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I swear by texture spray. I have wavy hair and a lot of it, so whenever I feel like my waves are lacking movement or looking weighed down, I add a couple of spritzes of a texture spray to get bouncy and full-of-life volume. Texture sprays are great for adding that extra oomph, especially if you have fine hair, says Mahogany Grace, hairstylist and owner of Mahogany Grace Salon. They also offer a range of other styling benefits, enhancing volume, texture, and hold, and freshening up a day-two blowout, she adds. “A texture spray adds grit and hold to your hair, giving you a chic lived-in texture where the hair is defined and piecey,” says Michelle Hong, hairstylist and founder of NYC The Team salon. “And all hair types can use one.” To help you narrow down your options, we're sharing our favorite formulas and professional hairstylist-approved picks.
Living Proof Full Dry Volume and Texture Spray
Pros
- Offers hold
- Gives a lived-in effortless texture
Cons
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
The volume this spray can create! One spritz gives your hair that effortless, lived-in look that holds. Plus, it contains microporous minerals and starches to absorb oil and help hair withstand humidity.
ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray
Pros
- Fine mist
- Volumizing
Cons
- A splurge
The oil-absorbing properties of some texture spray formulas can leave a residue, but this beloved formula offers an invisible mist that's fine and lightweight—and smells incredible.
Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray
Andrew Fitzsimons Après Sexe Texture Spray
Pros
- Affordable
- Great scent
Cons
- If you don't like fragrance, you may not like this option
If you want your haircare to act as a second fragrance, then you'll love this delicious-smelling formula, which has citrus, floral, and woodsy notes. It's also budget-friendly and gives a beautifully tousled texture or a light hold for curlier hair.
BondiBoost Sea Salt and Texture Spray
Pros
- Volumizes
- Long-lasting hold
Cons
- Salt can make hands feel slightly sticky
Give hair a boost with this sea salt-infused formula. Grace loves it because it gives "a natural beach wave while adding volume and body to lifeless strands."
ALTERNA Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Perfect Texture Spray
ALTERNA Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Perfect Texture Spray
Pros
- Creates fullness
Cons
- You may need to work the formula into your hair so there's no white residue
Aging and menopausal hair tends to become thinner over time. This texture spray addresses this using polymers that help hair appear fuller and more voluminous.
OUAI Texturizing Hair Spray
Pros
- Absorbs oil
Cons
- If you don't like fragrance, you may not like this option
Not only will this spray add volume and texture to your hair, but it also absorbs excess oiliness thanks to volcanic minerals. It's a double-duty formula that smells of delicious Italian bergamot, rose, waterlillies, and white musk.
dpHUE Colour Fresh Dry Texture Spray
Pros
- Safe for color-treated hair
- Protects against UV damage
Cons
- If you like a super-strong hold, you may not like this formula
If you have color-treated hair, you'll love this formula because it protects against UV damage, which can make haircolor appear less vibrant over time. It's also great for revamping day-two hair.
shu uemura Wata Wave Dry Texturizing Hair Spray
Pros
- Adds movement
Cons
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
Wavy-hair types will appreciate this formula's ability to keep curls in place for hours. Hong says it builds movement and body and, if you do straighten your hair, will extend the life of your blowout.
Virtue Create Hair Texturizing Spray
Virtue Create Hair Texturizing Spray
Pros
- Safe on color-treated hair
- Great for natural textures
Cons
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
This texturizing spray defines the look of waves and curls with hydrolyzed wheat protein, vitamin B5, and keratin. It's weightless and safe for color-treated hair.
Milbon Dry Texturizing Spray 4
Pros
- Flexible hold
Cons
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
"This formula has a flexible hold, gives a matte finish, and adds volume," says Hong. "It also absorbs oil and smells amazing."
Genesis Rivas is the Beauty Editor at Oprah Daily, where she covers hair, makeup, skin, nails, and more. Before joining the Oprah Daily team, she wrote for several publications, including InStyle, Real Simple, and Shape. When she’s not testing, researching, and writing fun and educational beauty content, you can find her dancing and eating her way through New York City. Follow her on Instagram or TikTok
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