When you think of Hollyoaks, a few characters likely pop into your head, and Mercedes McQueen is undoubtedly one of them. The character has been brought to life by actress Jennifer Metcalfe since 2006, marking nearly two decades of her gracing our screens. Amid the dramatic storylines, Jennifer – and Mercedes’ – glamour has always been top-notch. Despite currently navigating a heart-wrenching cancer storyline on screen, Jennifer is renowned for her luscious, glossy locks. She recently let fans in on her haircare secrets via Instagram, writing: “Been asked how I do my done/undone hair and it’s thanks to this little gem” before revealing her secret weapon – the Oribe Dry Texturising Spray. READ MORE:Frankie Bridge shares her favourite waterproof brow products perfect for holidays and gym sessions READ MORE:Holly Willoughby’s glow-boosting tinted SPF she wore while filming Celebrity Bear Hunt is now on sale The Oribe Dry Texturising Spray works wonders in creating volume and texture, making it ideal for achieving Jen’s relaxed, tousled look. It doubles as a dry shampoo alternative with its infusion of zeolite crystallines that absorb oil at your roots, leaving your hair looking freshly styled without any white or dusty residue.
Jen uses the Oribe Texturising Spray
(Image: Jennifer Metcalfe/Instagram)
If you’ve found that dry shampoo leaves your hair feeling a bit parched or lacklustre, you’ll be thrilled to learn that the spray’s blend of aloe, mango and kiwi extracts act as antioxidants that retain moisture and protect your colour. The Texturising Spray also contains sunflower seed extract to soften and add shine, giving you that fresh-from-the-salon look. For that fabulously disheveled yet controlled look, the Oribe Dry Texturising Spray utilizes a clever co-polymer blend to grant just enough hold to maintain your desired style without any sticky or crunch-like after-effects, achieving that perfectly ‘messy-but-still-done’ finish. Eager to work some magic with this beloved spray? Just spritz wherever you fancy a boost of volume and texture, then go about styling as you normally would. Shoppers at Cult Beauty can’t stop singing praises for the Texturising Spray, with one particularly smitten user remarking: “After blow-drying with a curl cream, I apply this spray, and it instantly transforms my hair by locking in curls, adding texture, and boosting volume for an effortless look. I’ve been using it for over a year and haven’t looked back.”
Oribe Dry Texturising Spray
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While another chimed in: “Amazing product! Especially in humid countries … I have limp hair and it helps massively with volume.” You can grab a massive 300ml bottle for £46 or the handbag-size, travel-ready 79ml version for £22. Meanwhile, one Space NK shopper raved: “Adds volume and texture without making hair feel stiff or sticky. It smells like a luxury salon and works well for fine hair. The only downside is the price – it’s expensive for a texturising spray, but if you love volume, it’s worth it. Also love Oribe packaging, looks so sleek!” However, a slight caveat from one customer mentioned: “I do like it. My only issue is that it doesn’t seem to hold up for long. Possibly I’m not using it correctly. Feels nice.” For those looking for a bargain, the Living Proof Full Dry Volume and Texture Spray is currently on offer at LookFantastic, reduced from £30.95 to a more wallet-friendly £23.21, and it comes with glowing reviews from shoppers. Also featured in LookFantastic’s sale is the ARKIVE Headcare The Movement Dry Texturizing Spray, now priced at £10.40, down from its original £13. Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.
