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."
Why it's great: This hairspray "really shows hair who's boss," according to readers, who can't stop raving about its "strong hold." One user reached for this hairspray on her wedding day, claiming that by the end of the long evening, her hair was still in place. "When I took my hair down that night, it was still in place after all the pins were out," she says. "It doesn't leave your hair super sticky or crunchy either. I love this."
Other users are fans of the hairspray's ability to give flexible hold, depending on how much you apply and the look you're going for. "I cant live without it, and I am a hairspray maven," one user declares. "It is the only thing that holds in every kind of weather."
Why it's great: Users agree that this "SUPER hold" hairspray lives up to its name. One reader says it's "perfect for those nights where it's windy and you need to make sure your hair is going to stay the way it is." It's also great for holding curls, setting updos and for keeping fine hair in check.
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.
