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Imagine, you spend hours ironing sections of your hair to finally nail the polished pony look before you step out of your home. Now, a lot can happen right from the commute till you reach your destination. Think errant hair starts showing up around your hairline and the nape of your neck along with unruly flyaways and bumps in your pony, urg. In other words, it only takes a few moments outside to wreak havoc and ruin your hairstyle. Does this mean a windy forecast spells a death sentence for your coif? Absolutely not. There’s hope.
Sure, the weather ain’t gonna do your tresses any favors but you can still sport a look that won’t budge. How? A little spritz fest with your hair’s new BFF – the humble hairspray – will help fight the downers and hold your style in place. And no, this one’s no fair weather friend; it promises to stay from sundown to sunrise.
Why Use Hair Spray?
- Remember the last time you bookmarked a hairstyle on your social media feed and felt inspired enough to try it? Well, you tried, only to realise it wasn’t feasible to hold the style in place and pegged it as not-so-practical. Now, if you had a hairspray by your side, the verdict would have been more positive as the spray would have helped create and hold the experimental style with ease.
- Baby hair around your hairline and tendrils at the back of your neck are not always cute. Especially when you are trying for a power look which could do without rebellious flyaways. Hair sprays work well at taming the tiniest of unruly strands so your hairstyle not just looks but stays magazine-perfect for the day.
- If limp strands have always been a concern, volumising hair sprays are like a quick fix. They help boost the roots and make hair appear voluminous in a jiffy.
- Is the usual sinner guilty for your bad hair days? Grease. Now, the greasiness could be because of excess oil build-up on the scalp. However, simply brushing your hair with a bit of hairspray sprayed on it can miraculously make your hair appear less oily or greasy just like that. Voila
Best Hair Spray For Women
Best hair sprays don’t work at the expense of leaving your hair weighed down, crunchy and limp. We’ve rounded up a handful of hair sprays to make your hair appear well-coiffed whilst withstanding the cruel ways of the weather and wind. Also, all the hair sprays mentioned here have some sort of fragrance incorporated in the formulation, so no more burnt hair smell when you style!
Heat Protectant Hair Spray
Nykaa Recommends: Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray
A definite overachiever, the Tresemme Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray is a pre-iron product that packs 5 powers in one whilst protecting your hair from heat damage. Fights frizz? Check. Detangles knots? Check. Boosts shine? Check. Tames flyaways? Check. Smooth out strands? Check. Unbelievable as it may sound, while it works hard behind the scenes to ensure all-day hold, it doesn’t weigh down or dampen your hair.
Size: 236ml
Hold: Light
Volume Spray For Hair
Nykaa Recommends: Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray
Flat hair can literally be a downer unless you get your hands on a volumising spray like the Sebastian Professional Volupt Spray For Extra Body And Volume. Thanks to its root-lift technology, this professional spray gel builds volume while leaving your tresses sensually soft to the touch. Its two-phase formula infused with Bamboo Leaf and Cactus Flower extracts helps you add that extra oomph to your style without any of the unpleasant stickiness. Ironical as it may sound, its featherweight formula can save your style on the stormiest of days.
Size: 150ml
Hold: Medium
Detangling Spray For Hair
Nykaa Recommends: L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Normal Hold Hair Spray
If you’re sporting a hairdo that really needs to stay in place with zero traces of knots and tangles, L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Normal Hold Hair Spray. can make it happen. It detangles your tresses and lends a gorgeous shine with its micro-diffusion technology that sprays an ultra-fine mist for 24 hours hold. Also, the formula wards off frizzies to ensure silkier and shinier results every time.
Size: 400ml
Hold: Medium
Hair Spray For Shine
Nykaa Recommends: BBLUNT Hotshot Finish Spray
Not only does the BBLUNT Hotshot Finish Spray leave hair smooth and sleek, but it also intensifies the luminosity to deliver a radiant finish. The micro-diffusion technology evenly distributes products to set your overall style with no room for flyaways. The subtle glossy finish with no traces of alcohol or sulphates is just the icing on the cake. Well, that takes care of your hair for the next party in town.
