Everything in moderation--except HAIRSPRAY!

I suppose it is no mystery that I may be slightly obsessed with hairspray, but for good reason! Hairspray is the secret behind many styles. Those with curly hair or who scrunch on a regular basis know that the last step is always a spritz of hairspray. Hot rolling fanatics like myself know that the key to making the curls last is, well, hairspray! While many women (and men) believe that hairspray is all the same and can only be used in certain ways, there is much more to it. Today I will demystify hairspray, and give some good news as to where to find it.

1) The stuff your stylist used on your prom hairstyle can be used outside of prom-- A prime example is Kenra 25. If you are looking for a "no buts about it" hairspray, this is it. Kenra 25 is a volumizing hairspray. You can lift pieces of hair up, spray the Kenra, let the piece fall, and the roots will be noticeably boosted. This is a perfect spray for a night out on the town. Kenra will hold your curls or contain your frizz and flyaways through dancing, humidity, and anything else the night may hold. Word to the wise, however, this truly is serious stuff. If you tend to hate the crunchy feel, this may not be for you!


2) Some hairsprays are made for the styling process, not just the final touches. InfraTexture by CHI is a great example of this kind of spray. Truthfully, any lighter hold hairspray can be used while creating curls with a curling iron, or even with hot rollers. Simply spritz one spray on the section of hair ready to be styled, and then proceed with curling. 

CHEAP TIP-- Buy Suave Volumizing Hairspray at the grocery store for this reason. This is a great item to have around when you just want a little bit of control, but don't need to bust out the Kenra. Plus it retails at about $2!


3) Not all hairsprays smell good! If there is one thing I have noticed about women (including myself) we like to smell everything first before we buy it. From face wash to our beloved hairspray, we make sure it smells pretty. If you are looking for a hairspray that particularly smells good, (hair perfume with some hold?) check out the Herbal Essences hairsprays. I currently have the blue "Set Me Up" kind and it smells like the original Herbal Essences shampoos in the yellow bottles with the daisies on the bottle. Boys do notice hair that smells good!

4) Hairspray is essential to teasing-- If you like to tease your hair, you should know this already. If not,  your teasing abilities are about to get much better. After you tease a section of hair, spray that hot mess down! If you fail to use hairspray, the teasing may not last at all! There are sprays out there that specifically were designed for this use. Big Sexy Hair has a spray called What a Tease that is meant for this purpose. It is stronger than Kenra 25, but has no added benefits such as shine. It is simply glue for the hair.


TIP-- When applying hairspray to a section of teased hair, allow the spray to dry first before letting the hair down! Use the actual hairspray bottle as a tool! Place the bottle as close to the scalp where you just teased and sprayed. Leave the bottle there for 30 seconds, and release! This will create more of a volumous shape.


5) You can overdo it. Sadly but surely, most hairsprays do contain alcohol. That being said, overdoing the hairspray can lead to some very  dry hair if the hairspray abuse continues. While many styles and situations require a lot of hairspray, make sure you are using a clarifying shampoo and a deep conditioner once a week if you are a hairspray abuser. Make sure to get a trim every 4-6 weeks! 

MEGA TIP-- If you live in Greenwood, Indianapolis, Avon, or Carmel, check out the Beauty Brands Annual $6.98 Hairspray sale if you will be home for religious holidays this weekend! Big Sexy Hair, Redken, Chi, AG, Matrix, Tigi, Brocato, and many other awesome brands of hairspray will be available for $6.98 at Beauty Brands locations through April 25th. Check out www.beautybrands.com/locations for more info!




Big Hair Love,


Vanessa