No Nothing

Sensitive Super Strong Hold Hairspray

Styler / Hairspray, strong-hold

Styler
hairspray
aerosol
Sulfate-free
Protein-free
Vegan · brand states
Cruelty-free · brand states

Size7.5 oz

Price$27–38commonly seen · 7.5 oz

Price / oz$4.43/ozat 7.5 oz

Where to buy5 stores · $20.39–38.61

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Scent:

No added fragrance, no scenting essential oils, and no declared fragrance allergens on the list.

“No fragrance; fragrance-free with no added scents” (Brand page)

Manufacturer page: nonothing.us

Personal fit

Is this right for you?

Factor Your profile Fit

Best for hair types Straight–Wavy Not in your profile

Moisture level Moderate Not in your profile

Hold (as stated) Maximum Not in your profile

Slip / detangling Some Not in your profile

Weight on hair Light Not in your profile

Fragrance None listed Not in your profile

Protein None Not in your profile

Silicone / wax buildup Low Not in your profile

Clarifying wash needed Low Not in your profile

Scent Unscented Not in your profile

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The rest of what your plan weighs on this product.

Parabens / preservatives None of these listed Not in your profile

Essential oils None listed Not in your profile

Fast-drying alcohol High Not in your profile

Vegan / cruelty-free Vegan · brand statesCruelty-free · brand states Not in your profile

Animal-derived ingredients Vegan · brand states Not in your profile

Aerosol can Pressurised can Not in your profile

Needs heat to set Not determined Not in your profile

Heavy humectants Not heavy Not in your profile

Hard-water defence None Not in your profile

UV filter None listed Not in your profile

Ingredient list 9 ingredientsA short list Not in your profile

Price tier Salon Not in your profile

Where to buy it Brand websiteOne channel Not in your profile

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$4.43/oz at 7.5 oz, more than 78% of the 242 hairsprays , which mostly run $1.61–3.87/oz.

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Great for

no fragrance (parfum) on the label

free of strong smells

Protein-sensitive hairthat stiffens when protein is added

Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front

Curly-method routinesno sulfates and no water-insoluble silicones

Curl definitionfilm formers hold a clump together

Maybe skip if

Very dry or damaged hairit contains fast-drying alcohol

Anyone who dislikes a castthe film formers here can set firm

Soft, touchable finishesthe brand states a firm hold

Silicone-free routinesit does contain silicones, the water-soluble kind

Aerosol avoidancethis is a pressurised can

Tight budgetsit sits in the upper price tiers

Whether this hold suits you depends on your density, porosity and how long your style needs to last. The consultation works that out.

What the formula actually does

Read from the label, not the marketing

Each row says where it comes from: F means we derived it from this product’s own ingredient list, S means it is a claim the brand makes that the formula neither confirms nor contradicts.

Hold (as stated) Maximum

A strong hold, as stated by the brand.

Hold system Synthetic polymer

Synthetic hold polymers, the firmest kind of hold.

Cast risk Likely

Film formers with little to soften them, so expect a cast to scrunch out.

Weight on the hair Light

Water-first and light: unlikely to flatten fine hair.

Oil absorption None

No absorbent powders or starches.

Oils and butters None

No oils or butters in the list.

Fast-drying alcohol High in the list

Fast-drying alcohol in the first three ingredients.

Needs detergent to remove Rinses with water

The silicones here are the water-soluble kind.

Fragrance None listed

No fragrance is listed.

from the formula stated by the brand reported by reviewers Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.

Ingredients that matter

The ingredients that change a decision

The workhorse ingredients, plus anything lower down that changes a decision. The chips name what an ingredient does. They are not safety scores, and no ingredient here is rated good or bad on its own.

Ingredient	What it does	Why it matters	Chip
Alcohol Denat.Alcohol Denat	drying alcohol	Sets the style fast, which is also why it can feel dry	Drying
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a	propellant	Pushes the product out of the can	Neutral
Acrylates Copolymer	film former	Lays down the film that holds a shape	Holds
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate CopolymerOctylacrylamide /Acrylates / Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer	film former	Lays down the film that holds a shape	Holds
WaterAqua	solvent	The base everything else is dissolved in	Neutral
Aminomethyl Propanol	pH adjuster	Fine-tunes the pH	pH balancer
PEG-12 Dimethicone	emollient	A softening touch, low in the list	Shine
Propylene Glycol	humectant	Adds a little water-binding	Moisturizes

What the list leaves out, and what it carriesNo sulfates or fragrance. Protein-free: this is built for moisture rather than for strengthening. Pressurised aerosol. Fast-drying alcohol is in the list.

Full ingredient list (9)

In the US, ingredients above 1% are listed from most to least. Below 1% they can appear in any order. Each note keeps three things apart: what the ingredient generally does, its role in this type of product, and what its position can tell you.

1 Alcohol Denat. · Alcohol Denat

General function
Fast-drying alcohol used to make sprays set quickly. In leave-on products it can leave hair feeling dry, especially in high position on the list.

