What to look for in hair spray

Choosing the right hair spray can help you achieve your desired style while keeping your hair healthy and manageable.

1. Hold Strength

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Hair sprays come in varying levels of hold, from flexible to extra strong. Consider whether you need a light hold for natural movement or a firm hold for structured styles and all-day control.

2. Finish

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The finish of a hair spray affects the overall look of your hairstyle. Opt for a matte finish for a more natural appearance or a glossy finish if you want added shine and polish.

3. Hair Type Compatibility

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Some formulas are designed specifically for fine, thick, curly, or color-treated hair. Choose a product that complements your unique hair type to avoid unwanted build-up or dryness.

4. Ingredients

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Look for nourishing ingredients like vitamins or botanical extracts, and avoid harsh chemicals such as alcohols or sulfates if you have sensitive scalp or damaged hair.

  1. 1
    Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray

    Bumble and Bumble

    1,110 REVIEWS
    One spray equals instant oomph.
  2. 2
    Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray
    823 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    This dry application spray provides 450° heat protection while repairing damaged strands, adding instant softness & shine, leaving a frizz-free finish
  3. 3
    Serene Scalp Densifying Treatment Spray
    784 REVIEWS
    A powerful, ultra-lightweight treatment for thinning hair that is proven to leave hair feeling thicker, fuller, and healthier.
  4. 4
    Superfine Hair Spray
    503 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Sheer, medium hold hair spray that leaves hair with flexible, brushable and shiny-soft control.
  5. 5
    Frizz Shield Spray

    Moroccanoil

    291 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A weightless styling mist that repels humidity to provide long-lasting frizz protection, leaving hair with glass-like shine and a silky, non-sticky finish.
  6. 6
    Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray
    188 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Anti-humidity hair spray that shields hair from frizz on the sultriest of days and nights, protecting everything from sleek blowouts to perfect curls.
  7. 7
    Finishing Spray

    Maria Nila

    111 REVIEWS
    Elevate your everyday styling routine with an easy to brush out hair spray that offers long-lasting, strong hold.
  8. 8
    Superfine Strong Hair Spray
    75 REVIEWS
    Superfine’s super strong sibling takes hair spray to the next level, locking in must-hold styles with lustrous, natural shine.
  9. 9
    Mystify Restyling Spray
    56 REVIEWS
    Prolong your style while protecting your strands.
  10. 10
    Freestyler Working Hairspray
    34 REVIEWS
    The stylist’s tool of choice, this ultra-fine, ultra-dry mist can be layered, styled and reworked to perfection.

What to look for in hair spray

Choosing the right hair spray can help you achieve your desired style while keeping your hair healthy and manageable.

1. Hold Strength

Citrus catapult arrow

Hair sprays come in varying levels of hold, from flexible to extra strong. Consider whether you need a light hold for natural movement or a firm hold for structured styles and all-day control.

2. Finish

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The finish of a hair spray affects the overall look of your hairstyle. Opt for a matte finish for a more natural appearance or a glossy finish if you want added shine and polish.

3. Hair Type Compatibility

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Some formulas are designed specifically for fine, thick, curly, or color-treated hair. Choose a product that complements your unique hair type to avoid unwanted build-up or dryness.

4. Ingredients

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Look for nourishing ingredients like vitamins or botanical extracts, and avoid harsh chemicals such as alcohols or sulfates if you have sensitive scalp or damaged hair.