Heat Protection

The 6 heat protectant sprays to transform your locks from frazzled to fabulous

If there’s one hair care product we'd encourage you to use on a daily basis, it’s heat protectant spray. Straightening, curling or using another heated styler without protecting your locks is terrible for your hair. Many hair styling devices reach heats of 250 degrees and aren’t advanced enough to adapt if your hair's dangerously overheating. The job of protecting your barnet is up to you and you alone, so don’t get caught frazzled, burnt and with visible split ends.

Many of the Sephora hair heat protection products are expert multitaskers. As well as shielding your locks from excessive temperatures, they double up as hydrating hair styling creams and hair-thickening spritzes. Many of them are creamy and smoothing in an effort to expertly reduce frizz. With so many benefits, you’d be mad to go without. We’ve put together a handy guide to the 6 hair heat protection products you can’t live without. Which will you choose?

Blocked Hair-Resistant Hair Shield from IGK - best for total protection

IGK opt for a no-nonsense approach to hydrating and protecting your hair. That means a tough barrier is put in place to block every fleck of heat that comes close to damaging your precious locks. The breakthrough formula helps preserve your hair colour and defend not just against styling, but also UV rays, wind, water, chlorine and sweat. There’s nothing it can’t handle so why delay? Give your hair the protection it deserves.

Atonic Thickening Spritz from Original & Mineral - best for thin hair

Ladies who suffer from thin hair are extra susceptible to the dangers of heat styling. With less locks to lose, you’ll want to invest in a product that protects your hair and thickens it, too. Thankfully this happy-go-lucky orange hair styling spray fits the bill. The multitasking formula gives bang to your blow-out, enriching your hair with a nourishing blend of carefully-selected ingredients which encourage a thicker, healthier mane of hair. Everything about that sounds fab to us, so get yours before everyone else does!

Straight and Shine Spray from Sachajuan - best for boosting dull hair

Focussing on building texture and maximising shine, there’s more to this sleek hair styling spray than just heat protection. While it’s undoubtedly well equipped when it comes to guarding your hair against damage, it also uses Ocean Silk Technology to keep your locks glossy and healthy. Algae and other hydrating ingredients aim to reduce frizz and boost shine. Toss your hair over your shoulder with pride thanks to Sachajuan. You won’t find a glossier finish elsewhere!

Memory Mist from Ouai - best for hair styling

Ouai’s Memory Mist is a lightweight spray that memorises your hair’s style and holds it until your next shampoo. The ingenious formula uses a breakthrough formula and ultra-strong bonds to ensure your style isn’t budged by wind, rain or other daily elements. Better yet, the multitasking mist protects against heats of up to 230 degrees while encouraging a healthy, subtle shine. For ladies who style their hair daily, this is the product you can’t do without.

Leave-In Conditioner from Ouai - best for reducing frizz

Did you know that leave in conditioner can still protect against heat styling the day after it’s applied? The Leave-In Conditioner from Ouai is a three-in-one, aiming to detangle and condition your locks while providing expert thermal protection. It primes hair for styling by calming flyaways and frizz, conditioning the hair at the follicle and softening tough tangles. Finally, it coats the hair in an invisible layer of protection so you can straighten, curl or crimp to your heart’s content.

Restore Instant Protection from Living Proof - best for instant protection

When you’ve got a last minute invite and need styling protection pronto, this lightweight spray is your go-to. The minuscule particles coat the hair in an instant, prepping it for a quick round with your ghds. The formula provides protection against heats of up to 230 degrees, as well as an effective UV shield for 24 hours. Healthy Hair Molecule technology also adds polish, shine and reduces frizz. Pop it in your weekend bag and never be without it!