Product guide for wavy hair: how to choose the right shampoo bar and conditioner
For wavy hair, choose gentle cleansing and a conditioner that softens the lengths without weighing down the natural waves. FOAM's Ocean Waves cleanses the scalp, while Salted Swirl cares for the lengths with broccoli seed oil and sea salt. Start with a little conditioner and adjust the amount depending on how fine or dry your hair strands are.
Waves need room to move. Rich product layers can weigh them down, while dry ends need care to feel manageable. A well-considered shampoo and conditioner pairing makes it easy to adapt your routine, from loose bends to more defined waves.
Ocean Waves: cleansing for wavy and curly hair
FOAM's Ocean Waves is a sulfate-free shampoo bar for wavy and curly hair. It cleanses with a gentle coconut-derived surfactant and is used mainly on the scalp. Massage gently and rinse thoroughly without rubbing the lengths against each other.
Cleansing makes way for the next step in your routine: conditioner on the lengths that need softness and help detangling. Learn more about FOAM's Ocean Waves and its role in caring for wavy hair.
Salted Swirl with broccoli seed oil and sea salt
In FOAM's Salted Swirl, broccoli seed oil and sea salt come together in a formula for elasticity and shine. The broccoli seed oil comes from broccoli seeds and softens the lengths, making them feel more manageable.
Sea salt is part of the conditioner formula for curly and wavy hair. Glycerin complements it with its moisture-binding properties. Salted Swirl is CGM-approved, silicone-free, and handmade in Sweden with plant-based ingredients.
Wet the bar with warm water and apply it to wet hair after shampooing. Focus on the lengths and ends, gently detangle, and rinse thoroughly. Read more about how much to use and where to apply it in our guide to conditioner for wavy hair.
Two steps with different purposes
Ocean Waves cleanses the scalp, while Salted Swirl cares for the lengths. It’s the difference between their roles that makes them a suitable pair, not the need to give your whole head of hair the same treatment.
If you have fine hair, start with a little conditioner on the ends. If your lengths are coarser or drier, you can apply more where needed. Once your hair has dried, it’s easier to tell whether the amount was right for both softness and how your waves fall.
The Editor's Note: Let how your hair feels guide the amount you use. If your waves feel weighed down, try using less conditioner at your next wash. If your ends still feel rough, give them a little extra care.
The right product choice provides a solid foundation. A light touch lets your natural wave take center stage.
Adapt your routine to your waves
| Hair needs | Cleansing | Conditioner | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine waves that easily fall flat | Ocean Waves on the scalp | A little Salted Swirl on the lengths and ends | Start with a small amount and rinse thoroughly |
| Clearly wavy hair with dry ends | Ocean Waves based on your scalp’s needs | Apply Salted Swirl mainly where the lengths feel dry | Gently scrunch the waves after rinsing |
| Strong waves or lots of hair | Massage the cleanser evenly into the scalp | Work in sections with Salted Swirl | Make sure the care reaches all lengths |
| Extra-dry areas | Keep cleansing gently | Adjust the amount on dry ends | DREAMY hair can be used as a solid-format treatment when needed |
Read more about the full routine in our complete guide to wavy hair.