Spray Away

I recently changed my hairspray, and I couldn't be happier. I use a lot of hairspray, but because my hair is so fine I have to be careful what kind I use. Using too much spray can often make my hair look greasy or weigh it down. Then any styling attempts turn into the too straight, heavy, and flat look. Not exactly what I am going for.

So when I ran out of hairspray a few weeks ago, I headed to Target to see if they had my Paul Mitchell spray. Usually it is only sold in salons but I figured it was worth a try. Not finding it there, and becoming increasingly desperate, I decided to try something new. My Paul Mitchell is usually around $16.50 and rarely on sale. Trust me; I check often. Since I was trying something new I didn't want to spend too much money. I noticed the cheapest stuff they had: Salon Grafix Shaping Hair Spray. I grabbed it and got out of there as fast as possible- Target is one of my greatest weaknesses. I got the Extra Hold and figured that if I hated it it was only 4 dollars down the drain. Worth a try for a desperate girl, right?

To my surprise, I loved it! Even more than my Paul Mitchell, which I have been loyal to for at least 10 years. Don't get me wrong: Paul Mitchell Extra Hold hairspray is awesome, and works great, but why spend that much money if you don't have to? This hairspray isn't heavy- it is even lighter than Paul Mitchell and doesn't leave my hair feeling heavy or greasy. It does an excellent job holding style throughout the day and I love it. I can also use that extra $12 for other products now :) Also, it smells just like the stuff my mom used on my when I was a kid. I used to dance competitively and apparently she didn't want to use the expensive stuff for all my hairdo's at competitions. Understandable when your daughter is 7, right? That being said, it also has a little bit of sentimental value for me.

To use: After I blow dry, I spray some around the crown of my head, lifting up chunks of hair and spraying underneath. Then I tease my hair with a fine tooth comb and some hair paste [see previous] and once I have the style I want, I spray lots! Although my husband hates the smell of the spray at first, he does usually like the smell of my hair . . . so I guess you give a little and get a little, right?

Tip to remember: Expensive does not always equal the best quality for your needs.