The best hair spray for men

Hair sprays are a fantastic tool for men to use for a wide range of reasons. If you've been paying attention to the Mankind blog recently, you may have noticed that we've been slowly putting together a comprehensive guide to all types of hair products for men that are currently on the market. So far we've covered pre-stylers, waxes, pomades, and there are plenty more to come. Hair sprays are a divisive product, and often overlooked. Check out this article about the best hair spray for men.

Why you should be using a hair spray

Despite being one of the oldest and heaviest hitting hair products around, bad memories of the late 80s, along with connotations of a certain musical which need not be named, have led the good part of a generation of young men to raise their eyebrows in scorn of hair spray. And while it's true that some bygone looks should never be resurrected (excepting perhaps for fancy dress purposes). to neglect hairspray altogether is to throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater.

Most of the negative attention drawn (and terrible hairstyles it has been responsible for) can be attributed to a misunderstanding about how to properly use it. Rather than being an out and out styling product, hair spray is a fixer, which should be used to glue a hairstyle in place after it has been created using a styling product.

The best hair spray for men

• Hanz De Fuko Style Lock Hair Spray
• Fudge Matte Hed Gas
• Joico JoiFix Firm Hold
• Fudge Unleaded Skyscraper Spray
• Sebastian Professional Re-Shaper
• Balmain Hair Session Strong Hair Spray
• TIGI Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray
• label.m Hairspray

1. Hanz de Fuko Style Lock Hair Spray 255g

Hanz de Fuko Style Lock Hair Spray 255g

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£24.00

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Hanz De Fuko are at the pinnacle of men's hair care right now, and having tested their products, we can understand why. A perfect accompaniment to Hanz De Fuko Claymation, the Style Lock Hair Spray is guaranteed to keep your hair in place all day.

2. FUDGE MATTE HED GAS (100G)

FUDGE MATTE HED GAS (100G)

£12.75

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Fudge Matte Hed Gas compliments a styling product by offering a firm, long lasting hold that fixes styles in place without adding shine. Its matte finish boosts the volume created by stylers while appearing totally natural.

3. Joico JoiFix Firm Hold (55% Voc) (300ml)

Joico JoiFix Firm Hold (55% Voc) (300ml)

£12.15

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A nourishing, protecting finishing spray formulated with Panthenol, the Joico JoiFix Firm Hold also offers a level of UV protection, ensuring your hair remains undamaged from the sun.

4. Fudge Unleaded Skyscraper Spray (70g)

Fudge Unleaded Skyscraper Spray (70g)

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£5.45

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The Fudge Unleaded Skysraper Spray is a medium hold aersol spray which fixes hairstyles in place but washes out easily when no longer needed.

5. Sebastian Professional Re-Shaper Strong Hold Hairspray 400ml

Sebastian Professional Re-Shaper Strong Hold Hairspray 400ml

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£21.75

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Sebastian Professional Re-Shaper protects from humidity and drooping throughout the day, which can be used on damp hair before styling to provide a boost at the roots and add volume on which to build your style, but is also extremely effective as a finishing product.

6. Balmain Hair Travel Size Session Strong Hair Spray (75ml)

Balmain Hair Travel Size Session Strong Hair Spray (75ml)

£10.15

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The Balmain Strong Hair Spray, which comes in a convenient travel size, is an ultra-fine hair spray which feels light on the the hair and scalp but offers strong hold. Enriched with Silk Protein and Argan Oil, it's also extremely nourishing.

7. Tigi Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray (385ml)

Tigi Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray (385ml)

£6.50

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TIGI Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray is a hairspray that offers exceptional hold and rapid drying speeds that protects and conditions the hair strand as it styles.

8. label.m Hairspray 300ml

label.m Hairspray 300ml

£14.75

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The Label.m Hairspray ticks all the boxes. Imparting both long-lasting conditioning effects and long-lasting style, the spray adds a healthy gloss to the hair as well as hold, while also protecting from UV radiation damage. The perfect tool to lock in your style for the day.