Heat protectants work by coating the hair with a protective layer of oils (like coconut oil and sunflower oil) and/or silicones (like dimethicone or cyclomethicone), says Bataille. Leo Izquierdois a cofounder of IGK Hair and owner of IGK Salons who worked with celebrities like Valentina Ferrer and Gizele Oliviera. As her 2024 goal, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini NYC has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). With Moroccan argan oil extract, this unique styling formula defends against damage to the hair caused by hair styling.

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You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. On application, it seals the cuticle creating a protective layer around each strand that repels moisture from the air that causes it to pouf, as well as creating a protective shield for when heat is applied. Firstly, it provides heat protection preventing strands from getting frazzled, but it’s so much more than that too. The super lightweight spray leaves locks smooth, silky and glossy and with a hint of sweet-smelling chocolate. Pick up this spritz for another multi-tasking find that speeds up your blow-drying time, can undo the toughest tangles, as well as provide added hydration and that all-important heat protection.

It’s an ingredient whose safety hasn’t been questioned so far by anyone (at least not that we know about). The moisturising “wonder” oil is paired with provitamin b5 for hair strengthening, so after just one use expect your hair not only to look healthier but feel it too. Unlike the others on this list, this spray is pretty concentrated, so use sparingly on damp hair, mid-lengths to ends, and comb through to distribute.

To help you pick the best heat protecting spray for you and your hair, we put the latest to the test. You can usually find it right in the very first spot of the ingredient list, meaning it’s the biggest thing out of all the stuff that makes up the product.

AQUA, AMODIMETHICONE, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE,ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL,PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL,BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ALCOHOL DENAT. Daily blowouts can take their toll, especially on curls, but this mist helps speed up drying time and cut down on damage time, so you can blow-dry and diffuse faster and safer. It’s a common fragrance ingredient that is one of the “EU 26 fragrances” that has to be labelled separately (and cannot be simply included in the term “fragrance/perfume” on the label) because of allergen potential. Not only does this oil- and silicone-free heat protectant spray add shine and polish to blowouts without weighing down your hair, but it also protects against hair static—a total pain in the ass during winter months. This heat protector is filled with plant proteins and tourmaline to protect your cuticle while also preventing breakage and split ends.Don’t let heat styling tools damage your beautiful locks – keep them healthy and vibrant with this nourishing heat protectant spray. A heat protectant balm might be best, says Leo Izquierdo, co-founder of IGK Hair and owner of IGK Salons. Without, the high temperature will dehydrate the cuticle, weakening strands, leading to dry, dull, frizzy hair that’s more prone to breakage and fallout. Recently had my hair balayaged and this not only is a good heat protectant but helps the toner last a lot longer! She has covered beauty for nine years at Cosmopolitan and has contributed to Women’s Health and Seventeen magazines as well.

com is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Pay4Later Limited, trading as Deko, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 728646). For best results “rough dry the hair before spraying it so that the strength of the product isn’t diluted by the water inside the hair, she says. Noticeably we found it moisturised dry strands, thanks to the blend of natural oils – making it much more manageable, easier to brush and silky soft to touch.You know, minimizes frizz, smooths flyaways, amplifies shine, and protects hair from up to 450 degrees of heat damage, all thanks to a blend of plant oils and proteins. Aqua/Water/Eau, Butylene Glycol, Octylacrylamide/ Acrylates /Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Achillea Millefolium (Common Yarrow) Extract, Geranium Maculatum (Spotted Cranesbill) Extract, Lentinus Edodes (Shiitake Mushroom) Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Parfum/Fragrance, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Aminomethyl Propanol, Panthenol, Cetearamidoethyldiethonium Succinoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Glycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ppg-12 Dimethicone, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Benzoic Acid, Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone. It’s so lightweight that we didn’t even feel it in the hair, like an invisible shield that we only noticed once we were wondering what was making our hair so soft and smooth. Though a heat protectant's main selling point is its ability to prevent the issues above, some can even double as styling and treatment products that can (a) prep your hair for a blowout, (b) add extra moisture to dry hair, and/or (c) extend the life of your dye job.