The first time I sprayed the Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray into my hair, I waited for that familiar crunch. You know the one — where your hair looks styled but feels like it’s been dipped in glue. Nothing happened. My hair just looked better and felt… fine.
That is exactly what I want from a styling product. And after several weeks of daily use, this spray has moved from ‘nice to have’ to ‘I’m not leaving the house without it.’
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What Is It?
The Larry King Ride or Die Texture Spray is a lightweight styling spray designed for texture, volume, movement and flexible hold. At £25, it sits in mid-range territory — not drugstore cheap, but not splurge either.
It works on all hair types and can go on freshly washed hair or between washes when you need a refresh without the full shampoo routine. The bottle is 250ml (8.46 fl.oz.).
The Ingredients That Matter
I read ingredient lists the way I used to read headlines — looking for what actually does something, not just what sounds expensive. Here’s what’s inside:
- Panthenol (Vitamin B5) – keeps hair soft and adds moisture. A welcome move in a texturising spray, since those products tend to dry you out.
- Luviskol Plus – a styling polymer that gives volume and hold without the stiff, crunchy finish. Hair stays brushable.
- Dowsil – absorbs excess oil while creating light body. This is what makes it work so well between washes.
My Honest Review
The mist is the first thing you notice. It’s genuinely light — a fine, even spray that doesn’t leave white patches or sticky spots. I’ve had texture sprays before where one wrong swipe and your hair looks like it caught snow. Not this one.
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My favourite use is on my fringe. It gives just enough grip to keep things in place without looking sprayed into submission. Soft, natural, slightly undone — that’s the vibe.
I run it through the lengths too, and it creates separation and movement instantly. The kind of texture that looks like you have better hair days than you actually do.
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But here is what really sold me: no buildup. I wash my hair around once a week, so any product that feels great on day one but turns gunky by day three is an automatic no. This layers beautifully. Day after day of use and my hair still feels clean, soft and touchable.
The Fragrance
Warm, woody and sophisticated — smoky cedarwood, soft moss and amber with cashmere musks rounding it out. It smells expensive without competing with your perfume. I appreciate that because there is nothing worse than a hair product that announces itself louder than you do.
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How I Use It
On freshly washed hair: After blow-drying or air-drying, I lightly mist the mid-lengths and ends for a more effortless finish. It takes about two seconds.
Between washes: This is where it earns its name. A spray through my fringe, around the crown and along the lengths brings everything back to life — volume returns, texture sharpens up, and my hair stops looking like it’s waiting for the shower.
Who Should Try It?
- Anyone wanting more volume and movement without product weight
- Fine hair that needs body but can’t handle heavy sprays
- Fringe wearers who need soft control
- People who don’t wash their hair every day
- Anyone tired of sticky or crunchy styling products
Is It Worth £25?
Yes. I use it daily between washes and the lack of buildup alone makes it stand out from most texture sprays in this price range. If you want something that sits comfortably between a dry shampoo and a hairspray, giving your hair that cool, lived-in texture without the effort — I highly recommend it.
You can find it at Larry King, Cult Beauty, Liberty, Selfridges and Amazon.
A Note from the Studio
I bought this because the bottle looked good on my shelf. I keep buying it because it actually works. Tested on my vanity, not on my ego.