Anyone wanting a matte, tousled 'beachy' texture or wave pattern rather than a sleek, shiny finish — works across hair types, but is aimed at people styling for texture, not people looking for a moisturizing or repair product.

Suitable for home use with no special technique required beyond spraying and working it through with fingers.

Traditional salt sprays can leave hair feeling stiff, sticky, or straw-like because salt alone dries out the hair fiber as it evaporates. This spray pairs the salt with a flexible VA/crotonate copolymer, so it builds the same gritty, texturized hold as a classic salt spray but finishes matte and pliable rather than crunchy — and because it works on both damp and dry hair, it doubles as a pre-heat-styling texture primer instead of only being useful right after a wash.

• Shake and spray onto dry or damp hair
• Work through with fingers, focusing on mid-lengths and ends
• Can be applied before hot tools to build texture while styling
• Once dry, brush through with fingers and tousle the ends for an undone finish

Pros:

• Delivers a matte, textured finish without the stiff or crunchy feel of older salt-spray formulas
• Works on both damp and dry hair, so it fits a wash-day routine or a same-day refresh
• Doubles as a pre-heat-styling texturizer, not just a finishing spray

Cons:

• Alcohol Denat. as the lead ingredient can be drying with frequent use, especially on porous or color-treated hair
• Matte finish is a drawback if you specifically want shine or a sleek look
• Contains several fragrance-related allergens (linalool, coumarin, benzyl salicylate, citronellol) that can irritate sensitive scalps