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I swear by texture spray. I have wavy hair and a lot of it, so whenever I feel like my waves are lacking movement or looking weighed down, I add a couple of spritzes of a texture spray to get bouncy and full-of-life volume. Texture sprays are great for adding that extra oomph, especially if you have fine hair, says Mahogany Grace, hairstylist and owner of Mahogany Grace Salon. They also offer a range of other styling benefits, enhancing volume, texture, and hold, and freshening up a day-two blowout, she adds. “A texture spray adds grit and hold to your hair, giving you a chic lived-in texture where the hair is defined and piecey,” says Michelle Hong, hairstylist and founder of NYC The Team salon. “And all hair types can use one.” To help you narrow down your options, we're sharing our favorite formulas and professional hairstylist-approved picks.
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Best Overall
Living Proof Full Dry Volume and Texture Spray
Why We Love It
Offers hold- Gives a lived-in effortless texture
What to Consider
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
The volume this spray can create! One spritz gives your hair that effortless, lived-in look that holds. Plus, it contains microporous minerals and starches to absorb oil and help hair withstand humidity.
Why We Love It
- Creates fullness
What to Consider
- You may need to work the formula into your hair so there's no white residue
Aging and menopausal hair tends to become thinner over time. This texture spray addresses this using polymers that help hair appear fuller and more voluminous.
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Best for Oily Hair
OUAI Texturizing Hair Spray
Why We Love It
- Absorbs oil
What to Consider
- If you don't like fragrance, you may not like this option
Not only will this spray add volume and texture to your hair, but it also absorbs excess oiliness thanks to volcanic minerals. It's a double-duty formula that smells of delicious Italian bergamot, rose, waterlillies, and white musk.
Why We Love It
- Safe for color-treated hair
- Protects against UV damage
What to Consider
- If you like a super-strong hold, you may not like this formula
If you have color-treated hair, you'll love this formula because it protects against UV damage, which can make haircolor appear less vibrant over time. It's also great for revamping day-two hair.
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5
Best Lightweight
ORIBE Dry Texturizing Spray
$26 at Oprah Daily Shop
Why We Love It
- Fine mist
- Volumizing
What to Consider
- A splurge
The oil-absorbing properties of some texture spray formulas can leave a residue, but this beloved formula offers an invisible mist that's fine and lightweight—and smells incredible.
Why We Love It
- Volumizes
- Long-lasting hold
What to Consider
- Salt can make hands feel slightly sticky
Give hair a boost with this sea salt-infused formula. Grace loves it because it gives "a natural beach wave while adding volume and body to lifeless strands."
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Why We Love It
- Flexible hold
What to Consider
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
"This formula has a flexible hold, gives a matte finish, and adds volume," says Hong. "It also absorbs oil and smells amazing."
Why We Love It
- Affordable
- Great scent
What to Consider
- If you don't like fragrance, you may not like this option
If you want your haircare to act as a second fragrance, then you'll love this delicious-smelling formula, which has citrus, floral, and woodsy notes. It's also budget-friendly and gives a beautifully tousled texture or a light hold for curlier hair.
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Best for Wavy Hair
shu uemura Wata Wave Dry Texturizing Hair Spray
$44 at Oprah Daily Shop
Why We Love It
- Adds movement
What to Consider
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
Wavy-hair types will appreciate this formula's ability to keep curls in place for hours. Hong says it builds movement and body and, if you do straighten your hair, will extend the life of your blowout.
10
Best Defining
Virtue Create Hair Texturizing Spray
Why We Love It
- Safe on color-treated hair
- Great for natural textures
What to Consider
- It's more expensive than other options on this list
This texturizing spray defines the look of waves and curls with hydrolyzed wheat protein, vitamin B5, and keratin. It's weightless and safe for color-treated hair.
Genesis Rivas
Genesis Rivas is the Beauty Editor at Oprah Daily, where she covers hair, makeup, skin, nails, and more. Before joining the Oprah Daily team, she wrote for several publications, including InStyle, Real Simple, and Shape. When she’s not testing, researching, and writing fun and educational beauty content, you can find her dancing and eating her way through New York City. Follow her on Instagram or TikTok
