They may seem like a fad product but sea salt sprays do work. They are fantastic and quick ways to add texture and body to your hair, even if you’re miles from the sea.
I received a lovely email from Mary Anne after I wrote about sea salt sprays and Clemence Poesy’s hair. She writes:
Hi, I love your blog and follow you on Pinterest as well, thanks for all of the great hair ideas.
I have a question about the Short hair inspiration from Clemence Poesy – such a cute long bob. This is such a dumb question, but do you use the sea salt texturizing spray before you blow dry, or after you use the curling iron? Just the way it was written made me question the process. I love sea salt spray, by the way, and use it on damp hair, scrunch and go.
Thanks for the cute hair inspirations,
all the best,
Mary Anne
Hi Mary Anne!
That’s actually a really good question and it kind of depends on what your hair texture is like and what you want your hair to look like.
For the Clemence Poesy style, I would curl the hair first and then spray the sea salt on the finished look to scrunch it and mess it up a bit. This works if your hair is curly or straight, but really adds texture to straight hair.
You’re right to use sea salt spray in damp hair too. It’s a really versatile product and below are more tips on how to use sea salt spray for different looks.
When to sea salt sprays in dry hair:
Tips for using sea salt sprays in dry hair:
Remember that salt is drying on your hair and these products replicate that effect on your hair. It’s a good idea to condition your hair well after using sea salt sprays.
When to sea salt sprays in wet hair:
Tips for using sea salt sprays in wet hair:
Remember that sea salt sprays add texture and enhance curls, but only if you had something there to begin with. Spraying sea salt spray in really straight hair when it’s wet will add some texture, but you won’t get the same result. It’s best to let straight hair dry and then spray the sea salt in at the end to add texture.
Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray really makes you feel like you just stepped off a boat with perfectly windswept waves.
Pureology is the interesting one in this group as it’s salt-free but still gives you sea kissed texture. It’s designed for highlighted hair which is usually dry, and needs more care.
Schwarzkopf / Taft / Got2B (the name changes around the world) but the product is great value for the price, giving you surfer chic hair.
For perfect bohemian style, the David Babaii Boho Beach Spray is a classic.
Eleven is a new Australian brand that’s making waves (pun intended). Their Salt Texture spray smells divine but the range is currently only available in Australia.
Original & Mineral Surf Bomb is the bomb. Low chemical but high performance, this will make you look like an Aussie beach babe.
Leave me a comment telling me your favourite brand of sea salt spray and how you like to use it.