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Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Activating Mousse

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$3.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Travel size hair mousse for curly hair delivers defined, enhanced natural curls that hold their shape and move freely
  • Adds lasting shine, definition, and volume to hair as well as humidity protection and frizz control
  • Volumizing mousse with a lightweight, touchable hold
  • Safe for both natural hair and color-treated hair
  • For all curly hair types - 2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4C
  • Sulfate surfactant-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, drying alcohol-free, protein-free, gluten-free, dye-free, and cruelty-free
  • Shake vigorously, dispense upside down into your hand, start at the roots, and work evenly through curls, style as usual
  • Pair with Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Shampoo and Conditioner

Description

Are you looking for curly hairstyles that hold their shape and move freely? Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Activating Mousse is every curly girl's go-to for achieving that perfect balance of having defined, enhanced curls with a lightweight and touchable hold. This mini curl-activating styling mousse delivers a boost of frizz control and moisture, adds definition and volume, and enhances your curls for curls that move freely while holding their shape. The travel size mousse for hair is safe for natural and color-treated hair and is made for all curl types (2A, 2B, 2C, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4C). This curl mousse is sulfate surfactant-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, drying alcohol-free, protein-free, gluten-free, dye-free, cruelty-free, and made with good vibes only. Shake vigorously and dispense upside down into your hand; starting at the roots, work evenly through your curls and style as usual. Let your curls do the talking with Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Activating Mousse!

About Not Your Mother's
We reimagine your haircare products, building in benefits you didn't know were possible. We transform salon treatments and the latest hair care trends into at-home realities. We source clean, quality ingredients that don't quit. And, we are cruelty-free. Innovation is definitely our love language. We're also always up-front about what's in our products, and more importantly, what's not. Our labels never lie.

You can count on us to keep the love flowing, the ingredients clean, and the bar high. So, to our curly girls and clean freaks, to our beach babes and our triple threats, to every single one of you natural beauties, go ahead and push play on your next adventure. We got you.
Hair Type: Curly
Trial/Mini/Travel Size: Yes
Health Facts: Dye-Free, Phthalate-Free, Paraben-Free, Silicone-Free, Sulfate-Free
Product Warning: Keep out of reach of children
Product Form: Mousse
Beauty Purpose: Shine Enhancing, Curl Enhancing
Net weight: 2 Ounces
Features: Humidity Resistance, Lightweight
TCIN: 90306996
UPC: 688047132726
Item Number (DPCI): 063-00-0084
Origin: Assem USA w/foreign/dom. parts
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Ingredients:

water (aqua), polyquaternium-46, isobutane, propane, propylene glycol, cetrimonium chloride, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, oleth-20, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, benzophenone-4, fragrance (parfum), linalool, limonene, citronellol, hydroxycitronellal.

Allergens & Warnings:

WARNING: FLAMMABLE. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. DO NOT PUNCTURE OR INCINERATE. DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120ºF. AVOID FIRE, FLAME AND SMOKING DURING USE AND UNTIL HAIR IS THOROUGHLY DRY. AVOID SPRAYING IN EYES. AVOID SPRAYING ON BROKEN SKIN. INTENTIONAL MISUSE BY CONCENTRATING AND INHALING THE CONTENTS CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 1.25 inches length x 1.25 inches width x 6.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii

Return details

This item must be returned to any Target store.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: does it contain any coconut? Im allergic

submitted by Sommer - 2 years ago
  • A: I did not receive this item

    submitted bydonna - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi Sommer! We are not seeing anything in our product that would be derived from coconut. However, in cases of allergies, we always recommend that you check with your primary physician about all the ingredients listed on our product label before trying any product for the first time. Your safety and well-being are important to us.

    submitted byNYM Team - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: I really like the curl talk defining cream. I have never used the mousse. I was wondering if it leaves a hard cast?

submitted by Grammombebe - 18 days ago
  • A: Hi there! Thank you for your question and for sharing your experience with our cream. Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Activating Mousse is every curl girl’s go-to for achieving that perfect balance of defined curls with a light and touchable hold. Plus, this hair mousse provides long-lasting protection against humidity, helping your curls thrive in any environment. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to reach out to our social media team. They’re here to support you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!

    submitted byNYM Team - 16 days ago
    Brand expert

Q: Sooo.. does this product suppose to smell like a dead rat? Because mine smells like a dead rat. The cream version smells good though

submitted by YG - 1 month ago
  • A: Hi, We are sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate your feedback! We are always looking to provide the best experience for our community. If you would like further assistance, please reach out to our customer service team via our webpage, https://notyourmothers.com/.

    submitted byNYM Team - 1 month ago
    Brand expert

Q: Should I apply the mousse on wet or dry hair?

submitted by Halee - 2 months ago
  • A: Hey, Great question! We recommend to apply the Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Activating Mousse on clean, damp hair. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hello. Can you tell me if this line is also good for Mothers? I am GenX and seriously miss the hair styling products from back then. So many of today’s products don’t seem to have the all day hold we had. How is this line for reference?

