The 10 best hair sprays we tested for all-day hold without the crunch

Let’s give the hairspray industry a bit of a re-spray, shall we? These aerosols and spritzers have previously been poorly received (crunching? no thanks!) — but they’ve been given a major revamp in recent years.Now, you’ll find an endless buffet of vertical products all boasting to volumize, shine and hold your blow dryer-created bounce.The tricky part: it’s quite difficult to compare hairsprays side-by-side, much ado to its intent and use.

How can we really assess if one hairspray is better than the rest?In short, the best hairspray for you may not be the best hairspray for me, which is why I rigorously tested the top brands on the market to see which ones produced the most long-lasting, volumious and shine-worthy hold.For volume, especially, check out our reviews of the best shampoos and best hair mousses as well.“When it comes to different textures of hair curly for instance, I want something flexible that also has some anti-humidity protection,” Angel Cardona, ACoLab Salon owner and Sebastian Professional top artist, told the New York Post.“For finer hair I tend to lean towards a very lightweight natural finish hairspray without too much hold.

With thicker hair it really comes down to the finished look, and if I need something strong to hold the hair up and not move or if I want it to still bounce and move about and have more flexibility.”Cardona answered some more burning questions on hairsprays — including what to look for and its benefits — in our in-depth FAQ section after our review.First, discover the method behind the at-home testing and which ones made the cut (spoiler alert: my hair styles have never lasted for longer, making this one of the most special reviews yet).The Aussie Instant Freeze Hair Spray is the clear-cut winner: it’s budget-friendly, lasts long and does the job.

Easy, done.Its incredible holding power doesn’t sacrifice flexibility or cause my hair to feel crunchy.This product is specially formulated to offer...