1. Born from bug spray technology
The aerosol technology that made hair spray famous in the 1950s originally came from World War II insect repellent cans!
2. Big business from the start
By the late 1950s, hair spray was the best-selling beauty product in the United States.
3. The beehive’s best friend
Iconic 1960s hairstyles like the beehive and bouffant wouldn’t have stayed tall without loads of hair spray.
4. Originally super stiff
Early formulas offered serious hold — so strong your hair barely moved an inch!
5. Environmentally friendly updates
In the 1970s, hair sprays began removing ozone-damaging CFCs to become safer for the environment.
6. Men use it too!
It’s not just for women — many men’s styling products today are technically hair sprays in disguise.
7. Movie magic essential
Film and theater hairstylists rely on hair spray to keep wigs, curls, and dramatic updos camera-ready under hot lights.
8. Variety of finishes
Modern hair sprays come in different levels of hold — from light and flexible to extra firm — and can add shine or reduce frizz.
9. Not just for hair
Stylists sometimes use hair spray to tame flyaways on clothing, preserve flowers, or even keep makeup in place in a pinch.
10. Still iconic decades later
Despite new hair gels, waxes, and mousses, hair spray remains a staple in almost every stylist’s kit worldwide.
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