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
    Dry Texturizing Spray for Volume & Texture
    3,367 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Best-selling dry texturizing spray is a staple for creating bigger, better and full-on glamorous hair.
  2. 2
    Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray
    1,313 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Ultra-lightweight hair mist that smoothes and controls even the most hard to manage hair for the best blowout ever.
  3. 3
    Maximista Thickening Spray
    609 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Thermal-protective, body-building thickening spray that delivers exaggerated volume and thickness.
  4. 4
    Thickening Spray

    Bumble and Bumble

    594 REVIEWS
    The secret weapon to big blow-outs.
  5. 5
    Superfine Light Hold Flexible Hairspray
    521 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Sheer, medium hold hair spray that leaves hair with flexible, brushable and shiny-soft control.
  6. 6
    Surf Salt Spray

    Bumble and Bumble

    323 REVIEWS
    Gives you the sexy, salty, wind-styled texture you get at the beach.
  7. 7
    Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray
    228 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.
  8. 8
    Spray de Mode Flexible Hold Hairspray
    217 REVIEWS
    Flexible hair spray offers soft hold, workability and exceptional memory.
  9. 9
    Heat Shield Blow Dry Accelerator

    Bumble and Bumble

    180 REVIEWS
    Reduce blow-dry time + protect against heat
  10. 10
    Prep Primer for Ultra Fine Hair

    Bumble and Bumble

    211 REVIEWS
    Nutrient-rich hair primer that detangles to reveal improved texture, enhances the performance of styling products and reactivates products that are already in hair.

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.