Welcome to our breakdown of the 38 best Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray dupes and alternatives.
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Our Roundup
Here's a quick roundup of our findings. Continue reading for the full breakdown!
SGX NYC's Play It Big Super Hold Big Volume Finishing Spray is the dupe with the most similar ingredients. Our matching methodology puts it at an 38% ingredient match!
Of all of the dupes for this product, TRESemmé's Extra Hold Hair Spray is the most liked by our community. Our matching algorithm puts it at an 55% overall match!
- SGX NYC Play It Big Super Hold Big Volume Finishing Spray 1
- Design Me Hold Me Three-Way Hairspray 2
- Kenra Artformation Spray 18 3
- Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce Hairspray 4
- Sebastian Professional Sebastian Shaper Professional Hairspray 5
- Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Anti-Frizz Hairspray 6
- Four Reasons No Nothing Sensitive Super Strong Hold Hairspray 7
- Ion Mega Hold Freezing Spray 8
- Sebastian Professional Shaper Plus Extra Hold Hairspray 9
- Monday Haircare Sleek Hold Hairspray 10
- TRESemmé Ultra Fine Hairspray 11
- Neal & Wolf Control Flexible Styling Hairspray 12
- Sebastian Professional Shaper Hairspray 13
- Nick Stenson Beauty Light Hold Hair Spray 14
- Better Not Younger Wake Up Call High Hold Thickening Hairspray 15
- Bed Head by TIGI Showdown Strong Hold Hairspray 16
- Kenra Ultra Freeze Spray 30 17
- Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray 18
- Andrew Fitzsimons Touch Soft Hold Hairspray 19
- Kenra Design Spray 9 20
- Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity Hairspray 21
- SexyHair Healthy So Touchable Hairspray 22
- TRESemmé Extra Hold Unscented Hairspray 23
- Andrew Fitzsimons Hard Strong Hold Hairspray 24
- Bumble and bumble. Holding Spray 25
- Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray 26
- IDA WARG Beauty Soft Finish Hairspray 27
- Matrix Vavoom Triple Freeze Extra Dry Neutral Fragrance Hairspray 28
- Aveda Brilliant Medium Hold Hair Spray 29
- R & Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray 30
- VO5 Hair Spray 31
- Wella Shockwaves Extra Strong Hold Hairspray 32
- TRESemmé Extra Hold Hair Spray 33
- Wella Shockwaves Ultra Strong Power Hold Hairspray 34
- Wella Shockwaves Ultimate Hold Hairspray 35
- Wella Shockwaves Volume Hairspray 36
- Matrix Vavoom Triple Freeze Extra Dry Hairspray 37
- Nexxus XXL Volume Medium Hold Hairspray 38
Overview
What it is
Hair spray with 34 ingredients
Cool Features
It is cruelty-free and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
It doesn't contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
SGX NYC Play It Big Super Hold Big Volume Finishing Spray
64% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Design Me Hold Me Three-Way Hairspray
62% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Price Comparison
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Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Kenra Artformation Spray 18
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $7.00 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Sebastian Professional Shaper Fierce Hairspray
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $14.99 more expensive than the original product.
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Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Sebastian Professional Sebastian Shaper Professional Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
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Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Anti-Frizz Hairspray
61% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $13.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Four Reasons No Nothing Sensitive Super Strong Hold Hairspray
60% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Ion Mega Hold Freezing Spray
60% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
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Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Sebastian Professional Shaper Plus Extra Hold Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $0.01 more expensive than the original product.
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Monday Haircare Sleek Hold Hairspray
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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TRESemmé Ultra Fine Hairspray
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Neal & Wolf Control Flexible Styling Hairspray
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Sebastian Professional Shaper Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens or parabens. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $0.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Nick Stenson Beauty Light Hold Hair Spray
59% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 10 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $19.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Better Not Younger Wake Up Call High Hold Thickening Hairspray
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $20.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Bed Head by TIGI Showdown Strong Hold Hairspray
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Kenra Ultra Freeze Spray 30
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Andrew Fitzsimons Touch Soft Hold Hairspray
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Kenra Design Spray 9
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $6.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Sebastian Professional Shaper Zero Gravity Hairspray
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $14.99 more expensive than the original product.
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SexyHair Healthy So Touchable Hairspray
58% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 11 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $7.95 more expensive than the original product.
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TRESemmé Extra Hold Unscented Hairspray
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Andrew Fitzsimons Hard Strong Hold Hairspray
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $1.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Bumble and bumble. Holding Spray
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
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Bumble and bumble. Strong Finish Firm Hold Hairspray
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 9 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $10.89 more expensive than the original product.
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IDA WARG Beauty Soft Finish Hairspray
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Matrix Vavoom Triple Freeze Extra Dry Neutral Fragrance Hairspray
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 6 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $9.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Aveda Brilliant Medium Hold Hair Spray
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
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R & Co Outer Space Flexible Hairspray
57% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $22.00 more expensive than the original product.
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VO5 Hair Spray
56% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 5 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $6.50 less expensive than the original product. Nice find!
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Wella Shockwaves Extra Strong Hold Hairspray
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
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TRESemmé Extra Hold Hair Spray
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both cruelty-free hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 8 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Wella Shockwaves Ultra Strong Power Hold Hairspray
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Wella Shockwaves Ultimate Hold Hairspray
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Wella Shockwaves Volume Hairspray
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
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Matrix Vavoom Triple Freeze Extra Dry Hairspray
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $9.00 more expensive than the original product.
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Nexxus XXL Volume Medium Hold Hairspray
55% match
with the ingredients and function of Kristin Ess Hair Refine Signature Finishing Hairspray
Dupe Explained
These products are both hair sprays that contain. They've got a total of 7 ingredients in common.
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates. They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances.
Both products are also reef safe.
Price Comparison
This dupe is $2.99 more expensive than the original product.
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