Girls, take it from us – NEVER use a flat iron or a blow dryer without applying a hair protection serum. Save your precious locks and protect them from getting damaged with those high – heat styling products. Invest in one that not only protects your hair from the heat, but also makes it look glossy and fabulous at the same time!
Best Heat Protection Sprays And Serums For Gorgeous Hair
As much as you love styling your hair, it is important for you to use relevant products to prevent them from unnecessary dryness and breakage. Here are 20 best heat protectant for hair products you need, if you use styling tools pretty often.
1. Streax Pro Hair Serum VITA GLOSS
You know what’s troublesome after using a blowdryer on wet hair, dealing with the FRIZZ after! That’s where this heat protectant serum comes into the picture. Enriched with vitamin E, it gives your frizz a satin smooth finish. You should try it to believe it.
Pros:
- Works wonderfully on normal, chemically straightened and coloured hair
- Does not feel heavy on the hair
Cons:
Texture is thin as compared to other serums.
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2. Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Heat Protector Straightening Serum
This straightening hair serum is probably one of the best heat protectant hair products out there because it defines quality. Doing a fabulous job at creating a thin barrier between your iron and hair, you can style it the way YOU want to without the fear of damaging your strands. If that’s not convincing enough, wait till you hear about the part that it moisturizes your hair without leaving behind a greasy product residue. So go and invest in this before straightening hair serum.
Pros:
- A great choice to have a barrier between your hair and heat
- Helps hair to retain its silky smooth texture
Cons:
Smells little bad
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3. Biolage Matrix Smoothproof Avocado 6 in 1 Hair Serum
This serum is one of the best heat protection serum. Use this serum before styling your hair and your strands will thank you for it in the future. The baby acts like a protective layer coat and saves your strands from drying and dying out. It’s like a lifeguard, but only for your hair!
Pros:
- Doesn’t feel greasy or oily on hair, protects hair from heat
- Leaves hair smooth and tangle free
Cons:
Works less effectively on curly hair
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4. Organic R/S Root Stimulator Olive Oil Heat Protection Serum
Infused with olive and coconut oil, this serum provides heat protection for your gorgeous hair. While it saves it from getting burnt and damaged, it also adds shine and moisture to your mane at the same time.
Pros:
- Olive oil serum seals cuticle when protecting hair from heat and reduce damage caused by hairstyling tools.
- Lightweight serum for hair with great fragrance
Cons:
Can leave hair greasy and sticky if applied generously.
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5. John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum Thermal Protection
Looking out for best heat protectant for hair. John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum Thermal Protection spray must be your go-to choice girls. This product here is very effective for hair undergoing high- heat tools. Want to know the best part, this heat protectant serum is magnificently effective on all hair types. What more would you ask for right?
Pros:
- Blend of apples and flowers, it smells great.
- Dimethiconol and bis alkoxy PG-amodimethicone helps protect hair from heat and damage
Cons:
Comes in hefty price
6. BBlunt Blown Away – Volumizing Leave-In Spray Hair Styler
One of the reasons why we love this product is because of its bright yellow packaging and its ability to add volume to dull, flat and lifeless hair. Containing meadowfoam seed extract, provitamin B5 and wheat protein, be rest assured that your hair is going to be in good hands.
Pros:
- Helps to tame frizzy hair and protects against heat and pollution
- Specially made for Indian hair and has color protect formula
Cons:
Not recommended for people with oily hair
7. L’Oreal Paris Hot & Straight Heat Protection Hair Styler
This heat protectant serum for hair and styler is simply amazing because it delivers perfection. It does a fantastic job at saving your hair from the heat and giving it a glossy finish soon after. We bet that once you start using this product, you’ll get addicted to it! #Love
Pros:
- Provides heat protection for up to 230 degrees
- Apt to make hair soft and smooth
Cons:
May not be suitable for frizzy hair
8. Osmo Thermal Defense
Using this heat protection spray for hair before straightening can save your locks from UV rays, along with prevention from damage caused by blow dryers. Not to mention that while it protects your locks, it keeps them nourished, moisturized and hydrated as well!
Pros:
- Suitable to use on wet hair
- Ideal choice to use while blow drying and flat ironing hair
- Protects against UV Damage
Cons:
Might not smell as good as other serums
9. TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray Hair Styler
It’s only once you start using this product regularly will you slowly begin to see positive results. Each time you use a curling iron or a blow dryer, your hair won’t feel rough anymore. On the contrary, it’ll feel silky smooth.
Pros:
- Tresemme thermal creations heat tamer spray is a perfect go to protect your hair from heat
- Is non sticky and leaves hair shiny and smooth
Cons:
Isn’t travel friendly
10. Berina Hair Heat Protector Hair Styler
Standing blue and tall, this hair care product should be on every girl’s wish list! Before applying the product, make sure that you wash your hair. Once your strands are squeaky clean, apply this product, wait for 5 minutes and then use the straightener. The results will amaze you!
Pros:
- Doesn’t weigh down the hair
- Smells nice and refreshing even after blow drying hair
Cons:
Leaves hair frizzy
11. Schwarzkopf Gliss Total Hair Repair Heat Protection Spray
Do you know what happens to your hair when it comes in contact with hot styling tools? Your strands dry up, get frizzy and break. If you are wondering what to apply before using hair straightener? We have an answer for you to stay away from damaged hair and split ends, you should consider investing in this heat protection spray. Trust us, it’s never too late to save your locks.
