl types. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to reach out to our social media team. They’re here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can you use this on dry hair?
- Asked by Lou
- Official Answer By Not Your Mother's - BEHi there, thank you for your question! Our recommendation for the best results and optimal product distribution is to apply it to damp hair to define and enhance your curls. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to contact our social media team. They're here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Hi there! I've been using NYM Curl talk activation Mousse and the NYM curl talk sculpting gel for a few weeks now, but only for certain occasions I want to make my hair more defined, however I do wish to be able to use this hairstyle on a daily basis, however I have noticed some people don't use it everyday. About how long could the products be used until wash day?
- Asked by Mara
- Official Answer By Not Your Mother's - BEHi there! Thank you for your question! It's great that you're enjoying the NYM Curl Talk products. While the exact duration may vary depending on your hair type and environment, most people can use these products for 1-3 days before needing to wash or refresh their curls. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to contact our social media team. They're here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!Was this answer helpful to you
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Does this mouse work on wavy hair as well?
- Asked by Mal
- Official Answer By Not Your Mother's - BEHi there! The Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse also works for wavy hair! It helps enhance and define natural waves while providing hold and frizz control. Whether you have curls or waves, this mousse can help you achieve soft, defined waves with a smooth finish. We hope you love the results! And if you’d be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs, we encourage you to contact our social media team. They’re here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Does the product have oil ingrediant in it . My hair is very baby fine .
- Asked by Mary
- Official Answer By Not Your Mother's - BEHi there! Thank you for reaching out! Our Curl Talk Mousse does not contain oil. However, since your hair is fine, we’d recommend trying our Plump For Joy Volumizing Mousse, which is specifically designed for fine hair! Remember to check the ingredients of any new product before using it! You can find all the information on the label of our products and on our website. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to contact our social media team. They’re here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience! Our best, NYM TeamWas this answer helpful to you
Reviews
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Ratings Distribution
Best Uses
- 101Curly Hair
- 53Thick Hair
- 40Daily Use
- 17Travel
- 15Fine Hair
Describe Yourself
- 53Product Junkie
- 44Beauty Conscious
- 26Minimalist
- 2Professional Stylist
- 1Does as it says on the bottle and lasts all day!
Hair Type
- 91Wavy Hair
- 88Very Curly Hair
- 1Straight Hair
Most Helpful Positive Review
LOVEEE this product.
Talk about a product that keeps your curls POPPIN all day. This right here is my holy grail hair product. It really helps activate your natural curl pattern and controls that frizz (along with just a LITTLE bit of the sculpting gel). After applying this product on my wash day i barely have to refres...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Love the product, hate the top
I love this product but the spray top breaks off every single time. It is terribly made. Please get a new spray top so I can use this again. I've given up due to the waste now.
845 results
very crunchy.
It look wet and crunchy
I love this product
I had gotten a bottle of this about a year ago and ever since I havent stopped buying it. Its perfect for people with wavy/curly hair like mine. It realls holds the curls well. It smells amazing too!!! Anyways i 100% recommend this product!!
Please steer away from this I don't know what happened to me
Hair Type Very Curly Hair
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the use of your product. Upon using it and stepping outside into warmer temperatures, my scalp immediately felt like it was in flames and began itching intensely. I reside in Florida, where the climate can be quite warm. This reaction was unexpected and extremely uncomfortable. I am unsure if I am allergic to an ingredient in the Curl Talk Mousse, but I can confirm that the product is well before its expiration date. If anyone else has experienced similar reactions with different products, I would advise against purchasing this one. The sensation on my scalp was akin to being burned, and it was quite distressing.
Smells rancid
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I got the trio as a gift for Christmas. I used all three of them together for a couple of washes and I would notice a foul smell throughout the day. I realized the smell was coming from me and my hair, and I pinned it down to the mousse. The curl cream and gel smells like a dream, but the mousse smells spoiled.
Works on 3A curls
i have used this mousse for five years as part of the last product application step and now my boyfriend uses it in his newly discovered curls. it creates a great cast that you can break up for defined curls. i recently learned shaking the can to activate and foam up the mouse. its cheap, smells nice (but not overpowering, again my BF uses it), creates a good cast to lock im definition