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79% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 1 in hair
Sample
39 redditors with explicit opinion · 31 positive · 3 negative · 5 neutral
Score
0.824 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 64–89% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Top Pick — ≥75% positive across ≥10 redditors.
Sources
r/Wavyhair, r/curlyhair
Innersense · hair
Top Pick
Hydrating Cream
r/Wavyhairr/curlyhair
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Lightweight curl gel that works across textures when styled with plenty of water. Can look greasy on fine or low-porosity hair.
What redditors love
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Works across different curl textures from fine to coarse
“I've found Innersense products to be lovely bc you can choose based upon your texture (fine, coarse,”
u/Weird-Bluejay-1210 · r/curlyhair →
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Creates good gel cast for curls without heaviness
“I also like a good gel cast and there are several I love. Miche is amazing, Innersense I Create Curl Memory and Olaplex #10, Rizos”
u/luvthat_24 · r/curlyhair →
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Lightweight formula works well for adding volume
“the only products that have ever made a difference are verbs ghost oil, innersense i create volume (this is a really light weight gel), NYM dry shampoo”
u/anxietysiesta · r/Wavyhair →
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Performs well across different climates when traveling
“pt when I travel it may be a bit more frizzy due to various climates. I've used Innersense and Hairstory products with great results.”
u/AllWanderingWonder · r/curlyhair →
What they don’t
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Can make fine hair look greasy and weighed down
“Product is likely too heavy for you. I look greasy when I use innersense also.”
u/wolf_spooder · r/Wavyhair →
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Requires lots of water during styling for best results
“I love Innersense products! They do need a lot of water when styling for best results”
u/Intelligent_Lion2788 · r/Wavyhair →
Direct quotes
What 39 redditors actually said.
Top 6 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/quetzales
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r/Wavyhair
ave fine wavy hair and I prefer gel for my one-step routine. My favorite gel is Innersense I Create Hold. I use very hydrating shampoo and conditioner in the shower befor
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u/shellkato
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r/Wavyhair
I love Innersense products and have tried most of them for my 2c hair. Try just a nickel size of
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u/whinnybee
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r/Wavyhair
I follow this up with Maui Moisture Hibiscus Water conditioner (I’ve also tried Innersense and Shea Moisture). Once a month, I clarify with Neutrogena Anti Residue shampo
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u/Hefty_Feeling_1791
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r/Wavyhair
n to trying something new. Any recommendations?
My routine: shampoo, sometimes Innersense leave-in conditioner, styling mousse, and Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly. I clarif
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u/chickennugget051
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r/curlyhair
st a frizz ball for a really long time but I’ve come a long way!
Routine:
1. Innersense color awakening hair bath shampoo + Innersense color radiance daily conditioner
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"My stylist switched me to Innersense “I Create Definition” styling foam and I like it better! I also use it in conju"
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"Love your hair! My recs are Innersense hairbath shampoo is nice and moisturizing! I really like pattern leave in condi"
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"50% off RMS, Credo, Innersense, and more on View Your Deal Lots of amazing beauty brands today! I’m a big fan"
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"shiny. I’m at a loss and feel like I have tried everything (tres luxe, redken, innersense, you name it :)). I think my hair is fine but it’s thick, color treated (not re"
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"Add leave in while soaking wet hair- curl smith hydrate and plump leave in or innersense sweet spirit leave in. Throw hair in a microfiber towel, then add inner sense c"
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"so good
Routine used on the “before” pictures: shampoo and conditioner by oui, innersense leave-in conditioner, ouidad vitalcurl mousse, innersense I create curl memory,"
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"nd it feels so light and the definition is great.
Routine: wash 1x weekly with innersense pure harmony hairbath, condition 2x weekly innersense color radiance conditione"
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"m the US to Madrid and now my hair hates me. I was able to buy all of my normal Innersense products (curl defining foam, defining gel, shampoo and conditioner) here in Sp"
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"ousse. But when I need more hold something like Ouidad advanced humidity gel or innersense i create hold gel. Innersense i create volume works well in combination With th"
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"udible squish. Product recommendation for mousse is Aluram Curl foam. My gel is Innersense I Create Hold which is pretty pricy, but super great for creating definition."
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"Product is likely too heavy for you. I look greasy when I use innersense also. I’ve found that The Doux, Mousse Def is the perfect weight for my hair."
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"I love Innersense products! They do need a lot of water when styling for best results, so try sty"
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"ed it, you won’t need much at all. Not Your Mother’s spray leave-ins are solid, Innersense Sweet Spirit is great, and Briogeo has several spray leave-ins that all work we"
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"rouble taking new hydration (water) in. I suggest the bread beauty clay mask or innersense detox mask.
Then B) shampoo and deep condition your hair like normal
I’d use"
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"a volume junkie. But if you’d rather do a leave in the sweet spirit leave in by innersense is nice and the not your mothers curl talk leave in is good. I use a lot of pro"
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"3 pumps (my hair’s shorter so you might need 4) of [this mouse alternative from Innersense](https://www.amazon.com/INNERSENSE-Organic-Beauty-Definition-Long-Lasting/dp/B0"
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"😍😍 I also like a good gel cast and there are several I love. Miche is amazing, Innersense I Create Curl Memory and Olaplex #10, Rizos"
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"I gotta try I Create Lift. I’m a big fan of Innersense and everything else I’ve tried so far has been worth the spend.
I’ve been usi"
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"If you haven’t yet, try the innersense I create volume “gel”. It’s more like a serum and it is sooooo light but has gr"
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"This is amazing! We have similar hair, I’m definitely going to try that Innersense. Thanks so much for taking such good notes and sharing! ⭐️"
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"looks like you could get more curls/definition with a harder hold gel. I like innersense I create Memory or IC Hold."
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"can use a heavy one but use only like a pea sized amount on either side. Also Innersense sweetpea leave in is great and light. AG recoil will help your curls spring up."
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"pt when I travel it may be a bit more frizzy due to various climates. I’ve used Innersense and Hairstory products with great results.
Good job on finding what works! Don"
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"Looks like too much protein in your products. I like curl magic or innersense I create lift followed by la looks sport gel or treluxe hi definition to get a"
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"urs.
the only products that have ever made a difference are verbs ghost oil, innersense i create volume (this is a really light weight gel), NYM dry shampoo, and crown"
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"t my hair in towel for a minute, then run leave in through it (currently either Innersense or skala). Sometimes I use the Innersense texture spray, it helps hold more wav"
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"I too am trying to get to low maintenance for my curls. I’ve found Innersense products to be lovely bc you can choose based upon your texture (fine, coarse,"
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"so annoying sometimes, but we still love it. :)
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I wash with Innersense shampoo and conditioner. Though I have been mostly using the Ouai clarifying sh"
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"I tried Innersense and got the exact same results.. though my fine but very dense 2b/c hair does t"
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"the comments saying too much product and ditch the curl cream. I also have that innersense gel and a little goes a long way with it. I put it in wet hair (usually after a"
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"2 months and a trim later innersense hydrating cream hair bath most wash days, miami hard water wellness every 4 or"
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