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"I have generally wavy hair and find this product helps to build volume and definition with slightly more curl without becoming tacky which is a big plus as it leaves my hair still feeling soft, bouncy and natural." - Monika

Paul Mitchell

Curls Ultimate Wave Beachy Texture Cream-Gel 200ml

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Why You’ll love it

Wake up flat waves and turn them into easy, beachy texture.

Defines loose curls without crunch, stiffness, or heavy residue.

Fights frizz so waves stay soft, separated, and touchable all day.

Perfect for undone, holiday-hair texture even on busy mornings.

Description

Paul Mitchell Curls Ultimate Wave Beachy Texture Cream-Gel shapes touchable waves with soft, flexible hold.

This clever cream-gel helps define natural curls and waves while fighting frizz, so hair looks piecey and beachy instead of puffy. It works by adding light grip and separation, helping each strand fall into a loose, relaxed pattern without feeling stiff.

The texture feels like a silky lotion that melts into damp hair, drying to a soft, natural finish with no crunch. Hair feels light, movable, and gently tousled, like it’s air-dried after a day by the sea.

Ideal for wavy and curly hair, it’s perfect for everyday styling or relaxed weekend looks. Expect casual, beach-inspired texture and waves that feel carefree yet controlled.

Directions

How To Use Paul Mitchell Curls Ultimate Wave Beachy Texture Cream-Gel

Work a small amount through clean, damp hair from mid-lengths to ends.
Scrunch sections gently with your hands to encourage natural waves.
Air-dry for relaxed texture or diffuse for extra volume and definition.
Once dry, scrunch again to soften any cast and break up pieces.

Ingredients

Paul Mitchell Curls Ultimate Wave Beachy Texture Cream-Gel Ingredients

Water (Aqua, Eau), VP/VA Copolymer, Propylene Glycol, Laureth-23, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Aminomethyl Propanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal

Note: Please refer to bottle for full ingredients.

Aqua Solvents

Solvent

The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.

May suit
All hair and skin types.

Worth knowing
Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
VP/VA Copolymer Thickeners and stabilisers

Film-forming styling polymer

A film-forming polymer that helps provide hold, texture and style retention.

May suit
People looking for longer-lasting hold or improved definition in styling products.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in gels, mousses and sprays because it creates flexible, brushable hold. It can also help reduce frizz by forming a lightweight coating on the hair.
Propylene Glycol Humectants

Humectant

Helps hold moisture and carry other ingredients through the formula.

May suit
Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

Worth knowing
A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.
Laureth-23 Cleansers / surfactants

Solubiliser / surfactant

Laureth-23 helps blend oils and water and supports gentle cleansing in haircare formulas.

May suit
Those using products that need even distribution of lightweight oils or fragrances, such as leave-ins or styling sprays.

Worth knowing
It is a nonionic surfactant often used at low levels to keep formulas stable and clear. It also helps enhance the spreadability of other ingredients.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Cleansers / surfactants

Solubiliser and emulsifier

Helps blend oils and fragrance into water-based formulas for even texture and performance.

May suit
Useful for those who prefer haircare products with clear, consistent textures or evenly dispersed fragrance and oils.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep formulations stable and smooth. It also offers mild surfactant properties that support product rinse-off.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickeners and stabilisers

Thickener and stabiliser

Helps thicken and stabilise formulas to create a smooth, consistent texture.

May suit
Those who prefer products with a rich, gel-like texture or improved spreadability.

Worth knowing
It is widely used in gels, creams and styling products to help keep ingredients evenly dispersed. It can also support formula pH adjustment and enhance product feel.
PEG-12 Dimethicone Silicones

Silicone-based conditioning agent

A water-dispersible silicone that helps soften hair, add slip and reduce frizz.

May suit
People looking for smoother, easier-to-detangle hair without a heavy silicone feel.

Worth knowing
Because it is water-dispersible, it tends to rinse out more easily than many traditional silicones. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas for added manageability.
Aminomethyl Propanol pH adjusters

pH adjuster

Helps adjust and stabilise the pH of haircare formulations.

May suit
Those interested in how product pH affects hair and scalp feel may find its presence relevant.

Worth knowing
It is commonly used at low levels to help formulas stay effective and consistent. It does not act on the hair directly but supports the overall product performance.
Parfum Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance

Gives the product its scent.

May suit
People who enjoy a scented product.

Worth knowing
Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
Phenoxyethanol Preservatives

Preservative

Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.

May suit
All products that need protecting from spoilage.

Worth knowing
A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
Caprylyl Glycol Humectants

Humectant

Helps attract and hold moisture in hair and scalp while supporting product stability.

May suit
Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.

Worth knowing
It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.
Glycerin Humectants

Humectant

Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.

May suit
Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

Worth knowing
A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
Polysorbate 20 Thickeners and stabilisers

Solubiliser / emulsifier

Helps blend oil‑based ingredients into water‑based formulas for a smooth, even texture.

May suit
Those using products with essential oils or fragranced blends, as it helps disperse these evenly.

Worth knowing
It is widely used as a gentle solubiliser in both leave‑in and rinse‑off products. Its presence can improve product consistency and prevent ingredient separation.
Disodium EDTA Chelating agents

Chelating agent

Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.

May suit
All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Worth knowing
Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
Ethylhexylglycerin Preservatives

Preservative booster

Helps support the preservation system and can provide mild skin-conditioning benefits.

May suit
Those interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.

Worth knowing
It is often paired with other preservatives to improve their effectiveness while allowing for lower usage levels. It also has light moisturising and conditioning properties.
Panthenol Conditioning agents

Conditioning agent

Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.

May suit
Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

Worth knowing
A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Proteins and amino acids

Protein

A plant-derived protein that helps smooth and support the hair surface.

May suit
Hair wanting added body, smoothness or temporary strength.

Worth knowing
A common protein in repair and volumising formulas.
Hydrolysed Wheat Starch Proteins and amino acids

Strengthening and conditioning agent

A hydrolysed plant-derived starch that helps condition and lightly strengthen the hair.

May suit
Those looking for added softness, light smoothing or gentle strengthening benefits.

Worth knowing
Its smaller molecular size allows it to coat hair more easily than regular starch, offering a softening effect without heaviness. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulations.
Benzyl Salicylate Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance component

Benzyl Salicylate is a fragrance ingredient used to add a sweet, floral aroma to haircare products.

May suit
Those who enjoy subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.

Worth knowing
It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.
Linalool Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance component

A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.

Worth knowing
A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.
Hexyl Cinnamal Fragrance ingredients

Fragrance component

A fragrance ingredient used to give products a light, floral scent.

May suit
Those who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.

Worth knowing
It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.