The best hair mousse for every hairstyle you could want

Elevate your hair game with the Color Wow Xtra Large Bombshell Volumizer. Experience fuller locks thanks to a weightless polymer that adds bounce and shine. Infused with bamboo extract, it hydrates without residue, whilst the alcohol and salt-free formula prevents damage, leaving your hair smooth and voluminous.

Customer review: "Amazing. This product is insane, it does exactly what it promises to and will give you big bouncy hair. My hair is fine and limp and this transforms it."

The Only Curls Volumizing Hair Mousse has a lightweight, protein-rich formula that boosts volume, tames frizz and defines curls while preserving natural oils. Plus, it smells amazing with a citrus and coconut fragrance.

Tried & tested by Fashion & Beauty Product Writer, Samantha Price: "A holy grail in the Only Curls range, the Volumising Curl Mousse is in high demand with salons, customers and curly-haired girls alike. As someone with wavy hair that has a tendency to frizz, this protein-rich mousse helps to define my waves, smooth frizziness and I've used it to slick back my hair with a totally weightless hold. And that's all while strengthening the hair, replenishing moisture and preventing breakage. This gal can truly do anything."

Want to perfect your slick-back look? Look to the L'Oréal Paris Elvive Styliste Mousse Non-Stop Volume which will keep your hair in place for hours and also give it a sleek finish.

Tried & tested by Senior Fashion & Beauty Product Writer, Caitlin Casey: "Okay, I am no expert with hair mousse OR slick-back, but after using this I feel like I have it in the bag. I get so many compliments and questions on what I use because it keeps my hair slick for the whole night without budging. Plus, it's super easy to use (and really affordable). Win-win."

Discover the Schwarzkopf Styling Keratin Mousse, enriched with hair-identical liquid keratin. It fortifies hair, enhances natural shine and offers a 48-hour hold. Shield your hair from heat damage, style effortlessly, and enjoy easy residue-free removal.

Customer review: "I have naturally wavy curly hair and out of all the mousse I've used this in my opinion is the best. All I need to do is mousse my hair when it's damp add a bit of oil and leave it to its own devices. I find my hair just dry naturally on its own."

Introducing L'Oreal Elvive's Dream Lengths Waves Waterfall Mousse, your go-to for long, curly hair. Achieve soft waves, rapid moisture boost and up to 72-hour frizz control. Perfect for natural or styled curls, even on damaged or dry hair.

Customer review: "This mousse completely takes frizz away and allows my hair to maintain its natural curl, with a more defined and settled look. It has allowed me to style my hair naturally more often and therefore protect it from the heat of my straighteners. It is non-greasy, lightweight and smells lovely. I would absolutely recommend it."

Everybody knows that Morocconoil's secret to soft and silky hair is the argan oil locked into the products. This Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse tames curls effortlessly, offering definition and bounce without heaviness. Infused with argan oil, it locks in moisture, fights frizz and maintains style.

Customer review: "Highly recommend. Gave volume at roots, held curl and didn’t have any cast. At first, I was concerned with the lack of cast however the curls were soft and lovely."

Sometimes the best hair mousse is the basic option from the high street stores - like this Superdrug Hair Mousse. For just over £2, you can have an everyday hair mousse that will keep your strands in place for hours.

Customer review: "I have always used superdrugs own make mousse it holds my hair well and easily washes out. I have tried many other mousses but always go back to this one and it's a great price too."

Hyaluronic acid keeps hair looking plump whilst also retaining moisture to make your hair silky smooth - making it a really suitable ingredient for hair mousse. Formulated with gluco-peptides which help to repair past damage, this Kérastase Densifique Mousse Densimorphose is made to put some oomph in your hair.

Customer review: "I used to use this product years ago but it is quite expensive so was searching for a cheaper alternative, didn’t find one and whenever I use this my hair looks nice and lasts well, so stopped looking and will just buy this. Gives great body to my fine hair, not sticky and done need to use much."