All hair types wanting medium hold that can be reworked through the day, rather than a stiff, set-once hold. People who style with heat tools or brushes throughout the day and want to touch up without washing out first.

A home styling product, no salon training required. Not for anyone wanting maximum, all-day hold without re-spraying. Best suited to people already familiar with this product since Matrix has discontinued it.

Working sprays like this exist for a specific styling habit: building a shape in stages rather than setting it once and walking away. ShapeMaker's appeal is that it dries almost instantly and stays brushable, so it can be sprayed in, worked with a brush or fingers, and re-sprayed again without the flaking or stiff cast that heavier hold sprays leave behind.

• Hold the can 10-12 inches from hair.
• Spray evenly through the section being styled.
• Let dry.
• Re-work and re-spray as needed.
• Spray more product to increase hold.

Pros:

• Dries fast and stays brushable/reworkable rather than stiff or flaky
• Medium hold suits everyday styling and root lift without an overly "sprayed" feel
• Builds body and style memory, useful for fine or limp hair

Cons:

• Discontinued, so only available through remaining retailer stock
• Alcohol- and propellant-based formula can be drying with heavy daily use
• Contains several fragrance allergens (linalool, benzyl salicylate, citronellol, geraniol)