The 17 Best Light Hold Hairsprays To Add To Your Routine | Hair.com By L'Oréal
The 17 Best Light Hold Hairsprays For Crunch-Free Hair
By Jessie Amato & Powered By L’Oreal Professional Products Division
If there’s one hair product that will always hold a permanent spot on our vanity (and in our hearts), it’s hairspray. Older formulas might have a solid reputation of leaving your strands looking and feeling stiff, but today’s light hold hairsprays are brushable, moveable, and most importantly crunch-free. What’s not to love?
Looking to try a light hold hairspray for yourself? Whether you have long dark brown hair or shorter ash blonde locks, you can’t go wrong with these 10 standout formulas.
Shop Our Best Light Hold Hairsprays
Brushable Hairspray 12
A fast-drying hairspray that offers 24-hour control and humidity resistance for color-treated hair.
Select a Size for Brushable Hairspray 12
2.1 fl oz 10.2 fl oz
Sheer Lacquer Hairspray
A humidity-resistant, shape-holding finishing spray.
One size only for Sheer Lacquer Hairspray
8 fl oz
Humidity Resistant Mist Hairspray
A humidity-resistant anti-frizz spray delivering light hold.
One size only for Humidity Resistant Mist Hairspray
9 fl oz
Total Results High Amplify Anti-Frizz Hairspray
A flexible, strong-hold, anti-frizz hairspray.
One size only for Total Results High Amplify Anti-Frizz Hairspray
10.2 fl oz
Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray
A fast-drying, brushable, flexible-hold hairspray for color-treated hair.
Select a Size for Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray
2.1 fl oz 11 fl oz
Our Best Light Hold Hairsprays To Buy Now
Biolage R.A.W Frizz Control Styling Spray
If you’re dealing with what feels like untamable frizz, you need to add this hairspray to your lineup of frizz-fighting products. The Biolage R.A.W Frizz Control Styling Spray helps to smooth down flyaways with light shaping for a natural sheen and controlled finish.
Biolage R.A.W Frizz Control Styling Spray, $19.50 MSRP
Redken Fashion Work 12 Hairspray
Redken Fashion Work 12 Hairspray for color-treated hair features a versatile formula for working, shaping and finishing styles flawlessly. Check out our full Redken Fashion Work 12 review.
Redken Fashion Work 12 Hairspray, $19.50 MSRP
Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Sheer Lacquer Hairspray
Don’t decide between lasting hold or flexible movement. With the Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Sheer Lacquer Hairspray, you can have both!
Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Sheer Lacquer Hairspray, $39.00 MSRP
Redken Windblown 05 Dry Finishing Texturizing Spray
In 2019, we’re all about texture. Whether it’s textured beach waves, updos, or short layered haircuts, you name it and we’re here for it! If you’re looking for a lightweight hairspray that can add a bit of texture to your mane, we recommend the Redken Windblown 05 Dry Finishing Texturizing Spray. This mild control volumizing and texturizing dry hairspray creates airy texture, weightless volume and flexible fullness to hold a full windswept effect.
Redken Wind Blown 05 Dry Finishing Texturizing Spray, $19.50 MSRP
Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Texture Wave Texturizing Spray
In the world of texturizing hair products, this one really makes waves. The Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Texture Wave Texturizing Spray creates no-effort, beachy texture with a long-lasting, flexible hold.
Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Texture Wave Texturizing Spray, $39.00 MSRP
Mizani Humidity Resistant Mist Hairspray
If you put time and effort into your hairstyle, the last thing you want is for humidity to come along and ruin it. The Mizani HRM Humidity Resistant Mist helps shield your style from humidity while providing a light, flexible hold. It also helps to reduce frizz, prevent split ends, and protect against surface damage caused by chemical treatments.
Mizani Humidity Resistant Mist Hairspray, $20.00 MSRP
Matrix Total Results High Amplify Anti-Frizz Hairspray
Those with fine hair aren’t the only ones who can struggle with volume. We recommend the Matrix Total Results High Amplify Anti-Frizz Hairspray for any hair type looking to achieve a more voluminous look. This fast-drying, ultra-fine mist creates all-over volume while leaving hair static-free, shiny, and manageable.
Matrix Total Results High Amplify Anti-Frizz Hairspray, $17.00 MSRP
Pureology Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray
Looking for the perfect light hold hairspray to help protect the vibrancy of your salon color? We found it! The Pureology Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray, formulated with the brand’s AntiFadeComplex, is a workable hairspray that offers a flexible, radiant finish that also helps to protect color-treated hair.
Pureology Style + Protect Soft Finish Hairspray, $28.00 MSRP
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray
Ditch your old heat protectant and hairspray and opt for this killer combination instead. The product can be used on damp or dry hair to set, style, and finish and also protects against heat up to 410 degrees Fahrenheit.
Living Proof Style Lab Flex Hairspray, $26.00 MSRP
R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray
The packaging of the R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray isn’t the only thing that’s out of this world. With this product on your side, you’ll be the talk of the galaxy! According to the brand’s website, this hairspray is good for just about all of your styling needs. You can lock your look in place or apply a few spritzes to reshape and refresh any hairstyle without product buildup.
R+Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray, $32.00 MSRP
IGK Intern Flexible Hairspray
The IGK Intern Flexible Hairspray is dependable and versatile—like all of the best interns! If you’re looking for a flexible hairspray with a clean, soft, and shiny finish, this one might be for you.
IGK Intern Flexible Hairspray, $29.00 MSRP
DevaCurl Flexible Hold Hairspray
Keep your ringlets from looking and feeling crunchy with a light hold hairspray formulated for curly hair. We recommend the DevaCurl Flexible Hold Hairspray for a lasting hold that leaves curls soft and bouncy.
DevaCurl Flexible Hold Hairspray, $25.00 MSRP
Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Humidity Hair Spray
Looking to beat the heat this summer? If humidity does a number on the look and feel of your hair, pick up an anti-humidity hairspray like the Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Humidity Hair Spray. The humidity-resistant formula is flexible to help lock in your beach day ‘do without stiffness or stickiness.
Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Humidity Hair Spray. $18.00 MSRP
Bumble And Bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray
Fine hair is notorious for lacking volume, and adding a heavy hairspray formula to the mix might make your strands appear even more lackluster. That’s why we love the Bumble And Bumble Thickening Dryspun Texture Spray. Formulated for fine to medium hair, the product adds airy texture and instant volume with just a few spritzes.
Bumble And Bumble Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray, $31.00 MSRP
Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray
If you love barely-there, lightweight hairsprays that you can easily run a brush through, the Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray might be for you. This flexible-hold hairspray gives hair a natural feel with no stickiness or flaking while protecting against humidity.
Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray, $25.00 MSRP
Oribe Superfine Hair Spray
As if Oribe’s sleek, modern packaging isn’t enough to make you want to take this one home, the Oribe Superfine Hair Spray also offers a flexible, brushable, ulta-dry finish that’s perfect for finishing any polished, sleek look.
Oribe Superfine Hair Spray, $42.00 MSRP
Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Medium
If you like your hairsprays to have a little shimmer, the Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray is like a lightweight coating of shine for your strands. Formulated with argan oil, this flexible formula provides long-lasting, weightless hold and shine while also fighting against frizz and humidity.
Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Medium, $24.00 MSRP