​Top 10 ways to use Hairspray!

You’ll never look at a can of hairspray the same way again! If your one of the many that has a can of hairspray perched proudly on the dresser, tucked away in the glove box of the car and even the drawer of your desk at work – then you no doubt are well acquainted with the multi-tasking marvel that is the can of ‘hairspray’.

Not only does it serve as a fantastic finisher for many a ‘do’, but are you aware that it’s also a must have companion when you have creative toddlers, are experimenting with hair extensions, or want your make-up masterpiece to go the distance? No - I bet you didn’t. So read on and discover exactly what delights your can of hairspray holds for you.

1. Tame those flyaways!

Forget e=mc2, the only equation any woman need remember is that a well-placed tissue + hairspray = no flyaways! So whether you’re rocking an on trend sleek, shiny ponytail or poker straight locks, banish those pesky flyaways by spritzing the tissue with hairspray and smoothing it over the crown of your head. Awesome, right?

2. Want Boho Waves?

Does your hair battle to hold a wave or contain a curl? Never fear, your hairspray is here. Before bed, fashion your hair into braids and coat them with a good spray of hairspray. We recommend a lightweight hairspray Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray which will brush out easily and ensure that your locks aren’t ‘crispy’ to the touch. Undo your braids on wakening and reveal gorgeous boho-style waves. Too easy!

3. Is your toddler a potential Picasso?

Are your toddlers prone to sharing their artistic flair all over your lovely white washed walls? Often found a colourful doodling hidden just behind the curtain? Well fret no more, roll up the sleeves, grab a can of your favourite hairspray apply some elbow grease and all signs of marker or pen will vanish in seconds. True!

4. Stop your stockings from sticking.

Have you ever experienced one of those moments when you know that your new dress is clinging for dear life onto your stockings? Not exactly the classy look you were hoping for. So, save the embarrassment by spritzing hairspray all over your gym sculpted (or not) pins. The hairspray will act as a barrier for your clothes, ensuring there is no cling. Did you know that hairspray when spritzed on small tears in your tights will limit the length of the laddering? And you thought it was just for hair!

5. Looking for Carrie Bradshaw’s Big Bun?

Emulating the gorgeousness of Carrie Bradshaw’s infamous big bun is no easy task. Even for those of us with super long hair, those irritating shorter hairs love to show their versatility by poking every which way in a random fashion. Fear not; fix your ponytail at the crown of your head with double elastic to ensure no movement. Next, twist the hair around the elastic as many times as is possible, making sure to tuck the ends back into the elastic as you finish. Then gently loosen the bun to make it appear bigger and then spray from every angle with abandonment using a super strong hairspray for maximum hold Kerastase Styling Laque Couture – tucking and hiding those pesky shorter ends as you go. Voila – so Carriesque!

6. Combat Slippery Surfaces.

Bought new shoes but not entirely convinced that you won’t end up moonwalking like Michael in front of the whole party, as they slip across the dance floor? Coat the bottom of your new shoes with hairspray, it will increase friction and give more traction, ensuring your moves like Jagger don’t end up with a dress over the head and a hefty dose of embarrassment.

7. Make a Base for Hair Extensions.

When applying hair extensions it’s vital to ensure you have a strong base in which to hold the clips in place. Once having sectioned the hair, backcomb your real hair base and spray generously with hairspray so that the clips have something to ‘grab’ onto. This little trick gives strength to the extension effectively ensuring that your extensions don’t make a break for it throughout the night! Very Ga-Ga, but very embarrassing!

8. Sleek, Smooth and no Frizzies.

The heartache that ensues after you’ve gone to the trouble of straightening your locks, with a super sleek finish even Gwynne Paltrow would be proud of. Only to find that the heat, humidity or even the rain has undone all your hard work, leaving you frazzled and Medusa like. Ensure your sleek strands are protected from the elements by spraying with a humidity resistant hairspray Rich Pure Luxury Sure Hold Hairspray directly onto your brush and brushing through as you continue to straighten.

9. Set your Make-Up.

Putting aside all the skin care advice, as this may not necessarily fall within ‘good for your skin’, but I’ve tried it and it so works! Simply position your hairspray around 30cm away from your face and spritz quickly all over the face in an ‘x’ shape. Two quick strokes will do it. Looking beautiful can often call for drastic measures and this will ensure your makeup masterpiece doesn’t fade and if it’s good enough for pageants mums then it’s good enough for me.

10. Keep your Curls Longer.

If maintaining cute curly flicks aka Kardashian style, proves troublesome, then look no further than hairspray. Simply curl your hair with a tong so it’s extremely curly, next spray some hairspray generously all over your head then shake your money maker up and down and round and round for about a minute (stop if dizzy!), this will allow some of the curl to drop. Allow for another 20 or so minutes and your hair should have fallen to the point you now possess cute, flirty flicks. Finish by flipping your head upside down and spraying the curls from beneath, then spray as if your life (or in this case your flick) depends on it!