Making your hair seem sleek and prim to improve your appearance is just one of the quirks that hairsprays instill. The best hairsprays for men are a must-have haircare product that will have you ready for unexpected meetings in no time — No cap (literally and figuratively)!

Hairspray is one of grooming's unsung heroes for more than just its time-saving and durability qualities; it's also necessary for specific hair types. Work smart, not hard, as wise men say —  hence, grabbing a lightweight hair spray that will not only prevent heat damage but also control obstinate frizz, static baby hair, and bothersome flyaways that take on a life of their own is a fantastic idea!

Men's hairsprays are products that target individual hair needs and issues, so no two of them are for the same guy. We tried and evaluated 13 hairsprays and chatted with a few professionals to learn more and express which ones will be the best for you!

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  Editor’s Pick

  Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray

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Considering that many are a fan of Moroccanoil products, it's no surprise it is one of our top picks. This workable hairspray with medium hold offers an agile yet unrestricted movement to your freshly styled hair. After trying the product, we found it holds curls and waves in place, gives ponytails traction, and provides a lustrous, humidity- and frizz-blocking veil. The quaint blue bottle is easy to carry and fits on any shelf, making it the perfect pick for all-day hairstyling!

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Best Natural Formula

Brickell Men's Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

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The Texturizing Sea Salt Spray by Brickell Men's refreshes the hair while thickening it from the roots. This strong spray accentuates the natural texture of your hair, giving it a lifted and volumized appearance. This sea salt spray is the ideal style partner for defining curls, creating beachy waves, or adding more oomph to your hair. With nourishing elements like vitamin E and hydrolyzed proteins, this is the finest sea salt spray for men, that improves the look of your hair while also strengthening and moisturizing it from roots to ends.

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Briogeo Blossom and Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Spray

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Blossom & Bloom Ginseng + Biotin Volumizing Spray is formulated with natural hair thickeners and clarifying ingredients to absorb excess oil. The product by Brigeo features ginger and ginseng to stimulate natural blood flow to the scalp and follicle health, as well as biotin to maintain the hair shaft. Not only that, the hairspray also contains sugar-derived maltodextrin, which helps to thicken thin hair fibers even after you rinse them. All in all, the fresh scented hairspray enables hassle-free styling of hair and also adds a shine to it!

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American Crew Grooming Spray

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This grooming spray by American Crew is positively a cross between a hair spray and a salt spray in that it texturizes the hair while also providing a mild grip. It provides your hair with a lovely medium-level shine, and you can reactivate it by running a moist hand through it midway through the day. We prefer to use it as a single styler, but it may also be used as a shimmering setting spray after the dry matte finish. Throughout the day, hair feels naturally soft and has a smooth, naturally shining, perfect appearance.

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Best for Strong Hold

R+Co Outerspace Flexible Hairspray

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Considered out of this world for its amazing style hold, the Outer Space Flexible Hairspray by R+Co has a name for a reason! This hairspray ranks high because it fulfilled all the boxes: it smelled nice, had a good hold, and didn't leave our hair stiff. And, in terms of pricing, you'll get a good bang for your money with this product; we found that the few additional dollars were well worth it for all the hairspray has to offer.

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Best for Professional Use

Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Finishing Spray

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This fast-drying, volumizing hairspray by John Paul Mitchell with a flexible hold will give your hairdo a lift like no other. It includes panthenol and hydrolyzed wheat protein to give body and volume to hair, making it seem and feel thicker. The humidity-resistant solution holds difficult-to-hold hair in place while preventing frizz and providing shine. And in terms of fragrance, it harbors a vibrant, crisp apple scent. After trying the product, we found it dries quickly with no flaking or stickiness, making it perfect for thin strands.

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Best for Fine Hair

R+Co Balloon Dry Volume Spray

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The Balloon Dry Volume Spray by R+Co is class-apart from other hair products since it focuses on ingredients. The first is silica, a mineral renowned for absorbing moisture (including oil) and imparting the grittiness associated with texturizing products. There's also zeolite, a volcanic mineral that provides grip, calendula for hydration, polymers for flexible hold, and mica for a slight sheen. With firsthand experience, hair experts found the spray worth the value as it gave a sufficient and strong hold on short and medium locks with minimal re-touchups.

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Best for Beginners

Consort For Men Hair Spray

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The men's spray by Consort gives a superb volume to limp hair. We tried the product and found it's suitable for all hair types and safe for daily usage. The simple packaging may have got you fooled but the product packs a punch with each spritz as the no-water formula provides texture to limp hair. This one provides a solid, all-day grip without a crunchy finish. But one small piece of advice: don't brush or comb aggressively through tougher grips as it can lead to uncalled-for hair breakage.

