10 Best Hair Sprays For Men (Review) in 2021

L’Oreal is a brand that needs no introduction. They’ve been one of America’s leading hair care suppliers for years, but they were hiding this gem from us. The Elnett Satin hairspray is perfect for all hair types, and we mean all hair types. Curly, wavy, stick straight, you’re good to go. This remains workable throughout the day, so if you need to flip from corporate to casual after that 5:00 PM buzzer hits, you’ll be able to reclaim your daily look without having to hit home first. One comb through it, and you’ll be looking like a rockstar. It’s also completely unscented, so it won’t clash with your cologne and deodorant.

Gents, whether you’ve got a standard pomp or you’re rocking a bright pink mohawk, we’ve found TIGI to be the top-tier hairspray to hold it in place all day long. TIGI works well on all hairstyles, giving you maximum hold without producing that awkward stickiness that many dollar store hairsprays create. Bed Head not only promises to eliminate your, well, bedhead, but also stay strong throughout the day. From your 9:00 AM meeting to your 10:00 PM partying, you’ll stay looking suave right down to the last minute. If you like hair products that keep your hair in place, make sure you also check our guide to the best hair gels.

Let’s get premium for a second. This is one of the most multifaceted hairsprays for men that we’ve ever seen, because it also works as a dry shampoo. Spray this on to get a textured look and add a touch of volume to your hair, while dually removing dirt, oil and unwanted grease from your roots. The wonderful part about ORIBE is that it dries almost as quickly as it’s applied, so you get a flawless look in under thirty seconds. When you wash this product out at the end of the day, it glides out of your hair and right down the drain. A strong hold doesn’t have to be stubborn to wash out. Don’t forget to also check our guide to the best conditioners, for more great hair products.

Sebastian doesn’t play around when it comes to producing a serious hold. This hairspray includes an agent that makes your hair manageable, even after you’ve applied a smog cloud of hairspray and it’s had time to rest for a few hours. If you’re spending the day out, whether it’s a long work day or a lengthy social engagement, you need maximum staying power. You can go from corporate casual to wild gent in the blink of an eye, all you have to do is grab the comb out of your dopp kit and rework it. Sebastian also lends you their humidity-reflecting superpower, so you won’t look like a frazzled frizzy mess on a warm, moist day. 

Okay, you got us. It’s not technically a hairspray, but it works with similar hold and a superior application method. This gel from American Crew gives you UV protection to reduce sun damage to your hair, and subsequent damage to the skin of your scalp. Whether you want to blowdry this in or apply it on-the-go, you’ll be good to do so. Heat helps to strengthen the hold, while the non-greasy formula makes this the perfect addition to your dopp kit. You’ll get components of aloe vera and copolymer to fortify that hold, and nurture your hair at the same time.

Fellow gents with curly hair, we feel your pain. There’s a hundred-thousand products to choose from, but most of them don’t target the problems that we have. You were born with hair that’s harder to manage, but Awapuhi is about it make it easier. This formula is designed to define and add volume to your curly and wavy hair. If you don’t have a lot of volume, that’s okay: Awapuhi works well with fine hair, adding a touch of volume and inflating your confidence at the same time. It’s time to protect your hair from environmental damage, while dually looking like the bad boy you’ve always been. If you want to take good care of your hair, make sure you check our guide to the best shampoos for men.

John Frieda products were notoriously expensive, but they were able to give you a fantastic value on a fair amount of product. More than just the excellent spray, you get a salon style spring sprayhead, so you’ll be able to get the same effect that your salon or barbershop experts give you after a fresh cut. The unique polymer compound not only makes this workable throughout the day, but is also resilient to a wide range of temperatures. If it’s a hotter day than you expected, this hardens appropriately. No more melting hairspray on a 4th of July weekend. Find more great products like this by checking out our guide to the best hair oils.

You’re looking to hold that new do, not look like Travolta in Grease. Vitalis gives you the vitality to get through the day, while looking like an absolute boss. This pack of six cans gives you a total of forty-eight ounces of product at an unbelievably low price. Unlike aerosol cans, this spring-activated pump doesn’t waste any product by letting it flutter around in the air. It applies exactly where you stick it, and lets you use less product. No sticky feeling, no greasy application, no stiffness: just superior hold with no strings attached. Another great styling product is hear clay so make sure you read our review.

Hairspray isn’t going to do you much good if there isn’t much hair to start with. Science has given us a much closer method to reviving thinning or lost hair, so long as you put in a bit of commitment. NuNutrients works as a minor holding product for thinning hair, but beyond that, it grows thicker hair after a couple weeks of use. Even though there are some presences of heavy chemicals, they are soft and gentle enough to not irritate your scalp or change with heat (going outside on a hot day, etc.). We also made a selection of the best pomades for men so make sure you check it.

Last but not least, the haircare giant Aveda has a little number that’s worth a look at. If you’re looking to control unruly, coarse hair, their Control Force hairspray is just the ticket. You get a heat-activated polymer compound, one that works well with a blowdryer to harden and create a shell surrounding your hair. Aveda’s formula is workable throughout the day, giving you the option to switch from corporate superstar to the king of the pub when the sun goes down. No need to change your entire look; just toss Aveda in your hair in the AM, and contour it to how you feel throughout the day.