Heat Protectants Products For Hair

Heat Protectant Spray for Hair

A heat protectant spray for hair forms a light layer over the strands before you use a hair dryer, straightener or curling tool, to help reduce the impact of styling heat. It is the easiest format to start with: apply it as the directions say, comb it through and let it dry before you style. Sprays are quick to apply and easy to reapply, and some are made for damp hair while others are dry sprays for use on dry hair, so check the directions on the pack. Browse the full range of hair styling and finishing products or head to hair sprays for more finishing options.

If you colour your hair and style with heat often, the ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray for Coloured Hair is one to look at. The O&M PS Heat Protection Spray 150ml is another spray option in the range.

Heat Protectant Cream, Balm and Oil

Not everyone wants a mist. Creams and balms feel richer on the hair and are a popular pick for thicker or drier lengths, while lightweight formulas tend to suit fine hair. The O&M PS Heat Protection Balm 100g is a balm option if you prefer something you smooth through with your hands.

Some hair oils also list heat protection on the label, so it is worth checking the product details in hair oils. A leave-in treatment can sometimes double up as heat protection too, so browse leave-in conditioner and read the directions to see which heat tools it is made for.

Best Heat Protectant for Hair

The best heat protectant for your hair depends on your hair type and how you style. Fine or oily hair usually does well with a lighter spray that will not weigh down the roots, while thick, coarse or curly hair often suits a richer cream or balm. If you colour your hair, look for a formula made for coloured hair, and check the label for the heat tools it is designed to be used with.

Apply through the mid-lengths and ends, let it dry, then style, and reapply each time you use heat. Travelling with your tools? Pack a smaller size from travel-friendly haircare.

Heat protection is only one part of the routine. Use the lowest temperature that gets the result you want, avoid passing the tool over the same section again and again, and give your hair a break from heat styling now and then. Adding a mask or leave-in treatment between styling sessions can also help keep lengths feeling soft.