The synthetic resins in Garnier Fructis Style Full Control Anti-Humidity Hairspray ($4.50; drugstores) repel water to hold your style. The spray also contains waxes (from mango seeds and lemon extract) to add shine.
Once upon a time, hairspray was sticky and stinky, gel left your hair looking drenched, and a blow-dryer took hours to work its magic. Have we made headway! Check out these terrific new styling products (and their humble origins)
Once you've declared a truce with your natural texture, you can toss your arsenal of gels and serums. A few of the right products--applied at the right time--is all it takes to create a terrific style.