Sea Salt Spray

What is sea salt spray?

If you love that gorgeously tousled, just-come-out-of-the-ocean look and crave it all year round, a sea salt spray is for you. Sea salt hair products are a type of styling spray that can add loads of casual texture and volume to hair and give you the envious appearance that you have just spent a long day at the beach.

The secret to a salt spray is in the ingredients. They are commonly made with a basic formula of aqua (water), sea salt and Epsom or other salts. Many brands also include extra ingredients like coconut oil to nourish and soften hair while leaving a tantalisingly tropical scent behind.

Some sprays also feature glycerin to help retain moisture, citric acid to remove buildup and add shine and phenoxyethanol to keep the formula fresh. Parfum (fragrance), limonene and linalool are included for a pleasant scent, improved hair health and a soothing effect on the scalp.

Other ingredients you might find in these sprays are Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, which makes sure everything mixes well so the spray goes on evenly. Sodium chloride gives the hair great texture, and when combined with hydrating ingredients, it leaves your locks looking full and fabulous.

The way that hair salt sprays work is quite simple. The natural water molecules in the hair are attracted to the sea salt and absorb it through the hair cuticles. This causes them to dry out and shrink the strands, which creates a tousled, wavy effect that also adds volume while providing a flexible hold.

A saltwater hair spray is amazing when used on naturally wavy hair as it builds on the wave pattern you already have and adds more body. However, you can also use it on straight and fine-textured hair to give it a boost and create some lived-in texture to make your hair appear fuller.

At Hairhouse, we offer a range of sea salt hair sprays for men and women from iconic hair brands like ELEVEN Australia, NAK Hair, muk and Alfaparf. With so many options available, you can find the perfect spray to create your desired beach look.

Is sea salt texture spray good for your hair?

A natural sea salt texture spray will create a divine texture and body for both coarse and fine hair.

For coarse hair, it adds more thickness and makes it more manageable to hairstyle. For fine-textured hair, the sea salt plumps the strands to make them appear fuller and gives a lift that can last through the day. If you have oily hair, the salt will absorb excess sebum and help you go longer between washes.

For those with frizzy, damaged or dry hair, you need to choose a spray designed with your hair type in mind. The sea salt in a saltwater spray absorbs the natural oils in your hair, which can leave it feeling drier and more frazzled. The best salt spray is one that is also infused with botanical oils and other moisturising ingredients that can nourish and hydrate the hair while still giving you the look you want.

Goldwell StyleSign Curls & Waves Surf Oil is an excellent choice. Pureology Style + Protect Beach Waves Sugar Spray is another great alternative to sea salt texture spray that uses Tuberose, Almond Milk and Cedarwood to soften hair and an Antifade Complex to prevent fade in coloured hair.

You can also try using a leave-in conditioner, hair mask or other hair oil to counteract any dryness that may occur while using a salt spray. Incorporating these products into your haircare routine can help manage frizz and keep your hair looking healthy and vibrant.

How do you use sea salt texture spray?

Saltwater hair products are designed to give you casual, surfer-style tresses that look natural and effortless. Like most styling products, there's a right way to use them to get the best results possible.

Sea salt for hair actually performs better when used on slightly unclean hair. This is because unwashed hair has more texture and grip for the beach waves spray to cling onto and add even more body. If your hair is a bit oily, try using a dry shampoo beforehand to refresh it.

To use this spray, our Hairhouse experts recommend following these super easy steps:

1. Start with damp hair that has been towel-dried.
2. Run a comb through your hair to remove tangles and separate the hair follicles in preparation.
3. Shake your chosen spray bottle well and spritz your hair in sections. Pay close attention to the roots if you are looking for volume.
4. Scrunch up your hair and twist the hair strands to create sexily tousled waves.
5. To set your waves, you can dry your hair with a blow dryer set on cool. Blow drying can help achieve added volume. Use a diffuser to keep the waves separated if desired. You can also just leave your waves to dry naturally. Apply a hair spray for further hold.

Stylist tips for creating effortless hairstyles

Our Hairhouse experts have some tips to help you achieve that perfect beach look with our spray. For extra volume, try flipping your hair upside down while applying the spray. This gets the product to the roots and adds more lift. After applying, gently scrunch your hair to lock in the hair texture.

To create defined waves, braid your hair after applying the spray. Once your hair is dry, unravel the braids for beautiful, beachy waves with a natural matte finish.

For a textured updo, spritz your hair with the spray before hairstyling to add grip and make your hair easier to work with. Finish with a light texturising spray for extra hold and definition.

Who should use sea salt texture spray?

Salt spray for hair can be used by both men and women, but it's important that you choose a product best suited to your hair type. If you're wondering what the best sea salt spray for you is, check out this handy buying guide on how to pick a salty hair product that matches your needs.

• Best spray for curly hair: Curly hair needs extra TLC. Schwarzkopf OSiS Beach Texture Sugar Spray is a gentle and ultra-fine spray that provides movement and messy texture without the crunch.
• Best spray for beach waves: Accentuate your waves with Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Texturizing Sea Spray. This is the best wave spray for creating touchably soft tousled tresses full of body.
• Best spray for fine hair: The best beachy waves spray for fine-textured hair plumps up hair follicles without adding weight. Alterna Caviar Professional Styling Sea Salt Spray uses Dead Sea Salt to add volume and impart a natural shine.
• Best spray for men: Get some gritty textural waves and volume into men's hair with Modern Pirate Superior Crystal Sea Salt Spray. It's the best salt spray for hair of any type or length.
• Best spray for hair that's vegan: The evo Salty Dog Salt Spray is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, sulphate-free and paraben-free, which makes it great for coloured hair.

Embrace your inner surfer and see what a sea salt texture spray can do for your hair. Find your perfect match at Hairhouse by visiting your nearest store or shopping online today.

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