To Have & To Hold: Wedding Season Must-Have Stylers

When it comes to weddings, there are endless details that go into planning, perfecting and enjoying the big day. And whether you’re a guest, always a bridesmaid or finally a bride—one of those details will inevitably be your hair. It doesn’t matter if you wear it up, down or somewhere in between, planning for the perfect day means pairing your style with the right styler, which means you’ll need a hair spray.

With that in mind, we’re detailing a few of our favourite hair sprays, whether you’re living it up on the dance floor well into the early hours or frolicking in the waves on your honeymoon—this is one detail you don’t want to forget.

Weddings are full of gift-giving moments—and whether you’re gifting yourself or your bridesmaids–a hair spray is a thoughtful way to make it through the day (or weekend) without a hitch. When it comes to choosing the right formula for the festivities, there are a few factors to keep in mind.

Where the wedding is taking place is one of the most important factors when deciding which products to choose. If the nuptials are taking place in the heart of the California desert vs. beachside in Mexico, most likely your hair will benefit from wildly different hair sprays.

If you’re in a dry climate (deserts or mountains) your hair will naturally feel drier and easily build volume. However, on the flip side, static and flyaways can be quite the issue. If you’re looking to keep everything sleek and in place, SESSION.SPRAY FLEX—a light hair spray with flexible hold, TOUCHABLE—a spray wax that adds texture, definition and hold, or YOUNG.AGAIN DRY CONDITIONER—a leave-in conditioning formula that enhances moisture, are ideal to add to your style.

If you’re in a humid climate (beach or city), you’ll need to protect your hairstyle from frizz at all costs. This means sealing in your style—whether its a smooth blow dry, effortless waves or a simple low bun, with a hair spray designed to lock in your look and lock out humidity.

SESSION.SPRAY has always been a standout choice when it comes to keeping everything in place. With a strong hold finish that’s weightless, brushable and never flaky, it has amazing humidity resistance to everything stays perfectly in place. If you’re looking for more flexibility, SESSION.SPRAY FLEX is a great alternative with the same great humidity control.

Going for a more ethereal look? Adding a touch of texture with DOO.OVER or BEDROOM.HAIR is a great way to create an airy finish. They both add a lovely amount of hold and volume, with DOO.OVER creating a more refreshed finish and BEDROOM.HAIR adding more lived-in texture.

Attending a wedding is an all-day and sometimes all-week affair. With more and more couples planning lengthy days or extended weekend events, you’ve got to think about the long game.

If you’re simply trying to make it through the day (and night), SESSION.SPRAY or SESSION.SPRAY FLEX will be your best bet. A strong hold or flexible formula gives you a great deal of longevity, and it works with any style—from natural texture to intricate updos. A dusting of this should be the last step in any wedding hairstyle routine.

For those of you attending week or weekend-long wedding activities, you’ll want hair sprays that double as refreshing sprays. In addition to adding hold, you’ll also want something that can enhance volume instantly as you rush off from one activity to the next. Which means DOO.OVER and FRESH.HAIR are must-haves on your packing list. DOO.OVER doubles as a hair spray that holds things in place but also adds a refreshing element thanks to its dry powder formula. In a pinch, if you’re only packing one product, this is great for the day of and the day after.

Or, if you really need to refresh between the wedding night and the bridal brunch, grab FRESH.HAIR—a dry shampoo that will hide all the sins from the night before by disguising oil and any lingering scents. This is also a great product to stash in your bag for the honeymoon, to ensure you can spend more time with your beau and less on your hair.

Between finding the perfect dress and RSVPing yes, be sure to stock up on the right hair sprays to save time and your style this wedding season.