Made for people who blow-dry and want the result to have shape and lift that lasts, without a stiff finish. KMS lists it for straight to curly hair.

It fits anyone who wants a light base spray that can be used alone or under other styling products, at home or in the salon. It is not aimed at maximum hold or volume; the emphasis is on light body and natural movement.

A blowout that looks full when you leave the chair but flat an hour later usually lacks a base product that holds shape through heat. Shaping Blow Dry fills that role with a heat-responsive polymer and a flexible-setting polymer, giving body and movement that last while keeping the hair's natural feel. Because it can be used alone or under other products, it is an easy addition to an existing routine.

1. Spray into towel-dried hair.
2. Apply additional styling products if desired, or use alone.
3. Blow-dry and style.

What works well: the spray gives shape that lasts through the day without making hair feel coated, and it layers under other styling products or works alone. The heat-responsive polymer means the blow-dryer does part of the shaping work.

Limitations: the body it adds is intentionally light, so very fine hair wanting big volume may need a dedicated volumizer as well. KMS does not state a heat-protection rating for this product, so pair it with a heat protectant if you follow with irons. It contains a silicone-based polymer.