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By Kiana Murden and Kayla Greaves
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When using hot tools to style your hair, it’s critical to have the best heat protectant on hand, no matter your hair type. “I’d highly recommend a heat protectant to anyone who uses a blow dryer or hot tools directly on their hair, to eliminate as much heat damage as possible,” explains celebrity hairstylist Alexander Armand, who has an array of celebrity clients, from Marsai Martin to Serena Williams.
According to celebrity hairstylist Marissa Marino, heat protectants “act as a barrier between the hot tool and your hair and help to lock in moisture,” making them especially necessary for those who bleach or chemically lighten their hair.
Armand believes “a good heat protectant should help smooth and protect the hair’s cuticle as well as effectively retain the natural oils and moisture of the hair.” Furthermore, he recommends looking for ingredients like panthenol and propylene glycol, which serve as humectants to block frizz and retain moisture, while amino acids like keratin provide antioxidants. In short, your protectant should care for your strands too.
In terms of application, celebrity hairstylist Ryan Richman explains that “a spray protectant should be used section by section as opposed to misting throughout the hair before using tools.” For other formulas like creams or treatments, he likes to distribute the product through hair using a comb before drying.
Without further ado, read on to discover the best heat protectants to add to your routine.
Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray
Professional Silkening Heat Crème
Heat Screen Hair Protectant Spray
Guava Rescue Hair Heat Protectant Spray
Perfect Defense Thermal Protection Spray
Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream
Color Fanatic Multi-Tasking Leave-In Spray
Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat & UV Protective Primer
Turn Up the Heat by Beyond the Zone
Thermal Creations Keratin Smooth Leave-In Heat Protectant Spray
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