A texturizing hair spray is like the Swiss army knife of your product collection: These multitaskers do everything from boosting volume, to absorbing oil from day-old hair, to preserving a blowout, to making it easier to hold braids and updos. Here, the best ones for every type of hair and hair need.
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For Flat Hair
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day (PhD) Body Builder
You'll be amazed at just how much volume this spray can add to even the most limp strands. The bottle has a nozzle that lets you control how much product you dispense and refreshes a blowout with unbeatable movability and lightness.
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SPONSORED: For Adding Major Texture
TRESemmé Premium Styling Dry Texture Finishing Spray
You know that just-rolled-out-of-bed, messy-sexy look that actors always “wake up” with on screen? Call it movie magic—but with this spray that casually cool hair is actually in the realm of possibility. TRESemmé’s texturizer adds soft, weightless body that doesn’t leave hair feeling crisp or crunchy. Plus, it can be applied directly to dry hair, so it’s ideal for reviving styles you’ve slept on but aren’t ready to wash just yet.
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For Hair that Can't Hold a Curl
ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray
Oribe's OG texturizing spray is the gold standard. It not only extends your style for days, but also adds more grit so even the most straight of hair types can achieve beachy waves.
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For Getting Model-Off-Duty Hair
Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray
You can count on Jen Atkin—hair stylist to the Kardashians, Bella Hadid, and Chrissy Teigen—to create a product that gives you the effortless look celebs seem to have all the time. This spray, boosted with volcanic minerals, is made for all hair types and also absorbs any grease.
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For the Beauty Influencer
Gisou By Negin Mirsalehi Propolis Infused Texturizing Wave Spray
You just need to take one look at Negin Misralehi's perfect hair to be convinced to buy everything in her haircare line. This Insta-friendly spray adds some oomph for waves and also contains propolis, a bee-derived protective ingredient so hair stays nourished.
Get results without guilt—this natural spray has no artificial fragrances, colors, nor silicones and parabens. It's also packaged in recycled plastic. More importantly, the matcha green tea-infused formula gives hair the lift it needs while remaining soft to the touch.
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Spritz this on just-done flatiron waves and you'll convince everyone you just came from a day of surfing.
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For Holding Intricate Styles
Moroccan Oil Dry Texture Spray
Lock in your braids, updos, and other hair designs by using Moroccanoil's texturizing spray. It keeps the look for longer and helps you have control over the strands—especially key when you are starting out with just-washed hair.
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For the Drugstore Budget
Garnier Fructis Style Texture Tease Dry Touch Finishing Spray
A favorite among beauty bloggers, this texturizing spray adds fullness without leaving hair weighed down or sticky.
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For the Perfect Ponytail
Bumble and bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray
The secret to those gorgeous textured ponytails all over Instagram? Spray—a lot of it. This one from Bumble and Bumble contains silk powders to add body and height to a limp pony. Use a boar bristle brush to really tease it in.
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You didn't spend all that time on your hair for it to flatten out by the end of the day. This Amika spray keeps your texture alive while delivering the perfect matte texture.
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For That Lived-In Look
R+Co Trophy Shine Texture Spray
Is there anything better than effortless, lived-in hair? This spray from R+Co adds just the right amount of texture and shine. Plus, it’s vegan and cruelty-free.
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For a Salon Finish
Drybar Triple Sec 3-in-1 Texturizer
The pros at Drybar know how to get tousled, sexy hair and this finishing spray is all about that post-blowout bounce. The secret? Crystal Clear Microporous Minerals, a.k.a. Zeolite, add matte texture and absorb any light oils.
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For a Sea Salt Effect
IGK Beach Club Texture Spray
Just like sea salt spray, but with none of the stickiness. IGK’s beachy formula is actually salt-free, and instead uses hydrating glycerin and hydrolyzed wheat protein to achieve soft waves.
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Get the texture you want while nourishing weak hair. This formula contains key ingredients like Vitamin B5 and cakile extract that help strengthen strands and deliver moisture simultaneously.