Celebrity Hairstylists Can’t Get Enough of These Top-Rated Hairsprays (2024)

Of course, I’m obsessed with professional-quality beauty products, but I promise our best overall pick isn’t Fitzsimons’ just because he created and suggested this hairspray.

Touch Soft Hold Hairspray is a fantastic option for beauty newbies and novices alike because it provides a lightweight, flexible hold from a.m. to p.m. It minimizes pesky flyaways and frizz, so you technically don't need an anti-frizz serum. And who doesn't love a streamlined beauty routine, especially in the morning when they're half asleep?!

Although I love that it's free of pesky ingredients that can damage our hair, like SLS, SLES, parabens, and mineral oil, my all-time favorite reason for being obsessed with this hairspray is unique: the brand's proprietary Aurascent Technology. It ensures the hair smells like an enticing blend of citrus, green floral, and creamy woody notes for up to 72 hours.

Need proof this is one of the best hairsprays of all damn time? I got you! Celebrity hairstylist Robert Vetica used it on Oscar Best Actress nominee Cate Blanchett's hair to create “an effortless chic textured updo.”

After he spritzed on the Better Not Younger No Remorse Heat Protection & Taming Spray and styled sections with a 3/4-inch curling iron, he misted this lightweight hairspray to ensure her stunning braided updo was a textural masterpiece befitting for the Oscars. So yes, if you or a loved one needs flawless red carpet-worthy hair this is undoubtedly the pick.

It's also chockful of impressive ingredients such as biotin and panthenol, plus plant-based roots and extracts to help protect hair health.

And it’s not just celebs who are fans. “These products go above and beyond and what they are said to do... Whenever they are on sale, I buy them and stock up on them cuz I simply can’t use anything else now,” says one 5-star Ulta reviewer who uses the Better Not Younger shampoo, conditioner, and hairspray.

Growing up in Florida, I 100% understand the cruel havoc humidity reeks on our hair. So when I noticed pretty much every hairstylist I’ve gone to keeps a bottle of Sebastian hairspray in their salon, I was intrigued.

So what makes it such a classic must-have? Beyond offering a medium-to-strong hold that’s still brushable, it legit blocks humidity and prevents my strands from poofing up, which was the bane of my existence living in Miami.

Plus, it’s compatible with all hair types. I’d know since I relaxed my hair for 15-plus years and have been natural for the last several years, and the hairspray works for both hair types. My mom, who highlights her slightly wavy hair, is also a fan because it doesn’t leave her hair crispy like hairspray in the ’80s and ’90s.

Did you know Rihanna's hairstylist uses COLOR WOW products on the pop superstar? Thanks to COLOR WOW's hairspray, you can get the star treatment at home without you going over your budget.

This hairspray is a winning choice for pretty much everyone, but those with lighter hair will be impressed that the styling copolymer blend helps prevent brassiness, which is the yellowing of hair. And if they're into heat-styling their tresses with a hair dryer, rotating curling iron, or flat iron. In that case, they need this hairspray in their life because it utilizes hydrolyzed keratin to help prevent breakage.

One Sephora with fine hair is obsessed with using this hairspray daily because it holds their curled strands in place, and adds volume and bounce. “This hairspray does it all without the stickiness,” says their 5-star review.

Your loved one living in (or traveling to) a humid region will appreciate this frizz-fighting hairspray. Not only does it help control flyaways, but it helps seal the hair cuticles so their strands have a beautiful shiny finish. Thanks to a special blend of ingredients, it also helps guard their hair against the sun’s ultraviolet rays that can fade their color-treated ’do.

According to reviewers, this cruelty-free hairspray is safe for all hair types, including chemically straightened hair. The only word of advice we have with this product is to use it sparingly.

“This spray adds a nice shine to my somewhat dull grey hair. It also smooths my hair giving me a sleek look to my bob cut. My only warning is to spray very lightly. It doesn’t take much spray before it goes from sleek to greasy looking,” notes one 5-star review.

Hairstylists previously told us they love the brand's shampoos, so we knew their hairspray was promising. This hairspray adds a megawatt shine to dull hair and helps protect color-treated tresses from fading quickly.

Knowing how costly salon color treatments are, we can safely say they'll appreciate you gifting a product that helps preserve their hair color. We love that the non-drying formula contains rice starch to soak up excess oil.

Don’t worry, it’s also formulated with olive oil for a touch of moisture to the hair without leaving it a greasy, sticky mess. “Works better than any other hairspray I have tried. I have a lot of allergies, and it does not bother me. Holds great no matter what the weather is,” says one highly satisfied Amazon reviewer.

Taylor is a big fan of MIZANI’s hairspray because it’s designed for curly hair. “It does an amazing job at amplifying the texture and hold of your natural curls, while keeping them in place and preventing frizz,” she says.

Online reviewers agree it’s an incredible curl-enhancing spray. To quote one 5-star online review, “My curls still felt lightweight, yet kept their shape all day! It’s almost like a miracle using this brand.”

Other reviewers add they are pleasantly surprised the non-sticky hairspray leaves their tousled hair light and airy. “It holds the hair in place and the best thing about it is that even if you moved a lot the hair is easily manageable. Just run the brush or comb and it will look awesome again,” says one 5-star Ulta review.

Rounding out our list is one of Taylor’s favorite hairsprays, which she promises is compatible with all hair types.

“I love that it is formulated without alcohol, which dries out the hair, to ensure that your hair is soft and hydrated while staying sleek,” she says. Taylor, who is based in Los Angeles, adds it’s a fantastic strong-hold hairspray that’s ideal for slick hairstyles or whenever someone wants their style to last an entire night. So if you’re gifting a bride or someone attending a summer wedding, this would be a handy beauty gift for them.

Online reviewers are also keen on Airspray, citing the lightweight feel and ability to brush through their sprayed hair as a major win. Other reviewers appreciate that it provides a long-lasting hold without leaving behind annoying residue.

“The spray was so light and airy [plus, it] didn’t leave my hair sticky. Instead, it made my curls stay in all day. I could actually get my fingers through it,” says one Amazon reviewer.