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When it comes to achieving that perfectly tousled, effortlessly cool hairstyle, a quality dry texturising spray is an absolute game-changer. Whether you’re aiming for a beachy, undone look or want to add some volume and grit to freshly washed hair, texturising sprays can give your locks the “lived-in” texture that’s almost impossible to replicate with other styling products.
The best part? You don’t need to be a pro stylist to make it work. With just a few spritzes, these sprays offer an instant, piecey finish that transforms flat, lifeless hair into a mane full of character and dimension. They add hold and structure without stiffness, giving fine hair a thicker feel and reviving limp curls with a natural, touchable texture.
Perfect for those busy days when you don’t have time for a full hair routine but still want to look put-together, a great texturising spray can refresh your hair’s volume and help you maintain that effortless style. Plus, many formulas today are infused with nourishing ingredients that support scalp health and hair strength – so you can keep your hair looking (and feeling) its best with each use.
Below, we’ve curated a list of the best texturising sprays, tried and tested to ensure they deliver on both style and substance. Whether you’re after movement and texture or the perfect prep for updos, these WH-approved sprays are here to elevate your hair game.
The best texturising sprays to try now…
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How we test
To find the best texture sprays treatments on the market, we examined various products from a number of brands we trust and rate.
We looked at how well the formula created texture, how it sat on the hair, how long the effects of the spray lasted, while also providing other benefits for the hair such as volume and hold.
We also examined whether the formula contained other hair-kind ingredients to help nourish and style. Elements like price and application were important to consider, too; we looked at value fro money, how much product you needed and whether the formulas interacted with other haircare products.
Pros
- Argan oil leaves hair soft and smooth
- Creates volume for all hair lengths
Cons
- Isn't as long-lasting as other formulas
A favourite amongst hair stylists, this dry-finish texturising spray creates volume and long-lasting hold. It's also infused with argan oil for a touchable, non-sticky finish.
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Pros
- Doubles as a dry shampoo
- Leaves hair with a salon-worthy finish
Cons
- Is pricey £££
An iconic product in the hair styling world, this cult dry texturising spray is part dry shampoo, part texturiser – leaving the hair full of body, lift and cool-girl texture.
Pros
- Adds mega volume and texture
- Contains heat protectant
Cons
- Can be quite tacky on the hair
Suitable for all hair types, this multi-purpose formula is perfect for misting over dry lengths to create mega-XX volume. It's also ideal for blondes, as it won't dull or darken hair like some other formulas can.
Pros
- Powder formula is great for travelling
- Doubles as a dry shampoo
Cons
- Harder to add texture through longer hair lengths
While technically not a texturising spray, this powder formula is brilliant for mopping up excess grease, while adding texture and grit to the hair. Simply sprinkle into the roots and use your fingers to massage through.
Pros
- Smells amazing
- Adds volume and tousled, piecey texture
Cons
- On the pricier side (although a travel size is available so you can try before you fully commit!)
Created by famous hairstylist Sam McKnight (he's the guy who's responsible for Kate Moss's iconic cool girl hair), this texturising spray gives instant volume and texture for lasting, effortless, tousled styles.
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Pros
- Gives heat protection up to 210°C
- Provides volume, texture and a long-lasting finish
Cons
- Can leave your hair feeling a bit dry
Dispensing texturising molecules throughout the hair, the spray instantly elevates your locks, adding dimension and voluminous shape.
Pros
- Is great for beachy waves and texture
- Formulated with kind-to-hair ingredients
Cons
- Doesn't double as a dry shampoo, like some of the others do
This buildable texturising spray features pink Bolivian salt, fresh from the Andes Mountains, alongside guava fruit and leaf extract to protect strands from the effects of the sun, UV rays and other summer stressors.
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Pros
- Ideal for medium to thick hair that craves texture
- Translucent – ideal for blondes
Cons
- Not the best we've tried for fine hair
This translucent dry finishing volume spray delivers +40% more volume instantly vs. untreated hair (and it lasts all day), plus lift and airy texture.
Pros
- A great option for holiday hair
Cons
- Doesn't add much volume for fine hair types
With UV protection and a matte finish, this texturising spray is perfect for creating beachy looking hair on holiday.
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Pros
- A great texturiser for fine hair types
- Leaves no residue and easily brushes out
Cons
- Quite pricey
For piecey, defined texture and hold, this fine mist gives the hair an instant full-bodied and tousled look without weighing it down.
Pros
- Aloe vera leaves your hair soft, not sticky
- Gives your hair a salon-worthy, cool girl finish
Cons
- Doesn't last as long as some other formulas
To create that salon finish at home, Hershesons Air Dry Spray makes hair styling easy.
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Pros
- Long-lasting volume
- Smells fresh and clean
Cons
- Doesn't work as well on thicker or textured hair types
This award-winning dry texturising spray is designed especially for flat, fine hair and delivers 2X the volume for up to 8 hours.
Pros
- A good price
- Humidity resistant
Cons
Perfect for bobs and mid-length hairstyles, this texture spray gives limp, fine hair substance and definition.
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Pros
- Gives 'just back from the beach' waves without the dry, crunchy feel
- Helps to fortify and strengthen hair
Cons
This honey-infused spray creates instant beachy waves, body and volume for an effortless, tousled look, without weighting hair down.
Pros
- Smells great
- Leaves hair volumised and texturised
Cons
- Medium hold –might not work as well on thicker hair types
This lightweight spray is infused with a gorgeous jasmine blossom fragrance that adds a subtle scent to the air while giving piecey texture.
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