When medium hold isn't enough but max hold is too much, Shaper Plus+ is the answer. It delivers strong, lasting hold — with the same non-sticky, frizz-fighting, brushable feel that made the original Shaper iconic — for styles that need staying power without the stiff, over-set result that heavier finishing sprays tend to leave. Serious hold that still lets the hair feel like hair.

Shaper Plus+ and Shaper share the same core formula — the same Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer professional hold resin, the same Panthenol and Acetamide MEA conditioning complex, and the same 48-hour humidity-resistant and UV-protecting finish. The difference is the hold level: Shaper Plus+ delivers strong hold where Shaper delivers medium, achieved through a higher polymer concentration that creates a firmer film on the hair shaft without crossing into the rigid, freeze-style territory of maximum hold sprays.

The result is a hold that keeps styles in place through challenging conditions — humidity, movement, wind — while retaining the flexibility that allows the hair to be touched, adjusted, and lightly brushed without the crunch or flaking of a firm-hold spray. Glycereth-7 Triacetate and Triethyl Citrate remain as the film plasticisers that keep the stronger polymer deposit elastic rather than brittle. Acetamide MEA continues to draw moisture into the hair shaft, preventing the dehydrating effect aerosol products can cause even at strong hold levels. PEG-8 Dimethicone provides the anti-frizz and surface-smoothing properties that keep the finished style clean and polished.

UV protection shields colour-treated and natural hair from the photo-oxidative stress that dulls colour and degrades the hair's structural integrity over time — an everyday benefit for anyone who uses a finishing spray as a consistent part of their styling routine.

Metro Vancouver note: For styles that need to last through Metro Vancouver's damp coastal climate — outdoor events, long days, high-humidity environments — the stronger hold level and 48-hour humidity resistance of Shaper Plus+ provides the extra insurance that medium hold sometimes can't deliver. Use where Shaper works for everyday touchable hold but needs reinforcing for conditions that demand more staying power.

Shaper vs. Shaper Plus+ — Choosing the Right Hold

Both products share the same professional formula and humidity-resistant finish. The difference is the hold level:

• Shaper — Medium hold. Best for everyday styles, natural movement, touchable blowouts, and looks you want to brush through and reshape during the day.
• Shaper Plus+ — Strong hold. Best for styles that need to stay set through high-humidity conditions, outdoor events, or longer wear — where medium hold isn't enough staying power.

Who It's For All hair types and lengths where strong hold is the priority. Particularly effective for updos, sleek styles, defined waves or curls that need shape-retention through the day, and any look styled for a specific event or occasion. Can be used before and after blow-drying to build hold at both the styling and finishing stages. Colour-safe — UV protection makes it an appropriate daily finishing spray for colour-treated hair.

Key Ingredients

• Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer — Professional-grade strong hold resin; creates a flexible but firm film that holds style shape through humidity and movement without crunch
• Acetamide MEA — Conditioning humectant; draws moisture into the hair shaft and prevents the dehydrating effect of aerosol hold products
• Panthenol (Provitamin B5) — Penetrates the cortex and binds moisture; improves elasticity and imparts natural shine through the hold
• Glycereth-7 Triacetate & Triethyl Citrate — Film plasticisers; maintain flexibility in the hold polymer for a non-sticky, touchable result
• PEG-8 Dimethicone — Lightweight silicone; provides anti-frizz control and a clean, polished surface finish

HOW TO USE: Hold can 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) from hair. Spray before blow-drying to build a strong styling foundation, and again over the finished style for maximum hold and frizz control. Layer for additional hold without residue buildup.