Jarian Jtx

Changed my hair spray ingredients

Why did you replace a perfectly good hairspray with garbage !? You lost my business. Wont buy the crap it was replaced with. Tons of angry people everywhere that had been using it faithfully are now going to switch to Bedhead! Bring back the instant freeze extreme hold with jojoba oil/Austrian sea kelp. What the *** were you people thinking!!?? No one likes your hairspray anymore.
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Pros:
  • No pros anymore
Cons:
  • Actually take away their best selling products

Preferred solution: I want my hairspray back

User's recommendation: Buy Bed head hairspray now because they took away the only hairspray that actually works

Denna K

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| map-marker Columbia, South Carolina

Faulty cans & Changed formula that no longer holds

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Aussie Hair - Faulty cans & Changed formula that no longer holds

I have been purchasing Aussie Instant Freeze for years. Best hair spray ever until recently til now.

Biggest issue now is the formula has either been changed or you have sent out 1000s of faulty cans.

Every can with the new logo spit and sputter, spray out only inert liquid that soaks my hair but has no hold. Very unhappy.

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Loss:
$25
Cons:
  • No longer works

Preferred solution: Return product to the hold formula that worked for years

User's recommendation: Don't buy this product until Aussie goes back to original formula that works

18 comments
Guest

They blew it. Loved Aussie for years, the only hairspray I'd use.

Now it's water. Absolute garbage.

They may not care what I have to say but saying it anyway. Bring the old formula back Proctor and Gamble.

Guest

Agree

Guest

I have used the instant freeze for years and the new formula sucks. Sprays foam out.

Hate it.

Bring back the old formula. Please.

Guest

All the dissatisfaction expressed is nearly identical and so correct. .

Been using it for decades... WAS the best hair spray. . .

New formula sucks. .. Please go back to the original formula. Will not buy the new stuff.

. You've let a loyal customer here.

SHERRY H Emq

I TOTALLY AGREE! THIS HAIRPRAY NEW FORMULA IS A LIMP MESS ON HAIR AND THE SPRAYER IS A DISASTER!!!

Guest

Same here. I HATE the new formula and I called the company and told them so.

They were out of their minds to try to substitute this for the earlier version.

Amazon ratings have got to be based upon the original because I’ve spoken with no one who likes this new version. Question is…what’s the best substitute?

Guest
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I am using "Freeze It". Mega Freeze Extreme Hold.

Works pretty good as a replacement. Also Following on You Tube - Sharalee's Box of Chocolates - she is a stylist and is testing other products.

She used to recommend Aussie - but no more. I am furious with Aussie.

Guest
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I wish they'd make it unscented. It holds pretty well but It smells yucky.

Rusk is still making a suitable freeze.

But it's a hard freeze. Only need a little of it!

Lisa B Sfk

Want the old formula back

Guest

Bought 3 cans thinking something was wrong. Yes it sure is.

Was my go to now looking for something else. Horrible change

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Tammara Kng

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Aussie Mega & Instant Freeze bad changes

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Aussie Hair - Aussie Mega & Instant Freeze bad changes
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Original review Jul 01, 2023

I have been using Aussie Mega hairspray for years. Even during Covid 2020 when things were hard to find, I located and stocked up.

Well my last can was running low and I found they changed the can. Smaller more expensive now. Well that wasnt all thats changed. It sprayed flopped liquid and saturate your hair.

Leaving it crunchy sticky tacky and weighed down. Thinking it was one can. I tried multiple through multiple places. They all the same.

Sadly. Now I have to switch to another brand to find that just right hold but still brushable by end of day. Aussie whatever you have done, you need to go back. Like many have said if it aint broke done fix it.

We understand times are tough for everyone. So we understand a price increase. But when you change the Can by almost half the size and all the components that make it spray properly like a nice fine mist, then double the price. It causes us to turn away.

Youre losing a lot of loyal customers. We hope that you fix this problem and quickly. I miss my Mega. This is a pic of my original large can vs the new one.

And pics of it spraying and glopping up.

And yes I have washed the nozzle and even switched it with the old can. Same issues.

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Loss:
$20

Preferred solution: Go back to previous manufacturing of Mega and Instant Freeze Hairsprays

User's recommendation: Look elsewhere.

6 comments
Guest

I notice comments are increasing about the unavailability of original Aussie Instant Freeze hairspray. Count me in as another one.

