Hairspray vs Texture Spray: Differences, Uses, and When to Use Each Product

Hairspray has long been the go-to for setting a style in place. In recent years, however, texture spray has become the secret weapon behind effortless styling.

But how are they different – and what does texture spray do?

While hairspray locks your look in place, texture sprays like our Elvive Collagen Lifter Big Hair Day Refreshing Volume Spray are designed to give your hair more volume – without sacrificing its natural feel. Use hairspray and texture spray together, and you get the best of both worlds: fuller-looking hair with touchable hold that lasts.

Below, we'll explain exactly what texture spray does, how to use hairspray with it, and a step-by-step routine using both for your best (and biggest) hair day yet.

July 21, 2026

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What is hairspray?

Hairspray coats your hair in a flexible layer of polymers and resins that lock your style in place – whether you want to add volume and bounce or keep things sleek and frizz-free.

From lightweight to extra strong, the hairspray benefits you’ll attain depend on the hold level you choose and the look you're aiming for:

Reach for our Elnett Flexible Hold Hairspray for a soft and silky finish.
Try our Elnett Extra Strong Hold Hairspray when you need your hair to stay exactly how you’ve styled it.

What is texture spray?

Texture spray adds volume and an airy feel to your hair by infusing it with grip and texture – making texture spray ideal for boosting flat roots or reviving second-day hair.

To do this, our Elvive Collagen Lifter Big Hair Day Refreshing Volume Spray utilises collagen peptides – natural proteins that support your hair's structure – to lift your roots and help your hair look thicker, fuller, and easier to style. A blend of pear, citrus, and rose leaves your strands smelling fresh, while the formula helps keeps your hair clean for up to 48 hours^* – and there’s no residue or weigh-down, either.

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Hairspray vs texture spray: key differences

The biggest difference between hairspray and texture spray is their role in your styling routine. Texture spray helps create volume and movement, while hairspray helps hold your finished style in place. Here is a quick breakdown of how the two products vary:

Key difference	Texture spray	Hairspray
Effect	Builds texture, body, and grip	Keeps your style in place
Finish	Matte to natural, with an airy, “undone” look	Natural to glossy, with a more polished finish
Movement	Keeps hair moving	Reduces movement to enable your style to stay in place
Ingredients	Texture-building ingredients such as salts, starches, and minerals	Film-forming polymers and resins that create hold

When to use hairspray

Think of hairspray as the “lock” on your finished look. Once it's on, your hair is far less likely to move out of place, making it ideal when you need lasting hold, photo-ready hair, or help taming frizzy hair and flyaways.

Purpose	When to use hairspray
Hold that lasts	Curls, updos, or slick-back buns that need to stay exactly where you put them – choose your hold level based on how long you need your style to last and how much movement you want.
Frizz and flyaway control	Humid days or any time flyaways need to behave – hairspray forms a protective layer around each strand to keep moisture out and your style intact.
Photo-ready hair	Weddings, events, or long days when your style can't afford to budge – a strong-hold formula means you can dance, laugh, and still have soft, shiny hair by the end of the night.

When to use texture spray

Texture spray can be used at any point in your routine – during styling to build a look, after to add the finishing touches, or the next day to refresh your style. Use it any time you want to:

Purpose	When to use texture spray
Add volume	For fine or flat hair that needs a lift, spray at the roots pre-styling and scrunch through the lengths to build body and bounce.
Refresh your hair	For second-day hair that needs a reset without a full wash, a few spritzes through the roots tackles oily scalp and dry ends.
Create undone styles	For looks that are meant to appear effortless, such as loose waves, undone braids, or tousled styles that need just enough grip to look intentional.

Can you use texture spray and hairspray together?

Yes – texture spray and hairspray work well together for styles that need volume and hold, like bouncy blowouts, beach waves, and voluminous up-dos.

You get all the hairspray benefits of hold and frizz protection, without losing the movement and body created by your texture spray. The key here is using them in the right order: texture spray first to build lift and grip, then hairspray to put the seal on your finished style.

How to use texture spray and hairspray in your styling routine

This routine works best when you pair two key L’Oréal Paris products: Elvive Collagen Lifter Big Hair Day Refreshing Volume Spray and Elnett Flexible Hold Hairspray.

Here's how to use texture spray and hairspray together, in just three simple steps:

Apply texture spray at the roots: Hold the can 15cm away and spray directly at your roots. The Big Hair Day spray's tri-dispenser applicator makes it easy to target the parts of your hair that need it most.
Scrunch through your lengths: Work from root to tip with your fingertips, scrunching as you go to build texture.
Set your style: Once you're happy with your look, mist your hairspray lightly from a distance to keep everything in place – without losing that “touchable” finish.

Want even more volume? Flip your hair upside down and spray directly at the roots. Lifting your roots away from the scalp helps both products work more effectively – giving you an instant boost between washes.

Getting the most from your texture spray and hairspray benefits starts with a nourished scalp. Next, learn about the importance of scalp care and how to take care of yours.