Aug 12, 2025

How to Use Styling Foam on Curly Hair for Soft, Frizz-Free Curls

Our Styling foam is one of the best-kept secrets in curly hair care — especially when it’s lightweight, clean, and designed for curls. At CurlyEllie, we created our Styling Foam with chia seed extract and other plant-powered ingredients to help define curls, reduce frizz, and hold your natural pattern — all without leaving hair crunchy or sticky.

Whether you’re styling your own curls or your little one’s, here’s exactly how to use styling foam on curly hair for bouncy, defined, and happy curls.

🌿 Step 1: Start with Freshly Washed, Damp Hair

Styling foam works best on clean, damp hair. After washing and conditioning with our CurlyEllie Gentle Shampoo and Nourishing Conditioner, gently pat the hair with a microfiber towel or t-shirt to remove excess water — don’t rub or rough up the curls.

👉 Hair should be damp, not soaking wet or dry.

💧 Step 2: Apply Leave-In Conditioner (Optional, but Recommended)

For extra moisture and detangling, apply a small amount of our Leave-In Conditioner before your styling foam. This helps create the perfect hydrated base for long-lasting, soft curls.

🌬️ Step 3: Pump and Distribute Styling Foam Evenly

Shake the bottle and pump a small amount of CurlyEllie Styling Foam into your hand (start with 1–2 pumps depending on hair thickness).

Work it through the hair using:

Your fingers (for light control)
A wide-tooth comb or brush (for even distribution)

Focus on the mid-lengths to ends where curls need more hold and definition.

👐 Step 4: Scrunch for Shape and Definition

Now the fun part — scrunch! Use your hands to scrunch the curls gently upward toward the scalp. This helps activate the curl pattern and lock in bounce and volume.

Pro tip: Flip the hair upside down while scrunching for extra lift!

🌬️ Step 5: Air Dry or Diffuse

Let the hair air dry naturally or use a diffuser on low heat. Avoid touching the curls while they dry to reduce frizz.

Once fully dry, give your curls a gentle shake or scrunch to soften any hold and bring out their natural movement.

✨ Why Choose CurlyEllie Styling Foam?

Our Styling Foam is designed with sensitive curls in mind – whether it’s your child’s first curl routine or your go-to for daily styling.

✔️ Chia Seed Extract – for natural, flexible hold
✔️ Abyssinian & Broccoli Seed Oils – for strength and shine
✔️ Vegan & Silicone-Free – gentle on hair and skin
✔️ No sulfates, parabens or synthetic fragrance
✔️ Made in the UK & registered with the Vegan Society

💛 Real Results for Real Curls

From toddler curls to grown-up coils, our CurlyEllie Styling Foam helps keep curls:

Defined ✅
Soft ✅
Frizz-free ✅
Happy ✅

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