As one comment said: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". PLEASE listen to us & bring back the original in larger selling quantities or else you won't have any more customers for Aussie anything.

Guest

The same thing happened to me. I hope they fix the problem.

Is it a new recipe?? Terrible product now.

Guest
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It is not the same product. What a shame.

Guest

Totally agree!! I sourced every can I could find after realizing the formula had changed and I’m on my last can now.

I am beginning to test other products for something comparable. It’s a shame we have to do that after being loyal to a brand for OVER 20 years!

SHERRY H Emq

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR POST. I HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT FOR YEARS AND WHEN I PURCHASED THE NEW FORMULA IT MAKES YOUR HAIR A WEIGHTED DOEN MESS AND STICKY LIKE MOISTURE IS IN IT. PLEASE BRING BACK THE OLD!!!

Guest
reply icon Replying to comment of SHERRY H Emq

Horrible, Horrible new formula. I have been using for at least 10 years and I will no longer buy any Aussie product. How can you market such a piece of crap hair spray, you used to be the BEST.

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Janie C Dba

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The Aussie instant freeze hair spray is terrible!!

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Aussie Hair - The Aussie instant freeze hair spray is terrible!!
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The spray comes out in one single stream. It clogs your hair in one spot. The spout on the hair sprayer container is defective. Its cheap and makes the spray come out in one single stream - its ridiculously
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Loss:
$10

Preferred solution: Full refund

Brenda C Gxg

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Aussie Freeze Hairspray is not what it used to be

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Original review Feb 14, 2024
I loved the Aussie Freeze Aerosol hairspray. Then one day a new can was useless. Checking the can I discovered the first ingredients was water! My last can of Aussie Freeze listed the first ingredient as alcohol. The water weighted down my baby fine and thin hair. I searched other aerosol brands and found a few that listed the first ingredient as alcohol. None of them have proved to be as great for my hair as the original Aussie Freeze was. My arthritic fingers cannot pump your non aerosol bottle. PLEASE bring back the aerosol Freeze with Alcohol. .
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Pros:
  • I loved your products till you changed the hairspray formula
Cons:
  • You changed the formula now it does not work for me

Preferred solution: The Aussie Freeze aerosol hairspray with the first ingredients of alcohol. Like it used to be !!!!

User's recommendation: I love the Aussie Volume Shampoo for my baby fine and thin hair.

1 comment
Guest

I bought only Aussie hairspray until recently. Even though the first ingredient shows alcohol it's still not the same.

After spraying it on my hair, my hair is wet and sticky and takes forever to dry. Haven't bought Aussie since.

Regina K Dhh

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Very unhappy

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Aussie Hair - Very unhappy
I have been using Aussie products for a long time. The new instant spray (283g) its terrible it does nothing for my hair. I am just so disappointed finally after some time I thought I found a great product and I did until they change the instant hairspray can.
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Pros:
  • Love the smell of it
  • Hair stays in place
Cons:
  • Hairspray does not hold hair in place
  • Hair spray does not hold

Preferred solution: A better product but only if you have something better than instant hairspray I don’t think you can. You change it and it’s no good.

User's recommendation: No until you bring back the old instant freeze hairspray

TRUDY M Vpr

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Will no longer buy

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Ive been using instant freeze for as long as I can remember, this new formula is terrible!! Its wet does not hold. Had to throw away two cans of it !! I will not be buying this ever again. Now what back to aqua net thanks Aussie !!! Why did you touch it ???
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Loss:
$10
Pros:
  • Love the smell
Cons:
  • New formula is wet and disgusting and coats surrounding area

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Don’t buy !!!

Tabitha B Efq

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Extremely disappointed

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I'm a long time user of aussie products, in this case specifically I am disappointed in the new "instant freeze" hairspray formula. It's absolutely not the same, therefore needs a different name, and more importantly absolutely does not freeze hair in place or hold like the old formula I've used over 20 years I believe.

Not at all happy and am considering not buying anymore aussie products after this fiasco, plus having to look for, buy and try many other sprays to find as suitable alternative. It's not only expensive, but infuriating as well. Why would you make this type change when clearly so many people love the old formula.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it is great advice. Completely disgusted.

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Loss:
$70

Preferred solution: The old formula instant freeze hairspray.

User's recommendation: Don't bother with tge new "instant freeze " formula. It is anything but instant freeze.

