When it comes to finding the best hairsprays, you want the ones that keep your 'do in place without making it look like a helmet, right? Luckily, the light, flexible formulas of today's best hairsprays bear little resemblance to the hair-stiffening hairsprays of yesteryear.
Our reviewers have tested hairsprays from cheap to pricey and gave kudos to these 12 standouts. Read on to find out why these are the best hairsprays on the market.
Why it's great: "My hair does not wilt in the humid summer weather," says one reader (she also notes that it "keeps [her] fine hair feeling full all day"). Another reviewer jokes that it's the best hairspray to get the "big diva hair you've always wanted."
Why it's great: This budget hairspray finds a home on readers' bathroom counters because it's "comparable to the expensive ones," but still "very affordable." Users say this "light" hairspray is a "lifesaver" because it "holds very well," yet never gets "sticky or stiff." Reviewers find that this hairspray is especially useful for "controlling flyaways" — "even in bad humidity."
Why it's great: Readers who have relied on this hairspray "for years" say that this is an "all-time favorite" because they can "always trust [it] to keep [their] hair in place." While many users laud this product's holding ability, they also say it "can be brushed through" and gives a "nice shine" to hair. Some find that it's multipurpose: "I love this because it's also good as a blow-dry spray," says a reviewer. "I don't need two products."
Why it's great: This hairspray's ability to provide superior hold and shine give it an edge over other products, according to readers. One user claims her sister's curls held for two days and another says she's been using this product since the '80s. "This fantastic hairspray is for every style," another reader gushes. "I haven't found a comparable hairspray anywhere."
However, users warn that overspraying this product can result in crunchy hair — but just the right amount allows for "natural movement."
When it comes to finding the best hairsprays, you want the ones that keep your 'do in place without making it look like a helmet, right? Luckily, the light, flexible formulas of today's best hairsprays bear little resemblance to the hair-stiffening hairsprays of yesteryear.
Our reviewers have tested hairsprays from cheap to pricey and gave kudos to these 12 standouts. Read on to find out why these are the best hairsprays on the market.