Hairspray reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 141 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 51 posts to rank the best Hairspray brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/finehair, r/Sephora, r/beauty, r/Dysonairwrap, r/Hair. Top-rated brands include Kenra (4.6/5), Got2B (5.0/5), Oribe (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews141
Subreddits22
Posts51
Brands66
Products80
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#1
Kenra
4.6
(11)
"Kenra is the best!"
"Kenra Volume Spray 25 is a perennial favorite; it's a super-fine mist with fantastic hold."
"You should try Kenra !!! All of their sprays are the best."
"Or kenra 25 hair spray but drug store wise try L’Oréal Elnett satin extra strong hold"
"Kenra 25! Used for my outdoor wedding and we stayed out ALLLL night."
"Kenra 25. You’d have to buy it from a stylist or Ulta, but it’s truly the best."
"Kenra 25 Volume Spray! It’s amazing."
"Another great option is **Kenra Volume Spray 25**, which offers a flexible hold."
"3) Kenra Volume Spray 25 (at Ulta for $20/$30 depending which)"
"When I do spray ups on my poodle for dog shows I use kenra #30 for white and cream dogs."
#2
Got2B
5.0
(7)
"All of my cosplay friends swear by 'Got2B blasting freeze spray' for wig styling."
"Schwarzkopf Got2B Glued!"
"Got 2B glued hairspray."
"Got2B freeze spray is super popular with cosplayers."
"Got 2 b glued hairspray and hair gel for best results"
"Definitely got 2 be, I’ve had a ridiculously high pomp for years"
"I’ve heard great things about it and I know a lot of drag queens and POC use it to keep like wigs in place."
#3
Oribe
4.9
(7)
"💯 Oribe superfine is the only hairspray I buy"
"Bright, lightly floral, woodsy scent - calabrian bergamot, white butterfly jasmine, sandalwood"
"The hold is good and it has a clean luxurious scent."
"1. Oribe Superfine Hairspray"
"I like Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray best, but you can find one at any price point."
"Oribe ultra fine mist!!"
"Oribe and IGK make my favorites."
#4
L’Oréal
4.8
(6)
"Elnett, but with taxes it might push the $20 limit a little. I discovered it in France years and years ago and it's still THE best."
"If I need real hold, nothing beats Elnet."
"I love L’Oréal Elnet. The smell isn’t the best, but it’s a wonderfully brushable, touchable hold."
"A thousand times yes on Elnet. She’s been my ride or die since beauty school."
"I second the Ellnet! I have used it for years. I prefer the unscented."
"Loreal ellnet hairspray!"
#5
Living Proof
4.7
(6)
"Living proof perfect hair day full dry volume and texture spray and a spritz of their flex shaping hair spray"
"2. Living Proof Full Dry Volume and Texturizing Spray"
"Living proof dry full volume blast is probably my most repurchased product from Sephora."
"I love living proof control hairspray!"
"Have you tried the Flex version? It’s much better"
"I’ve been happy with Living Proof’s Flex Spray which also has heat protection."
#6
Sebastian
4.8
(5)
"Another vote for Sebastian Shaper. It’s light and doesn’t ever weigh my hair down."
"My mom has always used Sebastian Shaper."
"I like Sebastian Shaper plus, personally."
"For me - Sebastian Shaper hands down best hold, lightweight."
"I like Sebastian Shaper+. In Canada, they used to have them for $12.95 at Chatters."
#7
Color Wow
4.8
(4)
"I love Color Wow Firm+Flexible."
"Also my choice"
"Style on steroids by Color Wow."
"I’ve been lining Color Wow Firm + Flexible for this. My hair still looks pretty good the next day & I can brush it comb it."
#8
Big Sexy Hair
4.8
(4)
"Another vote for Big Sexy Hair in the red bottle."
"I really like the Big Sexy Hair spray in the red bottle."
"Big sexy hair! It holds so well and comes in travel size"
"Big sexy hair (brand) has great hairspray."
#9
Nexxus
4.5
(4)
"I keep coming back to Nexxus."
"Nexxus Comb Thru Mist is my go to."
"Nexxus Finishing Mist. It comes in a comb thru flexible hold or a maximum hold version. I particularly like the comb thru because it holds really well without making my hair looks plastered to my head and also works as a volumizer."