Role in this product type
In hairspray, denatured alcohol acts as a fast-evaporating solvent that carries the styling polymers and helps distribute them in a fine spray. As it evaporates, the polymers remain on the hair to form the hold film.

Leading ingredient
Listed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.

May suitFine or easily flattened hair
May suit hair that needs a fast-drying, lightweight spray base rather than an oil- or wax-led finish.

May not suitDry, coarse, or high-porosity hair
Porous hair gives water up easily as it is; a fast-evaporating solvent high on the list accelerates that.

DependsVery dry or highly damaged hair
Consider if hair is very dry or highly damaged: when alcohol is this prominent, the fast-evaporating base may leave the hair feeling drier.

Cosmetic Ingredient Review
- drying alcohol
- solvent
2 Hydrofluorocarbon 152a

General function
A non-flammable aerosol propellant used in dry shampoos and finishing sprays.

Leading ingredient
Listed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
PubChem
- propellant
3 Acrylates Copolymer

General function
A hold polymer that forms a firm, humidity-resistant film. It is the usual source of a hard cast in gels.

Leading ingredient
Listed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.

May suitClimate-sensitive or frizz-prone hair
A set polymer film is a physical barrier to humidity, so a style keeps its shape longer in damp conditions.

May suitMaximum-hold styling
Synthetic film formers dry into a continuous film, which is what holds a shape against movement and against humid air.

DependsBuild-up-sensitive routines
Some acrylate copolymers rinse with water and some need a detergent; the label alone does not say which one a formula used.
- film former
- polymer
4 Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer · Octylacrylamide /Acrylates / Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

General function
A firm hold polymer used in hairsprays and gels. It holds well in humidity and brushes out.

Supporting ingredient
Listed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.

May suitClimate-sensitive or frizz-prone hair
A set polymer film is a physical barrier to humidity, so a style keeps its shape longer in damp conditions.

May suitMaximum-hold styling
Synthetic film formers dry into a continuous film, which is what holds a shape against movement and against humid air.

DependsBuild-up-sensitive routines
Some acrylate copolymers rinse with water and some need a detergent; the label alone does not say which one a formula used.
- film former
- polymer
5 Water · Aqua

General function
The base of almost every rinse-off and cream hair product. It carries everything else and is normally the first ingredient on the label.

Supporting ingredient
Listed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
- solvent
▾Below about here, the order stops meaning much. These are usually used at 1% or less.
6 Aminomethyl Propanol

General function
A base used in trace amounts to neutralise acidic hold polymers so they thicken and set properly.

Estimated lower-concentration zone
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.

DependsFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hair
pH adjusters are how a formula is brought to a chosen acidity, and an acidic formula keeps the cuticle lying flatter than an alkaline one. Which way this one moves the pH depends on the formula, and the finished pH is not on the label.

PubChem
- pH adjuster
7 PEG-12 Dimethicone

General function
A water-soluble silicone that smooths without the build-up concern of standard silicones.

Estimated lower-concentration zone
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.

May suitBuild-up-sensitive routines
The PEG- and PPG-modified silicones disperse in water, so ordinary washing carries them off instead of leaving a film to accumulate.

May suitClimate-sensitive or frizz-prone hair
A surface film slows how quickly humidity reaches the cortex, which is what limits swelling-driven frizz in damp air.

May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hair
Delivers the slip and surface smoothing of a silicone without needing a detergent wash to remove it afterwards.
- emollient
- silicone
- water-soluble silicone
8 Propylene Glycol

General function
A small humectant and solvent that keeps formulas stable and helps active ingredients spread.

Estimated lower-concentration zone
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.

May suitFine or easily flattened hair
Light and water-binding rather than oily, so it adds less weight than oils or butters do.

May suitVery dry or highly damaged hair
A small water-binding solvent. It holds moisture and helps the rest of the formula spread evenly over the strand.

DependsClimate-sensitive or frizz-prone hair
A humectant follows the air: it holds water in humid conditions and can give it up in very dry ones. Climate decides what it does more than the label does.

PubChem
- humectant
- solvent
9 Panthenol

General function
Provitamin B5. It draws in water and penetrates the strand a little, which is why it is the standard ingredient for softness and shine claims.

Estimated lower-concentration zone
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.

May suitFine or easily flattened hair
It hydrates without adding oil or a film, which is the combination fine hair usually needs.

May suitFrizz-prone, damaged, or high-friction hair
Deposits a lubricating layer that makes combing easier, which is most of what stops mechanical damage adding to frizz.

May suitVery dry or highly damaged hair
A humectant that also penetrates the cuticle, so it holds water inside the strand rather than only on the surface.

PubChem
- humectant
- conditioning agent
- vitamin

What the whole list adds up to

3 solvents
2 film formers
2 polymers
2 humectants
1 drying alcohol
1 propellant
1 pH adjuster
1 emollient
1 silicone
1 water-soluble silicone
1 conditioning agent
1 vitamin

Ingredient list captured 2026-10-07. Formulas change, so check the package in your hand when an ingredient matters to you.

