By Sarah Yang
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When you have fine or flat hair, you're probably always looking for ways to add some volume. I know I'moften trying out new products or styling techniques to give my flat, stick-straight hair some oomph. Most of the time, I have to bring out the rollers and styling tools if I want to take it up a notch, but if I'm really in a pinch, I reach for a texturizing spray to get me that volume fast.It's a miracle that just a few spritzes and a little bit of teasing can bring my hair to life.
Admittedly, I let my hair do its thing naturally more often than not—I chock it all up to laziness. I probably style and add products to my hair only a handful of times a month. But texturizing sprays, plus a couple of other volumizing products, are always on my bathroom vanity for the times when I'm not lazy and want to impress.
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What Is Texturizing Spray?
If you don't know what texturizing spray is, you might be wondering how it differs from hair spray. Well, these sprays are actually quite the multitaskers because not only do they provide volume and some grit to your strands, but they also do a good job of absorbing excess oil like a dry shampoo and holding a style like a hair spray. They're also lightweight, so you don't have to worry aboutthem weighing downyour already-fine hair.
You can apply texturizing spray to damp or dry hair—it depends on what style you're trying to achieve. The key for application, though, is slowly building up the product.
Take a look at some highly rated texturizing sprays to use on fine hair below.
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Oribe
Dry Texturizing Spray
If you're going to try a texturizing spray, you should probably start with this one—it'spretty much the one that started it all. The lightweight volumizer absorbs oil and contains antioxidants and aloe vera.
Verb
Volume Dry Texture Spray
You know those effortless and enviable beachy waves? Well, this spray can help you get them. It adds volume in a flash and also softens and smooths your strands.
Bumble and Bumble
Thickening Dryspun Volume Texture Spray
Bumble and Bumble's thickening texture spray is another beloved favorite. It works well on both fine and medium hair types by adding airy texture and plenty of lift.
Moroccanoil
Dry Texture Spray
This spray is infused with argan oil and wheat proteins to moisturize and condition the hair.
SexyHair
Big Fun Raiser Volumizing Dry Texture Spray
If humidity is your biggest enemy, you'll like this spray since it provides up to 48 hours of protection against it. It's a dry shampoo, volumizer, texturizer, and holding spray in one.
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R+Co
Balloon Dry Volume Spray
Your hair won't feel "crispy" or tough when you apply thisfinishingspray. It pumps up your hair with volume and gives it a texture that's still soft and touchable.
Sisley Paris
Hair Rituel Volumizing Spray
Spray this one on damp hair for a little bit more oomph. The humidity-resistant formula also adds some shine.
Amika
Un.Done Volume and Matte Texture Spray
Amika's texturizing spray gives you that tousled and effortless hair without having to put much work in. And even though it's meant to give you beachy waves, it's a salt-free formula. Instead, it contains zeolite, a natural mineral that builds volume.
Garnier
Fructis Style De-Constructed Texture Tease Dry Touch Finishing Spray (2 Count)
This drugstore texturizing spray delivers flexible hold, lift, texture, and a weightless feeling. Plus, it dries really quickly so your styling routine won't take forever. Apply it to the roots through the mid-shaft and give your hair a couple of scrunches.
Gisou
Propolis Infused Texturizing Wave Spray
The unique ingredient in this texturizing spray is propolis, which is rich in oils, vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids so it can fortify the hair. The formula also has a UV filter to prevent sun damage.
Virtue
Create Texturizing Spray
Virtue's lightweight texturizing mist provides medium hold and delivers extra shine. It contains hydrolyzed wheat protein to increase body and enhance shine, panthenol (vitamin B5) to moisturize, and Alpha Keratin 60ku to repair damaged hair.
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Ouai
Texturizing Hair Spray
Both a hair spray and a texturizing spray, this product from Ouai is not only awesome at creating volume and texture, but it also does a good job of absorbing oils and refreshing the hair. It also has a delicious floral fragrance with notes of Italian bergamot, rose, muguet, waterlily, iris, and white musk.
Drybar
Triple Sec Coconut Colada 3-in-1 Finishing Spray
Drybar's finishing spray is a three-in-one product: It texturizes, volumizes, and refreshes. The zeolite minerals in this spray give a matte texture and absorb any excess oil. It's also scented with notes of violet, sandalwood, and musk.
IGK
Beach Club Volume Texture Spray
This texturizing spray is salt-free and won't dry out your hair. It's formulated with glycerin to lock in moisture and gluten-free hydrolyzed wheat protein to give natural volume.
Color Wow
Style on Steroids Color-Safe Texture Spray
You don't have to worry about this spray messing with your hair color—it won't dull or darken the color. It delivers hold, volume, and texture without any stickiness or leftover residue.
Living Proof
Full Dry Volume Blast
Living Proof's styling spray works especially well on fine, flat hair. It has special technology that adds volume by increasing the space between hair fibers. And best of all, it feels weightless.
Next, "My Hair Quadrupled in Volume": The Shampoos and Conditioners for Flawless Hair
Sarah Yang
Managing Editor
Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019.In addition to her work on THE/THIRTY and Who What Wear, she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot).She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.
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