Super dry, it settled on our hair in seconds and kept our blow-dry in place, without feeling unnatural.

Why we love it: This product features a weightless formula that has a long-lasting effect without leaving your hair either crunchy or covered in residue. A good hairspray can give you a fresh-from-the-hairdresser look, so whether you want to give your curls some volume or keep an updo in place, we’ve tested them on how well they hold your style, without feeling too rigid. Our range of heat protection sprays from leading brands like Wella, Tigi and Lomé Paris will guard your hair against split-ends, becoming brittle and developing a stringy texture.

A fast-drying freeze-hold formula, it also protects against breakage, reduces split ends and strengthens the hair thanks to Provitamin B5. Our healthcare practitioner may need to contact you if they feel a further consultation is required based on the product you are purchasing. By the end of the day our volume had dropped slightly, but we did have to contend with showers and sunshine. The next day we were able to brush the spray out with ease, leaving our hair feeling shiny and free from damage. It gave our style a natural hold but we were also able to run our hands through our hair without it losing any of its style.

Why we love it: Although this product is pricier than most, it's perfect for maintaining a soft and natural hairstyle. While some of the hairsprays kept our locks in place, Amika’s headstrong intense hold hairspray did that and more, keeping out tresses damage-free and leaving it feeling conditioned and healthier.Known for its affordable haircare range, Living Proof’s flex hairspray is great if you’re looking for a natural hold.

If you're looking for something that will give your hair volume while preserving its natural movement, this is it. The spray contains style locker and hold-boosting technologies and is formulated with adhesive properties that create strong bonds between hair fibres – and it was by far one of the best volume hairsprays we tried, keeping our blow-dry in the same bouncy style all day. A water-based hairspray, this Vo5 offering gave us great volume and hold without our hair feeling stiff or crunchy. If you ignore the classic hairspray smell you’ll be impressed, like we were, with how well it held our updo for a night out and also its non-sticky formula . We spritzed some of the spray on our hair after blow-drying and it not only held it in place but left it feeling more conditioned and looking shinier.Use nourishing hair protection serums to help shield your hair from thermal damage when using straighteners, curling wands and heated brushes, to give you a beautiful glossy and conditioned finish. It worked best when we sprayed it on our hair, then brushed out our curls, otherwise our hair was left feeling and looking too stiff. As well as being made from 100 per cent vegan ingredients, the formula is also sulphate and paraben-free – meaning it’s great for anyone with allergies.

Why we love it: This hairspray is rich in volcanic minerals, which makes it great at absorbing excess oil and leaving hair feeling extra clean and fresh.

But to keep your hair extra-smooth, we suggest adding a hair mask and a leave-in conditioner to your regular routine. While techniques vary, the general guidance is to spray your hairspray on the edges of your wig cap (once you've cut it down to fit your hairline).