Price · 7.5 oz

Commonly seen $27–38 Midpoint $33.25 · 4 stores · checked Oct 17

Good value under $14 Under $1.93/oz it costs less than three-quarters of the 8 products we score as doing the same job

Priced above the products that do the same job. Stores sell it above the $14 line; products that do this job typically go for about $18 at this size.

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Price for 7.5 ozlower is better

Where we’ve seen it5 listings · 5 stores

Image Beauty
$20.39

7.5 oz · $2.72/oz

Oct 17Lowest per oz
No nothing Very Sensitive
$29.00

7.5 oz · $3.87/oz

Oct 17
No Nothing (nonothing.us)
$29.00

7.5 oz · $3.87/oz

Oct 15
Four Reasons
$37.49

7.5 oz · $5.00/oz

Oct 17
Origin Beauty
$38.61

7.5 oz · $5.15/oz

Oct 17

Sorted by price per ounce. Dated observations from our research, not live prices. Direct store pages, no affiliate links. We don’t sell this product.

How we work this out

7.5 oz is the size stores list most often; every comparison on this page is made at it. Other sizes are shown in the Sizes row and the store list.
Commonly seen is the middle half of current prices for the 7.5 oz at recognised stores. We leave out the cheapest and most expensive quarters, so one sale or one overpriced listing can’t move it.
Good value under $14 comes from the 8 products we score as doing the same job as this one. A quarter of them cost less than $1.93/oz; at 7.5 oz that is $14. Under that line you are paying less than most of them.
About $18 is what those same products typically cost at this size: the midpoint of their prices per ounce, scaled to 7.5 oz.

Formula

Formula score

8 of 10

The formula carries what a hairspray is built around, and 6 products we score as close matches cost at least a quarter less per ounce. The difference is the label, not the formula.

How the score is counted

6 products we score as doing the same job cost less per ounce
Costs more per ounce than 78% of the 242 hairsprays we’ve priced
Covers 5 of the 6 things a hairspray should do
Salon tier, sold at Brand website

A hold systemThe polymer, gum, or wax that holds the shape.3 pts
Softeners alongside the holdWhat keeps a film flexible instead of brittle.2 pts
No drying alcohol in the first threeFast drying without leading on alcohol.2 pts
A humectantBinds water into the hair.1 pt
A humidity claim with a mechanismThe claim has a film former or silicone behind it.1 pt
Fragrance kept out of the top eightScent as a finishing touch, not a major share.1 pt

The formula score measures completeness for the job: a weighted share of the systems this product type is usually built around that we find in this list. It does not rate how well the product works or its quality, and it never compares across product types.

Does the same job, for less

Formulas that do the same things (cleanse, condition, coat or hold) for less per ounce. Scent, texture and where you buy them can still differ.

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Differs: Fresh scent, not unscented
Masstige tier
9 oz bottle

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Protein-free
Curly method
Lightweight

Differs: Masstige tier
10.5 oz bottle

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SebastianLowest cost per oz Shaper Medium Hold Flexible Hairspray $1.30/oz $3.13/oz less

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Lightweight

· Same function

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Final decision

Should you buy it?

What the brand says, and what the formula shows

Claims are quoted from the brand. We mark a claim supported, partly supported or conflicting only when the ingredient list speaks to it. Everything else stays "stated by the brand". That isn’t a criticism: most claims can’t be checked from a label.

SupportedBacked by ingredients

Partly supportedSome supporting logic

Stated by brandNo clear evidence

Potential conflictFormula works against claim

extra-strong fragrance-free hold for long-lasting, flexible hold

No fragrance is listed.

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Supported

Safer for scent-sensitive scalps.

How to read this

We look at the first 10–15 ingredients and what they do in a formula, not at the marketing. If the list doesn't speak to a claim, we don't assume.

How this page was made

Everything above comes from our researched product record: identity, the ingredient list as printed, the brand's own claims, dated prices and review themes our researchers wrote in their own words. No part of this page is written by hand for one product.
The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
Both scores out of ten are defined on this page. The formula score is completeness for the job, computed from a fixed per-format checklist shown beneath the gauge; the price score is cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced.
The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
3 sources consulted for this product (1 manufacturer or regulatory, 0 retailer, 2 editorial), last checked 2026-10-17.
Ingredient references are linked for 4 of 7 product-aware annotations on this page. Fit notes are general formulation guidance. They aren’t a verdict on the finished product or on you.
We haven’t tested this product in a lab, and we don’t physically test your hair. Formula readings come from the ingredient list. Claims about how it behaves are labelled as the brand's.
Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are what we saw on the dates shown and can change.
Ingredient names link to our ingredient library, where each entry shows what it does, which product types use it, and where it usually sits on a label across everything we have researched.
This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.
Formula readings: derivation v23. Record last updated 2026-10-17.

Sensitive Super Strong Hold Hairspray

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