Christine A Tbo

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YUCK-Flexible Hold Hairspray changed for the worse!

I've used this product for years. It has a number 1 on the hold spectrum. SUPPOSED to be flexible and not crunchy. And it always has been, until the past couple of months. Now, it is like glue and makes my hair stiff and disgusting. I tried buying another can, just to see if I got a clunker... nope. This formula has changed and is awful. I DO NOT want stiff, crunchy hair, which is the entire point of using a flexible hold hairspray. Won't be buying this any more, after faithfully buying it for years. Way to shoot yourself in the foot, Aussie. Yuck.
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Loss:
$10
Cons:
  • Not good any more

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: DO NOT BUY. This has changed for the worse.

Anonymous
map-marker Columbus, Ohio

NEW FORMULA SUCKS!!!

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OLD FORMULA WAS GREAT. USED THIS PRODUCT FOR OVER 10 YEARS. TELL THE BEAN COUNTER THAT CHANGED THE FORMULA TO SAVE A FEW PENNIES THAT THEY HAVE LOST A HUGE GROUP OF LOYAL CUSTOMERS!!D
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User's recommendation: DONT PURCHASE

Mary F Voe

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Frustrated!!

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Aussie Hair - Frustrated!!
I have very fine, thin hair. I have always used the instant freeze because I could style my hair to cover my thin areas and it would stay all day. My hair was never weighed down or felt hard. I just bought 4 cans thinking that there was something wrong because now it just comes out sputtering, sticky and leaves white globs on my hair. It looks horrendousI am on the search for a different instant freeze. In the meantime, shame on you Aussie for changing something that wasnt broken.
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Loss:
$30

Preferred solution: Full refund

User's recommendation: Do not purchase!!

2 comments
Guest

Just threw out 4 new cans and bought other products.

Guest

Just threw out 4 new cans and bought other products.

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Liz L Evo

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| map-marker Houston, Texas

Instant free no longer works

Instant free no longer works. Your formula changed. I now I have tried other brands they don't work either. So our government must have got involved and made them change their formula. Liz
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User's recommendation: Don't buy it doesn't work any longer

Cheryl G Xpe

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Formula Change

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Turning 60 this year and can't remember a time I haven't used all Aussie products. Until they changed their formula. The Instant Freeze does nothing to hold my hair in place. And the conditioner is so watered down that I can't even get it to my hair before it's dripping down the drain. I never post reviews, but Aussie needs to know they are losing a long time customer. Have already found a replacement for the shampoo and conditioner. Next up is the instant spray. So far they haven't ruined the mousse. And the Scrunch Spray is ok...not great anymore but ok.
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Preferred solution: Go back to the old formular

User's recommendation: Don't buy if you loved the old formula

Cara A Vao

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For the love of God and all things Holy…..GO BACK TO THE ORIGINAL FORMULA OF INSTANT FREEZE HAIRSPRAY!!!! The new formula is nothing but water!!!!

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I have gone through 10+ brands trying to find something as good as the original. Nothing compares, and my hair will never be the same!!! Im just left with nothing but frizz!!! Im begging, please bring back my favorite hairspray!!!
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Cons:
  • It is water

Preferred solution: Original formula back

Charlene U Din

. New improved Instant spray

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Ive used Aussie instant freeze faithfully for nearly 30 years. When Product changed I was told give it a try-weve made it healthier. If I wanted healthy hair-Id use no product. What I want is to spray my hair at 6am leave the house and come home at 4 and find my hair still looks as it did at 6am. Now I cant maintain my finished look til 6:15 am! Youve Ruined it. Please return to the old formula or at least offer both to the consumer. Let us make the choice for our hair-not you. This formula is useless.
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Preferred solution: Aussie moist instant freeze before the new and improved happened!

Nichole C Jar

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Horrible reformulated

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I have used this hairspray for YEARS now all of sudden it has changed. Why did you change the formula? It is trash now. It spurts and is wet, ruins your hair style and it stinks. I now have to buy a much higher priced spray because of this trash hair spray. You lost a loyal customer. I will not ever buy this junk even if you change it back. So long Aussie.
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Loss:
$100
Cons:
  • Ruins your hair style

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Do not buy!

2 comments
Guest

HATE HATE this new formulation! Aussie, be smart and bring back the old......the GOOD old formula!!!!!

SHERRY H Emq

TOTALLY AGREE! BRING BACK THE OLD!!!!

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