Amika Headstrong Intense Hold Hairspray — Fast-Dry Firm Hold, Humidity-Resistant (8.5 oz)

Amika Headstrong Intense Hold Hairspray is a fast-drying finishing spray that locks styles in place with a firm, flake-free hold and humidity resistance.

Whether you need to secure an updo, keep waves intact, or set a sleek blowout, this lightweight mist provides long-lasting control without the crunchy residue. Formulated with sea buckthorn berry and provitamin B5, it supports hair resilience while protecting against environmental moisture. The formula is free of many controversial ingredients, cruelty-free, and safe for color-treated and keratin- or Brazilian-treated hair.

How quickly will this hairspray set my style?

The spray dries rapidly to secure hair immediately, making it useful for finishing looks when time is tight. You can apply from a distance for an even veil or spot-spray for extra hold where needed. Its dry finish means minimal tackiness and no visible flakes.

• Fast-dry aerosol mist that sets within seconds
• Even atomization to avoid heavy spots
• Firm hold without leaving white residue

Will it keep hair under control in humid weather?

Designed with anti-humidity properties, this hairspray helps maintain your style despite moisture in the air. It forms a light protective barrier that reduces frizz and limpness caused by humidity. For very humid climates pair with heat styling and light layering for maximal longevity.

• Humidity-resistant finish to slow frizz
• Lightweight film maintains shape without stiffness
• Compatible with styling tools and texturizers

What nourishing ingredients are included and what do they do?

Key actives include sea buckthorn berry, rich in antioxidants and omegas, and provitamin B5, which helps strengthen and smooth hair fibers. These ingredients support hair’s elasticity and reduce breakage risk while the spray performs its holding function. The product avoids many harsh additives commonly found in styling sprays.

• Sea buckthorn berry: antioxidants and essential fatty acids for resilience
• Provitamin B5: adds strength and smoothness to hair strands
• Formulated without sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, and more

Is this safe for treated or sensitive hair/scalp?

Yes—this formula is labeled safe for color-treated, keratin- and Brazilian-treated hair and is vegetarian-friendly and cruelty-free. It contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance and avoids many common irritants and problematic chemicals. Still, if you have a known sensitivity, test a small area first.

• Suitable for color- and chemical-treated hair
• Cruelty-free and vegetarian-friendly formulation
• Less than 1% synthetic fragrance and many excluded additives

Who is this for: Amika Headstrong Intense Hold Hairspray is ideal for anyone who needs a dependable finishing spray—stylists and at-home users alike—who want a strong, dry hold without visible flakes and prefer a cleaner ingredient profile. If you frequently style for events, photo work, or long days and need humidity resistance, this spray is built to extend the life of your look while supporting hair strength.

Ingredients

Hydrofluorocarbon 152A, Alcohol Denat.(SD ALCOHOL 40-B), VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Water/Eau/Aqua, Triethyl Citrate, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Argousier) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-59, Butylene Glycol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Citronellol, Coumarin