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Sculpting Foam

Paul Mitchell Sculpting Foam

6.8 ounces | Mousse/Foam
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Product Rating: 4 Curls( 33 reviews )

Highly Rated For Hair Types: 3a, 3b

Basics: Enhances texture with long-lasting memory. Benefits: Controls frizz, adds shine and balances moisture... read full description »

Approximate price: $10.00
Availablity: Salon/beauty store

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Basics: Enhances texture with long-lasting memory. Benefits: Controls frizz, adds shine and balances moisture. Bonus: Creates gorgeous, crunch-free, defined curls. Details: Styling and bodifying agents combined with panthenol provide touchable hold. Emollient conditioners smooth the surface of hair. Hawaiian awapuhi helps prevent moisture loss.

Product Attributes: moisture, definition, shine, frizz control
Water, Butylphenyl Methypropional, Copolymer, Isobutane, Propane, Panthenol, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat Germ) Amidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Bisamino PEG/PPG 41/3 Aminoethyl PG Propyl Dimethicone, Hedychium Coronarium Extract (White Ginger), PEG 12 Dimethicone, Bisamino PEG/PPG 41/3 Aminoethyl PG Propyl Dimethicone/Algae Extract, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Roman Chamomile) Flower Extract, Lawsonia Inermis (Henna) Extract (Henna), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Extract (Jojoba), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract (Rosemary), Cetrimonium Bromide, Propylene Glycol, Oleth 20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Methylparaben, Citric Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Alcohol, Coumarin

