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Kenra Professional Canada - Volume Spray 25, Platinum Styling & Simply Add Water Shampoo

Kenra Professional is the salon-only brand built around stylist-grade hold, weightless texture and back-bar reliability. Home of the cult Volume Spray 25 - the #1 selling hairspray in pro salons across North America - alongside the Platinum styling collection, the new Simply Add Water powder-to-liquid shampoo, and the Root Lifting Spray 13 that built the brand.

Eastern Beauty Supply is an authorized Kenra Professional stockist in Canada. We carry the full styling and finishing range: Volume Spray 25 in every size and bundle, Platinum Texturizing Taffy 13, Whipped Taffy 20, Dry Texture Spray 6, Style Control Stick 22, Root Lifting Spray 13, Volume Mousse 12 and Mousse Extra 17, Volume Dry Shampoo, Anti-Humidity Spray 5, Shine Spray, Perfect Medium Spray 13, Ultra Freeze Defining Spray 30, Styling Gel 17, and Simply Add Water Powder-to-Liquid Shampoo & Conditioner.

  • Best for: updos, blowouts and event styling - long-lasting hold without flake
  • Best for: fine, limp, volume-craving hair - root lift and dry texture
  • Best for: humidity, frizz and second-day refresh
  • Best for: travel-friendly, sustainable haircare with Add Water powder shampoo

Authorized Kenra Professional retailer - free expedited Canada-wide shipping over $59.

The Kenra Professional buyer's guide

Kenra Professional is an American salon brand founded in 1923, distributed exclusively through licensed stylists and authorized pro retailers. Two pillars define the line: Kenra Classic - the workhorse Volume, Perfect and Ultra Freeze finishing sprays trusted on photo shoots and back-of-house at salons - and Kenra Platinum, the modern styling collection built around texture, hold and shine without weight.

Volume Spray 25 - why stylists keep buying it

Volume Spray 25 is Kenra's hero SKU and the bestselling hairspray in professional salons in North America. It delivers super maximum hold (25) with humidity resistance up to 72 hours, dries fast, brushes out clean, and is fragranced lightly enough for full-day wear on a styling chair. It is the go-to for bridal updos, photoshoot finishing, runway and any look that needs to survive the night.

  • Hold level: 25 of 25 (super maximum)
  • Humidity resistance: up to 72 hours
  • Sizes carried: 1.5oz travel, 10oz, 16oz, plus 10oz x 3-packs and travel bundles
  • Best for: updos, special events, photoshoots, fine hair that needs structural lock

Shop Kenra by category

CategoryKenra products at EBSBest forFinishing hairsprayVolume Spray 25, Perfect Medium Spray 13, Ultra Freeze Defining Spray 30, Anti-Humidity Spray 5Hold, humidity resistance, frizz lockVolume & root liftRoot Lifting Spray 13, Volume Mousse 12, Volume Mousse Extra 17, Dry Volume Burst 3Fine or flat hair, blowouts, body at the rootPlatinum stylingTexturizing Taffy 13, Whipped Taffy 20, Dry Texture Spray 6, Style Control Stick 22Piecey texture, separation, edge control, polished finishCleansing & refreshVolume Dry Shampoo, Simply Add Water Powder-to-Liquid Shampoo, Simply Add Water Shampoo & ConditionerSecond-day hair, travel, low-water routinesGel & shineStyling Gel 17, Shine SprayHigh-hold sculpting on coarse/medium hair, weightless gloss finish

Kenra hold numbers explained

Every Kenra styler is numbered 1 to 30 - the higher the number, the stronger the hold. Use the number to layer products: low-hold prep at the root, mid-hold cream or mousse through the mid-lengths, high-hold finishing spray to lock the shape.

Hold levelKenra productsWhen to use3 - 6 (light)Dry Volume Burst 3, Anti-Humidity Spray 5, Dry Texture Spray 6, Shine SpraySoft, brushable finish, texture refresh, gloss12 - 13 (medium)Volume Mousse 12, Texturizing Taffy 13, Root Lifting Spray 13, Perfect Medium Spray 13Workable hold, daily styling, blowouts17 - 22 (strong)Volume Mousse Extra 17, Styling Gel 17, Whipped Taffy 20, Style Control Stick 22Sculpted styles, slicked-back looks, edge control25 - 30 (super)Volume Spray 25, Ultra Freeze Defining Spray 30Updos, event hair, all-day lock

How to build a Kenra routine

  1. Cleanse - Simply Add Water Shampoo (or Volume Dry Shampoo for a quick reset between washes).
  2. Prep on damp hair - Root Lifting Spray 13 at the roots, Volume Mousse 12 or 17 mid-length to ends.
  3. Blow-dry & style - Anti-Humidity Spray 5 for thermal + frizz protection up to 450 F.
  4. Texture & shape - Texturizing Taffy 13 or Whipped Taffy 20 for piecey definition, Style Control Stick 22 for flyaways and edges.
  5. Finish - Volume Spray 25 for hold, Shine Spray for gloss, Ultra Freeze 30 for set styles.

