When it comes to haircare, we go through so much to make sure our hair looks exactly how we want it. We cut it, color it, straighten it and damage it to the point that it can sometimes come undone. Though chemicals have their way of permanently ruining hair, you don’t want a lousy heat tool to be the reason your hair is fried, dried and severely damaged. Blowdrying, flat ironing and curling your hair may give you fast, flawless results, but the brittleness and breakage it causes can have long-term effects. To avoid tragedy, invest in good heat protectant and styling tools that will protect hair with added benefits like gorgeous shine, taming flyaways and sealing split ends. From the best shampoo and conditioner duo to a tech-savvy hair dryer that everyone is talking about, check out these hair-saving heat protectant products now.
best heat protectants
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Orlando Pita Play
We can't get enough of celebrity hairstylist Orlando Pita's new Play collection, which is also wallet-friendly. If you have to pick and choose, we suggest the shampoo and matching conditioner. Basically, they cleanse and moisturize while prepping hair for whatever styling is ahead by smoothing, detangling and polishing, while not weighing down your locks. Bonus: They smell absolutely divine.
Pearl Foam Smoothing Shampoo, $28 at Ulta
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Orlando Pita Play
We also recommend his amazing Atmos-Shield, which is key to protecting your locks from heat damage. It's a 10-in-1 thermal heat protection spray that does its job and then some. Spray on your locks before drying and watch as it protects, fights off frizz via humidity and locks in moisture. It will easily become your new favorite styling product!
Atmos-Shield Hair Protectant Treatment Spray, $34 at Ulta
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L'Oréal Paris
Need a little boost? Add this heatspray into your styling routine. Heat protection is a given, but it also gives your hair a healthy dose of volume.
Boost It Blow Out Heatspray, $4.99 at Ulta
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Phyto
This lightweight smoothing serum from Phyto is not greasy at all and will tame any flyaways while protecting from heat damage and making your locks super manageable.
PhytoSpecific Thermoperfect 8 Heat Protecting Serum, $28 at Sephora
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Drybar
In addition to the cheeky name, this product has become a go-to. Think UVA and UVB protection, color fade prevention and super lightweight. Oh yeah, it also helps seal split ends. So there you go!
Hot Toddy Heat & UV Protectant, $30 at Sephora
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Dyson
Haven't heard of the insane Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer yet? Get with the program. Not only is it the world's quietest hair dryer, but it will also dry your hair way faster than anything you've ever used before (thanks to a jet force three times greater than a regular tool). It also has "intelligent heat control technology" to help protect your locks and give you the ultimate shine. It's a beauty investment you won't regret.
Supersonic Hair Dryer, $399.99 at Dyson
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CHI
As a tried and trusted heat protectant, this weightless formula has the power to moisturize and hydrate hair without the worry of buildup. It's also strong enough for daily heat styling that won't ruin your hair's texture.
44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray, $16 at Ulta
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Moroccanoil
Not only does this styling cream protect your hair against thermal tools, it also conditions, hydrates and fights frizz on all hair types, especially dry and coarse hair. If you decide to go a couple days without using a heating tool, simply use this cream to refresh old styles or to tame flyaways for a fresh look.
Hydrating Styling Cream, $34 at Moroccanoil
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John Frieda
There's no use in fighting frizz if you're going to allow humid weather to bring it right back. Now you can get rid of the frizz and block the humidity that causes it with this heat protective styling spray that will moisturize your strands, while preventing damage caused by heat styling tools.
Frizz Ease Heat Defeat Protective Spray, $5.99 at Ulta
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Oribe
Sandalwood and maracuja oil work together to restore hair's moisture and shine, while tannic acid helps hair become stronger, healthier and more manageable. This lightweight cream is suitable for all hair types and works well on colored and chemically-treated hair.
Balm d'Or Heat Styling Shield, $43 at Net-a-Porter
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Bumble and bumble
The name says it all. Though this spray is a protectant, it has many hidden talents, such as softening, detangling, defrizzing, taming flyaways and styling hair on top of protecting it from heat styling, breakage and UV damage.
Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer, $28 at Bumble and bumble
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Living Proof
Get protection from root-to-tip heat, UV rays and humidity as this weightless, greaseless formula conditions and adds shine to your tresses. Apply on damp hair for heat protection and reapply on dry hair for UV protection.
Restore Instant Protection Protective Styling Hairspray, $26 at Nordstrom
