For anyone who wants height and fullness at the crown, whether that is a teased, backcombed updo, big blowout volume or simply more lift on flat, fine hair. It also works as a texturizing finishing spray on dry hair. Suitable for home styling and for stylists doing volume and updo work.

Root Tease replaces the usual mix of root lifter, texture spray and hairspray with a single can. The narrow, root-targeting spray lets you work close to the scalp for teasing and lift, and the fast-drying, medium-control formula then holds that volume with a matte, lived-in texture. It is a quick way to get crown height that lasts.

• For lift: spray on the roots, section by section, and backcomb for extreme lift.
• For texture: spray on dry hair to add texture and medium control.
• Start with a small amount; a little goes a long way.

Pros

• Root-targeting nozzle puts product exactly where lift is needed.
• Volume, texture and control in one can.
• Fast drying, so you can tease section after section without waiting.
• Vegan formula.

Cons

• Matte finish, so it will not suit glossy, sleek styles.
• Easy to overuse; Redken's own advice is that a little goes a long way.
• Backcombing itself can be rough on fragile hair, so brush out gently.