Wavy hair in the 2A to 2C range that goes limp or loses shape under richer curl conditioners. Matrix also recommends it for loose 3A curls.

It is suitable for colour-treated hair and is a retail product for home use. Tighter curls and coils are better served by the richer A Curl Can Dream Rich Mask.

Most curl conditioners are built for coils and feel heavy on waves, which need moisture but lose their shape the moment they're weighed down. This one is Matrix's wave-specific answer: a light cetearyl-and-conditioner base with manuka honey extract to hold on to water and rose water for lightweight hydration. Paired with the matching shampoo and Scrunch N' Go spray, it is meant to give defined, bouncy waves with less frizz instead of a smooth but flat finish.

1. After shampooing with A Curl Can Dream Weightless Moisture Shampoo, apply from mid-lengths to ends.
2. Work up toward the roots only as needed.
3. Rinse.
4. Style with A Curl Can Dream Scrunch N' Go Defining Spray; for more moisture and definition, layer A Curl Can Dream Moisturizing Cream.

Pros:

• Light enough that waves keep their movement instead of flattening
• Matrix claims up to 48-hour wave definition and frizz protection when used in the system
• Safe for colour-treated hair
• Available in a 1 litre size

Cons:

• Contains a silicone (amodimethicone), which matters if you follow a silicone-free routine
• Designed for waves, so it may not give tight coils enough moisture
• Matrix's longevity claims are for the full system, not the conditioner alone