Hairspray types: How to choose the best one for your hair

Key takeaways

• Understand the hold level: Choosing the right hairspray starts with identifying if you need strong, medium, or light hold for your desired hairstyle.
• Modern benefits: Today's hairsprays offer more than just hold; they can provide volume, shine, and protection against humidity without the stiffness of older formulas.
• Match spray to style: Use strong hold for complex updos, medium hold for flexible styles like waves, and light hold to maintain natural movement and soft texture.

Understanding hairspray and its benefits

Hairspray works by creating a lightweight film that connects hair fibers, holding your style in place. Modern formulas offer more than just hold; they can add shine, volume, and protection. For instance, Nexxus hairsprays use weightless StyleProtect Technology to extend your style's longevity while maintaining hair health. Unlike the stiff sprays of the past, today's options are versatile. To find the best hairspray, start by considering the hold level your hair needs: strong, medium, or light. Here's what to know about each type.

Choosing a strong hold hairspray

Also known as extra or freeze hold, a strong hold hairspray is essential for intricate updos or giving structure to fine, straight hair. It provides the support needed for structured styles and lasting volume, while also creating a barrier against frizz-causing humidity. A quality strong hold spray won't feel rock-hard. The Nexxus Maxximum Strong-Hold Finishing Mist delivers maximum, flexible hold that keeps your style intact while leaving hair soft, touchable, and glossy.

When to use a medium hold hairspray

A medium hold hairspray is ideal for maintaining less structured styles, enhancing texture, and controlling frizz without sacrificing movement. For volume and shine, the XXL Volume Medium Hold Hairspray offers a balanced hold. For styles like curls or waves that need flexibility, a comb-through spray is best. The Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist Hairspray, with its Fluid-Fix Complex, provides touchable hold. For added lift on fine hair, apply to the roots with your head upside down and use your fingers to tease in volume.

Opting for a light hold hairspray

Light hold hairspray is perfect for styles that need minimal control and maximum natural movement. For example, after heat styling waves or curls, you can let them cool, then spritz with a light hold spray before brushing through for a soft, settled look. This technique helps set the style without stiffness. While a dedicated light-hold spray works well, many flexible medium-hold formulas can also provide this gentle control. The Nexxus Comb Thru Finishing Mist Hair Spray is designed for this purpose, allowing you to shape your style for natural movement and shine.

Find your perfect hairspray match

The key to great styling is using the right products. By understanding the differences between strong, medium, and light hold hairsprays, you can select the perfect one to achieve your desired look, whether it's a structured updo or soft, natural waves. Consider your hair type and styling needs to find a formula that provides the hold, finish, and flexibility you require.