This hairspray is for anyone who wants a light, natural-feeling hold rather than a stiff, locked-down finish. Goldwell markets Perfect Hold Lustrous across all hair lengths (short, medium, long), structures (fine, normal, coarse) and types (straight, wavy, curly), so it isn't limited to one hair type. It suits both everyday consumer use and in-salon finishing, and works well for people who want shine and movement in their style. It's not the right choice for someone who needs a very strong, all-day, unmovable hold — Goldwell's own Perfect Hold range has firmer options for that.

The main reason to reach for this one over a stronger-hold hairspray is that it's built specifically for flexibility and shine rather than rigid control — the FlexPROtec complex is doing double duty, holding the style loosely while also adding a UV filter layer meant to slow color fade and heat damage from styling tools. That combination of light hold, visible shine, and built-in color protection is what separates it from the firmer, more fixative-focused sprays elsewhere in Goldwell's Perfect Hold lineup.

Spray onto dry hair, either while creating the style or as a finishing step over hair that's already been styled, to set the look and add shine.

Pros: gives a flexible, natural-feeling hold that brushes out easily rather than gluing hair in place; adds real shine instead of a dull or matte cast; the humidity-resistant formula helps hold survive damp conditions; the UV filter in the formula is specifically there to help protect hair color from fading. Cons: at hold factor 3, it's on the lighter-to-medium end, so it won't control very thick, coarse, or curly hair that needs a firmer lock; it's an aerosol can rather than a pump, so heavy or frequent use can build up residue the way aerosol sprays typically do; alcohol denat. is a primary ingredient, which can be drying with frequent heavy application.