Hair spray is the last step in a style, and the label on the can matters more than the brand. This page compares seven hair sprays on Amazon Australia by hold level, finish and what each listing actually says, so you can match the can to your hair.
Start with the hold. Moroccanoil Medium and ghd are flexible, Elnett Normal sits in between as an everyday can, Elnett Supreme, Moroccanoil Strong and Schwarzkopf are firmer, and Paul Mitchell is about volume.
Best overall hair spray: Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray Medium
Best overall hair spray: the Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray Medium, because the listing says it gives flexible hold for all hair types with shine and no flaking.
The listing says it is for all hair types and creates natural hairstyles with flexible hold. It adds shine for a brilliant finish that will not cause flaking, protects hair from frizz, and can be used on the roots to enhance volume. The listing also says it helps nourish and condition the hair while giving a natural looking shine. It comes in a 330 ml can and holds 4.6 stars from 8,227 ratings, the second most rated spray here.
It suits anyone who wants one spray that holds a style without making it stiff. The honest catch: it shares the top price on this page with the Moroccanoil Strong, and the Medium hold is flexible rather than the firmest.
Best firmer Moroccanoil: Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray Strong
Best firmer Moroccanoil: the Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray Strong, because it is the firmer version of the top pick, a lightweight, workable finishing formula that leaves no flakey or sticky residue.
The listing describes a lightweight and workable finishing formula that blankets hair in a reflective shield of shine and leaves no flakey or sticky residue. It is infused with antioxidant rich argan oil and the listing calls it ideal for creating up styles. It is a 330 ml can and holds 4.6 stars from 7,838 ratings.
It suits anyone who likes the Moroccanoil finish but wants a firmer hold for up styles. The honest catch: it is the same brand and size as the top pick, so it changes the hold level rather than offering a different brand.
Best strong hold: L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Supreme Hold Hairspray
Best strong hold: the L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Supreme Hold Hairspray, because the listing calls it the strongest hold in the entire franchise, with an ultra fine mist, humidity resistance and all day wear.
The listing says it has the strongest hold in the entire franchise, lasts all day and is humidity resistant. It describes an ultra fine mist that disappears at a stroke of a brush, and says it is used by stylists worldwide. It holds 4.7 stars from 3,602 ratings, the most ratings of any can here that scores 4.7 or higher.
It suits anyone who needs a style to stay put through a long day. The honest catch: the listing says strongest in the Elnett range, which is the brand's own scale, not a universal hold rating.
Best value everyday hold: L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Normal Strength
Best value everyday hold: the L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Normal Strength, because a 400 ml can with an ultra fine mist, humidity resistance and all day wear costs far less than the Moroccanoil sprays and rates 4.7 stars.
The listing describes a 400 ml can with an ultra fine mist that disappears at a stroke of a brush. It says the hold lasts all day, is humidity resistant and tames frizz, and that stylists use it worldwide. It holds 4.7 stars from 1,152 ratings.
It suits anyone who wants dependable everyday hold from a low priced can. The honest catch: normal strength is a lighter hold than the Supreme version, so choose that one if your style drops by the afternoon.
Best budget extra strong hold: the Schwarzkopf Extra Care Strong Styling Hairspray, because the listing says 48 hour extra strong hold with an invisible finish, from one of the lowest priced cans here.
The listing describes 48 hour extra strong hold with an invisible finish and long lasting styles, with control, lift and support. It says it is enriched with Pro Vitamin B5 to protect the hair from drying out, and that it is lightweight, without stickiness and easy to brush out. It is a 400 g can and holds 4.8 stars, the highest score here, from 137 ratings.
It suits anyone after a firm hold at a low price. The honest catch: only 137 ratings, so the 4.8 score is thin, and the 48 hour hold is the listing's claim.
Best for root volume: Paul Mitchell Extra Body Daily Boost Hair Spray
Best for root volume: the Paul Mitchell Extra Body Daily Boost, because the listing says it gives fine hair a boost of volume at the roots with controlled volume and long lasting body and bounce.
The listing says it allows for controlled volume to bring tired locks back to life and gives fine hair a boost of volume at the roots. It says panthenol protects delicate or brittle strands from damage and that it leaves hair long lasting body and bounce. It is a 250 ml can with 4.4 stars from 9,450 ratings, the most of any spray here.
It suits fine hair that falls flat at the roots. The honest catch: it is a volume spray more than a firm hold finisher, so pair it with a firmer can if you need the style locked in.
Best with ghd tools: ghd Perfect Ending Hair Spray
Best with ghd tools: the ghd Perfect Ending Hair Spray, because the listing pairs it with ghd hair tools and describes a lightweight spray with flexible hold without stiffness that helps reduce flyaways and frizz.
