I’ve owned a hair salon for 23 years now (stylist for 30 years) Hard Head is the only spray I use when doing wedding hair. It’s insurance that the style will hold for the whole evening .

Thank you so much for testing all these products. I was so heartbroken when Aussie reformulated our favorite hair spray but you did not give up until you found other great options. Thank you!

You are the sweetest! Your product reviews are fun, thorough & very helpful. Thank you for being such a bright light. Helmet Head is great!

Thank. You. SO. Much! I had been using Aussie Instant Freeze for a LONG time, and can no longer find it, so your comparison and description was SOOO helpful!!

Thank you! I'm so glad you've found your new favorite! I'm still searching... I do like so me of the same ones you do, but still looking for "the one" Enjoy your vacation!!!!

I just love your hair spiked up like this. It’s perfect

I bought a travel size of the Bed Head Hard Head when we went to Philly in August. Temps near 100 and horrid humidity. This spray did not let me down!!! Definitely a #1! Love your gorgeous top! Very “Fallish!” Hugs, dear friend!💗

Hey Sharalee! I’m late. I was doing my nails. Praise God you’ve found us a hairspray. Bedhead is already in my cart! The one on QVC is selling fast! Must be ones who watched this! Thank you so much Sharalee, especially for finding some affordable options. I’m almost out of Aussie so your timing is perfect. Love you bunches sweet friend!❤ PS. I received a trio collection of nail polishes from my daughter for my birthday and couldn’t wait!😂

Thank you! We were excited to see that you put this video up. Awesome and thank you for the information. So far, we tried Hard Head and Helmut Head. We appreciate all that you do to enlighten us!

I have used the Salon Graffix for years and purchase it by the case. I must have literally killed my scent receptors from using so much because I can’t smell it all! Will definitely be trying your #1 pick. As a retired research scientist, I appreciate your thoroughness and dedication to finding the perfect spray!

Loved this episode🤗 Thankyou for sharing! And I want to add your hair looked perfect today. Love your haircut and the highlights.

I've used the freeze it most all my life. Love it!! Great on long hair and can comb through also.

I glad I’m not the only one that has changed my hairspray. I was so mad when I bought the new Aussie instant freeze.

@user-mi1vk7de4d

9 ай бұрын

I got me some Bed Head, I love it thanks so much for the information you shared.😘

Omg I sooo agree with you on the formula with the Aussie !! I thought I was going nuts !! The sprayer also changed too 😢 that was my favorite too !! I’ve tried so many also & still really haven’t found one I truly like !! Thanks for doing this video -

@jackiec.8132

9 ай бұрын

I can't believe Aussie will not bring back the original formula after all these videos and so many people, including myself, reaching out to the company begging them to change it. It's just crazy to me.

This is great info!! Thank you for testing all this for us!

Many thanks for the testing. So happy with the It Mega Freeze for an inexpensive daily spray, The Chi held my straight hair together by the sea on a trip to Ireland, and now I am going to have to try the Bed Head since it landed at the number one spot.

I’ve used Freeze it forever. Love the one with the orange label not purple better. So great for thin hair and can do second day hair just fine

Thank you so much for this! I used Aussie also, and was furious they changed the formula! This helps so much! Thank you!!

FRUSTRATED?! hah! I never thought that I would become a crazy woman over hairspray, but I sure did. I even wrote to Aussie and begged them to please change back to the original formula because the new one wasn't working. Unfortunately, all I received back was a coupon for a free can of hairspray. lol I cannot thank you enough for testing out the brands for us. Now I will stop wasting my money on so many brands that don't hold up to their word and just go get the stuff that works. You are such an inspiration for so many of us mature women with the hair and the makeup. You have patiently held out your hand and directed us in the right direction to try new and fun things. Thank you and God bless you.

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

Awww, you are a sweetheart🥰 Thank you for sharing! So happy you have found my videos helpful and inspiring! God bless you too!♥️

@cfoster6804

8 ай бұрын

They gave you a coupon for the product you don't like?😂 Typical corporate response!

