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hair spray

noun

: a liquid sprayed on the hair to keep it in place after styling

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The middle compartment has two spots to keep shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hair spray, and more bottles upright, while the front pocket has pouches for makeup, hair accessories, and other toiletries. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 30 Nov. 2025 Make sure hair is fully dry, then spritz with hair spray or styling balm, and start rolling, making sure to get as close to the root as possible for maximum volume. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025 The Think Dirty app is primarily regarding personal care products like shampoo, soap, hair spray, etc. Renée Onque, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025 Apply heat protectant beforehand and use hair spray after you're done drying. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hair spray

Word History

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hair spray was in 1958

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“Hair spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hair%20spray. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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hair spray

noun
: a liquid sprayed on the hair to keep it in place

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