Best creams for wavy hair - TOP 5 in 2026

Stapiz's Flow 3D Wave and Curl Styling Cream was ranked second in our list due to its good composition and long-lasting styling effect. The cosmetic effectively enhances the beauty of wavy strands and keeps them bouncy throughout the day, as testers confirmed. The cream does not make the hair sticky or heavy, and additionally prevents frizz and tangling. In the composition you can find, among others, avocado oil and collagen that nourish the hair and make it smooth, soft and healthy shiny. In turn, aloe vera leaf extract intensively moisturizes the strands, and the vitamins and polysaccharides contained in it further strengthen the strands and reduce their loss. The product, thanks to its UV filter, protects hair from the sun's harmful rays. Our testers only drew attention to the small capacity of the tube (150 ml) and the thick consistency, which makes it a bit difficult to distribute the cosmetic. However, as they stated, these are not significant drawbacks, given the high quality of the product.

The vegan Semi di Lino curly and wavy hair styling cream from Italian brand Alfaparf long-lasting highlights and brings out natural waves and curls, as confirmed by all testers. It effectively tames unruly strands, prevents frizz and makes them easier to comb. In addition, it protects them from the harmful effects of hot styling equipment. The Semi di Lino cream's ingredients include Manketti oil that improves hydration and elasticity of strands, flaxseed extract that nourishes the scalp, making hair stronger and shinier, and Color Fix Complex formula with antioxidants and UV filters that protects and prolongs hair color. Alfaparf's cream is easy and convenient to use with its precision applicator, and its floral-fruit scent lingers on the hair for a long time. Our testers only complained about the price inadequate for the capacity (125 ml) and the difficulty of availability of the cosmetic.

Curl Manifesto by French brand Kérastase is a no-rinse cosmetic, which many of our testers found to be a big advantage of the product. The cream brings out and fixes natural curls and waves, although most testers noted that this effect is unfortunately short-lived. On the other hand, they unanimously agreed that the light texture of the cosmetic does not make strands sticky or greasy. The cream also makes it easier to style any hairstyle, and prevents frizz and static. The composition includes a combination of precious Manuka honey and ceramide. As a result, strands are properly moisturized, nourished, strengthened and full of shine. The cosmetic is enclosed in a convenient 150 ml tube, but at the end of use it is difficult to extract the end of the product. And due to the fact that the price of Kérastase cream is very high, it is not the most economical solution.

Schwarzkopf's Osis+ professional hair styling series was created in response to the special needs of each hair type. The Twin Curl Wave and Curl Cream from this line is designed to tame unruly strands, bring out and fix the natural curl. The two-phase form of the cream comprehensively cares for the condition and appearance of the hair. The first phase fixes the hairstyle, and the second phase cares for strands. Unfortunately, many of our testers said that the cosmetic tangles the hair, which makes styling much more difficult and prolonged. The active substances used in the cosmetic include resin, which takes care of fixing the hairstyle, glycerin, which smooths and softens hair, and panthenol, which intensively moisturizes hair. The scent of Twin Curl cream was not to the liking of most testers, as was the average performance of the cosmetic. However, the situation is saved by the very favorable price of the cream.