"It held well but washed out easily :)"
#10
Moroccanoil
4.3
(4)
"My all time fav is still Morrocanoil Luminous hairspray medium hold."
"Moroccan Oil brand hairspray!"
"I really love the Moroccanoil hairspray! I’ve only ever used the strong hold (in both sizes), and to be honest it wears more like a medium! And it smells so good!"
"I like Moroccan Oil, not sure how they compare in terms of hold."
#11
Aveda
4.0
(4)
"Aveda air control"
"The only truly brushable one I've found is Aveda Air Control. It's just pricy."
"Big fan of Aveda air control"
"I've been trying out the Aveda be curly hairspray and like it so far."
#12
Pantene
4.7
(3)
"I ordered Pantene alcohol free air spray from Amazon. I used it three times now and loved the hold."
"I love the Pantene Airspray Flexible Hold Hairspray!"
"Pantene Air Spray works well."
#13
L'Oréal
4.3
(3)
"For your bangs, try **L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray**."
"I thought L'Oreal Elnet Unscented was pretty decent."
"L’Oréal’s Elnett, Target has travel sizes."
#14
Curlsmith
4.3
(3)
"I use the curlsmith spray every time I wash my hair. Obsessed, 10/10."
"I have used the CurlSmith brand and it was Ok for hold overall."
"I like the curlsmith one as well"
#15
Eva NYC
4.3
(3)
"Eva NYC matte texture spray is my go-to. It gives a lot of texture and volume too."
"I just ordered Eva NYC's Shapeshifter Flexible hairspray because it's supposed to be a lighter weight & brushable."
"4. Eva NYC Shapeshifter Flexible Hairspray"
#16
Aussie
4.0
(3)
"Aussie Instant Freeze. You can get it anywhere, it’s under $5."
"I'm a big fan of Aussie instant freeze"
"Aussie brand firm hold hairspray"
#17
Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast
5.0
(2)
"Living Proof Full Dry Volume Blast."
"My most repurchased product from Sephora."
#18
Kevin Murphy
3.3
(3)
"Kevin Murphy session spray flex is awesome!"
"The smell is decent and the hold is alright."
"Kevin Murphy Session Spray dries my hair right out…"
#19
Kristin Ess
4.5
(2)
"When I wave my hair, I use this texturizing spray and it's awesome."
"Any sort of hairspray or dry shampoo irritates my scalp so I use this styling powder."
#20
R+Co
4.5
(2)
"R and co hairspray is amazing!"
"R+Co's Outer Space Hold is my go to."
#21
Dove
4.0
(2)
"Dove Style + Care Flexible Hold"
"I love Dove’s Style + Care Flexible Hold hairspray!"
#22
Paul Mitchell
4.0
(2)
"If I need mega hold, I’ll add a titch of Paul Mitchell Freeze & Shine."
"I personally use Paul Mitchel Freeze and Shine. It works well for me but it does have a fragrance about it."
#23
Redken
4.0
(2)
"I like Redken 28...it's not hard like helmethead or many others."
"Here's my favorite https://www.redken.com/hair-styling/brushable-hairspray.html"
#24
Kristen Ess
4.0
(2)
"For an affordable option, try Workable Hairspray by Kristen Ess. I like that it has heat protection built in."
"Texturing spray always worked for me. But I don't use one at Sephora...it's a spray from Kristen Ess."
#25
Tresemme
4.0
(2)
"For a budget option, I like Tresemme Freeze Hold 5."
"Tresemme has an unscented version of the Extra Hold 4 aerosol hairspray, at least in the US."
#26
Kerastase
4.0
(2)
"For hairspray I use Kerastase Laque Courture medium hold."
"I’m a fan of Kerastase Blow Dry Reshapable Lotion."
#27
Kérastase
4.0
(2)
"Floral, fresh, light, hint of sweetness"
"All their products are high end luxury and smell amazing."
#28
Amika
4.0
(2)
"Might have a better scent and stronger hold though"
"Hairspray will only do so much. Use the Amika mousse in your wet hair."
#29
Suave
3.5
(2)
"I found out that Suave makes a non-scented version of its Suave Essentials maximum hold hairspray in a non-aerosol pump bottle."
"Suave has unscented versions of the Max Hold 8 hairspray in both aerosol and nonaerosol versions."
