Kenra Professional — The Full Hairspray, Volume & Platinum Lineup in Canada
Founded in 1923 and reborn as a stylist-only brand, Kenra Professional is built around one principle: best-in-class performance you can feel in the chair. The numbered hold system (1 → 30) lets you match exactly the level of hold a finish needs, and the Platinum range layers on touchable texture and shine. Every Kenra SKU we stock at EBS is the size and format used on real salon back-bars.
The Kenra hold number system — explained
Kenra rates every finishing product by hold, low to maximum, so you can match the product to the look:
- 5 — Anti-Humidity Spray: light hold, humidity shield, frizz block
- 13 — Perfect Medium Spray / Root Lifting Spray / Texturizing Taffy: medium, brushable hold for everyday wear
- 22 — Style Control Stick: medium-strong, precision flyaway and edge control
- 25 — Volume Spray 25: super hold, the cult salon finishing spray for blowouts and updos
- 30 — Ultra Freeze Defining Spray: maximum hold for editorial, bridal and event styling
Kenra Volume Spray 25 — the icon, every size
The #1 hairspray in pro salons. Super-hold finishing spray that locks in volume, sets curls and survives long days without flaking or stiffness. Brushes out cleanly. We carry every size and bundle:
Kenra Platinum — texture, taffy & toning collection
The Platinum line is Kenra's premium styling tier: lightweight, weightless and built for modern, lived-in finishes.
Kenra volume & root lift
- Root Lifting Spray 13 — directional root spray on damp hair before blow-drying for instant lift and longevity.
- Volume Dry Shampoo — oil-absorbing spray for day-2/3 refresh with added grit for volume.
Kenra finishing — humidity, shine and edge control
How to layer Kenra — a salon blowout, head to toe
- Damp hair: Root Lifting Spray 13 at the crown for lift.
- Blow-dry with a round brush.
- Mid-dry pass: Anti-Humidity Spray 5 over the length to seal the cuticle.
- Texture: warm a pea of Platinum Texturizing Taffy 13 between palms, pull through mids for piecey definition.
- Edges: Style Control Stick 22 on flyaways and baby hairs at the hairline.
- Lock it in: Volume Spray 25 from 10–12 inches away for super hold, or Perfect Medium Spray 13 for a softer brushable finish.
- Polish: a single pass of Shine Spray for gloss.
Kenra Volume Spray 25 vs Oribe Superfine, L'ANZA Healing Style, Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray
The Volume Spray 25 is louder, harder-working hold than most boutique sprays. It outperforms most "luxury" finishing sprays on humidity resistance and updo longevity. If you want a softer, brushable, daily-wear hold, reach for Perfect Medium Spray 13. If you want movie/photoshoot-grade lock, use Ultra Freeze 30. Most stylists keep all three on the back-bar.
Kenra FAQ
Where can I buy Kenra in Canada?
Eastern Beauty Supply is an authorized Kenra Professional stockist in Canada. We carry the full styling and finishing range, ship free Canada-wide on orders over $59, and dispatch from Kingston, Ontario with real-time tracking.
What's the difference between Volume Spray 25, Perfect Medium 13 and Ultra Freeze 30?
Same finishing spray category, different hold levels. 25 is super-hold for updos, curls and all-day wear. 13 is medium and brushable — daily wear, can be re-styled. 30 is maximum freeze — bridal, editorial and stage. Pick by how locked you need the look.
What is Kenra's hold number system?
Kenra rates finishing products on a scale where higher = stronger hold: 5 (Anti-Humidity, light), 13 (Perfect Medium / Root Lifting, medium), 22 (Style Control Stick, medium-strong), 25 (Volume Spray, super), 30 (Ultra Freeze, maximum).
Do you carry Kenra Blow-Dry Spray, Mousse, Thermal Styling Spray or Triple Repair?
We currently focus on Kenra's hairspray, finishing, Platinum styling and Add Water wash range. For heat-styling we recommend pairing your Kenra finishing routine with a dedicated heat protectant — message us and our consultant will recommend a match in stock.
Do you carry traditional liquid Kenra shampoos or conditioners?
For Kenra wash we currently stock the new Platinum Simply Add Water powder-to-liquid shampoo and shampoo + conditioner duo — Kenra's most current sustainability-forward wash format. Browse our full shampoo and conditioner collections for liquid pro alternatives.
How do I use the Platinum Simply Add Water Powder Shampoo?
Add the powder concentrate to the included bottle, fill with water to the line, shake and use as a normal shampoo. One 57g jar replaces a full-size liquid bottle, reducing single-use plastic by up to 80%.
How do I use Kenra Platinum Texturizing Taffy?
Warm a pea-size amount between dry palms until clear, then pull through dry mids and ends for piecey definition. Add more in tiny increments — it's pliable, so a little goes a long way.
How do I use Kenra Root Lifting Spray 13?
On damp hair, lift sections at the crown, spray directly into the root zone, then blow-dry with a round brush against the direction of growth for maximum lift.
Is Kenra cruelty-free?
Kenra Professional does not test finished products or ingredients on animals. Refer to the brand's most current cruelty-free statement on the official Kenra Professional site for full certifications.
Is Kenra a Canadian brand?
No — Kenra Professional is an American brand (HQ Indianapolis, Indiana, est. 1923) distributed in Canada through authorized stockists like Eastern Beauty Supply.
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