Size: 200ml
Hold: Light
Hair Spray For Frizzy Hair
Nykaa Recommends: Virtue Labs Frizz Block Smoothing Spray
Battling frizz since time unknown? To the rescue: Virtue Labs Frizz Block Smoothing Spray. It instantly transforms your hair from flat to fabulous with a boost of texture and movement whilst eliminating the frizziness. Infused with Keratin, this spray packs some intense hold without leaving your hair sticky making it the best hair hold spray in India. Still not convinced? Wait for a windy forecast and test it yourself.
Size: 150ml
Hold: Strong
Hair Spray For Curly Hair
Nykaa Recommends: Wella Professionals EIMI Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray
This Wella Professionals EIMI Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray deeply replenishes dry and stressed curls. Not just that, optimum hydration is restored which coddles parched strands with intense moisture thereby making it an ideal pick for frizzy curls. For best results, simply spritz it on the ends of damp hair and you are ready to brave the winds.
Size: 150ml
Hold: Medium
Hair Spray For Blow Drying
Nykaa Recommends: Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray
It’s a universal thing – your hair strands simply refuse to dry on days when you are strapped for time. This is why you need a dedicated hair spray that’s like a genie in a bottle. Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray helps enhance fibre separation for increased airflow around the fibres. Translation? Decreased dry time so you can get to styling your hair sooner. Besides, it also protects hair against damage from blow dryer heat.
Size: 300ml
Hold: Strong
Hair Spray for Colour Protect
Nykaa Recommends: Moroccanoil Protect And Prevent Spray
All of us love our coloured hair but in lieu of flaunting them, we cover it up while stepping out in the sun. Protect your gorgeously coloured strands with the power of argan oil in the Moroccanoil Protect And Prevent Spray which is a leave-in hair spray that protects your tresses from UV damage and heat damage from styling tools. Now enjoy colour and volume when it comes to your beautiful mane.
Size: 160ml
Hold: Light
Best Lightweight Spray
Nykaa Recommends: Redken Quick Blowout Lightweight Hair Spray
Don’t we all just want a blow-out in this humid climate when every hair shaft just sticks to our face? With Redken Quick Blowout Lightweight Hair Spray, you get heat protection to up to 230°C. This hair styling product is lightweight, and flash dries wet hair while adding volume and hydration. This vegan formula provides thermal protection, adds shine, and controls frizz.
Size: 125ml
Hold: Light
Weather-Proof Hair Spray
Nykaa Recommends: Hair4Real Hair Spray
Infused with natural ingredients such as rosemary, rosewood, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, nutmeg, and lavender this hair spray is ideal for extreme weather conditions. It protects your hair from rain and humidity while adding shine. Enjoy luscious locks every time you step out.
Size: 125ml
Hold: Light
FAQs
- Can I leave hair spray on my hair overnight?
It is not advisable to leave hair spray overnight, hair sprays are meant for styling and hence they can cause some damage if you sleep with the product on. Consider it similar to how it is not advisable to sleep with makeup on. - How to remove hairspray residue from hair?
It is advisable to wash your hair often if you rely on hair sprays to style your hair. However, a good quality hairspray won’t leave traces on your hair and will fall back into its natural position after brushing. Baking soda is one easily available pantry ingredient that can break down hair spray and make it easier for the shampoo to wash away any residues. You can mix baking soda with your regular shampoo and rinse your hair with this solution. - How to use hair spray?
Avoid applying hair spray real close to your roots as you risk saturating your hair with a greasy finish. Also, ensure the product is evenly distributed as you don’t want the product to be concentrated in certain parts of the hair. Ideally, hold the hair spray can at least six inches away from your tresses before use for best results. If you have opted for a formula with a brushable hold, you can also comb or brush your hair after spritzing it with the formula. This will make it easier to distribute the product and ensure a smooth finish. - How to pick a hair spray?
There are mainly two types of hair sprays: - Aerosol hair spray:
Ideal for thin hair, it comes in a pressurised container that emits continuous mist to add volume to hair. - Non-aerosol hair spray:
IIdeal for thick and curly hair, it uses a tube, springs and valves to release the liquid inside the container. - Which is the best heat protection hair spray in India?
Best heat protection sprays include:
Once you’ve decided between aerosol and non-aerosol, you can opt for a spray that addresses the issue of frizz, lacklustre or flyaways.
