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. 1: Samy The Hairspray, $4.99 TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 3.5*
Why: This "smells stinky," "doesn't hold at all," and "doesn't help frizz," says readers. Another woman adds, "I really can't say how this works but I can tell you that it smells so awful that I will never spray it on my hair again. It smells like wet paint and black pepper mixed together -- it made me sick. Even if it works well, I would never want my hair to smell like that." Another reader agrees saying, "this hairspray has a strange, very distinctive, offensive and disgusting odor. I could not believe it is even allowed to be on the market!" One reader who could stand the scent says, "you need to spray on a ton of this hairspray for it to do anything. It didn't hold my hairstyle at all and it seemed to spray some parts of my hair more than others." Another reader says, "OK this doesn't hold, smells like vinegar mixed with alcohol, and is too pricey for a hairspray that doesn't work," and one user says she "couldn't return it fast enough!!"

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

*At time of publication

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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