Collection: VO5: Hair Care through the Decades

VO5 has been a trusted name in hair care for over 70 years, delivering salon-quality results at everyday prices. From nourishing shampoos and conditioners to styling creams, waxes, and sprays, VO5 offers a complete range to suit every hair type and style. Whether you're looking to boost volume, define curls, tame frizz, or achieve a lasting hold, there's something for everyone in the VO5 lineup.

Explore the VO5 Range:

  • Heat protectants
  • Shine enhancers
  • Volumising formulas
  • Curl-defining products
  • Flexible hold gels and sprays
  • Extra hold for all-day style
  • Reworkable textures for versatile looks
  • Natural hold for a more effortless finish

Choose from favourites like hairspray, styling mousse, hair oils, and much more—all designed to help you create, shape, and care for your hair with confidence, every day.

Styling Solutions for Every Hair Type

Whether you’re aiming for bouncy curls, extra lift, or a long-lasting hold, there’s a product designed for the needs of every mane. The essentials below keep your hair routine simple—and suitable for all hair types:

  • Mousse: Adds definition and volume without weighing hair down—perfect if you want lively curls or extra body.
  • Powder: For an instant boost at the roots, volumizing powders provide lift while maintaining a natural texture.
  • Flexible Hold Sprays: Lock in your style without stiffness, offering a light, touchable finish that suits straight, wavy, or curly hair.
  • Creams and Lotions: These multitaskers help smooth frizz and enhance shine, leaving hair soft and manageable.

With choices like these, it’s easy to find a styling essential you’ll reach for every day, no matter your hair type or style preference.

Tame Frizz & Boost Shine

Struggling with frizz or lacklustre locks? Explore our favourites for smooth, glossy results:

  • Smoothing Sprays: Add shine and control with lightweight sprays that gently smooth flyaways and leave a satin finish—perfect for a polished look on the go.
  • Leave-In Creams: Keep humidity at bay and maintain soft, defined hair with nourishing air-dry creams. These are ideal for enhancing manageability without weighing hair down.
  • Lightweight Oils: Revive dull or dry hair using daily oils that replenish moisture and add instant gloss—just a pump or two is all you need for a healthy sheen.
  • Intensive Hot Oil Treatments: Treat yourself to a deep conditioning session once a week. Hot oils work wonders to restore shine and smoothness, transforming even the frizziest strands.

Browse our full range to discover more shine-boosting, frizz-taming essentials—tailored for every hair type and routine.

Achieve Effortless, Natural Hold

Creating a style that looks fresh and feels soft shouldn’t be complicated. If you want your hair to have shape and control without stiffness, you’ll find plenty of great options in our collection.

Look for these standout picks:

  • Styling waxes for a flexible, natural finish that’s easy to rework throughout the day
  • Lightweight creams to define texture while keeping your hair touchably soft
  • Volumising powders for lift and body that still looks effortless

Each product is designed to help you achieve the natural hold you’re after—perfect for styles that are meant to move with you. Whether you want laid-back texture, subtle lift, or just a bit of control, these essentials make it easy to look and feel your best.

Restyle and Rework Essentials

Looking for products that let you refresh your look throughout the day? Flexible styling solutions are key. Here are a few essentials that make it easy to reshape, restyle, or add new texture—no matter what the day throws at you:

  • Wet Look Gel: Perfect for achieving sleek, glossy styles with hold that you can rework whenever needed. Simply dampen your hands and redefine your style for a fresh finish.
  • Texturising Gum: Ideal for adding definition, piecey texture, or structure to your hair. It’s pliable, so you can restyle on the go without losing hold.
  • Rework Putty: Great for creating natural, effortless looks that stay flexible. This is a must-have for anyone who likes to switch up their style from morning to evening.
  • Matt Paste: If you prefer a matte finish with plenty of movement, this lightweight paste makes reworking your look easy, all day long.

Each of these products is designed to give you control and versatility, so you never have to settle for just one style.

Best Picks for Defining and Enhancing Curls

Curly hair deserves products that bring out its natural bounce and shine—without the frizz. Whether your goal is soft, touchable definition or all-day hold, here are some top essentials to add to your styling routine:

  • Anti-Frizz Gels
    These lightweight gels help tame flyaways and keep curls looking smooth, not crunchy. They’re perfect for humid days or when you want to keep your style fresh from morning to night.

  • Curl Amplifying Mousses
    A good mousse gives curls lift and body without weighing them down. Opt for formulas that boost volume while locking in moisture, for curls that look fuller and feel soft.