#30
Schwarzkopf Osis+
5.0
(1)
"I love Osis Session Label (the black can) so good"
#31
IGK
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using igk Good Behavior Spirulina Protein thermal spray and not your mother’s plump for joy hairspray and brushing it out after curls have cooled. my curling iron curls have been lasting three days."
#32
Schwarzkopf
5.0
(1)
"Got 2 B Glued from Schwarzkopf - it’s amazing! Often half price at my supermarket."
#33
Garnier
5.0
(1)
"I second Garnier. My fav is Herbal Essence. It never gets nasty or flakey."
#34
OGX Hair Spray
5.0
(1)
"OGX has the best hair sprays! Def will work for your situation."
#35
Bumble and bumble
5.0
(1)
"Pricey but it works."
#36
Moroccan Oil
5.0
(1)
"All the way"
#37
Fruitics
5.0
(1)
"Fruitics were my favourite too after that I am using strex hairspray"
#38
Kenra 25
5.0
(1)
"Holds hair great"
#39
Nexxus Maximum Hold
5.0
(1)
"The best one that I use and I've tried everything."
#40
Kenra Volume Spray 25
5.0
(1)
"Kenra Volume Spray 25."
#41
Innersense
5.0
(1)
"Innersense has the best hair spray."
#42
Healthy Sexy Hair
4.0
(1)
"Healthy Sexy Hair So Touchable Hairspray! Works great without being crunchy"
#43
Got2b
4.0
(1)
"Got2b hairspray (300ml). Only needs a light spray and hairstyle held all day. Brushes out pretty well."
#44
Rave
4.0
(1)
"I use Rave 4X mega hold. It's cheap and simple. $2.78 at Walmart."
#45
WoW
4.0
(1)
"The color WoW hairspray works well."
#46
Mermade Hair
4.0
(1)
"You're better off using a wax stick than hair spray. It will hold down flyaways better. Mermade Hair have a good one or there's some drug store brand equivalents."
#47
VO5
4.0
(1)
"Vo5 used to do a fantastic antistatic spray but it was discontinued years ago. I noticed they've re-released it... but I've always found their products work way better than many other exxy products on my thin+fine hair."
#48
Sam McKnight
4.0
(1)
"I love the sam mcknight range or the Living Proof. Definitely pricey, but works well :)"
#49
Sexy Hair
4.0
(1)
"Sexy hair big powder play lite"
#50
Aquage
4.0
(1)
"I like the Aquage working spray - it’s a flexible hold that you can use on wet or dry hair."
#51
Dry Texture Spray
4.0
(1)
"Maybe try using a dry texture spray instead of hair spray because it gives your hair some grit."
#52
Sea Salt Spray
4.0
(1)
"Sea salt spray works well for me on a refresh day."
#53
Crown Affair
4.0
(1)
"Bergamot, yuzu, lemongrass"
#54
Shu Uemura
4.0
(1)
"It has a light ocean vibe scent, adds volume, and won’t leave hair stiff."
#55
Dae
4.0
(1)
"Prickly pear, cactus flower"
#56
JVN
4.0
(1)
"I have tried the JVN blow styling milk with the kenra dry texture spray 6 and the kenra volume spray 25."
#57
Artero
4.0
(1)
"Artero makes a good hairspray and that's what the majority of people I see doing spray ups use."
#58
Tresemme Freeze Hold 5
4.0
(1)
"My do-everything hairspray... it never weighs my hair down."
#59
Goldwell OG Hair Lacquer
4.0
(1)
"Works a treat."
#60
Oribe Thick Dry Hair Hairspray
4.0
(1)
"Oribe Thick Dry hair hairspray or Kerastase Volume in Powder hair spray."
#61
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray
4.0
(1)
"Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray."
#62
TRESemmé
4.0
(1)
"I usually use TRESemmé Hairspray Tres Two Extra Hold."
#63
DevaCurl
4.0
(1)
"DevaCurl Flexible Hold Hairspray works well."
#64
Bumble and Bumble
4.0
(1)
"I just bought bumble and bumble dry spun texture spray and so far so good."
#65
John Frieda
3.0
(1)
"John Freida frizz ease hairspray"
#66
Pacifica
3.0
(1)
"Pacifica has a couple. Not sure if they would work for your purposes tho."
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