@Aluviel

8 ай бұрын

They did that to me too!!!! Coupon Really? I begged them to go back and I also told them that I will never buy ANY of the products again because they will just change that without notice.. I became a stupid crazy lady because I have 5 cans all from diffrernt stores, cities thinking it was just a bad batch.. Im an idiot @@cfoster6804

It's always a good day when Sharalee is in the house and on duty! Thank you sweetest lady for your expert advice and teaching us to be as expert as you.

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

Awww, you are such a sweetheart 🥰♥️

@jackiec.8132

9 ай бұрын

Amen😊

Hi Sharalee, thank you for this video. I’m always trying new hairsprays and I’m glad you mentioned scent because that is important to me. Also wanted to say, I love your look with bangs.

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

Wonderful!! So glad you found this helpful💗

Happy my new fave Freeze It made the cut! I love it, plus the cost is very affordable! Great video - really appreciate all your research for us! 😊

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!🥰♥️

I was also an Ausie customer for many years. I tried the Bed Head and Love it! Thank you !!

Thank you for having short hair! I find that everything is geared for long hair. I liked when you mimicked the weather conditions. I have the worst hair! It is fine, extremely limp and thinning. As soon as i go outside, i might as well have not styled my hair. Flat flat flat. If anyone out there has a product for my condition, please share. I have not tried the freezing sprays, i will give it a try.

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

Us short haired gals have to stick together!😘 Try using Catwalk Root Boost before drying your hair. You can also try the Sexy Hair Powder Play Light in your dry hair for added lift💗

@sufyb6432

9 ай бұрын

P.S. If you have balding spots like I do (I am a brunette), I spray some if the root cover on to make it look thicker. My favorite brands are Everpro and Hairitage.

@carol8273

9 ай бұрын

@@sufyb6432 thank you soooo much. I need ALL the help i can get. Its very frustrating.

Thank you so much!! Yes Aussie is not good anymore. And the SG is my go-to be the smell has gotten worse when using curling iron. I had been searching for so long. Thank you again. I'm so glad I found your channel! Blessings 💕

I lucked out and found Verb hold + volume Strong Hairspray for $5.00. The only drawback is the scent. I am always happy when you post a hair video. Thanks

You must have a small fortune invested in these sprays! 😂 I love Bedhead AND chi products so I think you’re spot on! ❤

Thank you for sharing this video. This is going to help me a lot with hairspray choices. Always wanted to try the bedhead hairspray. I'm going to give it a try.

Thank you for ALL of this important research!!! Very, very helpful!! 🙋🏼‍♀️❣️💫👏🏻🎉

I love bedhead that you used that is the only one I use. I have used Vavoom freeze that is a very good hairspray. I love your hair style in this video.

Made comment before seeing it Freeze It was on the video. Surprised to see it on the list. It used to work so much better in the past. Have used it only as hairspray for probably 15 years or more.

I am so glad your video popped up on my screen. I knew it wasn't in my head ... My hair is baby fine and very hard to hold. Aussie was great but all of a sudden my hair is weighed down, limp and totally in my face. I have ordered other brands and have not been at all happy yet, but I feel certain that one of your "top five" picks will do the job. Again, thank you so very much for the effort you made to "save" the rest of us.

Thanks, Sharalee, for all your hard work, I love Bed Head I use the shine formula.

Yeah. I’m so happy you love it as much as I do

Thank you! I have been waiting before buying. I am on my last can of original Aussie which was my holy grail, and after the upgrade it became my holy crap! I will try these, thank you so much for saving me time and money!

@DoloresK-xu3ci

7 ай бұрын

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LOVE LOVE LOVE the Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray! I've used it for years, every once in awhile I will try something new, but I always come back to the Hard Head - nothing holds quite as well. I have a lot of hair... and I don't like flat! In general, I love Bed Head and Kenra hair products, but in my humble opinion, Hard Head hairspray is the best.

