Hair care

12 Worst Hairsprays

Unless you want hair that's crispy, greasy or frizzy, stay far away from these hair care products

by Sharon J. Yi

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Getting whiffs of "vinegar" or "wet paint" are acceptable when you're making salad dressing or redecorating your house, but when they come out of a hairspray bottle, they can be quite gag inducing.

And yes, our readers actually used aforementioned smells to describe the scents of the hairsprays on this list. Our readers have tried and tested the best and worst hair care products on the market, and these are the 12 hairsprays they say are not only horrible smelling (in most cases) but are also best suited for creating over-the-top, sticky, impossible-to-brush-though "Jersey Shore"-like styles.

See the absolute worst hairsprays now.

Don't get us wrong, hairspray, in general, is an essential hairstyling tool. It's key for creating and maintaining any style, from glam waves to a ballerina bun. The hairsprays we love are so great we threw them a party. (Our version of a hairspray party is this best hairsprays list, FYI.) But with the good always comes the bad, which is why we also have to share the 12 hairsprays that our readers say just don't deliver.

Our readers judged these sprays based on how well they held their style, if they delivered on their promises, and, of course, their scents, because nobody wants a hairspray that leaves your hair smelling like "warm poop" (yes, another sent our readers smelled in these sprays). So, do yourself a favor and steer clear of these 12 worst-rated hairsprays. Heck, even Snooki seems to be using a less helmet head-forming spray these days, and if she wouldn't use these products, you shouldn't either.

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 12: Aveda Witch Hazel Hair Spray, $10

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products mentioned

Aveda Witch Hazel Hair Spray

6.8

Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Hairspray

6.3

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Dream Curls Curl Perfecting...

6.9

Redken Soft Spin 05 Curl-Enhancing Gel

9.7

Garnier Fructis Style Surf Spray

6.4

Sexy Hair Spray and Play Harder Firm Volumizing...

6.8

NeXXus Heat Protexx Heat Protection Styling Spray

6.5

Wella Color Preserve Thermal Protecting Spray

6.1

Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Hair Spray

5.3

Samy Fat Hair Thickening Spray

5.6

Dove Style + Care Strength & Shine Extra Hold Hairspray

6.3

Samy The Hairspray

2.9

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Surprised to see John Frieda products included here!

by GigiSD Friday, April 12, 2013 at 09:48PM Report as inappropriate

Nice, informative

by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:27AM Report as inappropriate

I am really shocked because the John Frieda Frizz Ease works wonders in my naturally wavy hair. I spray it all over my hair while it's still damp, clip it up, and when i take it out it's just curls and waves. But I'm sorry others don't like it!

by Lamexicana1 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 09:02PM Report as inappropriate