OUAI
Wave Spray
"A beachy texture spray for waves and loose curls. Creates effortless, lived-in texture without stiffness. Not for tight curls or coils."
Hair Compatibility
Curl Pattern
Strand Thickness
Porosity
Performance
- Hold Level
- Light Hold
- Weight
- Very Light
- Finish
- Soft, No Cast
- Buildup Risk
- Low
What's Inside
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Adds texture and body without weight
Panthenol
Pro-Vitamin B5 for conditioning and shine
Glycerin
Humectant for balanced hydration
Gac Fruit Extract
Antioxidant-rich conditioning
View Full Ingredients List
Water / Aqua / Eau, Propanediol, PVP, Polysorbate 20, Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer, Glycerin, Panthenol, Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Sodium Phytate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum / Fragrance, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 33 (CI 17200)
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How to Use
Best as: Styler
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Overview
OUAI Wave Spray is designed for effortless, beachy texture rather than defined curls. It’s a texture spray that adds grip and movement to waves without stiffness or crunch. The rice protein provides light hold while coconut oil prevents dryness. Perfect for that “just got back from the beach” look.
Key Ingredients Breakdown
- Hydrolyzed Rice Protein - Adds texture and grip without weight. Creates that tousled, lived-in feel.
- Panthenol - Pro-Vitamin B5 that conditions and adds shine.
- Glycerin - Humectant that maintains hydration balance.
- Gac Fruit Extract - Antioxidant-rich botanical that conditions without weight.
What We Love
- Effortless texture - Creates natural-looking waves
- No crunch - Soft, touchable finish
- Not drying - Unlike traditional sea salt sprays
- Gorgeous scent - OUAI’s signature fragrance is lovely
- UV protection - Bonus sun protection
- Versatile - Works on wet or dry hair
What Could Be Better
- Not for tight curls - Designed specifically for waves
- Light hold - Won’t create definition
- Contains protein - Not for protein-sensitive users
- Premium pricing - More expensive than drugstore options
- Strong fragrance - The scent is noticeable and long-lasting
How to Use
On Wet Hair
- Apply leave-in conditioner first
- Spray Wave Spray throughout
- Scrunch sections with hands
- Air dry for natural waves or diffuse for more volume
On Dry Hair
- Spray onto dry hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends
- Scrunch to create texture
- Tousle with fingers for messy, lived-in look
For Volume
- Spray at roots on dry hair
- Flip head upside down and massage
- Flip back and arrange with fingers
Pro Tip
This works best as part of a low-effort routine. The less you fuss with it, the better the results look.
The Verdict
OUAI Wave Spray sits at mid-range pricing and excels at creating effortless beach texture. It’s not for those wanting defined curls—it’s for the undone, tousled aesthetic. If you have wavy hair and want to enhance natural texture without effort, this delivers. Tight curls and coils should look elsewhere.
Our Rating: 4/5