Spritz was commonly used in the 90s for roller sets, molding updos, or pre-applied to the hair before curling. Hair spray, on the other hand, was and still is just as popular, but it is viewed as a product for naturally straight hair. The assumption was that textured hair could use alcohol-based products before heat styling, not hair spray, as it is a sure way to break textured hair.
Let’s see why the spritz and hairspray have been professional product collection staples for decades. In turn, you will learn how to discern which to choose over the other or if you should choose both!
Spritz
A spritz is a light hold spray that allows you to style your hair with hold. For example, the Soultanicals Hair Sorrell Knappylicious Kink Drink or the MIZANI 25 Miracle Milk Leave-In Treatment are spritzes used to detangle and refresh natural hair. This spray type is perfect for styling an updo and trying new styles you are unsure of. It is also light enough to comb through and adjust your style.
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A hair spritz doesn’t contain aerosol or alcohol and is often used to help style your curls, coils, and waves versus hair spray. A spritz can be used on dry or damp hair and can help improve volume, texture, or be used as a heat protectant.
Hair Spray
You can use hair spray is used to add body and hold styles in place. Some sprays are light, and some are extremely firm. For example, RIZOS VOLUMIZING HAIR SPRAY works as a finishing spray to help improve volume, but THE DOUX SILENT TREATMENT 30-DAY ANTI-HUMIDITY SPRAY works as a heat protectant.
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It would be best if you did not change the style once you have styled and used the product. This finisher creates the firm hold with the ingredients of butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, vinyl neodecanoate copolymer.”
The Difference
Spritz- a light-hold, workable styler commonly used by performers, especially those who wear two or more hairdos in one day or men/women who do not want to immediately wash their hair after wearing the style. Design Essentials Formations Finishing Spritz can be used to increase manageability and sprayed at the roots to lift and create volume.
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Hair Spray– a firm hold finisher commonly used by men or women who want/need a lasting, firm, finished hold to last throughout the day. The CURLSMITH – Flawless Finish Hairspray is a great example of a hair spray that works across several textures without creating any dryness and providing a natural hold.
Which is best for me?
The good news is when used properly, these products can work wonders for any curl pattern.
Curly
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Use the workable spray on wet hair when curl styling. Shake your hair and build it up to create the volume you love. Once you have set your hair to how you like it, you could use hair spray to hold that style in place. Shake your hair while you spray your hair to prevent clingy curls, and keep the curls separate and touchable.
Coily
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A workable spray is typically all that you will need. However, special high-moisture situations may call for a hair spray, like a performance or high-humidity environment. If you are not prepared to wash your hair after styling, you could use a light oil to break up the hold. However, shampooing the hair spray within a few days would be best to prevent gumminess.
If you are concerned with dryness or prefer natural ingredients, look for alcohol-free spritzers and stylers. You may want to avoid ethanol, SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, propanol, propyl alcohol, and isopropyl alcohol. These are not to be confused with good, fatty alcohols like laurel, cetyl, myristil, stearyl, cetearyl, and behenyl alcohols.
If your hair is healthy and you are comfortable using shampoo, you can try any formula to create the look you want if you shampoo the product within 48 hours. There is something for everyone. If you like a daring, edgy, or predictable look, play around with hair spritz and hairspray!
Do you use spritz and hair spray? Which do you like more?
