Brief
L’Oréal’s $16 Elnett Hairspray powers Victoria’s Secret runway looks
Stylists used the $16 L’Oréal Elnett hairspray to create glossy, long‑lasting bombshell hair for the show’s Angels.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Oct. 18, 2026, stylists relied on L’Oréal Paris Elnett Unscented Hairspray, a $16 drugstore product, to give models the runway’s signature bombshell blowouts, Page Six reported.
The hair‑care staple, first launched in 1960, is praised for its humidity‑resistant formula that promises a non‑crunchy, non‑sticky finish and up to 72‑hour hold. Celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos said he chose the spray for “shine and movement” on Angel Alessandra Ambrosio, adding that it produced “a luxurious, effortless Angel with a soft, glamorous bounce.”
Giannetos’ press release highlighted the product’s easy brush‑out quality, noting that it “brushes out completely without leaving residue.” A shopper review quoted in the article described the spray as “the holy grail,” praising its flexible hold that avoids a “helmet head” look.
Rosie Huntington‑Whiteley has previously called the hairspray a career‑defining scent, telling Refinery29 that the smell takes her back to her first shoot at age 16. Other high‑profile fans mentioned include Kate Middleton and Jennifer Lopez, underscoring the product’s broad appeal beyond the fashion runway.
The show also featured a $50 million diamond bra worn by Kylie Jenner and performances by musical acts, but the article emphasizes that the ultimate accessory for the models was the vintage‑inspired hair achieved with the $16 hairspray.
Key facts
- L’Oréal Paris Elnett Unscented Hairspray was the product of choice for hair styling at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. (nypost.com)
- The hairspray costs $16 and promises up to 72‑hour hold without a crunchy feel. (nypost.com)
- Stylist Dimitris Giannetos used the spray on Angel Alessandra Ambrosio for shine and movement. (nypost.com)
- Rosie Huntington‑Whiteley has called the spray a career‑defining scent in a past interview. (nypost.com)
- The show took place on Oct. 18, 2026, at Sony Studios in Culver City, California. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “This $16 hairspray was the secret behind models’ ‘vintage bombshell’ blowouts at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show”
