Styling sprays that don’t feel sticky or weigh down your hair are almost as important as a good blowdryer. The ideal spray protects your hair against the heat of your dryer and detangles your curls without leaving any annoying sticky residue behind. Whether you’re after extra volume, taming your flyaways or silky-soft strands, you need to invest in a quick-drying spray to deliver the best hair possible with the least fuss. Here, the best styling sprays to make your life easier — and your hair days that much better.
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Quick-Drying Styling Sprays
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Living Proof
Blowout, $26 at Sephora
This finishing spray is designed to deliver salon-worthy hair in half the time. It has a great hold and is so versatile; it can actually provide more volume if you have fine hair and tames curly hair.
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Kenra Professional
Dry Volume Burst 3, $17 at Ulta Beauty
This volumizing spray is incredible if you want to hide greasy roots or add blowout-level volume.
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Color Wow
Speed Dry, $24 at Color Wow
If you have fragile or color-treated hair and don't want to overload on hairsprays or heat from your blowdryer, go for the this alcohol-free spray. It cuts blowdry time by 30 percent and actually retains your hair's hydration without making your scalp oily.
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IGK
No More Blow High Speed Air Dry Spray, $29 at Sephora
If you're worried about breakage, this dry spray can help. Meant for air drying, it claims to help hair dry in half the time. Just one coat can nix frizz and give your strands a healthy sheen.
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Living Proof
Full Dry Volume Blast, $29 at Ulta Beauty
A great way to add weightless volume and texture to your hair, this spray adds body by increasing the space between hair fibers without feeling sticky.
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Kérastase
Styling L'Incroyable Blowdry, $21.08 at Feelunique
This heat protector's microwax technology allows for multiple touch-ups throughout the day without making hair crunchy or over-styled.
