hair feeling more fried than an egg on a barbecue? we’ll hazard a guess that there’s some heat damage at play.
while we love a hairdryer, straightener or curler as much as the next guy, if you’re not protecting your hair on the daily, these tools will cause frizz, split ends and breakage that will only get worse over time. eesh.
the good news? we have all the tricks that will help restore your mane to its former glory in no time. let’s get into it.
best heat protectant sprays for every hair type
ready to start shielding your hair from heat-induced damage? great. let’s get to the product recommendations then, shall we?
best straight-up heat protectant
icon welder heat protection spray
meet icon welder: a heat protection spray to protect hair against heat and uv damage, while providing style control with a touchable finish. this weightless spray protects your strands up to 220°c. that’s hot.
best heat protectant with added hair benefits
suitable for all hair types (but especially fine fair) this lightweight do-it-all spray helps improve hair condition by adding softness and shine while detangling and reducing frizz. it protects against heat up to 220°c… hot tools don’t stand a chance.
best heat protectant for blondes
evo fabuloso platinum blonde toning mist
if you have blonde hair, this is the only heat protectant you need. not only does this lightweight mist protect your strands from hot tools and uv rays, it also lightly tones, helping keep brassiness at bay.
the takeaway
we’ve given you the knowledge, now it’s time to put it into practice. remember: if you’re using hot tools, you need to use a heat protectant too… always.