Curlsmith
Bouncy Strength Volume Foam
"A volume-boosting mousse with protein for wavies and curlies who need lift without crunch. CGM-friendly and specifically designed for fine to medium hair that falls flat."
Hair Compatibility
Curl Pattern
Strand Thickness
Porosity
Performance
- Hold Level
- Medium Hold
- Weight
- Very Light
- Finish
- Touchable Cast
- Buildup Risk
- Low
What's Inside
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Strengthens and adds body to fine hair
Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract
Repairs and fortifies the hair shaft
Vitamin B5 (Panthenol)
Adds shine and improves moisture retention
Shiitake Mushroom Extract
Strengthens hair with natural nutrients
View Full Ingredients List
Water (Aqua), Glycerin, VP/VA Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Opuntia Tuna Fruit Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Hemp Seed Extract, Sodium Chloride, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Laurtrimonium Chloride, Sodium Bisulfite, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene, Geraniol, Benzyl Alcohol, Geranyl Acetate, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Anethole, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
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How to Use
Best as: Styler
Alternatives to Consider
Overview
Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam is designed specifically for wavies and curlies who struggle with flat roots and limp curls. Part of Curlsmith’s protein-forward Strength range, this mousse combines rice and quinoa proteins with a lightweight foam base that lifts without weighing down.
Key Ingredients Breakdown
- Rice Protein - A lightweight protein that penetrates the hair shaft to add strength and body. Particularly effective for fine hair that needs structure.
- Quinoa Protein - Complete amino acid profile that repairs damage and fortifies hair from within.
- Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) - Penetrates the hair shaft to improve moisture retention and add shine.
- Glycerin - Humectant that draws moisture from the environment to keep hair hydrated.
What We Love
- Genuine volume - Roots stay lifted throughout the day
- CGM-friendly - No silicones, sulfates, or drying alcohols
- Protein benefits - Strengthens while styling
- Lightweight - No heaviness or crunch
- Pleasant scent - Curlsmith’s signature fragrance
- Works well layered - Plays nicely with gels and creams
What Could Be Better
- Contains protein - Not suitable for protein-sensitive hair
- Medium hold only - May not be enough for very humid conditions
- Not for coarse hair - Designed specifically for fine to medium strands
- Dispenser can be finicky - Sometimes sputters initially
How to Use
For Maximum Volume
- Apply to soaking wet hair
- Dispense mousse into palms and rub together
- Apply at the roots first, scrunching upward
- Work remaining product through mid-lengths
- Scrunch ends lightly
- Diffuse with head flipped for maximum lift
Layering with Gel
- Apply mousse to wet hair as above
- Follow with a light- to medium-hold gel
- Allow to dry completely
- Scrunch out any cast
Pro Tip
For extra root lift, clip the roots while drying. The foam sets well with clips and the volume holds after removal.
The Verdict
At a mid-range price, Curlsmith Bouncy Strength Volume Foam offers genuine value for those with fine, limp, or volume-challenged curls. The protein content makes it a two-in-one styling and strengthening product, and the weightless formula finally makes mousse an option for those who’ve been put off by crunchy, helmet-like results.
If protein works for your hair, this is one of the better volumising options in the CGM-friendly space.
Our Rating: 4/5