Healthy hair spray: Does it really exist?

A finishing spray offers the final layer of hold for any hairstyle, but can it also benefit your hair's health? With today's advanced formulas, the answer is yes. Nexxus hairsprays, including Maxximum Firm Hold Hairspray, XXL Volume Medium Hold Hair Spray, and Comb Through Flexible Hold Hairspray, are formulated with STYLEPROTECT technology to provide hold while protecting your hair.

Key takeaways

• Advanced formulas: Modern hairsprays can improve hair quality, not just provide hold, thanks to technologies like STYLEPROTECT.
• Humidity and frizz control: Specific formulas create a barrier against environmental moisture, offering up to 72-hour humidity protection and 48 hours of frizz control.
• Flexible, non-damaging hold: Choose a brushable hairspray that uses flexible polymers to avoid the stiffness and breakage associated with older, glue-like formulas.
• Volume and lift: Combine volumizing sprays with styling techniques like backcombing or styling upside down for maximum height and body.

A finishing spray provides the final layer of protection and grip for any hairstyle. But beyond hold, can a hairspray actually improve your hair's quality? Today's advanced formulas make it possible. Nexxus hairsprays—including Maxximum Firm Hold Hairspray, XXL Volume Medium Hold Hair Spray, and Comb Through Flexible Hold Hairspray—all feature advanced STYLEPROTECT technology. Let's explore how it works…

Protection from humidity

Wavy, curly, or coily hair is often prone to dryness because its cuticle layer is naturally more raised. This is why textured hair can feel coarse and lack shine. When dry hair absorbs environmental moisture, it swells, leading to frizz and flyaways. The STYLEPROTECT technology in XXL Volume Medium Hold Hair Spray provides a 72-hour humidity shield, creating a barrier that protects hair from airborne moisture.

Fighting frizz

Effective anti-frizz products work by replenishing protein and moisture. Nexxus systems seal the outer cuticle to prevent moisture loss and block humidity. Our Ultralight Smooth Shampoo and Conditioner, designed for all frizz-prone hair, use sulfate-free formulas with a ProteinFusion blend to strengthen hair and create an invisible barrier against frizz. Combining this system with our STYLEPROTECT styling products provides up to 48 hours of frizz control.

Adding serious volume

For instant volume, combine simple styling techniques with our XXL Volume Medium Hold Hair Spray. To learn a complete volume-boosting routine, see The volumizing routine to follow for gorgeous, fluffy hair. A key technique is to style with your head upside down, setting hair away from the scalp for maximum lift. For extra height, gently backcomb at the roots using a fine-tooth comb lightly misted with our hairspray.

Flexible hold

A superior hairspray provides hold without stickiness or stiffness. The ideal formula offers a flexible, brushable medium hold. Hairsprays that create a glue-like cast must be washed or aggressively brushed out, risking damage and breakage. Both XXL Volume Medium Hold Hair Spray and Comb Through Flexible Hold Hairspray use flexible style polymers. These ensure your style lasts all day while protecting hair health, making them a non-damaging hairspray choice.