What Is Sea Salt Spray? A Men’s Hair Styling Guide

Sea salt spray is a lightweight men’s styling product used to add texture, movement and natural-looking volume. It is often used as a pre-styler before drying the hair, but it can also be applied to dry hair to refresh a style.

What does sea salt spray do?

Sea salt spray adds grip to the hair, making it easier to create textured crops, relaxed fringes, quiffs, waves and deliberately messy styles. The finish is typically more natural and matte than a traditional gel or pomade.

Who is it suitable for?

It can be used on short, medium and longer hair. Fine hair can benefit from added lift and grip, while thicker or wavy hair can gain greater definition and movement. The final result depends on the amount used and how the hair is dried.

How should you apply it?

1. Start with towel-dried hair.
2. Spray lightly through the roots and mid-lengths.
3. Work the product through with your fingers.
4. Blow-dry for more lift or allow the hair to dry naturally for a relaxed finish.

Start with a small amount and add more only if needed. Using too much can leave the hair feeling overloaded.

Sea salt spray or styling powder?

Sea salt spray works well as a foundation product on damp hair. Styling powder is normally applied to dry hair for additional grip, texture and hold. Many styles can use both products at different stages.

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