Anyone with fine, limp, or low-volume hair who wants lift and body without a stiff, crunchy hold; also suits anyone who prefers to be able to re-brush or restyle through the day, since the hold is flexible rather than rigid. It's a mainstream retail hairspray, not a professional-only or salon-application product, and because the formula contains several fragrance components (linalool, limonene, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, alpha-isomethyl ionone), those with fragrance sensitivities may want to patch test first.

The main reason to reach for this over a stiffer-hold spray is the flexibility: the VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate copolymer builds real lift and body at the root for fine or limp hair, but it doesn't glue strands together the way high-alcohol, extra-firm-hold formulas do, so you can still run fingers or a brush through the style later in the day. The lightweight silicone content adds shine and tames static without the heavier feel of a dimethicone-based finishing spray, and because the formula is designed to shampoo out cleanly, it doesn't leave the gradual buildup that some stronger-hold sprays cause with daily use.

• For volume, lightly mist through hair and finger-rake to distribute, then style as usual
• For a finishing hold, mist lightly all over the completed style and let it air dry rather than blow-drying over it
• As with any aerosol, use a light, even mist rather than saturating one area

Pros:

• Flexible-hold polymer lifts fine hair without stiffness or flaking, so hair can be re-styled through the day
• Contains lightweight (volatile) silicones for shine and static control rather than heavy, build-up-prone silicones
• Formulated to rinse out fully with normal shampooing

Cons:

• Not actually silicone-free, so it's not the right pick for anyone specifically avoiding silicones
• Alcohol denat. as the primary carrier can feel drying with very frequent use
• Contains a relatively long list of fragrance-allergen components (linalool, limonene, citronellol, hexyl cinnamal, benzyl salicylate, alpha-isomethyl ionone)
• Uses an HFC aerosol propellant rather than a pump/non-aerosol format