Hairspray has come a long way since the thick sprays that would get caught in your lungs and leave hair feeling crunchy. Now, with a variety of non-aerosol options, you can get solid hairstyle hold while still being eco-friendly. The beauty of non-aerosol hairsprays, beyond the benefits to the environment, is the flexible hold and natural look they provide. If you’re thinking about to switching to non-aerosol hairspray, we rounded up our favorite formulas to try.
Crown Affair The Finishing Hair Spray ($38)
Leave it to Crown Affair to create a non-aerosol, alcohol-free hairspray that smells this beautiful and works this well. It’s perfect for a natural-looking style and a flexible hold. The unique Brush Away Blend ensures that hair can be restyled without a wash.
R+Co Backbend Workable Hold + Non-Aerosol Hairspray ($36)
This hairspray is so far from the feel of the classic, crunchy formulas of yore. It’s weightless, super fine and dries almost instantly while keeping the hairstyle in place and flyaways at bay.
Tresemme Extra Hold Non-Aerosol Hairspray ($7)
Tresemme’s hairsprays are well-known for their iron-clad hold, and the non-aerosol options deliver just as well as the classics. Get the frizz control and style hold you know and love without the aerosol can.
Dyson Chitosan Multi-Use Styling Spray ($74)
Dyson’s venture into hair-care products resulted in this do-it-all spray. It’s main purpose is to be a hairspray that sets style in place, but it can also be used to help define waves, curls and coils, revive next-day hair and lightly condition strands.
Kevin.Murphy Anti.Gravity Spray ($35)
Known for its impeccable hold and luscious shine, this spray has become a cult classic for a reason. It so lightweight it feels like there’s nothing in your hair but it does the job of a strong hold hairspray.
Davines This Is An Invisible No Gas Spray ($42)
This non-aerosol hairspray provides a touchable, brushable hold. Reviewers note that it’s a great option for curls. Plus, it provides a gradual release of moisturizing ingredients to help keep hair healthy and moisturized all day.
Aveda Firmata Firm Hold Hair Spray ($30)
Aveda refers to Firmata as the “firmest hold non-aerosol hairspray,” and many longtime users would agree. Fans have been keeping this spray in their arsenal for years on account of the strong hold and intoxicating scent.
Sexy Hair Spritz & Stay Intense Hold Fast Dry Non-Aerosol Hairspray ($22)
Spritz & Stay offers up to 120 hours of hold, which is beyond the scope of any hairstyle longevity we would need, but it’s impressive nonetheless. Plus, it has a high-shine finish without any stickiness.
Bumble and bumble Holding Spray ($35)
We love the floral citrus meets woody marine scent in this hairspray just as much as we love the flexible hold it provides. It’s a common hairstylist go-to for a reason.