The listing describes a lightweight hairspray with flexible hold without stiffness and a soft touch feel, keeping your look in place all day. It is formulated to help reduce flyaways and smooth frizz on waves, curls or sleek straight hair. The listing also calls it humidity resistant with no droop, non sticky and fast drying, and easy to brush out. It holds 4.4 stars from 2,133 ratings.
It suits anyone who styles with a ghd tool and wants hold that stays soft. The honest catch: with 4.4 stars it sits mid pack against the Elnett cans.
How to choose a hair spray
Pick the hold level first
Flexible hold keeps movement: the Moroccanoil Medium and ghd Perfect Ending listings both say flexible. Firmer hold suits up styles and long days: the Moroccanoil Strong, Elnett Supreme and Schwarzkopf Extra Care cans are the firmer picks. The Elnett Normal Strength sits between the two as an everyday can.
Fine hair and root volume
Fine hair can drop flat at the roots. The Paul Mitchell listing is written for fine hair and says it boosts volume at the roots, and the Moroccanoil Medium listing says it can be used on the roots too. A heavy hold can matter less than lift, so choose volume before firmness.
Humidity
If your style falls in humid weather, check the listing for the word. The Elnett Supreme, Elnett Normal and ghd listings all say humidity resistant. The two Moroccanoil listings do not say it, so do not assume it.
Brush out and residue
Re styling is easier when a spray brushes out. The Elnett listings say the mist disappears at a stroke of a brush, the Schwarzkopf listing says easy to brush out, and the ghd listing says non sticky and easy to brush out. The Moroccanoil Strong listing says no flakey or sticky residue.
Shine and frizz
Moroccanoil Medium and Strong lead on shine in their listings. For frizz, the Moroccanoil Medium listing says it protects from frizz, the Elnett Normal listing says it tames frizz, and the ghd listing says it helps reduce flyaways and smooth frizz. If you also want a cream first, our curl cream guide covers that step.
Natural and non toxic claims
Searchers often ask for a natural or non toxic spray. None of these seven listings describes its spray that way, so this page does not rank them on it. Read the listing yourself if that is your priority.
Size and rating counts
Cans range from 250 ml for Paul Mitchell to 330 ml for the Moroccanoil pair and 400 ml for Elnett Normal. Check the rating count as well as the star score: the Schwarzkopf 4.8 comes from only 137 ratings, while the Moroccanoil cans have more than 7,800 each. To style around the spray, see our hair brush guide and hair dryer brush guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best hairspray in Australia?
The best hair spray for most people is Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray Medium. The listing says it gives flexible hold for all hair types, adds shine without flaking and can be used on the roots for volume. It holds 4.6 stars from 8,227 ratings. For a firmer finish choose Moroccanoil Strong or the Elnett Satin Supreme Hold.
What hairspray is best for fine hair?
Paul Mitchell Extra Body Daily Boost is the pick aimed at fine hair: the listing says it gives fine hair a boost of volume at the roots and leaves long lasting body and bounce. Moroccanoil Medium is the all rounder, because its listing says it can be used on the roots to enhance volume.
What is the best hair spray for hold?
For the firmest hold choose L'Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Supreme Hold, which the listing calls the strongest hold in the entire Elnett franchise, with all day wear and humidity resistance. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Strong lists 48 hour extra strong hold, and Moroccanoil Strong is the firmer Moroccanoil. For lighter control choose ghd Perfect Ending.
What is the best hairspray for volume and hold?
Choose by the job. Paul Mitchell Extra Body Daily Boost is the volume pick, with a boost at the roots and long lasting body. Moroccanoil Medium adds flexible hold and can also go on the roots. Schwarzkopf Extra Care Strong lists control, lift and support with extra strong hold, for a firmer finish.
What is the best hair spray for shine?
Moroccanoil Luminous Hair Spray Medium is the shine pick: the listing says it enhances your hair's shine for a brilliant finish that will not cause flaking. The Moroccanoil Strong listing describes a reflective shield of shine with argan oil and no flakey or sticky residue, in a firmer hold.
Is there a natural or non toxic hair spray on this list?
None of the seven sprays here is described as natural or non toxic in its listing, so this page does not rank them on that. The Moroccanoil Strong listing mentions argan oil and the Schwarzkopf Extra Care listing mentions Pro Vitamin B5, but those are highlighted ingredients, not natural claims.
What is the best hairspray for damaged hair?
No listing here promises to repair damage, so treat these as styling sprays. The Paul Mitchell Extra Body Daily Boost listing says its panthenol protects delicate or brittle strands from damage, and the Schwarzkopf Extra Care listing says Pro Vitamin B5 protects the hair from drying out. The Moroccanoil Medium listing says it helps nourish and condition.
What is the best hair care brand in Australia?
We have not ranked hair care brands overall, only hair sprays. The brands here are Moroccanoil, L'Oreal Paris Elnett, Schwarzkopf Extra Care, Paul Mitchell and ghd. Moroccanoil has two sprays with more than 7,800 ratings each, and the two Elnett cans hold 4.7 stars.
