The Best Texturizing Sprays for Each and Every Hair Type

For straight manes, perfectly un-done waves require, well, a bit of effort. Apply this spray on towel-dried hair from roots to ends and air-dry, using your fingers to create instant waves that aren't frizzy or crunchy. For extra definition, go over the style with a large-barreled curling iron in random sections once hair is completely dry. 

Kérastase Spray à Porter, $36; kerastase-usa.com

Natural waves have the tendency to stick together, creating ball of fuzz instead of waves-for-days. Define and add shape to curls with a few sprays of Alterna Haircare's texture finishing spray. This product is infused with bodifying polymers that create an invisible shield around each strand to keep them from clumping together. 

Alterna Haircare Caviar Anti-Aging Perfect Texture Finishing Spray, $28; sephora.com

Curly manes should look for a lightweight texturizing product that will keep their spirals in check without weighing them down. Part texturzing spray, part hairspray, Ouai's forumla will hold a style in place and keep curls separated and defined. 

Ouai Haircare Texturizing Hair Spray, $26, sephora.com

As the product's inventive name suggests, this is no ordinary dry shampoo. In addition to sopping up excess oil, a few sprays will also boost volume and add definition for a slightly undone but put-together style. 

R+Co Death Valley Dry Shampoo, $29; birchbox.com

Bumble & Bumble's finishing mist is the answer to your limp mane's dreams. Spray through hair after blow-drying to add extra body and movement to your style.

Bumble & Bumble Thickening DryDpun Finish $31; net-a-porter.com

If humidity is your mane's downfall, opt for a this texturizing spray by Shu Uemura. On top of creating movement, it also protects against humidity and heat-styling, to keep strands smooth. 

Shu Uemura Liquid Fabric Texturizing Spray, $39; shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com

If you're a texturizing product novice, consider Oribe's spray as your starting point. There's a whole list of reasons why this powerhouse product has a cult-like following. From giving limp strands life to separating curls, the mist enhances virtually every hair type. 

Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, $44; oribe.com