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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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!💗

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 -

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.

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

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💖💖💖

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!

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!!

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.

Your hair is absolutely adorable. Its so refreshing seeing someome one rocking a pixie these days. So much more elegant and stylish than long hair

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

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

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 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. ♥

Kendra 25 has changed, and it breaks my hair

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.

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! 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!

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 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.

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

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

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! 😊

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. 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 for doing all the ha d wirk for us!

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 💕

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!

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!

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. 😊

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 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.

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

We had Stiff Stuff in the 90s. My hair could survive a hurricane with that spray.

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

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

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!!!!

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

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.

Maybe you can donate your hairspray’s that you don’t for to a women’s shelter.

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

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

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

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

I am glad that I am not the only one that thinks that the Aussie instant freeze new formula is awful!!! WHAT were they thinking! I have three unused cans at home because I kept thinking I bought a bad batch. I used it for more than a decade.. never again! My style of picking a hold hairspray, was spraying it in my hand at the store, making a fist and holding it and see if my hand would stick as I tried to open it up. “it” pass that test with flying colors. As you’ve said, the only downside is the fragrance. I also use the generic Kendra strong hold. I will definitely be picking up a can of the Bedhead Hard Head spray. Thank you!

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!!

Love your eye look, beautiful!! You should do a tutorial ❤

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.

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.

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!

Bed Head is also my favorite!

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

They are changing EVERYTHING! Really ticks me off. The laundry soaps, bath soaps, perfumes, I am furious. Why can’t they leave junk alone! 😁😁😁😁😁😁

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 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.

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.

Instant Freeze is BACK! I got it today at Target… the first ingredient is alcohol again… FINALLY! 🎉

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

Bed Head all day, everyday!!! My go to for years. No overpowering fragrance and it comes in a great travel size. ❤

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.

Lost my hair with bed head and used big sexy hairspray for a while until my stylist used Rusk Antifrizz on my hair...wow that stuff holds great.

I love the original Aussie Instant Freeze on my pixie too.

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!

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

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

You got me hooked on the Kendra dupe from Sally's Bty. Supply. Its the perfect hold for me, not too stiff. Thanks again for testing all of these out for us. Now I'll have to try out the Bed Head hairspray for when I'm not at work and want to spike it up.👍💖

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.

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.

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 😀

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

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

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

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

I use John Frieda for years. They change the formula on that too.

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 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.

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

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

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

Love your hair and your videos

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.

Flexible hold means NO HOLD to me!!

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

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.

Ove your hair today! Total gorgeous look with eye make-up!!

I’ve been using Freeze It in the gold can for years. My daughters and even my son used it for hold. I used to spray it on my wet roots for volume. It held our curls in place was great. Something changed. It does not work anymore. Made sure using original formula. See maybe optical brightners added as advertised on can. Idk no longer buying it. It is not the same.

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 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.

what lipstick are you wearing in the video?

Can’t wait to try bed head hairspray