Do you use anything while heat styling to shield your hair against the destructive effect of high temperature?

I’m sorry to tell you that most people who talk to me about hair styling downplays this aspect of hair care. They don’t protect the hair from heat, dryness or dullness…

Too bad. That reinforces the myths you probably heard: heat styling causes hair damage.

It isn’t true. Regular heat styling doesn’t cause damage if we make sure hair is fully protected. We can ensure that by setting a lower temp. on a styling device or using products for thermal protection: oils, sprays, etc.

What to use to protect the hair while heat styling?

There are many options to choose from because there are more and more products on the market. Natural oils, such as the all-time favorite – argan oil, are extremely popular, however, the truth is that oil isn’t enough to guard against temperatures climbing to 430 degrees.

We need more powerful products which build a strong protective barrier to effectively resist all damaging factors: heat, free radicals, UV rays, etc.

Heat protectant sprays for hair

Thermal protection mists and sprays for heat styling come to the rescue. They provide full protection plus help detangle and style the hair. Sprays prove the best – every hairstylist will agree. However, I need to underline that it must be…

… GOOD-QUALITY heat protectant spray.

It must:

• protect the hair from really high temps.
• have a light consistency which doesn’t overload the hair
• include repairing ingredients e.g. proteins
• nourish the hair apart from protecting
• have a nice and long-lasting scent

Which heat protectant sprays do I recommend?

To be honest, just a few products fulfil the above criteria and most of them aren’t available at drugstores. You’ll need to seek them on the Internet but they’re worth it – check out the best heat protection sprays for hair.

Best of the Best!

1. Nanoil Heat Protectant – thermal protection spray for hair

A gem for all those who often blow-dry or flat-iron their hair, and create curls using a curling wand. Nanoil contains silk proteins which strengthen the hair, and powerful substances which ensure protection against temperatures of up to 430℉/220℃! It guards from heat and the sunlight, and additionally enhances hair shine, smooths the hair to prevent frizz, plus eases the hair styling routine and brushing. It is the best heat protectant spray I’ve had so far. We spray it onto wet or dry hair (depending if you style after shampooing or not) and that’s all.

product website: nanoil.co.uk

2. Moroccanoil Color Complete – thermal protection spray for colored hair

Protection against heat is especially important while styling color-treated hair. Left without protection, it quickly gets dull – way quicker than you want. Spritzing some Moroccanoil Color Complete is enough to soften the hair and stop the color from fading. This spray contains two oils (argan and sunflower oils) which deeply hydrate and nourish the hair. The formula also holds extra substances for shine, smoothness and protection.

3. Balmain Thermal Protection – thermal protection spray for heat styling

A heat protection spray from Balmain is one of the most lovely products – the clear bottle houses liquid having a beautiful old-rose color. Naturally, the effect is more important than the looks. Balmain Thermal Protection Spray contains hydrating pro-vitamin B5, strengthening silk and ingredients which create a shield against heat. Spraying it onto the hair before blow-drying or straightening is all it takes to get amazing shine, smoothness and reinforcement.

4. Kevin Murphy Ever Smooth – thermal protection spray for longer-lasting hairstyles

Sometimes we seek a product which would help us both protect our hair and get a longer-lasting hairstyle. Kevin Murphy’s spray may look like a good solution because it’s activated by a warm airstream from a dryer. We spritz this light mist on the hair and then it delivers hold. This innovative formula stops frizz and improves the state of hair no matter its type or texture – it goes well with fine, flat, thick or unruly hair.

5. Farouk CHI 44 Iron Guard – thermal protection spray

Naturally, we love budget beauty items and saving money. However, sometimes cheaper products prove to be less effective. As far as the spray from CHI goes, the effect depends on your hair type – if it’s not problematic, then the product will manage. Farouk CHI 44 Iron Guard protects the external layer of hair while strengthening its inner layers thanks to silk proteins. Naturally, protection against harmful heat is its main task. Farouk CHI 44 Iron Guard has a great benefit because it’s non-overburdening and helps make the hair more manageable.