Hair spray. (Beauty Aids Report).(sales and market share data)

HAIR SPRAY sales remain slightly depressed across the mass market, with dollar volume down 2.4% over the past 12 months.

Drug stores, however, have done considerably better than other retailers in the category, with ales up 2.8%. Many chain drug retailers believe the convenience factor is the prime reason categories like hair spray continue to do well in the trade class.

Among suppliers, Unilever Home & Personal Care USA remains the leader. Its Rave brand ranks No. 1 in dollar sales. Procter & Gamble Co.'s Pantene Pro V remains in the No. 2 position, while Clairol's Herbal Essences brand climbed from No. 7 in 2001 up to the No. 4 spot in 2002. A newcomer to …