Knowing and using the best hair heat protectant for natural hair is important since our hair can be delicate and damage can occur easily. We want to nurture our hair and not cause breakage and when it comes to natural hairstyles, straight hair is still popular.
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Heat protectants are ESSENTIAL for healthy hair…period. If you want to rock straighter hair or dry it quicker than using indirect heat, than a heat protectant must be used! We decided to share the top 10 heat protectants that you need to be using so you not only keep heat damage at bay but to retain your hair’s moisture and keep your hair healthier!
Natural Hair Heat Protectant Sprays We Love!
OSCAR BLANDI PRONTO DRY HEAT PROTECT SPRAY
This hugely popular and reasonably priced heat protecting spray is loved for keeping hair from falling flat. Pronto Dry Styling Heat Protect Spray claims to be your best defense from heat styling and Offers 450-degree heat protection. Get superior safeguards from all hot tools from this dry-spray formula that’s enriched with keratin proteins to nourish, strengthen and protect your delicate strands.
GHD ‘STYLE’ HEAT PROTECT SPRAY
Another favorite hair protecting spray, ghd Style™ Heat Protect Spray defends your hair from the dangerous heat of hair dryers and stylers while leaving hair with a smooth “no product” feel. This product was created to restore your hair’s natural luster while preventing future damage. Enjoy their fresh botanical scent along with a water-light product that penetrates every strand for a silky, smooth finish.
Alterna Caviar Repair Multi-Vitamin Heat Protection Spray
The only product on the list with caviar, this nourishing spray provides light conditioning while boosting hair’s immunity. You end up with soft, silky and smooth strands with visibly improved manageability. This spray is formulated with anti-oxidants, Vitamins A and C and protect against free radical damage. It also has the power of B-complex vitamins biotin, B6 and B12 which help to restore hair’s strength, shine & body.
ION HEAT PROTECTING SMOOTHING SPRAY
Yup, we knew they would make the list. Ion Heat Protection Spray nourishes hair and seals the cuticle to protect from heat styling damage from flat irons, curling irons and blow dryers. Leaves hair silky, smooth and shiny. No sticky residue or crunchy build-up and a favorite for all those reasons.
TRESEMME KERATIN SMOOTH HEAT PROTECTION SHINE SPRAY
This brand has really been a fave among naturals! TRESemme Keratin Smooth Keratin Infusing Heat Protection & Shine Spray helps shield hair from the damaging effects of heat styling, leaving hair salon-shiny and has the best price on the entire list! You probably already have this one in your bathroom.
Avlon Keracare Strengthening Thermal Protector
KeraCare Strengthening Thermal Protector not only protects your hair from styling but doubles as a detanglers for your curly and coily strands. The formula is enriched with strengthening ceramides that notably improve elasticity during thermal styling. Touts to Reduce shedding and breakage that normally accompany thermal heat and restores proper moisture balance while effectively guarding against effects from humidity.
BEYOND THE ZONE TURN UP THE HEAT PROTECTION SPRAY
Another reasonably priced favorite, this humidity-resistant heat styling aid adds a “Heat Defense” barrier that protects your hair from the potential drying and damage from heat styling appliances. Considered an amazing spray that helps to optimize the effectiveness of flat irons, curling irons, and hair dryers.
MOROCCANOIL HEAT STYLING PROTECTION SPRAY
Not as widely used among naturals but needs recognition for it’s performance, MOROCCANOIL Heat Styling Protection Spray effectively guards against breakage and split ends that are caused from high heat styling. This protection spray creates healthier more beautiful hair by keeping hair ultra-protected from the dangers of heat. The lightweight formula offers a soft hold with a glossy finish.
REDKEN REDKEN PILLOW PROOF BLOW-DRY EXPRESS PRIMER
Pretty in pink and just as hard-working! This time-saving blow-dry primer is lightweight and cuts blow-dry time while expertly protecting hair from heat up to 450 degrees. Formula has Microflex stylane which creates a ‘thermal blanket’ of flexible silicone resin that protects hair and helps prevent breakage. The Trisiloxane and isododecane allow for quick drying, resulting in a smooth and silky finish.
Karmin Heat Protection & Shining Spray
I had to add this heat protecting spray to the list as several readers raved about how this product upped their hair protecting game. Excellent at guarding your hair from heat and UV rays while optimizing the effectiveness of flat irons, curling irons, and hair dryers. Adds incredible shine and reduces frizz and flyaways like nobody’s business!
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With a huge range in prices, there is really no need to skip out on fighting heat damage while rocking the straightest, softest, silkiest natural hair around!
What’s your favorite hair heat protectant spray? Share below!
Sabrina
I personally think the Karmin Spray Heat Protector is the best
Haven't tried it but thanks for sharing!
The best heat protectant I have ever used is the GKhair ThermalStyleHer. Great against heat prior to styling. It seals moisture into the hair strengthens each hair strand before blow drying. I love this heat protectant very much. 🙂 <3
Thanks for sharing.
The Spray Heat Protector by karmin is my favorite, makes my hair look so healthy. =)
I have been using the karmin Spray Heat Protector and works really well for my hair
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