If you regularly blow-dry, straighten or curl your hair, heat protection is worth making part of your styling routine. Choosing a suitable product and using it as directed can help reduce heat damage, but it does not make hair damage-proof.
Why use a heat protectant?
Repeated heat styling can leave hair feeling dry and more difficult to manage. A heat protectant is designed to help protect hair during styling. It works alongside careful technique, not as a replacement for it.
Use your styling tools according to their instructions, avoid unnecessary repeated passes and check whether your tool is intended for dry or damp hair.
How to choose a heat protectant
The best heat protectant spray for you depends on your hair type, your styling routine and the finish you prefer. Think about whether you want a dedicated heat-protection spray or a leave-in product that also offers conditioning benefits.
Check the product instructions for application amounts, whether it should be used on damp or dry hair, and which styling methods it is suitable for. A higher advertised protection temperature is not a recommendation to turn up your tools.
Three products to explore
Davines OI All In One Milk
Davines OI All In One Milk is a multi-benefit leave-in conditioner and heat protect spray. It is an option to explore if you want conditioning, detangling and smoothing benefits alongside heat protection.
Follow the application guidance on the product packaging and adjust the amount to your hair’s needs.
ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray
Looking for a dedicated heat-protection spray? Explore ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray and check its application instructions before styling.
Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil
If you prefer an oil format, explore Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil. Read the product guidance to check how it fits into your styling routine. You do not need to use all three products together.
Getting the most from your routine
- Apply your chosen product as directed, distributing it evenly.
- Check whether your hair needs to be completely dry before using your styling tool.
- Use the settings recommended for your tool and hair type.
- Avoid repeatedly styling the same section more than necessary.
- Remember that a finishing product applied after styling cannot undo heat exposure that has already happened.
Need help choosing?
You don’t need a complicated routine to get started. Choose a product that suits your hair and follow its instructions consistently.
Explore ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray, Davines OI All In One Milk or Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, or ask We Do Hair & Beauty for help choosing before you buy.
