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I have tried what seems like a million different products with less than good results, so am looking for some recommendations of products that have worked well for you.  
 
I have wavy/curly hair (not ringlette curls, but more than just light waves). I would like something to control the frizz and add definition to the curls. I don't like products that make my hair sticky or crunchy, I'd like it to feel somewhat soft and smooth.  
 
Amy recommendation of product and where to get it (and approximate price, if possible) is appreciated!

JustUs said "I have tried what seems like a million different products with less than good results, so am looking for some recommendations of products that have worked well for you.     I have wavy/curly hair (not ringlette curls, but more than just light waves). I would like something to control the frizz and add definition to the curls. I don't like products that make my hair sticky or crunchy, I'd like it to feel somewhat soft and smooth.     Amy recommendation of product and where to get it (and approximate price, if possible) is appreciated! "

I have thick, wavy hair and had also tried a billion products and finally found the brand ISO Bouncy Spray. It's by far the best I have every tried. However, Chatters stopped selling it (so silly of them in my opinion). The girl recommended something else but it wasn't the same. I see you can order it from Amazon for $27 or straight from ISO. It's not cheap but I love it. Maybe you know someone who can find it at Cosmo Prof for you too.

If you wash your hair every day, try cutting back to every other day for a couple weeks, and then every 3rd day if possible. You can use dry shampoo or cornstarch on your roots to help with oiliness. Grab some apricot oil or sweet almond oil from Hedleys or 2 farm kids (or sometimes bulk barn will have it) and use that on the ends of your hair, about mid-way down to the ends. That will help with the friziness and add definition. This is what works for me!

My mom started bringing back Argan Magic from the US. You can sometimes find it here at Winners, but not reliably, and it can be ordered online. It does a really good job, the nourshing cream. There's also a curl cream that my mom loves, but I haven't tried it personally.

I hear ya girl. Been there. I have thick curly hair. Not ringlets, and more than wavy. I'm curly from the roots to the tip regardless of how long my hair is (it's always boob length or longer, it seems the shorter it is the pouffier it gets) anyways, after wasting hundreds of dollars on professional products, I now use dippity do gel, the blue bottle (I think it's #9), tresemme mousse for curls and finesse spray.  
 
Aerosol spray makes curly hair frizzy, so a sprits spray is a must.  
 
I towel dry my hair, and then I apply the gel to ALL my hair. With my hair upside down I part it horizontally with my hands and work the gel in from route to tip in both sections I created. Next, I do the exact same thing with the mouse. Then I wrap my hair back in a towel and finish getting ready. Take my hair out of the towel, hair upside down, and spray with my $2 finesse spray! I use tresseme shampoo and conditioner, the blue stuff and wash my hair daily. I dunno about you, but I have to wash my hair every day. My hair isn't crunchy and my curls are defined.  
 
I used to get product build up every once in a while, haven't now for years, and only once did I find a clarifying shampoo that worked. Then it was discountinued, of course. a few hundred dollars later and a bunch of bottles of clarifying shampoos that didn't work, I discovered Palmolive dish soap. Original, the green stuff. I don't colour my hair so it works perfect. Apparently, it'll strip the colour from your hair if it is coloured.  
 
I cut my hair once a year, I don't own a blow dryer (also makes curly hair frizzy) and I don't have a hair straightener, my arms aren't long enough even if I tried.  
 
I'm a hair stylists worst nightmare. But I've found what works for me.  
Hopefully this helps you on your search!

I have very long, curly hair, and this is what I use. It smells nice, it's not crunchy and I like the coverage. My hair is very fuzzy if I don't use anything!  
I usually let my hair dry naturally for as long as possible, and then as pinkflamingos said, I'll scrunch it, or use a diffuser for a few minutes.  
As much as I like this product, I find it starts to feel slightly heavy after awhile, so I also use a clarifying shampoo once a week or two. I've tried many other products but I keep going back to this one.  
I've bought it at Regis, but I haven't looked there for a long time, so I usually find it at Chatters. It's a bit pricey, in my opinion, but they often have 2-for-1 sales, or even 3-for-1 sometimes.

Abbysmum said "My mom started bringing back Argan Magic from the US. You can sometimes find it here at Winners, but not reliably, and it can be ordered online. It does a really good job, the nourshing cream. There's also a curl cream that my mom loves, but I haven't tried it personally. "

bringing this stuff back from the states.  
 
I have permed curly hair and have had fantastic results with the Suave products that contain Argan and Morrocan oils. (Gold bottles) Even my daughter who has straight but bleached hair loves these products.  
 
And you cannot get the same great Suave lines in Canada. We buy dozens of bottles when we get down there - that is all we use.  
 
They get such cool different things south of the border. Heck, with their higher rate of African American people, they have entire aisles dedicated to their specialized hair care needs. I have tried some of those products too, and some work really well - others can be kinda gross feeling. But it is nice to have that choice....

Beyond the zone- noodle head. You can buy it at Sally's for $7-$9. Doesn't make my hair crunchy. Also have success with garnier whole blends, leave in conditioner. It contains coconut oil and cocoa butter. Really takes care of the frizz and leaves my hair soft. I have fine ringlet type hair that really tends to frizz .....think crazed poodle!

I try to wash my hair only once a week, twice at the very most. I will dampen and-restyle it during that time, but not wash. I use a shampoo and conditioner made for curly hair (either Pantene or Tresemme), and also a leave in conditioner (It''s a Ten is the best, but sometimes I cheap out and get something else that is on sale). Curls Rock Curl Amplifier by Catwalk by Tigi is my absolute favorite product. Curl Defining Lotion by Marc Anthony would be my second choice. I will attach a photo of my hair!  
 
Edited to add: regular trims help prevent split ends.  
 
Edited by curlysister, 2017-09-22 23:05:40

curlysister said "I try to wash my hair only once a week, twice at the very most. I will dampen and-restyle it during that time, but not wash. I use a shampoo and conditioner made for curly hair (either Pantene or Tresemme), and also a leave in conditioner (It''s a Ten is the best, but sometimes I cheap out and get something else that is on sale). Curls Rock Curl Amplifier by Catwalk by Tigi is my absolute favorite product. Curl Defining Lotion by Marc Anthony would be my second choice. I will attach a photo of my hair!     Edited to add: regular trims help prevent split ends.     Edited by curlysister, 2017-09-22 23:05:40"

I decided to give the Curls Rock Amplifier by Catwalk a try after seeing the picture. Amazing! Exactly what I was looking for. I can't thank you enough!!  
 
Your hair is so beautiful, by the way!

Where do you purchase, and what is the price point. I just want something to tame the frizz and define the waves, and not leave my hair crunchy, this sounds like just the product.

daisychain said "Where do you purchase, and what is the price point. I just want something to tame the frizz and define the waves, and not leave my hair crunchy, this sounds like just the product. "

I bought it at Chatters. It was around $23 after tax.

Thanks! It has taken many years and many product trials to get to the point of actually loving my curls! Now I wouldn't trade them for anything!  
I had trouble finding Curls Rock locally for a while (it was at salons, then at SuperStore, then nowhere), so had to order online. I got a whole case on eBay one time, it lasted me over a year! LOL. Now I order from FragranceNet.com and have it shipped to the USA, as I often go down to pick up other parcels. Like I said I don't wash often, so it does last quite a while.

This product is completely unique! You need to be trained on how to use the shampoo and conditioner or it will not do what you like! I have sent you a PM so I don't get into trouble.