I've been using this product for quite a while, even since the old version. I was excited to find it in the store after the first renewal in 10 years, so I bought it immediately and started using it right away. Compared to the old version... the scent is better. I didn't dislike the scent of the old version, but it was quite strong and irritating, and the scent was still strong the next morning, so I was happy. The renewed product has a faint scent in the morning, and it feels smoother and easier to run your fingers through than the old version. It doesn't catch your fingers. My hair isn't curly, so I don't know about the wavy parts, but I recommend it. My hair is thick and straight.