submitted by Mel - 6 months ago
  • A: Hi there! Thank you for reaching out! Our Curl Talk Activating Mousse is designed to provide definition, frizz control, and a touchable hold, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to style their curls beautifully—including moms! Our formula strikes the perfect balance between hold and flexibility, ensuring your curls stay defined throughout the day without feeling stiff or sticky. Mel, would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to reach out to our social media team. They’re here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!

    submitted byNYM Team - 6 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Do you apply this on wet hair or dry hair?

submitted by Elaine - 6 months ago
  • A: Hi there, thanks for contacting us! Our recommendation is to apply it on damp hair. Shake vigorously, apply evenly through your curls, and let it air dry or style as desired. Elaine, would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to contact our social media team. They're here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!

    submitted byNYM Team - 6 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: I have frizzy hair and NOTHING works to tame the fuzz. Most products have left my hair greasy and have to increase the washes so more moisture is lost and hair is frizzier than before. Any recommendations?

submitted by Tata - 7 months ago
  • A: Hi Tata! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We completely understand how frustrating it can be to manage frizz and find the right products for your hair type. We encourage you to reach out to our social media team, who will be more than happy to provide personalized recommendations tailored to your specific needs and hair type, ensuring you have a positive experience. We’re here to help you find the best solution. Thank you for trusting us!

    submitted byNYM Team - 7 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: What goes first the moose or cream?

submitted by Italian64 - 10 months ago
  • A: Hi there! What a great question! Our recommendation is to apply mousse first. The mousse adds volume and hold, while the cream helps to define curls and provide moisture. Think of the mousse as the foundation of your fabulous hairdo, and the cream as the cherry on top! If you’d like a personalized recommendation based on your hair type and needs, we invite you to reach out to our social media team. They’re like hair care wizards and will be happy to guide you on this hair care journey to ensure you have a positively magical experience!

    submitted byNYM Team - 9 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Do any of your products contain a heat protectant?

submitted by KRo - 1 year ago
  • A: Hey, Great question! Take a look a the Not Your Mother's All Eyes on Me 10-in-1 Heat Protectant and Detangler Hair Perfector as an option! For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.

    submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 1 year ago
    Brand expert

Q: can i use a curling iron after the product has dried to define certain curls

submitted by maddieme - 2 years ago
  • A: Hi there! We recommend ensuring your hair is thoroughly dry before applying any heat to it, as this can help prevent damage. Additionally, using a heat protectant product before styling is a great idea to keep your hair healthy and protected. If you have any more questions or if you would like a personalized recommendation based on your hair type and needs, please reach out to our social media team. They would love to help.

    submitted byNYM Team - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

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4.1 out of 5 stars with 1387 reviews
effectiveness: 3.32 out of 5
quality: 3.12 out of 5
value: 3.34 out of 5
49% would recommend
203 recommendations

Good with caveats (thin 2A-2B hair)

4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jsmith - 2 days ago, Verified purchaser
It’s the best- hands down – curling product I found for my thin 2A/2B type hair. It’s the only product that actually makes my hair curl. I bought trial sizes of multiple hair creams, hair, mousse, hair gels for curly hair. None of the others did much of anything. Wish I could get a decent before/after picture. I apply it after light towel drying from the shower, and only use the minimal amount I can squidge out (which is always more than I want). Maybe golf ball sized? I’ll apply it from roots to ends and then scrunch it up and let it dry. Reliably I’ll get amazing waves throughout, and some ringlet curls on the ends. The inescapable downside: no matter how wet my hair is, or how little product I use, it always leaves my hair crunchy. I’ll have to re-wet it with a mister and finger comb it out at least twice. Even with these extra steps, it’s still my go-to. It’s the only product that actually curls my hair, so I’m happy to accept the trade off until something better comes along.
effectiveness: 4 out of 5
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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..

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Not your mother curls - 6 days ago, Verified purchaser
It stopped working the next day but good for hair
effectiveness: 4 out of 5
quality: 3 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Beware! Extreme Hair Loss

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
4kidsmom - 10 days ago
If I could give this product a zero I would. My 14 year old used this product once a week ago and has been experiencing extreme hair loss ever since. She’s is so upset and I am trying to figure out how to help her. She usually has super thick hair and now you can see how much it has thinned out. I’d love to send a complaint to the company because this is not ok.
1 reply from NYM Team team - 9 days ago
Hi there, Thank you for reaching out to us. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you’ve experienced. The safety of our customers is our top priority, and that’s why we’d like to thoroughly investigate your case. Please reach out directly to our Customer Support team through the official Not Your Mother's website. Once you're on the page, scroll down and click on the "Contact Us" section—your message will go straight to the team, and they’ll be able to assist you promptly. Our recommendation is to discontinue the use of any product you believe may be causing a reaction and consult with your primary care provider regarding any health concerns.
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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PLEASE MAKE A FRAGRANCE FREE VERSION!!!!