Volume Spray 25 vs Perfect Medium Spray 13 vs Ultra Freeze 30

Perfect Medium Spray 13Volume Spray 25Ultra Freeze Defining Spray 30HoldMediumSuper maximumMaximum freezeFinishTouchable, brushableFirm, brushableLocked, definingUse forDaily styling, soft holdUpdos, events, fine hairSculpted shapes, spikes, set edgesHumidity resistanceYesUp to 72 hrYes

Simply Add Water - the powder-to-liquid shampoo

Kenra Platinum's Simply Add Water is a concentrated powder you mix with water in the bottle - one travel-size sachet equals up to a litre of shampoo. Sulfate-free, vegan, lightweight plastic-reduced packaging, and TSA-friendly for carry-on travel. Available as standalone shampoo or as the shampoo + conditioner duo at EBS.

Kenra vs Redken, Schwarzkopf and Joico finishing sprays

Stylists pick Kenra Volume Spray 25 for its fine, even mist and the speed at which it dries - it sets without crunching and brushes out without residue. Redken Control Addict 28 is comparable on hold, Schwarzkopf Osis+ Session is comparable on humidity lock, and Joico JoiMist Firm sits in the medium-firm bracket. If your client wants a hairspray that disappears into the style and survives a full event, Volume Spray 25 is the benchmark.

FAQ

Is Kenra Professional sold in Canada?
Yes. Eastern Beauty Supply is an authorized Kenra Professional retailer and ships Canada-wide with free expedited shipping over $59.

Is Kenra Volume Spray 25 the same as Kenra Professional hairspray?
Yes - Volume Spray 25 is the original Kenra Professional finishing hairspray, recognized by its black-and-gold can and "25" hold-level marker.

What does the number on Kenra products mean?
It is the hold level on a 1 to 30 scale. 3 - 6 is light, 12 - 13 is medium, 17 - 22 is strong, 25 - 30 is super hold.

Is Kenra Volume Spray 25 humidity resistant?
Yes. It is rated for up to 72 hours of humidity resistance and is one of the few super-hold sprays that still brushes out cleanly.

Is Kenra Professional cruelty-free?
Kenra Professional does not test finished products on animals. Many SKUs (including the Platinum Simply Add Water line) are also vegan - check individual product pages for certification.

Is Kenra sulfate-free?
The Platinum Simply Add Water shampoo is sulfate-free. Older Kenra cleansing formulas are not - if sulfate-free is required, choose the Simply Add Water line.

Volume Mousse 12 vs Volume Mousse Extra 17 - which one?
Mousse 12 is a medium hold for everyday body and bounce. Mousse Extra 17 is firm hold for fine hair that drops fast or for slicked-back looks that need to stay put.

Texturizing Taffy 13 vs Whipped Taffy 20 - what is the difference?
Texturizing Taffy 13 is a pliable, medium-hold piecing paste. Whipped Taffy 20 is a lighter whipped matte texture with stronger hold - better for short and mid-length styles that need separation without shine.

How do I use Root Lifting Spray 13?
Section damp hair, spray directly at the roots, then blow-dry with a round brush lifting up and away from the scalp. Finish with Volume Spray 25 for all-day lift.

Is Simply Add Water shampoo good for travel?
Yes. It is a powder concentrate - TSA carry-on friendly, plastic-reduced, and lasts longer than the equivalent liquid bottle.

What is the strongest Kenra hairspray?
Ultra Freeze Defining Spray 30 is the highest hold in the range. Volume Spray 25 is the stylist-favourite super-hold finishing spray for events and updos.

Can I use Kenra Dry Shampoo on coloured hair?
Yes. Kenra Volume Dry Shampoo is colour-safe and is formulated to absorb oil without leaving white cast on most shades.

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