The key to this is using it properly. If you just spray it all over dry hair, you're going to end up with no volume and a bunch of sticky hair. I let my hair dry, then flat iron it, then toss my head upside down and spray by my roots and work it outwards with my fingers. It dries quickly and really does provide volume. Just remember, a little bit goes a very long way. If you spray this like you'd spray an aerosol hairspray it's going to turn into a sticky mess. With this product, less is definitely more. If you're looking for a way to add volume to flat hair this is a great way to do it.