Pantene Hairspray (Pantene Firm Hold Hairspray)

Member Name: Whizz11

Product:	Pantene Firm Hold Hairspray
Date:	07/07/08 (284 review reads)
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Advantages: Works, not sticky, long lasting

Disadvantages: None

Pantene Pro-V
Perfect curls Bouncy Hold Hairspray

I am not really a big hairspray user nowadays. Back in the 80's I probably used a whole can a week for that "perfect high ponytail look" and "perm" look that were the norm back then but these days I like my hair to look natural and perfectly formed and like I "just stepped out of a salon".

So, saying that, I find it quite hard to find a hairspray that holds well but does not end up making my hair look stiff or sticky.

A few months ago now I was browsing the isles of Boots when I came across the Pantene range. I have used their shampoo in the past and know that their tv adverts that they are quite well respected in the haircare world so I though I would give one of their hairsprays a try. Now, I generally only use hairspray once I have curled my hair as the curls don't stay in well on their own so I decided to go for the Perfect curls, bouncy hold hairspray. For a 300ml can in Boots it was approximately £2.99 so a little bit more expensive than some cheap brands but hopefully worth it for a better hairspray, I was soon to find out.

Pantene is owned by Procter and Gamble and if you are interested in finding out more about their products their official website can be found at www.pantene.co.uk.

The directions for use are much the same as any other hairspray can, hold about 25-30 cms away from your hair and spray. Now I like to spray over the top of my head and then just let it fall down over my head so I get an even, natural look. The thing I liked about this hairspray bottle was that the nozzle was small and quite easy to spray from unlike some cans. It also has stayed quite clean and has not blocked up at all in the last couple of months that I have been using it so that is good.

According to the can, this is what the hairspray is meant to do: "Your curls are looking great! Now keep them that way. This flexible hold spray leaves your curls soft with all day shine and elasticity - just the way you want them all day long. Brushes out easily"

I definitely agree that it brushes out easily. In fact what I like about this hairspray is that you can hardly feel that you have spray in your hair at all. I use quite a bit but it does not make my hair go hard or sticky at all. My curls now tend to stay in all day but they still move and look natural which was the look I was going for. Also the next day if I do not want to wash my hair but want to brush it I have found that the hair spray really does brush out and does not leave my hair looking lank or greasy.

I haven't really found that it gives my hair a shiny look but then it is not in that good a condition so it's never going to shine regardless of what hairspray I use.

Pantene recommend that you use this spray in conjunction with their Perfect Curls shampoo and conditioner and then the Perfect Curls Curl creating Gel spray but of course they would say that as it helps them to achieve more revenue. I use it with another shampoo and it seems to do just as well so you do not have to follow everything it says on the can! Like I said, I have had the can for a couple of moths now, granted I do not use it every day or in vast quantities but it has lasted quite a long time and in my opinion I have definitely got good value for money and it's definitely a product I would recommend and will continue to use.

Summary: A review of Pantene Hairspray