Do you use hairspray?

[ChristmasCarol]

Do you use hair spray (for hold)? I never see it mentioned around the board.

If so, how often? Please also tell me which kind and why!
If not, why? TIA

Reason I ask:

I went out with DH the other night with curled hair and came home with very loosely curled hair. I used several layers of L'Oreal Elnett Extra Strong Hold, but it didn't work Only the ends held a little of the curl:

Am I doing something wrong? Is there something I should do before I curl it?

 

[NappyNelle]

I haven't since middle school to make those "fan" ponytails on my relaxed hair.

Sticky, perfume-y, and broken off hair. Ahhh, the good ol' days.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

I haven't since middle school to make those "fan" ponytails on my relaxed hair.

Sticky, perfume-y, and broken off hair. Ahhh, the good ol' days.

NappyNelle

Back in the 80s-90s, I used hairspray BEFORE and AFTER I curled it! That's how I got it to "stand up" (refer to siggy, lol) in front. It didn't seem to do much damage, but I know that's bad, so I won't even try it anymore.

 

[My Friend]

No I dont use hairspray

Ot: I love that skirt.

 

[JJamiah]

I do use hair spray on all my sets or they will drop and frizz. I remove my Curlformers or pillow soft rollers and spray immediately then put a invisible net on to keep it then when I am ready to go out I remove the net and finger it out. It holds for the week

 

[ChristmasCarol]

My Friend

Thank you, it's early 70's. I buy and wear the clothes I remember from my childhood. Good quality current fashions are either too expensive or too boring for my tastes. I stick to vintage - whenever possible.

 

[30something]

No, their holds never justify the dryness I get from the Alcohol in them.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

I do use hair spray on all my sets or they will drop and frizz. I remove my Curlformers or pillow soft rollers and spray immediately then put a invisible net on to keep it then when I am ready to go out I remove the net and finger it out. It holds for the week

JJamiah

Thanks for responding! Are you using the pillow rollers AFTER you've roller set or do you use them to curl flatironed hair?

A WEEK??? I'm trying to get my curls to hold for a NIGHT and here you are talking about a week

 

[Godyssey]

I used to use hair spray back in middle & high school. It would be okay for a few months but in the end breakage was inevitable.

If I roller set now days, I use lotta body (I think from Revlon) and it sets the curls nicely, without damaging the hair.

 

[SeeLexus]

I use Vonte ( VonteProducts.com) Firm Control or their Silk Control hair spray. Try after culing your hair ..taking a pin curl clip... pin it and let your curls set and cool. Curls should last Longer.

 

[Dayjoy]

I used some hairspray once last week for the first time in a LONG time. I was tired of my hair looking like a different head when I got back home too. It got me and extra 10 minutes of curl. I was probably too scared to use enough to really hold it. It went back into the archives.

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

I used it when I relaxed. However, now, since I began my transition, no.

 

[ChristmasCarol]

I use Vonte ( VonteProducts.com) Firm Control or their Silk Control hair spray. Try after culing your hair ..taking a pin curl clip... pin it and let your curls set and cool. Curls should last Longer.

SeeLexus

Excellent idea! I will certainly try this next time.

Can you give me a review/testimonial on the Vonte Hair Spray? How is it different from other brands you've used?

BTW: All the retro styles in your album are FANTABULOUS!!!

 

[ChristmasCarol]

I used some hairspray once last week for the first time in a LONG time. I was tired of my hair looking like a different head when I got back home too. It got me and extra 10 minutes of curl. I was probably too scared to use enough to really hold it. It went back into the archives.

Yep, that's it in a nutshell.
I used a whoooooooole lotta spray - still didn't work.

 

[SeeLexus]

@SeeLexus

Excellent idea! I will certainly try this next time.

Can you give me a review/testimonial on the Vonte Hair Spray? How is it different from other brands you've used?

BTW: All the retro styles in your album are FANTABULOUS!!!

