Generally speaking, most hairsprays will not cause damage. Hairsprays that contain Ethanol can be very damaging to your hair as they will dry it out. This ingredient may also irritate your scalp. Other alcohols, like, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol are often found in the shampoos that we use.12 Jan 2011
Can you use too much hairspray?
The Mistake: Using Way Too Much Hairspray "Using too much hairspray will create product build up and weight for your hairstyle and limit its flexibility. To make your blowout last you have to start with a clean scalp, use good styling products, and create some extra tension when blow drying.3 Jan 2020
Why you shouldn't use hairspray?
Brushing through a lot of hairspray could cause hair damage. Your hair is essentially locked into place, so using a brush or a comb to brush through with force could cause individual hair shafts to break off. At the end of the day, all those little hairs at different lengths are going to be really hard to control.14 May 2015
Which hair spray is best for daily use?
- Best overall: L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Hairspray.
- Best budget option: TRESemmé Micromist Hairspray.
- Best for thick hair: Matrix Vavoom Freezing Spray.
- Best for fine hair: Kenra Volume Spray 25.
- Best for dry hair: Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray.
Which hairspray is least damaging to hair?
Best Overall: Kenra Professional Shaping Spray 21 This product is lauded as "the first professional alcohol-free hairspray" and we've got to say it lives up to the hype. It offers an extra firm hold, but the absence of alcohol means it won't leech the hair out of moisture.4 Oct 2021