Hairspray: A spotlight on the hair essential we all love

Never has a hair product been so important than a hairspray. From holding perfectly coiffed updos to maintaining your blowout, this type of product is essential to your hair routine – maybe more so than any other styling product!

But with so many holding sprays out there – firm hold, strong hold, hair spray paint and even glitter hair sprays, it can be a little overwhelming knowing which one you need in your hair kit. Helping to decode the mind-boggling world of hairsprays, see all our top picks below.

Your full guide to hairspray

Best for volume and lift: TONI&GUY Body Amplify Creation Hairspray

If you have thin or limp locks and want to add some va-va-voom, reach for the TONI&GUY Body Amplify Creation Hairspray. Offering concentrated hold and control, this product will maintain your style from day to night.

For buildable volume, we suggest spraying your hair in sections during styling. For the ultimate volume boost, try tipping your head forward and spraying, when you flip it back you’ll feel like a ‘90s supermodel.

Best for updos: TRESemmé Firm Hold Styling Hairspray

Perfectly coiffed updos can take some time to achieve, so the last thing you want is for your style to come undone during the day, right?

Keep your style in place for up to 24 hours with the TRESemmé Firm Hold Styling Hairspray. This fast-drying spray will protect your hair from humidity and keep your hair smooth and keep flyaways at bay! Pretty great right?

Best for texture: TONI&GUY Tousled Texture Creation Hairspray

Boost your natural texture with TONI&GUY Tousled Texture Creation Hairspray. Ideal for creating tousled tresses, this hair texture spray will add all-day natural movement with a lightweight hold.

For the ultimate textured look, use after the TONI&GUY Sea Salt Texturising Spray. Gently mist and scrunch into hair to give it extra definition and hold.