VERB sea spray is suppose to create "windswept waves" with a light texture. It is paraben and gluten free and contains no harsh sulfates. I have curly hair unless I brush it out and then it becomes one big mass of frizz, this product tames the frizz and creates looser curls for me. Not sure how it would create waves on people with stick straight hair. It has a pleasant smell that it not to heavy but it does contain fragrance for those that are sensitive. I would recommend this product as a defrizzer for us curly haired women