  • Heat Protect Sprays
    If you like to diffuse your curls or use heat styling tools, a heat protect spray is a must. It helps shield your strands from damage, so your curls stay healthy and vibrant.

  • Curl Creams and Enhancers
    Creams add definition, hold, and shine while controlling frizz. They’re especially useful if your curls need a little extra shaping or if you prefer a softer look.

  • Lightweight Oils and Serums
    Finish your routine with a nourishing oil or serum to lock in hydration and give your curls a luminous glow, without the heaviness.

For best results, layer these products according to your hair’s needs and your preferred style. Experiment with combinations to find the perfect cocktail for your unique curl pattern.

Heat Protection Essentials

When it comes to shielding your locks from heat damage, you have several standout options to consider. Look for protective serums and sprays designed to defend hair from straighteners, curling wands, and blow dryers.

Some popular choices include:

  • Lightweight heat protection serums to smooth and fortify hair before styling
  • Classic heat defense sprays for all-over shielding against temperatures up to 230°C
  • Dry heat protect sprays—perfect for use on second-day hair when you don’t want to re-wash but still need protection

Choosing the right formula helps keep your hair looking healthy, shiny, and resilient, no matter how often you style with heat.

Hairsprays for Every Hold: Find Your Perfect Match

Whether you're after a light touch or a gravity-defying finish, there's a hairspray designed for your needs. Explore these popular options:

  • Flexible Hold: Ideal if you want a natural look with movement and bounce, flexible hold sprays will keep your style in place without making your hair stiff or crunchy. Great for everyday styling or subtle shaping.
  • Firm Hold: For styles that need a bit more staying power—like taming flyaways or keeping waves intact—firm hold hairsprays strike the perfect balance between control and flexibility.
  • Extra Firm & Ultimate Hold: When you need your style to last from morning until night, opt for extra firm or ultimate hold formulas. These are perfect for updos, sleek ponytails, and statement styles that need to withstand whatever the day throws at you.

No matter your hair type or the look you're going for, you'll find a hold level that lets your style shine—with confidence.

Hair Oils for Every Need

Looking to add shine, tame frizz, or give your strands a little TLC? There’s a hair oil for that. Whether your hair is in need of deep nourishment, lightweight smoothness, or an intensive boost, here are some options to explore:

  • Hot Oil Treatments: Perfect for reviving tired or dry hair, these treatments deeply condition and help restore softness and shine. Simply warm up the oil and apply before shampooing—a classic weekend ritual for thirsty hair.
  • Lightweight Oils: Ideal for daily use, lightweight formulas smooth flyaways, add a natural gloss, and won’t weigh your hair down. Just a drop or two on damp hair is enough to keep things sleek without grease.
  • Multi-Use Serums: Designed to be used on damp or dry hair, these versatile oils help detangle, control frizz, and protect against humidity all day long.

No matter your hair type, there’s an oil out there that can help you achieve a healthy, polished finish—whether you’re prepping for a big event or just looking to boost your everyday routine.

Tailored Styling Solutions for Women

Looking to enhance volume, define curls, or keep hair protected from heat styling? Here are a few top picks designed specifically for women’s styling needs:

  • Volumising mousses that lift roots and add body without weighing hair down—great for creating fuller, thicker styles.
  • Curl-defining mousses formulated to shape and hold your curls in place while keeping them soft and touchable.
  • Lightweight serums and sprays that shield hair from the damage caused by hairdryers, straighteners, and curling wands, helping to maintain your locks’ health and shine.

Whether you’re after a natural bounce or a long-lasting style, there’s a product in the range to help you achieve your desired look.

Hair Styling Essentials for Men

When it comes to achieving that just-right style, VO5 has men covered with a dedicated selection of products tailored to unique hair needs. Whether you’re looking for maximum hold or a matte finish, there’s something to suit every preference:

  • Strong Hold Gel: Perfect for sculpting styles that need to stay put from morning to night, without feeling stiff or sticky.
  • Matt Styling Paste: For a disheveled, natural look that’s easy to rework throughout the day—ideal for casual, textured styles.
  • Gel Wax: Blends the flexibility of a wax with the control of a gel, giving hair definition and a natural shine.
  • Matt Clay: Designed for messy, bedhead looks, this clay delivers texture and a lasting matte finish—no greasiness in sight.

These essentials make styling simple and fuss-free, ensuring every hair day is a good one.

Find Exactly What You Need

Looking for something specific? You can easily explore our range by filtering products according to your needs. Choose from collections designed to target heat protection, boost volume, define curls, offer flexible hold, or add shine—making it simple to discover the perfect match for your hair goals.