I have been using Alterna Caviar Working Hair Spray for over 16 years and it's my absolute HG hairspray. It's a working hairspray, so for anyone not familiar...it's buildable and can easily comb/brush through it. It's also fast drying. Your hair will never feel wet. It also leaves no white residue. I have dark hair and with some hairsprays, I can look at my hair in the sunlight and see a white cast on my hair. I have never had that with my Alterna. I have looked far and wide for a replacement because now the price is $40 for the biggest can. I just can't get over how expensive it has gotten ....but I refuse to give it up. HOWEVER, I'm looking for something to use when I'm not really going anywhere but do my hair. Anyway, your haircut is absolutely adorable. It's so sassy. Looks fantastic on you because you have a gorgeous face. You don't need to hide behind long hair...and not many people can say that. Thanks for sharing these. I might need to give some of them a try. ♥

This is the perfect time. I was just about to order from the big A my spray because no one sells it where I currently live. However, having to wait until it comes, and paying $25 and up, I am excited to see your choices . Thanks

When I saw you pull out the CHI I thought it would win out! Lol I recently purchased a travel size for a mini vacation. Where has this been all of hair styling life! Yes, it holds, pleasant smell and just as appealing is the ease of use. Easy to spray. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and as much as I love Kenra, their packaging needs to be more user friendly. Absolutely cannot use their products bc of poor delivery. This was so much fun to watch. (And Sebastian just plain stinks. Like barn yard stink 😅) Your hair looks great BTW in this video! 🌸 💕 🤗

I’m sure I’m probably the last one to know but Aussie once again reformulated its Instant Freeze. Its first ingredient is alcohol denat. It has the same grip as the original formula. I picked up two cans at Walmart before Christmas for $4.96 each. It sounds like they heard everybody’s complaints on the reformulation and did their homework to get back close to the original. Nice work to you all who voiced their concerns.

@laikanbarth

6 ай бұрын

I wish I could find it. I’ve checked Amazon and 3 Walmart’s and a Target and still can’t find it.

@kathyl9494

6 ай бұрын

I can't find it either

I love the bed Head hairspray, freeze it looks good but does not hold my hair. Thank you Sharalee. The bed head is the best

Love the Bed Head Hard Head you recommended and yes even better than the original Aussie Freeze formula. Hard Head is more expensive but you have ultimately saved me money by not buying the bad hair sprays. THANK YOU!!

@MsMeyerc

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!❤

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

🥰😉

Thank you so much. Very helpful. Going to try some of them. ❤

I am a 30+ yr user of Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine.. i love the less than 2 minutes to wash itall out of my hair and it holds amazing especially on super fine hair💖💖💖

Thank you for doing all the ha d wirk for us!

Thank you for your recommendations!!

I’ve never clicked so fast!! Give me a hair spray with maximum hold and allows you to mold your style. I recently tried L’Oreal Elnet Maxium Hold and it did nothing. Even sprayed it on my hand and couldn’t even feel it. I will be checking out your recs because I’m on the hunt too. This girl needs a better spray, and one that won’t break the bank. You can frequently get Hard Head and Masterpiece, both Bed Head, at TJ Maxx or Marshall’s. I’ve used both. The one difference, that I’ve noticed, is that Hard Head is a bit mattifying while Masterpiece is a bit more shiny. Both really good!

I stopped using the Aussie Freeze It when they changed formulas last year. The shelves have been bare so I’ve been watching to see if they were changing formulas again. YES!!!!! They went back to the old formula with denatured alcohol as the first ingredient. Walmart had it back in stock yesterday!!

Soooooo helpful, thank you for your detail. I am getting low on supplies and don't even know where to start. I will try all of these except for the one that does not smell good. People associate the smell of Aussie with me, and I am sad to lose that. Oh well, life is change!

Hi, l have tried for the John Fredda hair spray, l love it, l also have a pixie cut because I have thick hair, but since l am in my 60, my hair is thinning, so l find it works great on my hair, hugsssss ❤❤

I thought it was just me! They changed the formula.😮 Thanks for this video!

I've tried so many but I always go back to unscented TreSeme aerosol can. Never sticky or stiff & has great hold that combs out easily & does NOT cause flakes, white build up or dandruff. I also like Nexxus in the gold can with the orange strip. I don't use alot though as I have long hair & love the natural soft touchable feel....& so does my husband. 😊

I never used the Aussie, but I’ve been desperately looking for a hairspray that would hold my thick, but fine, heavy hair. It’s a layered, shoulder length with curtain bangs, & I’ve been using the TREsumme extra hold hair spray for years, because when my hair was longer, all I would spray is just the bangs, and it was OK for that, but since I’ve cut my hair shorter with a little bit more style and need something stronger than TREsumme, when I saw your other video I was taking to you & telling that’s not going to work & it didn’t hold our hair just like it doesn’t hold mine, so now i’m going to try the top two you showed on this video and hopefully they will hold my layers and give me the hold & piecey look I desire it was volume. Thank you for the video.

