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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No. 9: Frizz-Ease Dream Curls Curl Perfecting Spray, $5.99 TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.8*
Why: One reader says, "my hair is wavy, and I thought this might help my hair look curly without the use of a curling iron. Wrong. It made my hair crunchy -- even when I curled my hair and used it -- it really did nothing." Another says, "curls of my dreams? Definitely not. My hair was frizzier than I've ever seen it after using this hairspray. I honestly don't know what to do with the rest of the bottle ..." And one woman says, "I tried this thinking I'd find a cheaper alternative to Redken Soft Spin 05. I like the spray option so I can touch up between washing and styling and refresh my curls, but this product did nothing for my hair except leave it dry and slightly frizzy. There was no shine and no curl definition for me -- just crunchy dry hair. I've tried it several times over the past few months, hoping to love it, but nothing has helped. I even use my favorite leave-in conditioner before this product and it doesn't help at all. I am actually going to toss the rest of the bottle and move on to something that actually works."

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*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 8: Garnier Fructis Style Surf Spray, $5.99

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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