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Best for Long Hair

Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce Hairspray

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Get the hairspray that pros and experts use to accomplish Ryan Gosling's sleek hairstyles. The Shaper Fierce by Sebastian Professional allows you to style your hair in whatever way you like for an ultra-firm, all-day hold. This professional hairspray with added muscle gives a strong and dependable grip in any scenario. Moreover, the finishing hairspray is ideal for medium and heavy hair textures, as it keeps volume and style in place throughout the day.

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Best for Curly Hair

IGK Beach Club Texture Spray

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Men with loose curls must grab the Beach Club Texture Spray. The glycerin-comprising formula aids in moisture retention, proving suitable for dry hair. And in terms of helping fine hair, the gluten-free hydrolyzed wheat protein extracts add natural volume and body to the tresses. Because it doesn't have a very strong hold, we'd suggest this hairspray for a mild style. So, if you want to use this hairspray, use it when your dreads or curly hair are falling out, not when you want to amaze everyone with your updo.

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Kevin Murphy Bedroom Hair

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Get the 'i-woke-up-like-this' look or the infamous bedroom hair look in one spray with the Kevin Murphy product. BEDROOM.HAIR adds structure, distinction, and movement to the hair while still allowing you (or someone special) to run your fingers through it from roots to tips. In terms of ingredients, ginger root is included in the mix to promote elasticity and suppleness of dull hair. Our hair experts believe this texturizing spray is all you need for your hair woes.

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Man Arden Hair Spray

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This hair spray by Man Arden allows you to style your hair without worrying about hair damage. It is a one-of-a-kind composition that combines style with sustenance. It is enriched with natural moisturizing and nourishing elements such as argan oil and bhringraj oil that nourish the roots for better hair health. With this non-greasy hair spray, unruly and even difficult-to-maintain fine hair may be tamed and held in place for hours. It offers your hair the additional support it needs to keep your hairdo in place for hours without sticking.

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Schwarzkopf OSIS + Session Label Texture Hairspray

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Those who find glossy shine too overrated will dig this mattifying hair spray. The Super Dry Fix by Schwarzkopf is the ideal pick for medium to long-hair individuals seeking to tame their man-buns and flyaways for a refined gentleman look. When we tried the product, we found it equipped with an instant dry formula that delivers better holding along with a clean residue-free appearance. Lastly, many reviewers laud the design as the spray disperses micro-fine droplets that hold the locks in place, without leaving them crispy or sticky.

Since we've listed the goods for you, we'll show you how to select the best and most effective hairspray for yourself.

Speaking on the difference between hairsprays for men and women, our contributor Priyanka Swamy, CEO of Perfect Locks LLC, a haircare extension brand, says, “The main difference between men’s and women’s hairsprays lies in the marketing, fragrance, and formulation. Both men’s and women’s hairsprays have one thing in common: they’re meant to keep your hair in place. While some brands market hairspray for men and women differently, the basic ingredients are usually the same. Men’s hairsprays have an unscented or masculine scent, while women’s often have a floral or sweet smell. However, this is not a strict rule; many products are unisex.

Rather than gender, one must choose a product based on hair type, texture, and styling goals as these are more important factors to consider when selecting a hairspray. For example, someone with fine hair may want a lighter hold, while someone with thicker hair may need a thicker formula.”

These are some points you may want to keep in mind while selecting the finest hairspray for fine hair:

• Hair Type: This is the most crucial consideration when selecting the proper product for you. You must first evaluate if your hair is dry or greasy, fine or thick, straight or wavy. Then, make a purchase based on the hair type(s) that a certain product targets.

• Style & Hold: Hairsprays aren't simply for adding volume and a controlled grip to a blowout. They also serve to protect, nourish, moisturize, and promote hair growth. Different products provide different functionality; you must examine the contents before narrowing down the desired impact for your hair. Choose a light or medium hairspray if you want something flexible that yet has a little grip. If you don't want your hair to budge, use a maximum hold hairspray.

• Finish: There are several sorts of hair sprays available, including hair fixing sprays for retaining hairstyles and many others. You'll also have the option of a glossy or matte finish.

Here are a few tips on using hairspray with great care and objective.

• Before you do anything else, you must determine the best match for your hair.
• Select a hair spray that matches your style needs.
• Then, shake the bottle well, and spray away, keeping the can around 20-30 cm away from your hair.
• Spray from all sides and allow the product to dry completely before touching it. 
• Your hair will now stay in tip-top shape! 
• A small tip - Over spraying may also make your hair appear oily. So be sure you spritz just enough and not too much.

Hairsprays are quite notoriously known for being harsh on the scalp and hair — but that's not the case always. The best hairsprays for men should comprise benefits like hair strengthening, scalp-nourishing, and natural formulations, that help hold your locks for greater style. Our haircare team experts have personally tried the products and selected the few that passed the test in terms of efficiency, consistency, and result. So, before you swear off hairspray, check out the cherry-picked list featuring varied products that help upgrade your hairdo in no time. Happy shopping!

Contributor: Priyanka Swamy, CEO and Founder of Perfect Locks Hair Company