Working Hairspray is for people who style in stages: blow-dry, curl or straighten, then shape with their hands, and set only at the end. Because the hold builds with layering, it covers light everyday styles as well as more structured looks.

KMS lists it for all hair types. Its heat protection up to 230°C (446°F) makes it relevant for anyone using flat irons or curling irons, and it is well suited to stylists who need a spray they can brush through and rework.

Most hairsprays are either a light working spray or a firm fixing spray. This one is designed to be both, depending on how much you apply, and it stays brushable so you can keep adjusting the style. Built-in heat protection means it can go on before hot tools as well as after, which cuts down on the number of products needed for a finished style.

1. Spray 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) from dry hair.
2. Work with your hands to re-work and shape, or add more spray for additional hold.
3. Spray all over to finish and fix the look.
4. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame while spraying; the can contains flammable propellants.

Pros:

• Hold is buildable, so one can covers light to firmer control.
• Can be brushed and reworked without flaking, per KMS.
• Heat protection up to 230°C (446°F) for hot tools.
• Frizz and humidity protection for up to 72 hours.

Cons:

• Contains a silicone resin (polyphenylsilsesquioxane), so it is not silicone-free.
• Declared fragrance allergens such as limonene, linalool and citral.
• Aerosol with flammable propellants: spray away from heat and flame.