Traditional spray bottles have been a constant in the naturalista care package for a long time until continuous mist spray bottles became a thing in the past few years.
Companies such as Pattern Beauty and Kitsch came into the market with their brands of continuous mist spray bottles, and social media started extolling its benefits.
But are continuous spray mist bottles as effective as the good old regular spray bottles?
This article dives into the differences and similarities between these types of spray bottles and which one is best for natural-haired ladies.
Traditional and continuous spray mist bottles serve the same purpose—dispensing liquids in a fine spray — but they do so in different ways that impact their effectiveness and ease of use.
Understanding the distinctions between these two spray bottle types can help you decide which one best suits your needs.
Why Are Spray Bottles Beneficial for Hair Care?
- Using spray bottles helps keep hair moist throughout the day.
- Spray bottles enable even distribution of products like diluted conditioners and detangling products.
- Spray bottles help redefine curls by spritzing water or diluted conditioner.
- Using a spray bottle makes it easy to manage hair on dry days, during styling, or when refreshing curls.
- Spray bottles provide consistent moisture, and curls are easier to hydrate and refresh.
Differences Between Regular and Continuous Mist Spray Bottles
- Traditional spray bottles feature a trigger mechanism that dispenses a quick burst of liquid with each pull of the nozzle, while continuous mist spray bottles emit a consistent, fine mist with a simple, continuous squeeze of the trigger.
- With a traditional spray bottle, you need to press the trigger each time you want a spray, while with a continuous mist, the spray bottle only requires one press of the trigger to facilitate a constant mist for five to six seconds.
- Traditional spray bottles produce a short burst of mist or stream, while a continuous mist spray bottle makes a fine mist that covers a more extensive section of hair.
- Traditional spray bottles offer a basic design, which makes them more affordable, while the advanced mechanism on the continuous mist spray bottle makes it a little bit more expensive.
Which Spray Bottle is Best?
If you have shorter hair and only want to spray a small section of hair, a regular spray bottle works best, but if you have longer hair or have hairstyles like braids, twists, and cornrows installed, a continuous mist spray bottle is best.
Additionally, if you have thicker hair, a continuous mist spray bottle helps refresh curls uniformly without soaking any section.
This can help maintain the integrity of a hairstyle, such as braid-outs or twist-outs, for a few days longer.
Choosing the Best Spray Bottle for Natural Hair
Traditional Spray Bottle Recommendations
You can get a traditional bottle in most supermarkets and beauty supply stores. Sally Beauty and Mister Spray Bottles are very popular and affordable brands.
Continuous Mist Spray Bottle Recommendations
When looking for a continuous mist spray bottle, look for one with an ergonomic design, which ensures comfortable usability, a large capacity (8 – 10 oz) to accommodate frequent use, a leakproof cap (great for travel), and allows for spraying at any angle.
The continuous mist spray bottle recommendations below have high ratings, stylish designs, and a large capacity.
Honorable mention goes to Kitsch Continuous Mist Spray Bottle for Hair, which is only 5 oz, but it’s so cute that I had to include it in the list. Great for a day or weekend trip.
You may get a cheaper continuous mist spray bottle if you choose a basic design without bells and whistles and not from a brand.
Whichever you choose at the end of the day depends on your hair needs and budget. I have both, which I utilize according to my hair needs and hairstyles.
Share your thoughts on traditional vs continuous mist spray bottles below. Which one have you tried? Have you tried both? Which one do you prefer? Let’s discuss!
Abi is a curly hair expert, researcher, product tester, and author of the highly-rated Healthy Hair Care Series. She is also the founder of Ade Ori Hair Care, Healthy Natural Hair Products, and Natural Oils for Hair & Beauty. HNHP has strict editorial standards and ensures all the information on Healthy Natural Hair Products is the best for natural hair care. Learn more about our Editorial Policies
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