Hairspray, as I remember it, was always sticky, strong smelling and only seemed to make hair stick in to clumps. Over the years, haircare specialists have realised that the old hairspray were just not up to the job and since then hundreds of new products have flooded the market.

There are so many different types of hairsprays now, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Below is a quick guide to two of the most popular ones.

Flexible hold – this will hold the hair in place but is normally a light spray that still allows you hair to move. This can be great for people that want to beat the flyaway look but do not want their style to be too ridged.

Firm hold – this is more of a fix hairspray. This is ideal if you have your hair up in a style that you need it to stay exactly where it is. Theses sprays normally last quite a while even in damp conditions.