Hair care

13 Best Hairsprays

The competition for best hairspray is stiff, but these products hold up, say our readers

January 27, 2014 | by Allie Flinn | 85 COMMENTS

No. 7: Redken Forceful 23 Super Strength Finishing Spray, $16.99 TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: Multiple reviewers comment on the the clean delivery of this hairspray, saying that the nozzle doesn't get "gunky" like other hairsprays do. This extra-large can "always distributes evenly," one user says. The hairspray has a "very strong hold" that reviewers say keeps hairstyles in place on even the windiest nights. Readers say it also helps "hold curls for those of us whose hair goes flat" quickly.

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*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 6: TIGI Hard Head Hard Hold Hairspray, $17.99

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I'll have to check out the Tresemme!

by StanziMozart Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 04:52PM Report as inappropriate

I also find Frizz Ease and Suave hairsprays to be pretty good too! FE is great on those humid days that tend to make my hair go poof!

by starla1971 Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 07:41PM Report as inappropriate

Looking for a good hairspray. Good ideas.

by rna Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 01:23PM Report as inappropriate

Sebastian Shaper is a good hairspray but I cannot stand the smell. I've never understood the following for Elnet either. I don't get the best results and it too smells bad. My favorite is Sexy Hair Soy Touchable hair spray.

by Galatina Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 03:08PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you for the list. I know what to get when I run out of hairspray.

by Monique3 Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 08:20AM Report as inappropriate

The first two sprays I listed are flexible hold. The rusk is great for controlling fly aways without feeling like you\'ve actually used hairspray

by diane_magel Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 04:04PM Report as inappropriate

My favorite hairsprays are Rusk w8less and biosilk natural hold. For a firmer hold i really like Big Sexy Hair spray and stay. When i wear my hair curly i like Tresemme tres two sprayl

by diane_magel Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 03:59PM Report as inappropriate

LOVE the elnett - UNSCENTED.

by jenstar313 Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:49AM Report as inappropriate

Helpful article; there are so many hairsprays on the market making the same claims that is it nearly impossible to decide which to choose. I swear by Phyto haircare products, though - the shampoo and conditioner leave my hair so clean and fresh, and the styling products hold beautifully without weighing my hair down. It is liberating to feel your hair flow freely without worrying that movement will cause frizziness and dullness or simply mess your hair up.

by benbri1 Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate