Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: Hairspray! Cans of misting ??

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Puretonegreg
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Topic: Hairspray! Cans of misting ??
Posted: 7/19/10 at 3:45pm

So we are doing Hairspray and I need to find out WHAT they used for the effect of walking around a stage misting themselves with hairspray.

Any ideas? Thanks.

Greg

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Posted: 7/20/10 at 2:53pm

We had to fake graffiti spraying, and the best we could find was OUST air freshener (no scent). It had the right amount of visible mist, made the correct sound, and did not really smell at all.

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Posted: 7/21/10 at 6:50am

How about this weird suggestion - try some cans of LYSOL spray. It should provide you the necessary look and while the propellant might not be the best thing in the world (check the can) it contains Lysol which if inhaled isn't bad for you since it's.....well LYSOL and should be safe and actually might help keep people from passing germs around!! I know, I know weird idea but maybe, just maybe, reasonable?? Don't know. Sounds like it might be a good idea. They use it in hospitals so even there inhaling it can't be bad for you - at least not as bad as hairspray.

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Posted: 7/22/10 at 10:24am

Go to your local drug store and purchase WATER in an aerosol can. This is used for Hydrating tired skin. Mock up a hair spray label. Spray glue it around the water can, and Bob's ur Uncle!!

cheers
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Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:29pm

Thanks. Will throw this idea in the pot and talk it all over with my TD.

Greg Cleveland
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cestdiva
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Posted: 7/22/10 at 4:36pm

DO NOT Use Oust or Lysol!!!!!

These products contain harsh chemicals that can affect the vocal quality of your singers - short-term - and could potentially damage your actors permanently (I scarred my lungs with Lysol).

Bebop's recommendation of water in a can is your safest choice (even if it isn't the cheapest).

Your cast will thank you!

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Posted: 7/23/10 at 6:47am

Also available from some tool outlets (I think Harbor Freight carries them) are REUSABLE spray cans (used primarily for paint or bug spray), but you could use water instead. They're not the cheapest solution (I recall they were about $10.00 each), but if your show has a long run, this might end up being more economical.

Update: They appear to no longer be available from Harbor Freight, but I have found alternatives via the Internet. Good luck!

Edited by Spectrum - 7/23/10 at 7:05am

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Posted: 7/30/10 at 10:20am

just be careful that the misting water actually evaporates - and doesn't accumulate on the floor/costumes. It may be wise to plan to have fans blowing across the surface of the stage to quickly dry up any water that does accumulate. also, if you are getting costumes consistently damp beyond normal sweat issues, extra fans in the dressing rooms may be necessary as well.

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Puretonegreg
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Posted: 7/30/10 at 11:05am

Thanks for the tip! Hadn't thought about all that extra moisture coming down on their costumes AND WIGS.

greg

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Posted: 1/17/12 at 11:41am

Quess what we're doing! What did you end up using, and how did it work out?

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Puretonegreg Walk-On Joined: 7/19/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Topic: Hairspray! Cans of misting ?? Posted: 7/19/10 at 3:45pm
	So we are doing Hairspray and I need to find out WHAT they used for the effect of walking around a stage misting themselves with hairspray. Any ideas? Thanks. Greg
	Greg Cleveland Walled Lake Western Musical Theater www.wlwmusical.com

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MercyTech Player Joined: 2/04/09 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 11	Posted: 7/20/10 at 2:53pm
	We had to fake graffiti spraying, and the best we could find was OUST air freshener (no scent). It had the right amount of visible mist, made the correct sound, and did not really smell at all.
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TonyDi Celebrity Joined: 9/13/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 325	Posted: 7/21/10 at 6:50am
	How about this weird suggestion - try some cans of LYSOL spray. It should provide you the necessary look and while the propellant might not be the best thing in the world (check the can) it contains Lysol which if inhaled isn't bad for you since it's.....well LYSOL and should be safe and actually might help keep people from passing germs around!! I know, I know weird idea but maybe, just maybe, reasonable?? Don't know. Sounds like it might be a good idea. They use it in hospitals so even there inhaling it can't be bad for you - at least not as bad as hairspray. TonyDi
	"Almost famous"
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bebop Walk-On Joined: 4/06/10 Location: Canada Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 7/22/10 at 10:24am
	Go to your local drug store and purchase WATER in an aerosol can. This is used for Hydrating tired skin. Mock up a hair spray label. Spray glue it around the water can, and Bob's ur Uncle!!
	cheers bebop
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Puretonegreg Walk-On Joined: 7/19/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 7/22/10 at 1:29pm
	Thanks. Will throw this idea in the pot and talk it all over with my TD.
	Greg Cleveland Walled Lake Western Musical Theater www.wlwmusical.com
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cestdiva Walk-On Joined: 5/10/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 7/22/10 at 4:36pm
	DO NOT Use Oust or Lysol!!!!! These products contain harsh chemicals that can affect the vocal quality of your singers - short-term - and could potentially damage your actors permanently (I scarred my lungs with Lysol). Bebop's recommendation of water in a can is your safest choice (even if it isn't the cheapest). Your cast will thank you!
	Cecily Gish
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Spectrum Celebrity Joined: 4/16/04 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 176	Posted: 7/23/10 at 6:47am
	Also available from some tool outlets (I think Harbor Freight carries them) are REUSABLE spray cans (used primarily for paint or bug spray), but you could use water instead. They're not the cheapest solution (I recall they were about $10.00 each), but if your show has a long run, this might end up being more economical. Update: They appear to no longer be available from Harbor Freight, but I have found alternatives via the Internet. Good luck! Edited by Spectrum - 7/23/10 at 7:05am
	Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.
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gelcat Celebrity Joined: 6/12/09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 106	Posted: 7/30/10 at 10:20am
	just be careful that the misting water actually evaporates - and doesn't accumulate on the floor/costumes. It may be wise to plan to have fans blowing across the surface of the stage to quickly dry up any water that does accumulate. also, if you are getting costumes consistently damp beyond normal sweat issues, extra fans in the dressing rooms may be necessary as well.
	www.actorsguildonline.org Actors Guild of Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV
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Puretonegreg Walk-On Joined: 7/19/10 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Posted: 7/30/10 at 11:05am
	Thanks for the tip! Hadn't thought about all that extra moisture coming down on their costumes AND WIGS. greg
	Greg Cleveland Walled Lake Western Musical Theater www.wlwmusical.com
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gelcat Celebrity Joined: 6/12/09 Online Status: Offline Posts: 106	Posted: 1/17/12 at 11:41am
	Quess what we're doing! What did you end up using, and how did it work out?
	www.actorsguildonline.org Actors Guild of Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV
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