Crunchy, dry, and stiff used to be words that pop up in people’s minds when it comes to hair mousse, but the formulas are getting better and better now, making it a versatile hair styling tool. Define the curls, volumize fine hair, hold the hairstyle, and smooth out flyaways and frizz.
With the quality formula nowadays, all hair types like fine hair, curly hair, and thick hair can be benefited from hair mousse as it does all the great jobs naturally without a trace and weighing your hair down.
How to use hair mousses for different hair types
Hair mousses, the foam-like hair stylers have come a long way to become lightweight and almost undetectable. However, many are still new to this incredible product. It can boost twice or thrice the volume of your hair. Here is a simple guide on using hair mousses for thin hair, thick hair, and curly hair.
- Thin Hair
Make sure your hair is still damp. Then, sprays some on your hand and make sure you start to apply at the root of your hair for extra lift and volume.
- Thick hair
Remember that hair mousse won’t weigh down thick hair. You can even hold your hair or hair-dos without feeling heavy.
- Curly hair
Hair mousse can lock the curls and define your curled hair by adding an egg-sized amount of hair mousse. Then, you can apply some at the hair roots to boost the volume.
10 Best Hair Mousses in Malaysia 2025
1. Rene Hair Styling Mousse
Rene Hair Styling Mousse is a PH balanced hair mousse infused with vitamin E and Pro-vitamin B5 that nourishes and protects your hair while styling. It also holds your curl and bouncy hair effectively and is long-lasting without feeling greasy, sticky, dry, stiff, and heavy.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 250ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Pros:
✅ Super hold
✅ Contains vitamin E & Pro-vitamin B5
✅ Non-sticky
Price: RM7.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Loreal Tecni.ART Full Volume Extra Mousse
Loreal Tecni.ART Full Volume Extra Mousse is specially designed and formulated for fine, thin hair. It gives extra hold, volume, and bouncy hair without weighing your hair down. You can create a big boudoir hair that is everlasting. Before blow-dry, shake well and spread it on your damp hair.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 250ml
- Ingredients: Aqua / Water, Propylene Glycol, Isobutane, Acrylates, Copolymer, Butane, Propane, Vp/acrylates/lauryl Methacrylate Copolymer, Triacetin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Alcohol Denat., Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Vinyl Caprolactam/ Vp/ Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Amodimethicone, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 80, Polysorbate 20, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Trideceth-6, Linalool, Limonene, 2- Oleamido-1,3- Octadecanediol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Parfum / Fragrance
- Country of Origin: France
Pros:
✅ Extra hold
✅ Boost volume
✅ Non-sticky
Price: RM29.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Schwarzkopf Silhouette Hair Mousse
With Schwarzkopf Silhouette Hair Mousse, you will never have a feeling of stickiness, greasiness, and dryness. It adds shine and volume to your hair. Also, this hair styling mousse offers an ultra-strong hold to lock your bouncy hair or any hairstyles dust till dawn.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 200ml
- Ingredients: Aqua / Water / Eau, Alcohol Denat., Butane, Propane, Vp / Va Copolymer, Polyquaternium-11, Cetrimonium Chloride, Isobutane, Parfum / Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
- Country of Origin: Germany
Pros:
✅ Super hold
✅ Add shine to your hair
✅ Non-sticky
✅ Easy styling
Price: RM20.59
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Schwarzkopf OSiS+ GRIP Volume Extreme Hold Mousse
Schwarzkopf OSiS+ GRIP Volume Extreme Hold Mousse is lightweight, yet it holds your style all day long without the sticky and siffy feeling. Also, the new formula protects your hair from blow-dry and styling damage. It gives maximum grips for both short and long hair.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 200ml
- Ingredients: Aqua, VP/VA Copolymer, Butane, Propane, Polyquaternium-11, Polyquaternium-4, Sodium Benzoate, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Isobutane, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer, ParfumLactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-iso Methyl Ionone, Pantolactone, Citronellol
- Country of Origin: Germany
Pros:
✅ Super hold
✅ Add shine to your hair
✅ Non-sticky
✅ Easy styling
Price: RM23.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. SheaMoisture Frizz-Free Curl Mousse
All the ingredients you can find in SheaMoisture Frizz-Free Curl Mousse are organic certified. Also, it is free from parabens, phthalates, and petroleum. It is specially designed for thick curly hair as it manages frizzy, curly hair perfectly, even in humid weather.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 220ml
- Ingredients: Deionized Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Vegetable Glycerine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (Olive), Butyrospermum Parkii Oil (Shea Butter), Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Keratin, Polyquaternium-7, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract, Silk Protein, Polyquaternium-10, Alcohol, Sucrose Laurate, Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil (Neem), Proprietary Essential Oil Blend, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid
- Country of Origin: West Africa
Pros:
✅ Colour safe
✅ Fragrance-free
✅ Holds strong curly hair well
Price: RM60.80
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. JS Hair Styling Mousse
JS Hair Styling Mousse holds your styles all day long without adding any crease, dryness, or stickiness. It also boosts the shine and smoothness of your hair. Apply it to your damp hair for a blow-dry effect.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 250ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Pros:
✅ Boost shines
✅ Super hold
✅ Extra soft
Price: RM14.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. ivy Salon Care Moisturising Hair Mousse
Dryness, tangling, and split ends after styling your hair with hair mousse? You can groom your hair crease-free, lightweight, and long-lasting with ivy Salon Care Moisturising Hair Mousse. Also, it is formulated with Pro-Vitamin B5, which nourishes and fights frizziness.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 180ml
- Country of Origin: Malaysia
Pros:
✅ Colour safe
✅ Super hold
✅ Vitamin-riched formula
Price: RM14.85
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Biacre Argan and Macadamia Oil Mousse Volume
Abstracted from Australis’s Macadamia Oil, Biacre Argan and Macadamia Oil Mousse moisturizes your hair while styling your hair. This strong support hair mousse gives an elastic and soft effect. It is best for dry, frizzy hair with its oil-based formula. You can use it on both dry and damp hair.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 200ml
- Ingredients: (Active Ingredients) Argan Butter, Karite ‘and Cocoa, Argan Oil, Macadamia, Sweet Almonds, Vitamin E
- Country of Origin: Italy
Pros:
✅ Boosts volume
✅ Strong hair support
✅ Vitamin-riched formula
Price: RM79.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce Hair Mousse Forte
Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce Hair Mousse Forte is ideal for all hair types. The ultra-firm and all-day hold formula lock the thickest and heaviest hair in place without topping up throughout the day. Thus, this easy-to-brush-out hair mousse lets you style your hair like a professional.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 400ml
- Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Butane, Isobutane, Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer, Propane, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Parfum, Panthenol, Triethyl Citrate, Aqua, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Benzyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Amyl Cinnamal
- Country of Origin: United States of America
Pros:
✅ All-day hold
✅ Heat protection
✅ Easy to style
Price: RM60.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse
Herbal Essences Body Envy Volumizing Mousse contains zero parabens, silicones or colourants. Besides giving your hairstyle an all-day lift, it also leaves your hair a long-lasting fresh and wonderful citrus scent. This colour-safe hair mousse is gentle as an everyday styling agent.
Specifications:
- Product Volume: 192ml
- Ingredients: Water/Eau, Isobutane, Polyquaternium-4, Propane, Fragrance/Parfum, Propylene Glycol, C9-11 Pareth-8, Dmdm Hydantoin, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid
- Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Pros:
✅ Colour safe
✅ Fragrance-free
✅ Nice scent
Price: RM74.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
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