Two popular hair sprays enter the arena this week: Kenra Volume Spray and Aquage Finishing Spray, but only one will be declared the winner. These two products will be scored on a 1-10 scale on a variety of criteria: performance, packaging, ingredients, and value.
Now, let's take a look at this week's face-off opponents.
Kenra Volume Spray is a quick-drying firm hold finishing spray that has been awarded top honors by the leading salon industry website behindthechair.com, winning a "Stylist Choice Award" in 2006, making it a favorite hairspray among professional stylists.
Aquage Finishing Spray delivers a quick-drying formula that locks in style and resists humidity. This product is also a favorite hairspray among stylists and salon clients.
Let the battle begin!
Performance: Both sprays seemed to dry in the same amount of time, but neither spray dried as quickly as other finishing sprays made by Nexxus, Matrix, or Sebastian. However, both the Aquage and Kenra sprays performed their job as advertised and clients left the salon with beautiful hair. After a few days I noticed that the Kenra spray has a slightly stronger hold than the Aquage. Unfortunately, after about a the nozzle on the Kenra Volume Spray had become clogged and gunked up, while the Aquage Finishing Spray continued to perform flawlessly. Overall, I have to give this round to Aquage. (Aquage Finishing Spray: 9, Kenra Volume Spray: 8)
Packaging: Both are attractively designed, with Kenra Volume Spray in a sleek silver can and Aquage Finishing Spray in a metallic blue can. Both fit comfortably in the hand. However, Kenra's packaging will appeal more to the over-50 crowd, while the Aquage can looks trendy and modern. While the aesthetic appeal of the can alone is no indication of quality, the Aquage can is slightly more attractive and the nozzle doesn't clog as easily as the Kenra. (Aquage Finishing Spray: 10, Kenra Volume Spray: 9)
Ingredients: Neither of these products will appeal to those interested in organic haircare. The Kenra spray contains octylacrylamide and butylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer- ingredients that coat the hair in a plastic-like resin. The Aquage spray contains a decent amount of natural ingredients. The Kenra spray is also highly-perfumed, which can be overpowering. Aquage wins this round. Kenra loses points for being stinky and chock full of chemicals. (Aquage Finishing Spray: 10, Kenra Volume Spray: 7)
Value: Both products are affordable in comparison to other salon brands and both products are sold in 10 ounce cans, making price comparison easy. The retail price for Kenra Volume Spray is around 12.00, while the Aquage Finishing Spray usually sells for around 15.00. Kenra wins this round. (Kenra Volume Spray: 10, Aquage Finishing Spray: 9)
And the winner of this week's face-off is...
Aquage Finishing Spray. Although both sprays are decent products which deliver reliable results, Aquage Finishing Spray pulled ahead on the scorecard when it came down to the ingredients. As a stylist I would recommend the Aquage to younger clients seeking for a fair amount of hold that won't leave the hair crunchy. The Kenra Volume Spray is a better choice for those with fine or thining hair who are looking for a stronger hold that can hold up in all weather conditions. Final score: Aquage Finishing Spray- 38, Kenra Volume Spray- 34
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