The Best Hairsprays for All Types of Men’s Hair

Best hairsprays for men in 2025

The Best Hairsprays for All Types of Men’s Hair

The final step for
great hair all day

Why don’t more men use hairspray? Does it seem too fussy? Or simply unnecessary? Too much like an old fashioned beauty parlor product? We're not exactly sure of the reason, we just know that too few men are utilizing this game-changing product. We're here to tell you it's time to uncap a can and enjoy the benefits of preserving your good hair day.

If you've got hair longer than an inch on top, you can and will benefit from finishing your 'do with a few spritzes. Why? At its core, hairspray is a finishing product, engineered to be the last thing you apply all over your hairstyle to ensure it stays put and in shape all day long. The best ones enhance your hair—making it look thicker or a little shinier and healthier. These are not the ones your mother used to use or that you tried in high school. They're not smelly and they won't leave your hair looking (and feeling) like a helmet.

The best bottles offer flexible, workable holds that lock in your style but won't weigh you down. Of course, like any hair product today, they're formulated for various types of hair, so depending on your needs, there's a hair spray for you. We've tested a slew of options for you—from luxury salon brands to easy drugstore options—and these are the ones we recommend.

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The Best Hairsprays
for Men in 2025

Valet. editor's pick
Valet. editor's pick

The Editor’s Pick

This European brand seems to have achieved a formula that accomplishes everything a man's looking for when it comes to styling his hair. First, the fine mist adds a subtle yet noticeable boost in volume, helping hair look thicker and healthier. You can spritz a light application for just a little added control (and it feels like there is barely anything on your hair) or apply a second coat for a more serious hold that will stand up to anything.

Thickening hairspray,
$18.50 by Rusk

Best Budget Spray

This is America's number-one hairspray brand, found everywhere from barbershops to backstage at fashion shows. It goes on dry, making it easy to layer and build—without ever feeling too crunchy. Plain and simple, it gets the job done and won't let you down.

Extra hold hairspray,
$8.94 by TRESemmé

For Fine Hair

If you're looking for a firm-hold hairspray for fine hair, this popular spray from Living Proof could be a game changer. In addition to a long-lasting hold that won't flake, this lightweight spray adds heaps of brushable volume to wispy strands, along with a touch of shine.

Control hairspray,
$32 by Living Proof

For Textured Hair

If humidity is an issue for your hair, then this spray, which is proven to combat frizz, is your new secret weapon. It seals out moisture and the long-lasting hold will help prevent your style from falling in the rain. Use it as the final step in your styling regimen and disregard the weather report.

Frizz Ease hairspray,
$8.97 by John Frieda

For a Light Touch

If you've got a shorter style or simply don't want your hair too locked down, this dry wax finishing spray is a great option. The ultra-fine mist delivers a workable, pliable texture that lifts hair without any stiffness. It adds the texture of a wax, with some separation and movement, plus the flexible hold allows you to run your hands through your hair and restyle throughout the day.

Dry wax finishing hairspray,
$36 by R+Co

The Non-Aerosol Spray

If you’re uncomfortable with aerosol sprays, this regular spritz bottle has some stellar product inside. This formula is a bit more liquid-like than standard sprays, which means you can use it on damp or dry hair to achieve the shape you want—leaving you with a flexible, yet finished ’do.

Holding hair spray,
$33 by Bumble and Bumble

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