Lightly spritz evenly through your hair, avoiding the scalp. Be careful not to spray too much as this can weigh down hair. If using a cream or serum, squeeze a small amount into your hand and rub through all sections of hair. acids, and antioxidants, this natural oil helps to nourish, enhance manageability, and reduce frizz. Spray throughout clean, damp hair. Comb to distribute evenly and blow-dry in sections to activate. Follow with a flat iron for enhanced anti-frizz benefits.

CHI’s heat-protection spray is incredible for the price. It contains several vitamins and proteins to rehydrate my strands without causing gross product buildup. I also love that 44 Iron Guard works with all hair types — my friends with straight and wavy hair love it, and I find it works well on my natural hair,” says Saunders. John Frieda’s heat-protection spray is specifically designed for flat iron lovers who hate damaging their hair. This keratin-infused formula guarantees that natural waves and curls will remain pin-straight after heat application for up to 3 days or at least until your next shampoo.

What should you look for in a heat protectant?

This silicone-free cream shields your hair against heat up to 450 degrees, while also boosting shine and calming frizz. This spray takes protection to a new level: Guava Fruit Extract, blue agave, and avocado oil protect hair from both hot tools and the sun's UV rays and leave hair feeling hydrated. Whether you want your coils to pop or plan to silk press your strands this winter, a heat-protection spray is necessary when thermal styling natural hair. Mizani’s lightweight spray uses frizz-fighting rose water extract to help protect your textured hair against hot tools that reach up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. This thermal-treatment spray will definitely keep your hair protected against every straightening and curling session. Spritz it from root to tip for significantly stronger strands that defy heat damage. Use your hair styling tool on a low setting and don't spend too much time on one section to avoid damage.

Pair heat-activated Frizz Shield Spray with our 4-in-1 Blow-Dryer Brush for smooth, salon-quality styles that last for days. This versatile styling tool combines the benefits of a round brush, blow-dryer, straightener, and curler in one easy-to-use tool while reducing damage to the hair.

Finding the best heat protectant can be confusing as there are so many products on the market. To help you out, here's a handy guide on what to look out for: Care: High-performing ingredients coat the hair fiber, providing optimal care to help strengthen and enhance manageability for frizz-resistant hair. Friese notes, "Different hair textures require various temperatures to achieve a desired look." Certain oils—like coconut oil or avocado oil, which you may already have in your pantry at home—can effectively be used in a DIY formula to guard strands from applied heat, but the biggest caution to take note of is each oil's smoke point. "Each oil has a different smoking point (the temperature in which the oil burns)," says Friese. If this smoke point is exceeded and your DIY protectant formula is used with a hot tool at too high a temperature, the oil will start to burn, and you could end up with extremely damaged, fried hair.

Spray this vitamin-filled option wherever you're planning to use heat — typically from the mid-shaft to your ends — to keep hair hydrated and damage-free, even if you style your hair on the daily. Hot Tools is known for its affordable yet powerful tools (almost every pro stylist has one in their kit), and the brand's new detangling mist is made to nourish hair even when using heat. The leave-in spray has a chia complex to protect from up to 455°F, plus hyaluronic acid to hydrate and a Brazilian oil ceramide to boost shine and smoothness.This leave-in treatment caused a sensation when Drew Barrymore tested it out on a piece of toast—and only the area covered with Instant Recovery Serum didn't burn. Just think how those protective benefits will help your hair. Application – heat products come in a range of different forms, from a heat protectant hair spray for easy, lightweight application to heat protectant serums and heat protectant creams which are great for curly hair.

Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, PEG-12 Dimethicone, VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea/Karité) Butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Benzalkonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Parfum/Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate.Gretchen Friese is a Salon Director and Hair Stylist at Foushee Salon in Denver, CO with over 20 years experience. She is a BosleyMDCertified Trichologist. Safety and Efficacy Considerations Coils, curls, waves, and straight hair types can all reap the benefits of this ultra-versatile protectant. It can be applied to damp hair pre-blow dry, or used on dry hair for next-day styling. Keratin – our hair is naturally made up of keratin so it makes sense to also put it into our hair products. It's made of amino acids which are essential for healthy hair growth, strength and shine. Look for a protectant with amino acids in it. Introducing the styling range from OGX! A new way of styling and protecting your hair has arrived, thanks to our unique blend of nature-inspired ingredients and signature scent from our iconic shampoos and conditioners. The OGX Shine+ Argan Oil of Morocco Heat Protect Spray protects hair against damage from daily blow-drying, straightening and curling. A precious replenishing blend with Argan Oil of Morocco helps to defend hair from heat whilst cutting blow-dry time and enhancing shine. Hair is left primed, protected, super shiny and silky smooth. Enjoy every day effortless styling and healthy-looking hair that smells amazing. Features The price may be a bit steep, but trust us — it’s well worth the investment! Johnson swears by it and calls it his absolute favorite heat-protection spray because it’s compatible with all hair textures.