This is for people who like the definition of a wax but not the heaviness or the hands-on work of a pot product. Messy, lived-in styles meant to look deliberately undone are the obvious fit.

KMS lists it for straight to coily hair. Because it is sprayed and scrunched, it is easy for home users, and stylists can use it as a quick finishing texture at the chair.

It is not intended for sleek, glossy or very controlled looks.

Dry Wax sits between a texture spray and a traditional wax. You get the definition wax is known for, but in a lightweight spray that you scrunch in rather than rake through, which makes it quick to add or top up on dry hair without flattening the style.

1. Shake the can.
2. Spray into dry hair.
3. Scrunch with your hands to shape.
4. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame while spraying; the can contains flammable propellants.

What works well: it gives wax-style definition in a spray, so there is no need to rub product through your hands, and the hold stays flexible so hair can still move. Scrunching after spraying lets you control how rough or defined the texture looks.

Where it falls short: it is made for dry hair only, so it won't help during a blow-dry. The undone finish is the point, which means it isn't a choice for sleek styles. As an aerosol with alcohol and flammable propellants, it needs to be kept away from heat and flame while spraying.