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Multi-Use Hair Perfumes for Shiny Hair That Smells Incredible, Too

Maddie Felton (she/her)
by Maddie Felton (she/her)
Updated:
12 Nov 2024
I've been in the beauty industry for 4+ years now, although my background is originally in fine arts. In between researching and publishing our guides, I’m usually snacking and making spontaneous (and somewhat chaotic) choices about what to do with my hair.
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What’s better than a sassy hair flick?
A sassy hair flick scented with your favourite fragranced hair mist!
Using hair perfume or a hair mist will give your hair a different kind of lift—even if it needs a wash.
You might think that spraying your regular perfume into your locks will work just fine, but a hair mist perfume is formulated without any drying agents.
Your everyday fragrance almost certainly contains alcohol, an ingredient your hair won’t love.
Hair perfume ingredients are nourishing and kind to even the driest strands.
So, if you’ve decided you want to pick up a hair perfume online and are wondering how to have good smelling hair, we’ve come up with some hair mist and hair perfume spray recommendations...

What's the Difference Between Perfume & Hair Perfume?

The main difference between a perfume and a fragrance for hair is in the formula.
Traditional perfumes are designed to work with and sit on the skin. Hair fragrances have been formulated to suit (and even care for) your hair.
Fragrances might interact with your hair colour, but a hair perfume or hair mist will actually add shine and a little volume to your locks.
While it won’t clean the hair like a dry shampoo can, a hair perfume for natural hair will instantly help you feel fresher.
So, is it okay to put perfume in your hair?
While there are no rules against putting a spritz of perfume in your hair, it might not be the best thing you can do.
But can perfume damage hair? For sure! Especially if you’re spraying it every day.
To prevent any further damage to your strands, simply swap out your regular fragrance for a normal hair perfume.

What Is a Hair Mist?

So, what’s the difference between hair mist and perfume?
Often slightly less intense than a perfume, a hair mist will gently cover the hair with a light mist and leave a light, subtle scent.
There are also different varieties of hair mist's such as detangling hair mists, conditioning hair mists, volumising hair mists, as well as regular old hair mist perfumes.
We hope that answers the hair mist vs perfume debate for you!
So, if you’re wondering how to use hair perfume, your best bet is to invest in a hair-specific spray.
You’ll be swishing your scented locks in no time—and everyone will love it when you do!

Here Are the Top Hair Perfumes in NZ


This volumising root lift mist has been a best seller for years! With an elegant scent made up of 96% Rose Water, it's ideal for reviving flat dull hair. If you're not a fan of washing your hair every day (is anyone still washing their hair every day?), this hair mist perfume will densify the hair from the roots to the ends, and give it a fresher look and scent between washes.
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Balmain Hair Perfume.
Enriched with softening argan oil and rich silk protein, this hair perfume is a perfume delivers softer, stronger, shinier-looking hair. This hair perfume has a luxe spiced floral scent, and can also act as a leave-in conditioner because it can help detangle stubborn knots. Impressive!
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