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. 4: Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Hair Spray, $15.50 TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.1*
Why: One reader says, "this hairspray is very sticky. It doesn't add volume at all -- in fact, it causes clumping and crunchiness." On top of that, it "doesn't dispense well. It shoots out in a stream rather than a fine mist." She finishes by saying, "I would never purchase this again." Another reader agrees saying it "shoot[s] out like Windex (one shot stream, not a mist), and then you have to work furiously fast to try and spread that jet spray on as many little hairs as you can -- failing miserably, you end up with a KLUMP of wet, sticky, sprayed hair in just that one spot." Bottom line, this product is "disappointing," say readers.

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*At time of publication --10-- No. 3: Samy Fat Hair "0" Calories Thickening Spray, $7.99 TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.9*
Why: One reader says, "I tried this [spray] and threw it out after three days. It made my hair look frizzy and damaged, like I had a lot of split ends (even though I don't). I could never achieve a sleek, shiny style -- even with a dryer and round brush. And though it did add volume, big hair doesn't look good if it looks fried. Plus, whoever designed the spray bottle obviously never used it -- it's messy and worthless." Ouch. Another woman says, "it made my hair feel dull and though it was thickened, it [lasted] only for a little while. This was a big waste of money -- I'll stick to Redken!"

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*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 3: Samy Fat Hair "0" Calories Thickening Spray, $7.99

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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