Best Hairspray for Frizzy Hair

Best Hairspray for Frizzy Hair

The best hairspray for frizzy hair holds your finished style in place and keeps the outer layer smooth, without leaving it stiff or crunchy. Frizz happens when hair pulls moisture from the air and the cuticle lifts. A good spray puts a light film over the hair to help the style you made hold its shape.

This page brings together the sprays that suit frizz-prone hair. If you want to see every option first, browse our hairspray and finishing spray range.

What to look for

Hold level. Light and flexible hold is for hair that moves. It calms the surface without locking it in place. Medium hold suits most frizzy hair day to day. Firm hold is for updos, sleek ponytails and anything that has to last a long event. If you need a style to stay put all night, look at strong hold hairspray.

Finish. Shine sprays make smooth hair look smoother. Matte or natural finish sprays suit textured styles where shine would look greasy.

Brushable or set. A brushable spray lets you rework the style later without flaking. A setting spray dries firm and is best left alone once it is on.

Humidity resistance. If you live somewhere sticky, the best hairspray for humidity is one labelled humidity resistant or anti-humidity. These sit on the hair as a barrier against damp air. They are the ones to reach for in a Queensland summer or before a beach wedding.

Match the spray to your hair type

Frizz shows up differently on every texture. Curls need a spray that holds the curl shape without flattening it, so look at the best hairspray for curly hair. Waves tend to drop by the afternoon, and our best hairspray for wavy hair covers sprays that keep the bend with light hold. Straight hair shows every flyaway, so a fine mist with a smooth finish is the pick. See the best hairspray for straight hair for those.

Flyaways vs all-over frizz

Flyaways are the short broken or new hairs that stick up along the part and hairline. All-over frizz is the whole outer layer puffing up. They need slightly different handling. The best hairspray for flyaways is usually a light, fine mist you can spray onto a brush or your fingers and smooth down, not a heavy blast over the whole head.

Hairspray works best as the last step

Hairspray holds what is already there. It will not fix frizz that was built in during styling. For frizzy hair, start with a product that smooths while the hair is damp, then dry and style, then spray to finish. Wavy and curly hair often does well with the best styling creams for frizzy hair first. If you want more definition and a firmer cast, our best hair gel for frizzy hair is the other way to go.

How to spray

Hold the can well back from your head. Too close and you get wet patches and stiff spots. Spray in short bursts and keep moving. Let it dry before you touch it.

For the full routine, from shampoo to finish, see everything for frizzy hair. We stock both salon brands and everyday options, so you can compare hold and price in one place.

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Your Questions Answered

A flexible or medium hold spray with humidity resistance is good for frizzy hair. It keeps the outer layer smooth and still lets the hair move. Pick a shine finish for sleek styles and a natural finish for curls and waves. The best hairspray for frizzy hair is one you can brush through, so you can rework the style later without flakes or a crunchy feel.

Use a small amount of serum or oil on your fingertips and smooth it over the flyaways. A clean toothbrush or a fine comb with a little styling cream also works along the part and hairline. Keep the amount tiny, or the roots will look greasy. You can find options in our serum and oil range. Drying with the nozzle pointing down the hair shaft helps keep the cuticle flat too.

Spray a light mist onto a clean brush, a comb or your fingertips, then smooth it over the flyaways. This puts the spray only where you need it. Spraying straight onto the head from close up can leave wet, stiff patches. For the hairline, a fine-tooth comb gives the neatest result. Let it dry for a few seconds before you touch it again.

Hairspray usually makes hair frizzy when it goes on too close, too heavy or onto hair that is still damp. Brushing through a firm spray once it has set can also break up the film and rough up the surface. Some sprays with a lot of alcohol can make already dry hair feel drier. Hold the can further away, spray dry hair only and choose a brushable formula.