You’ve been there. You find a gel that gives you definition for days — but your hair feels stiff and crunchy. You switch to something softer and suddenly your curls won’t hold past lunch. You finally get the moisture right and lose all the volume. Sound familiar?
You’re not doing it wrong. You just haven’t found your combo yet.
“My favorite combo is Block Party Gel + Mousse Def 😍🔥🔥🔥🔥” — @_mvxl._
“808 + Chief Rocka = my fave combo” — @petite_pastor
“My go-to combo is the Honey Dip with Crazy Sexy Curl! I just bought Dear Mama, can’t wait to try it with Mousse Def ❤️” — @thereal_cocojenkins
Your community has been figuring this out in real time — and now The Doux is making it official. Introducing DouxGooders: Combos That Eat.
From the Salon. From the Culture. From the Heart.
DouxGooders didn’t start in a boardroom. It started in service — the same place everything The Doux has ever created comes from.
“Every single thing we try to create is always rooted in service.” — Maya Smith, CEO & Creative Director, The Doux
Maya’s vision for this campaign was simple: people love The Doux, they love the products. But not everyone knows how to use them together. From the salon chair to our retail shelves, the next step was always education. Teaching people that the magic isn’t just in one product — it’s in the combination.
“And now we’re showing people how to use all of those products together… to create these combos. It’s a lot more carefree. It’s helping our consumer understand that hair doesn’t have to be scary. It can be really, really fun, really engaging and exploratory.” — Maya Smith
That’s what DouxGooders is. A system. A service. A whole vibe.
What Are Doux-Approved Combos?
A Doux-Approved Combo is two products, formulated to work better together than either one alone. Think of it like ordering the perfect meal — everything on the tray is there for a reason. The products are the meal. The results are the experience.
These aren’t random pairings. Every combo was pulled directly from The Doux’s current line, tested, and approved to deliver amplified results when used as a system. Singles are great. Combos eat.
One rule: layering order matters. Product 1 always goes first. The combo benefit only happens when applied in the right sequence. Follow the order and let the products do their thing.
The 14 Doux-Approved Combos
We’re giving you all 14. Find your match, follow the order, and tag us in your results.
⭐ STYLE CRAVINGS SATISFIED
01 | Chief Rocka Mousse + Bananas Xtreme Gel
Apply in this order: Chief Rocka first, Bananas second
Best for: Definition AND moisture — curls with movement
The result: Volume, bounce, and hold that doesn’t sacrifice softness. Whatever style you’ve been craving — this combo makes it happen.
Pro tip: Want more movement and bounce? Apply Bananas first, Chief Rocka second for a softer finish. Want extreme hold? Flip the order. You decide.
⭐ FRESHNESS GUARANTEED
02 | Block Party Gel + Stay Ready Wax
Apply in this order: Block Party Gel first, Stay Ready second
Best for: Humidity-proof style — looks just as good post-gym as walking in
The result: Rain. Humidity. Post-gym sweat. A long day outside. Whatever life throws at your curls, this combo keeps them shiny, intact, and FRESH.
⭐ THE OG COMBO
03 | Mousse Def + 808 Base Gel
Apply in this order: 808 Base Gel first, Mousse Def second
Best for: Defined curls that aren’t crunchy — day 3 definition on day 1
The result: Curls so juicy they look edible. 808 activates and defines the base. Mousse Def finishes and sets. The OG combo is not up for debate.
04 | C.R.E.A.M. + Mousse Def
Apply in this order: C.R.E.A.M. first, Mousse Def second
Best for: Boosting hold on a twist-out
The result: Enhanced hold with the definition and finish Mousse Def always delivers.
05 | 808 Base Gel + Mousse Def
Apply in this order: 808 Base Gel first, Mousse Def second
Best for: When you love definition but want more hydration
The result: Definition that doesn’t dry out. The hydration of 808 + the finish of Mousse Def.
06 | Fresh to Def + Mousse Def
Apply in this order: Fresh to Def first, Mousse Def second
Best for: Refreshing moisture and definition on next-day hair
The result: Day 2 hair that looks like Day 1. Refresh, redefine, and go.
07 | Dear Mama + Crazy Sexy Curl
Apply in this order: Dear Mama first, Crazy Sexy Curl second
Best for: Extended moisture with a flexible hold
The result: Deep moisture layered under Crazy Sexy Curl’s definition. Soft, defined, and flexible all day.
08 | Dear Mama + Chief Rocka Mousse
Apply in this order: Dear Mama first, Chief Rocka second
Best for: Extended moisture with a soft, defined finish
The result: Moisture from root to tip, finished with Chief Rocka’s softness and volume. The softest defined curls you’ve ever had.
09 | Honey Dip Gel + Crazy Sexy Curl
Apply in this order: Honey Dip Gel first, Crazy Sexy Curl second
Best for: Crazy definition with more moisture
The result: All the definition of Crazy Sexy Curl, plus the deep moisture your curls actually crave.
10 | Bee Girl Custard + Crazy Sexy Curl
Apply in this order: Bee Girl Custard first, Crazy Sexy Curl second
Best for: Strong hold with a softer cast
The result: Hold that doesn’t feel heavy. Bee Girl lays the foundation, Crazy Sexy Curl brings the definition without the crunch.
11 | Super Sonic Conditioner + Crazy Sexy Curl
Apply in this order: Super Sonic first, Crazy Sexy Curl second
Best for: Crazy definition for high-porosity hair
The result: Super Sonic penetrates and hydrates deep, setting up Crazy Sexy Curl to define without drying out high-porosity strands.
12 | We Want Easy Tamer + Crazy Sexy Curl
Apply in this order: We Want Easy Tamer first, Crazy Sexy Curl second
Best for: Softness for dull or brittle hair
The result: Brittle hair needs softness before it needs definition. Easy Tamer smooths and conditions first — Crazy Sexy Curl finishes the look.
13 | 808 Base Gel + Bee Girl Custard
Apply in this order: 808 Base Gel first, Bee Girl Custard second
Best for: A base layer of softness with a very firm hold
The result: The softest firm hold you’ve ever experienced. 808 hydrates and activates, Bee Girl locks it all in.
14 | 808 Base Gel + Crazy Sexy Curl
Apply in this order: 808 Base Gel first, Crazy Sexy Curl second
Best for: Added softness with a firm yet flexible hold
The result: 808 softens the base, Crazy Sexy Curl defines on top. Firm hold that still moves.
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Not Sure Which Combo Is Yours?
Take our hair quiz here to find your perfect Doux-Approved match. Answer a few questions about your hair type, goals, and the results you’re chasing — and we’ll point you to the combo built for you.
Because hair doesn’t have to be scary. It can be fun, exploratory, and exactly what you’ve always wanted — with the right combo in your hands.
The DouxGooders Series Is Coming
The DouxGooders YouTube series is your step-by-step guide to every combo — and it’s on the way. Each video will follow a real person with a real hair challenge. Watch the stylist diagnose the problem, introduce the combo, and walk through the technique from application to reveal.
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Find Your Combo. Get the Hair.
- Take the hair quiz here
- Shop all Doux-Approved combos here
- Find us at Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens & Sally Beauty
- Tag us in your combo results: @ilovethedoux #DouxGooders #CombosThatEat
Drop your favorite combo in the comments — we want to know what’s eating.
