The Best Sea Salt Sprays in Australia
If your hair styling routine feels flat, a sea salt spray is one of the easiest upgrades you can make. No skill required, works on most hair types, and delivers that natural, textured finish that looks effortless even when it isn't.
Below are our top picks, followed by a quick guide to getting the most out of them.
Our Top Picks: Best Sea Salt Sprays in Australia
Best overall: Beard & Blade Sea Salt Texture Spray 200ml Our own formulation, designed specifically for men's hair. Lightweight, fast-drying, and delivers genuine texture without crunch or residue. Works as a standalone product on shorter styles or as a pre-styler under a clay or pomade for added grip and hold. It's also the best value sea salt spray we stock.
Best for medium to long hair: Slick Gorilla Sea Salt Spray 200ml A popular choice from one of the UK's best-known men's grooming brands. Delivers a matte, textured finish with light hold and works particularly well on medium to longer styles where you want movement and natural-looking volume without weight.
Best premium option: Uppercut Deluxe Salt Spray A consistently well-reviewed salt spray from Australian brand Uppercut Deluxe. Slightly more structured than most, making it a good option if you want texture with a bit more definition. Works well on wavy or naturally textured hair.
Best for fine hair: Evo Salty Dog Salt Spray From cult Australian professional brand Evo, Salty Dog is a favourite among men with finer hair who want volume without the weight. The formula adds body and lift without making hair look or feel product-heavy.
What Does Sea Salt Spray Actually Do?
Sea salt spray works by drawing moisture from the hair and creating a slightly roughened texture at the hair shaft. The result is natural-looking volume, separation, and hold without the stiffness of a wax or the shine of a pomade.
It's not a heavy styling product. Think of it as a way to enhance what your hair already does naturally — amplifying wave, adding body to flat hair, or giving a polished style a more lived-in finish.
How to Use Sea Salt Spray
On damp hair: Spray evenly through damp hair after washing, scrunch or tousle with your hands, and leave to air dry or use a diffuser. This gives the most natural, textured result.
On dry hair: Spray lightly through dry hair and work through with your fingers for a quick texture refresh. Useful for second-day hair or when you want to add life without washing.
As a pre-styler: Apply to damp hair before your usual clay, pomade or paste. The salt spray adds grip and texture that makes your primary product perform better and last longer through the day.
Which Sea Salt Spray Is Right for You?
Short to medium hair: The Beard & Blade Sea Salt Texture Spray is the best starting point. Easy to control, no risk of over-application, and works well on short to medium lengths.
Medium to long hair: Slick Gorilla or Uppercut Deluxe. Both handle longer lengths well and deliver enough texture without making hair feel heavy.
Fine or thinning hair: Evo Salty Dog. Lightweight formula specifically suited to hair that needs volume without weight.
Want to try before committing: The Beard & Blade Sea Salt Texture Spray 30ml is a low-commitment way to try the format before buying a full bottle.
The Bottom Line
Sea salt spray is one of the most versatile and underused products in men's grooming. If you've never tried it, start with the Beard & Blade Sea Salt Texture Spray — it works across most hair types and is the best value option we stock. For longer hair or a more premium finish, Slick Gorilla and Uppercut Deluxe are both strong choices.
Browse our full range of sea salt sprays and hair tonics at Beard & Blade. Free delivery Australia wide.
