TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.4* Why: One user warns: "Only use if you'll be shampooing soon! That should be the warning on the bottle, because this smelly spray made my hair dirty and dull! I had bigger hopes for this product, since the shampoo and conditioner smell good and do a decent job. After using this product, I was surprised it was made by Nexxus. A cheap mousse would have worked and smelled better than this!" Another woman calls this "mediocre" and one reader elaborates by saying, "I used this protecting spray for a few weeks and basically saw no results. My hair didn't feel especially damaged from heat when I used it, but it didn't feel soft or silky either. It actually left my hair feeling a bit tacky, so I'd recommend a light touch. This might work for someone with really healthy fine hair, but for my thick, coarse hair, I need more conditioning in a heat protector."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.3* Why: Simply stated this spray is "overpriced" and "not worth the money," says readers. One woman says, "this product did not live up to its claim. I suggest trying another product. [There was] no noticeable difference in my hair." Another agrees saying, "after trying [this hairspray] I couldn't see much use for the product. Also, it is not cheap."
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 6.1* Why: One reader says, "this hairspray is very sticky. It doesn't add volume at all -- in fact, it causes clumping and crunchiness." On top of that, it "doesn't dispense well. It shoots out in a stream rather than a fine mist." She finishes by saying, "I would never purchase this again." Another reader agrees saying it "shoot[s] out like Windex (one shot stream, not a mist), and then you have to work furiously fast to try and spread that jet spray on as many little hairs as you can -- failing miserably, you end up with a KLUMP of wet, sticky, sprayed hair in just that one spot." Bottom line, this product is "disappointing," say readers.
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No. 3: Samy Fat Hair "0" Calories Thickening Spray, $7.99
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.9* Why: One reader says, "I tried this [spray] and threw it out after three days. It made my hair look frizzy and damaged, like I had a lot of split ends (even though I don't). I could never achieve a sleek, shiny style -- even with a dryer and round brush. And though it did add volume, big hair doesn't look good if it looks fried. Plus, whoever designed the spray bottle obviously never used it -- it's messy and worthless." Ouch. Another woman says, "it made my hair feel dull and though it was thickened, it [lasted] only for a little while. This was a big waste of money -- I'll stick to Redken!"
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.9* Why: One reader says, "I tried this [spray] and threw it out after three days. It made my hair look frizzy and damaged, like I had a lot of split ends (even though I don't). I could never achieve a sleek, shiny style -- even with a dryer and round brush. And though it did add volume, big hair doesn't look good if it looks fried. Plus, whoever designed the spray bottle obviously never used it -- it's messy and worthless." Ouch. Another woman says, "it made my hair feel dull and though it was thickened, it [lasted] only for a little while. This was a big waste of money -- I'll stick to Redken!"
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 5.9* Why: "Where is the extra hold?" ask readers about this spray. "This hairspray claims to have extra hold but it's mild at best. I have thin, fine hair too, so it's usually easy to keep in place. It also makes my hair oily for some reason. I would say if you are looking for a hairspray that will actually hold your hair, look elsewhere." Another reader says, "It actually dries my hair out so I would not buy it again. Plus it smells very fruity -- not my cup of tea." One woman says, "bottom line: I don't care for this product. I tend to use extra-hold sprays since I have very fine hair that holds nothing. I have used this product so many times with the hope that it will work. An hour after doing my hair I have no curls left. I was definitely disappointed. I am switching back to my other hairspray."
Getting whiffs of "vinegar" or "wet paint" are acceptable when you're making salad dressing or redecorating your house, but when they come out of a hairspray bottle, they can be quite gag inducing.
And yes, our readers actually used aforementioned smells to describe the scents of the hairsprays on this list. Our readers have tried and tested the best and worst hair care products on the market, and these are the 12 hairsprays they say are not only horrible smelling (in most cases) but are also best suited for creating over-the-top, sticky, impossible-to-brush-though "Jersey Shore"-like styles.
Don't get us wrong, hairspray, in general, is an essential hairstyling tool. It's key for creating and maintaining any style, from glam waves to a ballerina bun. The hairsprays we love are so great we threw them a party. (Our version of a hairspray party is this best hairsprays list, FYI.) But with the good always comes the bad, which is why we also have to share the 12 hairsprays that our readers say just don't deliver.
Our readers judged these sprays based on how well they held their style, if they delivered on their promises, and, of course, their scents, because nobody wants a hairspray that leaves your hair smelling like "warm poop" (yes, another sent our readers smelled in these sprays). So, do yourself a favor and steer clear of these 12 worst-rated hairsprays. Heck, even Snooki seems to be using a less helmet head-forming spray these days, and if she wouldn't use these products, you shouldn't either.
