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Best Spray Hair Gels

Updated August 2018
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Paul Mitchell
Soft Sculpting Spray Gel
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Bottom Line

A good, general spray gel that works for a variety of hairstyles and types. Good for general use.

Pros

Works particularly well for those with short and thin hair. Makes a good alternative to heavier, thicker spray gels that tend to be difficult to wash out at the end of the day. Good for styling and sculpting the hair for long-lasting daily results. The spray is gentle on the hair and minimizes overspray.

Cons

Can be too thin for people who need a thicker spray formula.

Garnier
Fructis Curl Spray Gel
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Bottom Line

The best spray gel to purchase if you have curly hair that is difficult to tame on a daily basis.

Pros

Uses a heavy-duty formula designed for the unique challenges of curly hair whether it is damp or dry. Moisturizes hair while giving it more flexibility to style. Will also slightly curl straight hair for a natural curly look without extensive product or extra equipment.

Cons

The spray pump can start to stick after a few uses.

American Crew
Spray Gel for Men
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Bottom Line

The spray gel to consider if you want a product focused on men's hair styles and types.

Pros

Extremely easy to apply for a medium hold. Does a good job of keeping the hairstyle firm throughout the day without much preparation in the morning. Comes with an alcohol-free formula and small amount of sunscreen to protect the scalp from sun burning on hot summer days.

Cons

Spray pattern is too direct and narrow to cover a large portion of hair in one spray.

Best Bang for the Buck
Aquage
Thickening Spray Gel
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Bottom Line

A good budget spray gel option for those who want a quality hold without the higher price tag.

Pros

Formula uses natural ingredients for extra healing properties. Has a high degree of volume and manageability. Makes styling easier. Good for both thin and thick hair types alike.

Cons

Does not thicken as much as other high-quality hair products.

Sebastian
Volupt Spray Gel
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Bottom Line

A good budget alternative spray gel for more neutral results. Good for both women and men.

Pros

Uses a formula that is gentler on damaged and aging hair. Good for splitting and fraying hair strands. Has a good deal of volume after it sets and dries in just a couple minutes. Dries without leaving any noticeable buildup.

Cons

The hair loses some natural shine and manageability after use.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 17 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 219 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
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      Austin
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    • Linsay
      Linsay
      Editor
    • Melinda
      Melinda
      Web Producer
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    Garnier

    Fructis Curl Spray Gel

    Garnier

    Fructis Curl Spray Gel

    The best spray gel to purchase if you have curly hair that is difficult to tame on a daily basis.
    $3
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    Paul Mitchell

    Soft Sculpting Spray Gel

    Paul Mitchell

    Soft Sculpting Spray Gel

    A good, general spray gel that works for a variety of hairstyles and types. Good for general use.
    $17
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    American Crew

    Spray Gel for Men

    American Crew

    Spray Gel for Men

    The spray gel to consider if you want a product focused on men's hair styles and types.
    $8
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    Aquage

    Thickening Spray Gel

    Aquage

    Thickening Spray Gel

    A good budget spray gel option for those who want a quality hold without the higher price tag.
    $17
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    Sebastian

    Volupt Spray Gel

    Sebastian

    Volupt Spray Gel

    A good budget alternative spray gel for more neutral results. Good for both women and men.
    $11