Your makeup is so beautiful in this video. So pretty!

Thanks for all the great info!!

Thank you for your video! Super helpful!

hi Sharalee. i love your videos. you are so down to earth and have helped me so much. i used to use Aussie instant freeze but i noticed it wasn't the same, and so i searched to find out why (not even thinking to contact the company first - lol) and found your video. after watching it, i decided to write to the company myself just to let them know politely that i was dissatisfied with the new formulation and i heard back from them!! and they said this > "Thanks to feedback from consumers like you; The Aussie Instant Freeze Aerosol is being changed from the water-based Hairspray to the ethanol-based Hairspray from December 2023. This new Formula is very similar to the ethanol-based hairspray that consumers used to know and love. The overall usage experience is quite different. The new Hairsprays will offer a much drier feel and experience Vs. The old water-based hairspray." i haven't been able to find it at my local Shoppers Drug Mart (i am in Canada), but i will be looking around at Walmart and Giant Tiger soon, and I will definitely be giving it a try again. What do you think?

Thank you for sharing! Very informative!

I just came across this today. Thank you so much for making this video. I have been so disappointed with my Aussie lately! Why would they change this formula! I have used it for years, and now I have been on the search for something new with no good results. Can’t wait to try the Bed Head.

Bed Head was my go to before I discovered Aussie which I switched to based on price. I love Bed Head but Iim not willing to pay that much. I've been finding the Chi stuff at Marshall's and I really like it!

Thank you so much, I’ve been looking for a good hairspray 👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I had just purchased Chi Helmet Head last week and I LOVE it! I was hoping it was going to be among your selections and I was pleasantly surprised it came in at #2 since I value your opinions!! Yay 😀

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

♥️♥️♥️😘

@SweetColo

9 ай бұрын

I use it all the time, just wish it smelled better

This was awesome 👌

Love the info you gave on video thank you

Great video 👍👍I have used freeze it back in the day and really liked it 💙💛❤💚💜

Absolutely love your makeup and hair!!!! Please do a makeup tutorial on how you did your makeup for this video!!!

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

Awww, thank you!💗 I will plan a tutorial for you😘

Omg… haven’t even watched this yet and sooo excited to see the content. I only use the Aussie spray you mentioned and can’t find it anywhere. I need an alternative please and thank you.

Thanks for your video. I love the Chi and the Bedhead, but for me I found the Chi Helmet Head smells better. Myself and the bees will miss the Aussie smell!

I have started using the bed head spray since I saw it on one of your videos a few months back. Also using the dry wax too. Both are brilliant. 😊

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

Yay!! So happy to know that 😘

I so agree about the Chi. LOVE|LOVE the smell !!!!

My favorite hair spray is the redken 28...... it's a bit pricey, but having my very short pixie, it lasts forever..... ❤

I love your show. I love your tips and reviews. I love love love your hair! You’re stunningly beautiful. Thank you for always sharing.

Your hair (style, cut, color) is freaking gorgeous!🤩

Wondering why my Aussie spray wasn’t working! Lol! Ty for sharing this video and your demo! I will probably look for those top sprays. My hair was going flat after a couple hours and I thought I wasn’t using enough product!

Great video ❤

I bought the Aussie Instant Freeze (alcohol) at your recommendation and don’t like it at all! It goes on far too wet. I’m happy you found a suitable substitute.

I've used this spray S&G for a long time and I really like it

Thank you for looking so long and hard for our Aussie Replacement. I also like your new number 1 just can't believe it's $12 for just 3 Oz.

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

8 ай бұрын

Watch for sales at Ulta and also keep your eyes out at Marshall's and TJ Maxx...you can get full size cans for around $10😊

Thank you. I have used all of them. I do use the Bed Head everyday..

As soon as you get something you love, they either change the formula or discontinue it.

I just subscribed. Thank you for your reviews. I was an Aussie user as well, and I had been trying different hairsprays -- unsuccessfully. Thanks, as now I know what to try next.

