If you’ve taken the time to curl your hair or perfect an updo, the last thing you want is for it to lose its shape an hour later. That’s where a the best hairsprays comes in. While hairspray was once synonymous with stiff, crunchy textures, a new generation of formulas has changed the game, with both luxury and budget brands offering lightweight mists that provide lasting hold without leaving hair feeling heavy or rigid.
That said, there are a few things to consider before choosing your next bottle. Anita Rice, co-founder and director of sustainable salon chains Buller & Rice, explains what to look for in a hairspray. “Lightweight and medium hairspray usually has a brushable texture to it, so the ideal time to use this is during styling, i.e after using heat tool to create waves, before brushing out or spraying back-combing prior to executing your final shape,” she says.