Pros:
Hair looks natural and protects from heat
Cons:
- Odour isn’t that lovely
- Does not work best on curly hair
12. Toni & Guy Glamour Moisturising Shine Spray
No matter what texture of hair you’re born with, the good news is that this baby agrees with every hair type. Making your hair smooth, shiny and glamorous with every spray, this product is worth every penny if you ask us!
Pros:
- No frizz even after two hours after using heat styling products on hair
- Best heat protectant serum for hair in a spray bottle and not on the high end
Cons:
Bit oily and sticky if not used in pea size amount
13. Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Flat Iron Perfector Straightening Mist
Frequent user of the flat iron, eh? It’s all cool if you have this superhero by your side. Containing moroccan argan oil, spray some of it before straightening to get a smoother finish. Did we mention that it increases the volume of your hair too?
Pros:
- Protects against UV Damage
- Helps to avoid dryness and adds shine to the hair
14. Got2B Rise N Shine Glistening Full Blow Dry Cream Hair Styler
We love how stylish and pretty this packaging looks. What makes us even happier is that it adds volume to hair and gives it a shiny finish without weighing the locks down. Use the cream, before blow drying your hair and you’ll have soft, manageable and beautiful hair in just a couple of minutes.
Pros:
- Has no static cling
- Doesn’t weigh hair down
Cons:
Comes in hefty price
15. Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion Hair Styler
Just before you blow dry your hair, squeeze a bit of this product on your palm and rub in on your strands from the root to tip. It takes care of the frizz and tames the fly away as well. After blow drying, your hair will instantly start to feel smooth and look glossy.
Pros:
- Not too thick and greasy
- Leaves a nice fragrance in the hair
- Just need dime-sized amount
Cons:
Lacks the quality of being a travel – friendly hair protectant serum spray
16. Mess Head Heat Protection Spray
For a girl who can’t go a day without styling her hair, this product will come in handy for her. This heat protectant spray is packed with conditioning agents and vitamins. Due to these properties, hair gets protected when it comes in contact with hot styling tools.
Buy it here.
17. CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray
The CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray is one sure shot solution for hair undergoing any heat strain. If you plan to use straightener, blow dryer, curler or any heat exposure is due on your precious locks, make sure you apply this heat protection serum which is a weightless formula. It will prevent heat damage and breakage at the same time.
Pros:
- Travel friendly heat protectant serum for hair
- Protects hair from thermal heat and hair styling tools
Cons:
Does not work for thick hair
18. Giovanni Straight Fast Straightening Elixir
Suitable for all hair types, Giovanni Straight Fast Straightening Elixir helps in smoothing the curls and relaxing waves. The botanicals in this hair protection serum helps in less or no damage to hair while exposing them to heat. So, protect your locks and curls with this fast straightening gel formula and get flawless shiny hair in no time.
Pros:
- Great use for frizzy hair
- Damage protection from heat
19. Curl Girl Unwind Thermal Protector & Detangling Mist
This fortified thermal protector is a great deal for girls. The lightweight detangler is loaded with luxurious blend of shea butter, tea tree oil, babassu and pumpkin seeds oil. All you need is to mist your hair and detangle your hair with Curl Girl Unwind Thermal Protector. Go ahead and buy this gorgeous product.
Pros:
- Comes as a spray which makes it pretty easy to use
- Get damage free hair even after using blow dryer or straightener
Cons:
Makes hair feel gunky after sometime
20. Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
Ouidad Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel is an alcohol- free product that helps maintain the hair health with the essentials such as resins, vitamins and plant extracts. Application of this hair protection spray for hair before straightening will prevent the damage caused by heat styling otherwise.
Pros:
- One of the best options for curly and wavy hair
- Works wonderfully if used before using heat styling tools
Cons:
Bit costly on the pocket
Recap
If you wish to buy any of the products mentioned above, just go through the list and the price they come with.
| Product Name | Price |
| Streax Pro Hair Serum VITA GLOSS | Rs. 210 |
| Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Heat Protector Straightening Serum | Rs 300 |
| Biolage Matrix Smoothproof Avocado 6 in 1 Hair Serum | Rs 295 |
| Organic R/S Root Stimulator Olive Oil Heat Protection Serum | Rs 809 |
| John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Serum Thermal Protection | Rs. 7,376 |
| BBlunt Blown Away – Volumizing Leave-In Spray Hair Styler | Rs 550 |
| L’Oreal Paris Hot & Straight Heat Protection Hair Styler | Rs 1,065 |
| Osmo Thermal Defense | Rs 2,557 |
| TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray Hair Styler | Rs 1,010 |
| Berina Hair Heat Protector Hair Styler | Rs 580 |
| Schwarzkopf Gliss Total Hair Repair Heat Protection Spray | Rs 440 |
| Toni & Guy Glamour Moisturising Shine Spray | Rs. 899 |
| Garnier Fructis Style Sleek & Shine Flat Iron Perfector Straightening Mist | Rs 350 |
| Got2B Rise N Shine Glistening Full Blow Dry Cream Hair Styler | Rs 3,595 |
| Macadamia Professional Blow Dry Lotion Hair Styler | Rs 3,305 |
| Mess Head Heat Protection Spray | Rs 1186 |
| CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray | Rs. 1,799 |
| Giovanni Straight Fast Straightening Elixir | Rs. 695 |
| Curl Girl Unwind Thermal Protector & Detangling Mist | Rs. 3,288 |
| Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel | Rs. 3274 |
Happy shopping, girls!
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This story was updated in April 2019.