Heat protectant sprays are a great way to protect your hair from the damage that heat styling can cause. They're easy to use and can be applied before or after you've dried your hair. Here are some of the best heat protectant sprays on the market today.
$15.00
This may be because I use a little redken acidic bonding leave in treatment as my heat protectant when wet which makes my hair super soft and almost too flat (too clean texture) as well so I don’t mind that this is only to be used on dry hair because it helps counter that issue when I want to curl my hair....I'm never sure how well the heat protectants work but I LOVE that this is not a pump spray but a mist, it seems to coat the hair much better.
What it is: A lightweight spray that protects dry hair from heat styling with curling, straightening, or styling irons.
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Heat Protection
Key Benefits:
- Provides heat protection on dry hair, up to 450°F
- Creates a satin, frizz-free finish
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Marula Oil: Coats hair to deliver protection from heat with a satin, frizz-free finish.
- Fire Tulip Extract: Protects against heat, leaving hair looking healthy and nourished.
- Heat-Activated Rice Protein: Strengthens hair to protect against damaging effects of heat styling.
$28.00
My super fine hair LOVES this weightless spray. Unlike other heat protectants I've used that result in greasy hair the next day, this one seems to extend time between washing. ...Protects from heat - but leaves hair crunchy...As for the purpose of the product, GHD claims that it is "a heat protectant spray to defend your hair from the heat of hairdryers and stylers while leaving hair with a smooth "no product" feel."
What it is:
A heat protectant spray to defend your hair from the heat of hairdryers and stylers while leaving hair with a smooth "no product" feel.
What it is formulated to do:
It's no secret that heat styling can leave locks dry and lifeless. This Heat Protect Spray has been specially designed to help unleash your hair’s dramatic and sexy side, while allowing you to maximize the styling effects of heat with total confidence. Restore your hair's natural luster while preventing future damage with ghd's protective formula. With a fresh botanical scent, this water-light product penetrates every strand for a silky, smooth finish that will last as long as your blowout.
$9.00
What it is: An extra-moisturizing shine spray with heat protection up to 425°F.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Heat Protection
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Adds shine and primes hair for heat styling
- Protects against heat up to 425°F
- Leaves hair feeling hydrated
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Peach Oil: Contains vitamins A and E, which make hair feel softer.
- Rosehip Oil: Provides nourishment and shine.
- Squalane: Is an olive-derived oil that adds moisture.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
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$69.99
I like to let my hair air dry a bit before spraying with the heat protectant spray and blow drying in sections. ...I have been hesitant to use heat to dry and style as Bondi has done so much to share my damaged hair.
What it is: A two-inch-barrel brush perfect for drying, styling, and volumizing hair in one simple step.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Frizz
- Straightening/Smoothing
- Volumizing
Key Benefits:
- Dries and styles in one step
- Leaves hair smooth and voluminous
- Is designed for all hair types
What Else You Need to Know: Now with a smaller two-inch barrel perfect for more defined curls or shorter hair, this brush is easy to use on all hair lengths, damp or dry. 360° airflow vents assure maximum coverage and faster drying, while ionic technology reduces frizz and dual bristles detangle and glide through hair
$15.00
Great heat protectant spray...Really nice heat protectant spray to use prior to blow drying hair. ...It smells delicioussss, and not chemically like most sprays i’ve tried. I also love that it can also work as a heat protectant, so it was the perfect product to prep my hair for styling!
What it is: A lightweight detangler that protects hair from heat (up to 450°F/232°C) and preps hair for optimal performance of styling products.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Heat Protection
- Dryness
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage