How to use Freeze and Shine Spray for every hair type

There's a reason Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray has been a salon staple for decades. Its combination of firm hold and a high-shine finish which sounds like it should only work for one specific hair type, but it doesn't. Whether your hair is fine, thick, curly, or colour-treated, this iconic non-aerosol spray has something to offer. Here's how to get the most out of it for your hair type.

Fine hair: light layers for lift that lasts

Fine hair and heavy hairspray are rarely friends, but Freeze and Shine works here because it's a non-aerosol formula, meaning you control exactly how much product lands on your hair. The trick is distance and restraint. Hold the bottle 12 inches away and apply a single light mist over your finished style. This seals volume in place without weighing strands down or leaving any residue. For an extra-long day, a second pass from distance adds hold without buildup.

Medium hair: your everyday finishing spray

Apply it as a finishing spray after blow-drying or air-drying, holding the bottle around 10–12 inches from your head and misting evenly across the style. It locks everything in place, adds a polished shine, and protects against humidity, ideal for the unpredictable British weather. For updos or sleek ponytails, a closer spray on any flyaways brings everything neatly together.

Thick and coarse hair: the maximum hold finisher

This is the hair type Freeze and Shine was originally designed for, and it delivers. Coarse or thick hair needs a spray that can genuinely hold through the day, and the firm-hold formula here does exactly that. Spray generously over your finished style from around 8–10 inches away and layer as needed, the formula won't leave hair stiff or sticky, just set. It's especially brilliant for structured styles, sleek blowouts, or any look you need to last from morning to evening.

Curly hair: shine and frizz control without disrupting your curls

The key with curly hair is to avoid disturbing the curl pattern once it's set. Hold the bottle at least 12 inches away and mist lightly over dry, fully set curls. The shine-enhancing botanical blend, which includes aloe vera, jojoba, and panthenol, adds a healthy gloss while keeping frizz at bay. Avoid scrunching it in; a gentle overhead mist is all you need.

Colour-treated hair: hold with built-in protection

Good news for colour-treated hair, Freeze and Shine is colour-safe and contains UV protection to help shield strands from sun damage and fade. Use it as you would for your natural hair type above, knowing that every spritz is also working to preserve your colour between salon visits.

The golden rule for all hair types

Whatever your hair type, always apply Freeze and Shine to a finished, dry style, never to damp hair. Hold the bottle well away from your head for an even, natural-looking finish, and layer gradually rather than soaking in one go. A little goes a long way.

One spray, every hair type. Shop Paul Mitchell Freeze and Shine Super Spray now and find your perfect finish.