Aveda Air Control™ Light Hold Hair Spray: How to Use It

Last updated, August 2026

Aveda Air Control™ Light Hold Hair Spray is a versatile finishing spray that adds lightweight hold, volume and texture without leaving hair feeling stiff or flaky. We asked our Aveda Product Specialist to share their favorite ways to use it at home.

Why Aveda Air Control™ is a versatile finishing spray?

It is buildable! Using a little is just enough and using a lot is never too much -  you can keep building it without it getting flaky and white. The more you add the more texture and volume you are going to get. 

Who Is Aveda Air Control™ Best For?

Anyone can use Air Control™, but it works great on those with fine hair who are looking for that weightless hold to get volume and texture.

How to Use Aveda Air Control™ Hair Spray

Add Volume at the Roots

My favorite air control tip is when finishing your look, semi-section your hair and spray for more volume.

Finish and Define Curls

Another secret is to use air control as a finisher. After curling, use the Aveda paddle brush to comb out your curls for a more refined shiny look.

Smooth Flyaways

Air control is also amazing for fly always. Spray at the root to help comb down. 

Create Beachy Texture

Another trick is to flip your head from side to side, and forward, then spray your curls with Air Control for beach tousled hair that still moves and settles.

Set Curls With Rollers

For Velcro and hot roller days, spray on your hair as it sets and then again after fully styled so your curls set, get proper volume and last longer. 

Why Aveda Hair Care

Vegan formulas deliver healthier looking and feeling hair—no compromises.

Aveda products are free from: parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, formaldehyde and its donors, SLES, oxybenzone, benzene, retinyl palmitate, microcrytsalline wax, polyethyelene beads, triclosan, triclorcarban, lanolin, carmine, talc and synthetic fragrance. 

Ready to Try Aveda Air Control™?

We know you'll love Air Control™ because it is so versatile and is the best finishing product for all hair types. Come visit us In-Store or Shop online and try it for yourself!

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