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

6 ай бұрын

Welcome to my channel! In case you didn't see my YT Short I posted today, Aussie is returning to their old formula!! Should be appearing back on shelves soon🎉

@staciemoisa4884

6 ай бұрын

Actually, now that I follow you, I did see it! Woo Hoo! It's not by me yet, but I will look for it! @@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

Great video, thanks for the information, will be buying bed head.

I love this type of "science experiment"! 💇‍♀ Your cut is great ... any new tweaks upcoming next salon visit? Thanks for all the great content - - your videos are my favorites.

@SharaleesBoxOfChocolates

9 ай бұрын

Yay!!🥰 Yes, some new tweaks on the way in October and November 😘

@fayeehm7307

9 ай бұрын

You make everyone feel like we are all friends on your videos … talking products and tips. Nothing better! ❤

Hard Head is my favorite! I’ve been using it for years!

As a woman of the 80’s I love big hair and hairspray! Bed Head has been my fave for many years! I will be trying the Chi. Thank you for a great video!

@sufyb6432

9 ай бұрын

It's pretty great. Spray and Play is a little better, but smells worse. Good luck!

I'm finding that Bed Head Hard Head Hairspray is getting hard to find. When you featured it previously I was able to find it with no problem, now that it's been featured as your #1 I'm having a hard time and when I do find it the price is astronomical. I will lose my mind if they quit making it now or change it's formula. After at least 15 years of using Aussie Instant Freeze I'm so glad I found your videos to help me choose a new spray. I do really like Bed head!

I've used SG and Freeze it for years, and consider them my 'Steele belted' sprays. I used to use the CHI helmet head but it's hard to find where I live. Haven't tried Bed Head but will look for it.

Love your hair and your videos

Do you have a tutorial on how you did your hair in this video? I love it!!

I live in Louisiana where it is pretty humid most of the time and my go to hairspray is the freeze it original. The freeze it mega hold works very well also.

@tammytomlinson8968

9 ай бұрын

What kinda of freeze are you talking about i live in Louisiana too!

@Blondie7676

9 ай бұрын

Omg freeze it is the best!!!

@Blondie7676

9 ай бұрын

@@tammytomlinson8968it’s called freeze it mega hairspray. Walmart has it.

My all time favorite is Aveda Control Force. It's a must try! Also comes in a travel size.

@case1962

9 ай бұрын

Air Control is great. Great scent, but the hold is light.

have you ever tried got2be glued freeze spray? ive tried the bedhead hard head and it just wasnt for me i felt like it left my hair very "wet" feeling - thank you for taking the time to test all these different ones - look forward to more of your videos 🥰

Great video! I use Salon Graffix Unscented, it's the blue label.

SO glad to find this I’ve been SO UPSET since Aussie changed. I ONLY used Aussie for over a decade. So disappointed they changed! Can’t wait to see your replacement thoughts. Nothing so far can beat the scent of the original Aussie!

Thank you!! ☺️👍

My favorite hair spray is the Sebastian Shaper ,hold and control hairspray!

@karenrussell3326

9 ай бұрын

I love Sebastian hair spray. Chi ruined my hair!

IT is awesome for humidity and doesn't suck moisture out of the air and get sticky.

I love 💗 this. Can you do a tutorial of how you styled your hair for this video? I’ve changed my hair products! The IT one I actually came across. But I’ll try the BEDHEAD! Thank you again.

i hear ya ...when you favorite hairspray or whatever item goes wrong or changes it's heartbreaking ... i have noticed all my hair items have changed (but really any item i am buying has changed? makes you wonder??!). so depressing. mine goes from not working (holding) to so stiff i can not get it to move at all ...overhold and too much product. i have a short hairstyle similar to yours. still looking and wondering why the hair world keep changing & is taking away my favorites. i am always looking and not wanting to pay too much. praying for us all that our favorites will stick around ... have a great day! Beth ( ;

I use Bed Head as well, could not ever use the Aussie for the scent, it was too overwhelming as i have fragrance allergies! All Bed Head products rock! Another one of theirs to try is Manipulator!

@sufyb6432

9 ай бұрын

I used a can of the Hard Head years ago, and my husband nicely asked me if I wouldn't use it anymore because it smelled so bad 😂. Just a warning for anyone sensitive to scents.