hairspray

word

Definition

A liquid that is sprayed onto hair to hold its style in place or make it stiff.

Usage & Nuances

"Hairspray" mainly refers to a styling product in a spray can. Common collocations: "use hairspray", "strong hold hairspray". Sometimes refers to the famous musical "Hairspray" (capitalize in that case). Generally uncountable (some hairspray, not *a hairspray).

Example Sentences

There is a can of hairspray on the shelf.

basic

She sprayed hairspray on her hair before the party.

basic

I need more hairspray to keep my hair in place.

basic

Can I borrow some of your hairspray? My hair keeps falling flat.

natural

After using too much hairspray, her hair felt stiff and crunchy.

natural

He forgot his umbrella, so he tried to shield his hair with hairspray as it started to rain.

natural