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After 76 hours of testing, these hairsprays held up the best.
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We also noted how the hair felt after using the product.
The alcohol-free hairsprays below made a lasting impression (pun intended).
It does leave a pretty noticeable residue that lingers until the product is washed out.
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It can also feel pretty stiff initially.
This hairspray did a great job keeping my curls in place in the desired shape.
We liked how quickly it dried, allowing us to easily layer it throughout our styling routine.
Byrdie / Jessica Eno
It also earned rave reviews for its featherweight texture and no visible or tactile residue or greasiness.
It can initially leave hair feeling a little bit stiff, but it does brush out nicely.
It never once looked or felt wetor sticky.
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The spritz also came out of the bottle evenly without creating a massive product cloud.
This product surpassed my previous experiences.
It also dried extremely quickly and had a featherweight texture that didnt weigh down strands.
Byrdie / Stella Yu
If you have dry, brittle, colored, or treated hair, avoiding alcohol in hairspray is wise.
Alcohol is typically used in hairsprays due to its fast-drying nature.
The healthiest hairsprays are those that do not contain drying ingredients such as alcohol.
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Hairsprays with antioxidants and moisturizing ingredients can help boost the health and appearance of your hair.
Byrdie writerMelanie Rudalso contributed to this article.
A writer and beauty editor, shes well-versed in all things haircare-related.
Byrdie / Sara Sparling
(And always reaches for alcohol-free hairspray to take care of her own fine and dry strands.)
Both writers reviewed testing insights from Byrdies lab to help create the list of top picks.
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