- It’s not a good idea to use hairspray every day, because your hair can become dry and weak. And also, if you use hairspray every day, the residue from the hairspray could eventually clog the pores of your scalp and cause dandruff to appear.
- The logical frequency to use hairspray is each two or three days. Spray it in short bursts, i.e. after washing your hair to set the style.
- However, if you’re looking to fix a certain hairstyle in place, you can use a holding mousse, which won’t dry out your hair or clog your scalp’s pores.
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The question of whether it’s bad to use hairspray every day makes me think this: “why would you want to use it every day?”
Let’s use our imagination for a moment.
Let’s suppose you’re a flight attendant who has to wear your hair up, tight and neat for many hours because you work on international flights.
So, before the flight, you wash your hair, do it up and apply hairspray to fix the hairstyle in place.
Your flight lasts 18 hours. You arrive at the hotel, tired from serving passengers for practically a whole day, and you go to sleep, without removing the hairspray.
The next morning, you get out of bed and your hair is as neat and sleek as the day before.
Why would you want to use hairspray again?
You don’t need it!
Why?
Because you haven’t washed or brushed your hair. Therefore, the hairspray is still doing its job.
So, unless you want your hair to be as hard as the Rocky Mountains, you shouldn’t and won’t need to use hairspray in your hair every day.
Why is that?
Let’s dive into this question in more detail.
But relax, because I’ll give you other healthier options apart from hairspray later on, just in case you need to use a product that sets your hairstyle every day.
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Why you shouldn’t use hairspray on your hair every day
Basically, it’s because you don’t need it since the effect of the hairspray only disappears when you brush or wash your hair.
If you use hairspray every day, your hair will start to feel stiff and dull. But as the days go by, you’ll start to see frizz. And with the frizz, your hair will be dry.
But the issues don’t end there. Because successive hairspray applications will eventually clog the pores of your scalp if you don’t completely remove it from your hair, and you’ll start to get dandruff.
Therefore, the logical frequency to use hairspray on your hair would be every 48 to 72 hours. That is, every time you wash and brush your hair.
And the amount of hairspray you use is also important. You should apply five or six sprays, lasting no more than two seconds each.
Now, have you wondered if there’s another product you could use to fix hairstyles as hairspray does, but that’s not as damaging to your hair?
Because I can assure you that there are. You just have to look for them. And just so you don’t go crazy trying to investigate from scratch, here are your options.
- If your hair is oily , I recommend using a holding mousse. Its creamy consistency will moisturize your hair cuticles without leaving a greasy residue.
- If you need to fix your curls , you can also use holding mousse, applying it to your hair while you shape the curls with your fingers.
- If your hair needs moisture but isn’t greasy , you can opt for holding gel. I don’t recommend this option if your hair is oily, because the gel leaves residue in the form of dust and can make your hair greasier. Remember that, unlike hairspray, you use gel while you’re actually doing your hairstyle so it can get a better hold.
- If you need to fix a high or “punk” hairstyle , you can use hair waxes. But I recommend you only apply this product if you want to wear a hairstyle for a Halloween party, for example. Because you need to completely remove the product afterward by washing your hair. If you don’t wash it, or if you leave the wax in for several days, you’ll get dandruff.
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Ok good. So you already know that you shouldn’t use hairspray every day if you care about the health of your hair. And you also know that the logical frequency of using hairspray is every two to three days.
But are you using hairspray correctly? Read on to find out.
How to use hairspray correctly every two to three days
The first tip is to apply the hairspray when you’re done with your hairstyle. This is basic. Remember to only use a small amount and in short bursts.
How do you apply hairspray to your hair?
You should apply five or six sprays 30 centimeters (12 inches) away from your hair . This prevents the spray from dripping or wetting your hair.
Conclusion
The logical frequency to use hairspray is every two to three days. This is because you should only use it after you wash and style your hair.
And also, remember that it’s important to use hairspray in small amounts. Apply five or six pumps 30 centimeters away from your hair.