Prefer browsing by product type? No problem! Narrow your search by selecting from categories such as hairsprays, styling products, mousse, oils, and more. With tailored filter options, it’s never been easier to shop for the hair essentials that suit your unique routine.

Special Offers on Hair Care

Looking to refresh your hair care routine without breaking the bank? We’re excited to share that there are currently a few wallet-friendly specials on popular products.

  • Flash Sale: Selected shampoos, conditioners, and styling essentials are now available at reduced prices—but only for a limited time.
  • Exclusive Savings: Use code 20OFFTODAY at checkout to receive 20% off your order on select hair care products.

Whether you're aiming to tame frizz, boost volume, or simply keep your strands healthy, now’s a great time to stock up. Don’t miss out—these deals won’t last long!

VO5 Hair Styling Collection FAQs

1. What types of hair styling products are available in the VO5 collection?

The VO5 collection offers a variety of hair styling products to help create, shape and maintain different hairstyles. The range includes hairsprays, gels, mousses, waxes, clays, pastes, oils, serums, creams and heat protection products.

2. What hair styling products are suitable for different hair types?

VO5 styling products are available in different formulas and finishes to accommodate a variety of hair textures and styling preferences. Depending on your desired result, you can choose products designed to add volume, define curls, smooth frizz, create texture, provide hold or enhance shine.

3. Which VO5 products can help add volume and body to hair?

Volumising styling products can help give hair additional lift, body and fullness. Mousses, powders and thickening styling products are commonly used when creating styles that need extra volume while maintaining a natural appearance.

4. Which types of products help control frizz and enhance shine?

Products such as smoothing sprays, creams, oils and serums can help manage frizz, smooth flyaways and improve the appearance of shine. These products can be incorporated into styling routines when a smoother and more polished finish is desired.

5. What types of products can help define curls and waves?

Curl-focused styling products include mousses, gels, creams and curl-enhancing formulas. These can help provide definition, control frizz and enhance the natural shape and movement of curls and waves.

6. Which VO5 styling products provide heat protection?

Heat protection products such as heat protection sprays and serums are designed to help protect hair during heat styling. They can be used before tools such as hairdryers, straighteners and curling tools, following the directions provided with the product.

7. What styling products provide a natural or flexible hold?

For hairstyles that need control while retaining movement, waxes, creams, pastes and lightweight styling products can provide flexible or natural-looking hold. These types of formulas are suitable when you want definition without an overly rigid finish.

8. Which styling products are suitable for restyling hair throughout the day?

Reworkable waxes, pastes, putties and texturising products can be useful for hairstyles that need reshaping or refreshing during the day. Their flexible nature allows hair to be adjusted without necessarily having to start the styling routine again.

9. What types of products are available for strong or extra hold?

For hairstyles requiring greater control, the collection includes strong-hold and extra-hold gels, mousses, clays and hairsprays. These products are designed for styles where longer-lasting structure and definition are required.

10. What are the different types of hairspray available?

Hairsprays can provide different levels of control depending on the desired finish. Flexible-hold sprays allow more natural movement, while firm, extra-firm and ultimate-hold formulas provide progressively stronger control for styles that need greater staying power.

11. What are hair oils and serums used for?

Hair oils and serums can be used to smooth hair, control frizz, enhance shine and improve manageability. Depending on the formula, they may be suitable for use on damp or dry hair and can form part of a daily styling or finishing routine.

12. What types of finishes can be achieved with VO5 styling products?

The collection offers products for a range of finishes, including natural, flexible, matte, glossy, smooth, textured and high-hold styles. This allows you to select a styling approach based on both the look and level of control you want to achieve.

13. Can VO5 styling products be used to create different hairstyles?

Yes. The range is designed to support different styling goals, including adding volume, defining curls, smoothing hair, creating texture, shaping hairstyles, adding shine and maintaining hold. Different product types can also be combined as part of a wider styling routine.

14. Can customers browse VO5 products by styling need or product type?

Yes. The collection can be browsed using relevant categories and filters to help narrow the selection. Depending on the available options, customers can look for styling products based on product type, styling purpose, hold, volume, curl definition, heat protection or other hair-care needs.

15. Are there VO5 styling options for both men and women?

Yes. VO5 offers a broad selection of styling products that can be used according to individual hair type, styling preference and desired finish. Rather than being limited to a particular gender, many styling products can be selected based on the hairstyle and level of hold or texture required.

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