Alternatives to Not Your Mother's — Reddit's Picks
From 209 Reddit mentions of 3 Not Your Mother's products
People may look for alternatives because stickiness and frizz are recurring complaints.
Instead of Curl Talk Activating Mousse
131 Reddit mentions of the original
Lightweight volume for fine hair
Best Overall Alternative
Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
Ouidad·Hair Styling
Why: Discussed alongside the original in 7 Reddit threads · Reddit's complaint about the original: “Can turn sticky, stringy, or crunchy”
Instead of Curl Talk Defining Cream
41 Reddit mentions of the original
Lightweight definition without sacrificing volume
Best Overall Alternative
Kinky Curly·Hair Styling
Instead of Curl Talk Frizz Control Sculpting Gel
37 Reddit mentions of the original
Lightweight definition for fine hair · The catch: Volume and definition can collapse by afternoon
Also recommended
JVN·Hair Styling
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