5 out of 5 stars
Lpop - 12 days ago
originally posted on NYM
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I love this mousse, but can't handle the fragrance. I really enjoy the cream and the gel fragrance free versions, but mousse works so much better on my hair. PLEASE MAKE A FRAGRANCE FREE VERSION!!!!
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Lid breaks easily

2 out of 5 stars
Lorena25 - 16 days ago
originally posted on NYM
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I love the product but this is the second time I buy a bottle and the lid breaks so I can’t get the product out and there’s so much product still in the bottle. I don’t want to keep buying a new one.
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Curls and waves

5 out of 5 stars
kaitlinc52_6625 - 23 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of my favorite drugstore curl options. It has a great holds doesn’t make my hair feel too crunchy. I have 2b/2c hair and it does a good job of defining the waves.
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Awful, hard to get out of hair

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Sarita8 - 23 days ago, Verified purchaser
Ew! After using it once, I could not get the product out in the shower. My hair was a sticky mess. Have to return.
1 reply from NYM Team team - 22 days ago
Hi Sarita8! Sorry your experience wasn’t the best 😔. Want a personalized rec based on your hair type and needs? Our social team’s here to help you find your perfect match so your hair care routine is a total win. DM us and we’ll sort it out with you
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Its okay

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Riri - 26 days ago
It’s okay, it gets points for hold and shine. But it leaves hair sticky
1 reply from NYM Team team - 9 days ago
Hi Riri! We regret to hear about your experience. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to contact our social media team. They're here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!
effectiveness: 3 out of 5
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
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Sticky, stiff

1 out of 5 stars
Cesfilly - 28 days ago
originally posted on NYM
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Absolute garbage. This dried out my hair so badly and didn't rinse out well. It was crinkly and gross. The balm is amazing however!
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Defective

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Linsea - 29 days ago, Verified purchaser
Was going to try this out and the mouse would not come out
1 reply from NYM Team team - 28 days ago
Hi Linsea! We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please, reach out to our customer support team and they will be happy to assist you further.
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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No crunch, just volume and vibes

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Restored Curly Madam - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
I brushed out my 2b-3b waves/curls (fine, thin hair) for years. The last few months i started to figure it out again. I wanted products that don't have alcohol. After a ton of research and a few flops, I tried this. I want to cry I'm so happy. The price is right. I used one pump worth through my lengths while in the shower and my hair was soaking wet. Also a teeny tiny amount of the NYM gel. This mousse gives me volume, my curls are slightly held, but my hair is soft and bouncy (as promised). I'm now a NYM Curl Talk believer.
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Smells like a sneeze

2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
chellejae - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
It smells like someone’s spit after they have chewed Big Red cinnamon gum. Smells kind of like someone’s sneeze. Honestly smells gross I expected better. The hold is ok, it’s more on the sticky side and results in crunchier curls that are a little more difficult to break the cast on. I won’t be buying this again but I suppose in a pinch it does an ok job
1 reply from NYM Team team - 1 month ago
Hi there! We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please, reach out to our customer support team. They will be happy to assist you further.
effectiveness: 3 out of 5
quality: 2 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
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eh

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
person - 1 month ago
it was okay; nothing to write home about, not awful. it gave me good hold, but was super sticky and kind of a mess. i feel like it helped with definition a little, but the texture was not it. also my bottle broke super easily :(
1 reply from NYM Team team - 1 month ago
Hi there! We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please, reach out to our customer support team. They will be happy to assist you further.
effectiveness: 3 out of 5
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
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Pass on this product

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Mom of teen - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
Leaves my hair crunchy and I don’t like the smell. I really wanted to like this- but very disappointed.
1 reply from NYM Team team - 1 month ago
Hi there! We regret to hear about your experience. Would you be interested in receiving a personalized recommendation tailored to your hair type and needs? If so, we encourage you to contact our social media team. They're here to assist you on your hair care journey and ensure you have a delightful experience!
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Worst line of products I have tried

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Carrie - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This mousse was absolutely terrible. There was zero hold and it made my hair look stringy and dry. Its nasty sticky and messy. Had to wash it out.
1 reply from NYM Team team - 1 month ago
Hi, We appreciate your feedback! We are always looking to provide the best experience for our community and your feedback will be passed along to our team immediately. Please feel free to reach out to us via our website, https://notyourmothers.com/.
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Great product

5 out of 5 stars
ritaj21_340 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this mousse! It helped give my hair volume while making sure to not make it crispy and feel weird. It also smelled really nice. I would recommend this to others with curly hair
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Favorite mousse

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Momof3 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Defines my natural curls without making hair crunchy.
effectiveness: 5 out of 5
quality: 5 out of 5
value: 5 out of 5
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Nozzle always breaks

1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Nench - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is the third bottle I bought and the lid breaks with so much product left!!
1 reply from NYM Team team - 2 months ago
Hi there! We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please, reach out to our customer support team. They will be happy to assist you further!
effectiveness: 1 out of 5
quality: 1 out of 5
value: 1 out of 5
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Would recommend!

4 out of 5 stars
laurens685_4298 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very effective without making hair feel stiff or crunchy. I have naturally straight hair but I use it for curling my hair or blowouts. It smells really nice too!
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Such a great curling mousse!

5 out of 5 stars
gabriellas72_9089 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great mousse! Doesn’t leave my hair all crunchy! It gives my hair great curls as well as volume! Not to mention I love the scent! For the price point you can beat this.
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