The 9 Best Hair Perfumes to Spritz Your Strands This Summer
Because your hair deserves to smell good too.
Hair perfume has been around for centuries, but it's had quite a resurgence as of late. If you're unfamiliar with what hair perfume is, simply put, it is a specially formulated fragrance to spritz your strands for a fresh-smelling mane. It is by no means essential to the hair care routine, but it's a nice added touch when wanting to switch things up.
And before you ask, no, you should not be using body fragrances as hair perfumes. It may do its job of ensuring your luscious locs has an irresistible smell, but in the long run, it can damage your hair by stripping it of moisture due to the drying effects of alcohol. On a similar note, hair perfumes also do not serve as alternatives to dry shampoo, nor do they typically have hair-cleansing properties.
Routine wash days and daily moisturizing are still crucial to maintain, with hair perfumes as an added, finalized touch before walking out the door. While not a drop of body fragrances should touch the hair, there are plenty of hair-specific mists that are just as enticingly scented as our go-to perfumes. Whether testing out hair perfume for the first time or wanting to establish a new signature scent, L'OFFICIEL has found the best hair perfumes suited for all hair types.
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To put it simply, this hair perfume smells as luxurious as it looks. It has a lingering airy scent with notes of Orange, Rose, and Jasmine — the same smell found in the cult-favorite Coco Mademoiselle perfume. It's formulated with a gentle touch, locking in an irresistible smell to your mane all day long, without being overpowering.
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Hair Perfume, $70, Ulta Beauty
If Dior is your go-to body fragrance, have your strands match the scent with this sultry hair mist. Showcasing notes of Bergamot, Grasse Rose, and Rosewood, it has a sweet scent with a touch of seduction as the day goes by. It's a perfect hair perfume to wear from day to night.
Dior Miss Dior Hair Mist, $75, Sephora
If you don't shop this hair perfume for the smell, then at least do it for the chic bottle. Carolina Herrera's beloved Very Good Girl fragrance also comes in the form of a hair mist — one that's equally as enticing as its body perfume counterpart. Expect it to leave a sultry yet delicate fragrant stream of Lychee, Rose, and Vanilla.
Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Hair Mist, $45, Ulta Beauty
Spritz your strands with this honey-infused hair perfume for the ultimate alluring scent. Not only does it have an enticing smell, but it also hydrates the hair and adds an extra layer of sheen.
Gisou Honey-Infused Hair Perfume, $83, Sephora
Most hair perfumes aren't formulated to be used on the body — Sol de Janeiro is the exception. Packed with notes of Black Amber Plum, Vanilla Woods, and Jasmine Blooms, it has a fruity floral scent that's reminiscent of a Brazilian beach vacation.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’40 Bom Dia Hair & Body Fragrance Mist, $24, Sephora
Have a sensitive nose? This rosy-scented hair mist has a delicate scent that doesn't overtake the senses whilst being strong enough to smell. It's also incredibly layer-able, allowing you to spritz other scents on top of it if you prefer to mix and match for something original.
Eau Rose Hair Mist, $68, Dipytique
If you're looking for something different than the classic rose scent, this peony-scented hair perfume is the perfect alternative. It's sweet, but also mature — a great scent to wear while heading to the office or having a business dinner.
Acqua di Parma Peonia Nobile Hair Mist, $59, Selfridges
If floral isn't your cup of tea, then perhaps a fruity scent may be more to your liking. It has blissful notes of Peach, Cardamom, and Mandarin that sweep the senses. Do note, it has a strong scent that only needs a couple of spritzes when applying.
Sunrise Moon Hair & Body Mist, $12, Pacifica