Ingredient Attributes: silicone free, glycerin free
  • Nancyh66
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 01, 2011
Love it! Works great, doesn't dry out your hair! And smells nice.
  • nenee1219
Curl Rating: 5
Jun 12, 2011
Srunch n go! Puts moisture into curls. smells like cocunut!
  • nenee1219
Curl Rating: 5
Jun 12, 2011
Srunch n go! Puts moisture into curls. smells like cocunut!
  • Naughty Curl
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Dec 08, 2010
This is my can't live without product!!! I love how it gives my curls body and definition.
  • ronoska
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 05, 2010
the best product i've found so far that can do miracles with my hair !
  • luvmycurlsd
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Oct 29, 2009
I have used this product for a long time and it's always worked very very well on my 3b/3c curls. Looks great. A bit crunchy but good product. Keeps my hair moisturized too.
  • happycurls24
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 22, 2009
I really like this mousse and would consider it one of the best I have ever used. It is too expensive for my cheap self so I buy the Generic version at Sally's which is about six dollars.
  • curlylia
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 1
Jun 22, 2009
This did not work for me. First time I had a big fuzz ball on my head but I thought it was the shampoo I had used. Second time (differnt poo) very crazy wiry, frizzy Einstein hair. 3rd time I had to rewash my hair after I was done drying it because it was turning into a Brillo pad. Some of its ingredients must not agree with my hair. I am going back for a refund.
  • l.deon
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Nov 30, 2007
This is the best moouse I have used so far. It is very moisturizing and gave me nice clumpy curls. My hair even looked more beautiful the next day! The smell is very light and lovely.
  • curlyitalian
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 2
Jan 22, 2007
After all the reviews I went out and paid $24 for the sculpting foam. My hair was soft and smelled great however my curls were lifeless! My hair is really fine so I think it weighed down my curls(spirals) which ended up looking more like waves after I used this product. Great for conditioning!
  • orangeserendipity32
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
Dec 30, 2006
This is another product that I have been very faithful to over the years (along w/ Biologe gelee). Positives: I use it when I am looking for more of a flirty look. It gives me big waves and curls and volume (the good kind;). I also think I may be addicted to the soft pineapple/coconut scent. Negatives: I need to use it w/ another curl creme/defiition product to make it hold better, and over time the alcohols and cones in it are drying to my hair. I am sadly looking to find a replacement for it for these reasons, although it is bar none, the very best mousse I have found as of yet.
  • Velzqz_Jeca
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Jul 27, 2006
I really like this mouse, it's very moisturizing, it leaves the hair very soft, it helps the curl form and hold it's shape without any stiffness.
  • Moana
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Jun 04, 2006
I LOVE this mousse. I tried so many gels (ranging from Herbal Essences to Biosilk), and they are just too much for my very fine hair. Everything else I tried seems to either not have enough hold to begin with, or leave me with limp strands by the end of the day. This has great hold, not too crunchy, and doesn't weigh my curls down like most products do (as long as I don't use too much). I use it with Rusk Wired to give extra body, but I'm still experimenting. The Sculpting Foam is defnitely a staple though.
  • ladybaci
  • Type 2a
Curl Rating: 5
May 07, 2006
excellent mousse. ... even more awesome when you use a diffuser following Ouidad's diffusing instructions. ... Full curl formation with lively vounce, yet no frizz. .. Perfect curl control for extreme humidity.
  • krisan54
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
May 03, 2006
I use the medium hold sculpting foam in combination with AG Re:coil and some watered down gel. It leaves my hair shiny and the curls are well defined. It gets a little crunchy when it air dries, but I can scrunch that out and it leaves my curls beautiful for the rest of the day. I tried to do my hair with just re:coil and gel, and it was NOT the same. This product makes all the difference.
  • chgoeditor
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Mar 17, 2006
Sculpting Foam was a staple for me 15 years ago (when I never had any complaints about my curls), but I stopped using it over time. When I saw the positive reviews here, I checked it out again and was thrilled with the results. Shiny, piecy curls that were very soft and had a lot of definition. No frizz, good second day hair. I used with a leave-in conditioner.
  • bhamgirlie
  • Type 2b
Curl Rating: 5
Mar 10, 2006
Love it! Works great for defining my wavy/curly hair when I let it dry naturally and helps control and moisturize when I blow dry it straight. Best mousse I've used!
  • Deborah0957
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Jan 21, 2006
This if the best product for curls so far! And I have tried EVERYTHING!!! It gives soft, bouncy, well defined curls with great hold and no stickness or crunch! IDEAL!!! (I have yet to test it in humidity tho.)
  • NIK
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
Dec 17, 2005
My hairdresser applied this to my hair once and I went crazy. The coconut tropical scent was wonderful. I let my hair airdry and I had bouncy pretty curls. I am anxious to use it with my blow dryer and diffuser and see the results.
  • petitfox
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Oct 11, 2005
amazing mousse! I have shiny, clumpy, soft and frizz free curls with using this alone! It has good hold, but I use a lot, and I didn't try it in high humidity. Love everything about this product!!
  • sweetberry5
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 1
Jun 26, 2005
Argh! It accidently went in the first time and only 1 curly, stupid computer, sorry everyone!
  • sweetberry5
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
Jun 26, 2005
I have to say that I have always been a "gel girl" but I LOVE this mouse. I normally use biolage gelee and have great results, but this gave me excellent curl formation and hold...only negative is that it doesn't do well in humidity. Conditions hair very well though. If i want more hold in humid weather i mix it with the gelee and I can't complain. Then I use Paul M. seal and shine spray. Overall I am happy with the results
  • sweetberry5
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 1
Jun 26, 2005
I have to say that I have always been a "gel girl" but I LOVE this mouse. I normally use biolage gelee and have great results, but this gave me excellent curl formation and hold...only negative is that it doesn't do well in humidity. Conditions hair very well though. If i want more hold in humid weather i mix it with the gelee and I can't complain. Then I use Paul M. seal and shine spray. Overall I am happy with the results
  • melody177
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 5
May 20, 2005
Awesome.
  • Zangula
  • Type 3a
Curl Rating: 4
Apr 16, 2005
This mousse is very conditioning and helps a lot with curl formation and clumping, especially when you diffuse. But unfortunately, it doesn't have a lot of hold.
  • Chocolate Curls
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Apr 01, 2005
This product is moisturizing and smells great. The hold doesn't hold up in humidity or at the end of the day, but if you have fine hair or if your curls are 3a or looser, this may be a good option.
  • curlygurly
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 4
Oct 31, 2004
This is the best mousse I have ever used, but I've always been a "gel person." Mousses just don't provide the hold and definition my tight frizz-prone ringlets need, but I would recommend this product to anyone! Plus, I love its coconut cream pie scent!!!
  • finallyluvmycurls
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Sep 04, 2004
Best mousse ever invented. I have used this product exclusively for over 15 years! Great clumping, spirals, and soft texture. Gives me large, bouncy curls. Can use it almost everyday, but there is some build-up and excess frizz around day 4. Smells like a pina colada and worth the money; the large size lasts me 2 months.
  • karenmc3
  • Type 3c
Curl Rating: 5
Apr 19, 2004
Great product for my hair which is a 3C down from 4A due to very light relaxing and a Ouidad cut. I use regular hold - very moisturizing without any greasiness. I use this to style wet/damp 1 or 2 days after shampooing and stying with Ouidad Climate Control.
  • josetth
  • Type 4a
Curl Rating: 2
Mar 06, 2004
I can see why some would like this product. However, it didn't work great on my 4a hair. My hair is way too thick for this product. It provided hold and my hair felt soft from the conditioners but not enough curl definition.
  • 3bcurliegirl
  • Type 3b
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 24, 2004
The "core" of my styling products. I put ALOT of this in my hair and I don't have to use any other with it. This product works well if you have longer hair to diffuse flipped over.
  • gretchen
  • Type 3a
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 4
Feb 21, 2004
Gives good curl formation with no stick or crunch.
  • michelle
  • Type 3b
    • Official Reviewer
Curl Rating: 5
Feb 21, 2004
This is one of my all-time favorite mousses. It's super moisturizing and gives great control and curl definition.
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Our Rating System explained…
Curl Rating: 5 5 Curls: Results were consistently dreamy. Worth repurchasing in large sizes.
Curl Rating: 4 4 Curls: Results were better than most. Would repurchase, just not in bulk.
Curl Rating: 3 3 Curls: Some redeeming qualiities but inconsistent or an incomplete solution. Repurchasing hesitancy.
Curl Rating: 2 2 Curls: Had at least one positive trait, but the negative outweighted the positive(s) without question.
Curl Rating: 1 1 Curl: If I were stuck on a desert island, and this product was the only one available, I'd make my own stuff on the island.

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