Thank you!!! Yes, I like these hair sprays because they don't leave any residu or flake your hair. Also only 1 quick pump of the spray does the trick on each curl..it is not a aerosol hair spray but if you prefer that kind..i recommend Sebastian shaper plus. That is what i use for my victory rolls, you can use it on fly aways and that also does not leave any residu or flakes in your hair.

HOPE THAT HELPS : )

 

[JJamiah]

@JJamiah

Thanks for responding! Are you using the pillow rollers AFTER you've roller set or do you use them to curl flatironed hair?

A WEEK??? I'm trying to get my curls to hold for a NIGHT and here you are talking about a week

I use the pillow soft rollers after I flat Iron my hair. I just removed my curlformers and sprayed it lightly with spray. I will put it up into a french net so it can further set without the curlformers for the evening, in the morning they bounce right back.

 

[Evolving78]

i like Mizani's hairspray. it is a very light hold, but does the job. i use it rarely.

 

[Lilmama1011]

I don't no more for some time now but use to use the olive oil sheen but then I became alcohol conscience so I stopped using it

 

[BostonMaria]

I use Paul Mitchell sparingly when my hair is straight and I want it to behave. I'll grab a butter or oil first.

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[ChristmasCarol]

BostonMaria

Do you put butter/oil on your curls?

 

[BostonMaria]

@BostonMaria

Do you put butter/oil on your curls?

Yes but only in the spring and summer. For some reason it doesn't work as well in the cold months. I add avocado butter to my curls and usually don't have to use a gel.

ETA: I think you're asking me about my straight hair, not when its curly. I put butter and/or oil on my straight hair (similar to the picture on your first post) to make my hair look shiny and to seal in moisture. My hair will stay put if I don't touch it too much or mess with it. Its usually the humidity that ruins my hair and no hair spray or buttah in the world can help me with that .

 

[ChristmasCarol]

BostonMaria

Yeah, I was referring to straightened and curled hair - sorry 'bout that. So you don't have a problem with curls staying for a whole day?

 

[carletta]

NO !!!!!!!! I dont use it !!!!!
If I want my curls to hold I use a setting lotion on my hair instead.
WHEN I PUT HAIRSPRAY IN MY HAIR IT PROTEST, THEN SNAPS IN HALF

 

[ChristmasCarol]

NO !!!!!!!! I dont use it !!!!!
If I want my curls to hold I use a setting lotion on my hair instead.
WHEN I PUT HAIRSPRAY IN MY HAIR IT PROTEST, THEN SNAPS IN HALF

That's not really funny, but it is.

How do you use setting lotion when you aren't rollersetting your hair? Or do you only rollerset for curls?
carletta

 

[BostonMaria]

@BostonMaria

Yeah, I was referring to straightened and curled hair - sorry 'bout that. So you don't have a problem with curls staying for a whole day?

No I don't. When I'm ready to go to bed I put my hair in a bun. In the morning I leave my hair down and somehow I get curls at the ends of my hair. Its like magic LOL j/k Not sure how or why they stay.

 

[NIN4eva]

I only use it on my bangs when I'm going out and there might be pictures taken (they stop just above my eyelids). Then I fell super guilty when I get home and DC immediately. I use the ellnet.

 

[allmundjoi]

Every once in a while I use hairspray-more 'natural' one by Giovanni. I also have one by John Masters.

 

[carletta]

That's not really funny, but it is.

How do you use setting lotion when you aren't rollersetting your hair? Or do you only rollerset for curls?
carletta

LOL YEA IT IS , MY HAIR TURNS, LOOKS AT ME LIKE , GIVE ME A AND MARCHES RIGHT OFF THE SET !!!!!!!

HAIRSPRAY IS A BIG OLE NNNNOOOO, NO !!!!!!!

 

[Wildchild453]

For some reason hairspray never crosses my mind. I need to do more research for when I straighten my hair.

 

[Aggie]

i like Mizani's hairspray. it is a very light hold, but does the job. i use it rarely.

I use Mizani also, but very very sparinly. Actually I bought it because it doesn't have any drying alcohols in it - otherwise, I would have never bought or used it. The one I have is called 'Shyne'.