What does heat protectant spray actually do?

Heat protectant for hair seals the cuticle to retain moisture and acts as a shield to slow heat transfer from styling tools. This helps to reduce damage and minimize frizz. In addition, it can boost shine, thanks to nourishing ingredients like hemp seed oil and lychee fruit, as featured in our Blowout Primer. By smoothing the hair cuticle and locking moisture in, heat protectant also prevents the rapid drying effect that heat tools can otherwise cause.

Do you apply heat protectant to wet or dry hair?

Our hair heat protectant sprays are recommended for use on damp hair before blow-drying. With that in mind, they can also be used for air-drying. You might also use heat protectant for dry hair before re-styling to prevent damage.

What's the best heat protectant for curly hair?

The best heat protectant for hair with curls or natural texture is our Curls Frizz Free Spray Gel. Offering frizz control and light hold, this formula wraps hair with a botanical blend of babassu oil and cocoa butter. Mist it into damp hair for scrunching and air-drying, and use it as a hair protectant to create a thermal shield before diffusing.

Is heat protectant the same as a hair primer?

While primer prepares your hair for heat styling, heat protectant acts as a shield against the high temperatures of heat tools. Primer smooths cuticles to prevent frizz, allowing for easier styling, while protectant can slow heat transfer to minimize damage. The best heat protectants double as primers, such as our Blowout Primer, which protects while also creating lasting style memory.

How much heat protectant should you use?

Like most hair products, using the right amount of heat protectant is all about striking a balance. Fortunately, Surface Hair products are lightweight mists that offer buildable coverage. Mist enough to coat all of your hair from root to end without over-saturating it. To ensure full coverage and even distribution, section your hair into two-inch layers. Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, you may need two to three sprays per section, or more for especially thick or long hair.

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Whether it's part of your daily routine or you're getting ready for a special occasion, heat styling calls for proper protection. Acting as a thermal shield, heat protectant spray coats your hair's surface with a buffer layer. In doing so, it minimizes heat-styling damage, reduces frizz, ensures even heat distribution, and helps your hair retain its natural moisture. In other words, it's a nonnegotiable step for straightening, curling, or any heat styling, not only for protecting your hair but for preserving your style, too.

With several formulas, we offer the best heat protectant spray for every hair type and styling preference. If you're styling your natural texture with a diffuser, our Curls Frizz Free Spray Gel is the perfect heat protectant for curly hair, while the Awaken Thickening Spray is our top choice as the best heat protectant for fine hair. Ideal for all hair types (including color-treated), our Blowout Primer is the perfect companion for blow-drying with a round brush, acting as a hair heat protectant spray that helps you lock in a salon-quality blowout at home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Heat protectant for hair seals the cuticle to retain moisture and acts as a shield to slow heat transfer from styling tools. This helps to reduce damage and minimize frizz. In addition, it can boost shine, thanks to nourishing ingredients like hemp seed oil and lychee fruit, as featured in our Blowout Primer. By smoothing the hair cuticle and locking moisture in, heat protectant also prevents the rapid drying effect that heat tools can otherwise cause.
While primer prepares your hair for heat styling, heat protectant acts as a shield against the high temperatures of heat tools. Primer smooths cuticles to prevent frizz, allowing for easier styling, while protectant can slow heat transfer to minimize damage. The best heat protectants double as primers, such as our Blowout Primer, which protects while also creating lasting style memory.
Like most hair products, using the right amount of heat protectant is all about striking a balance. Fortunately, Surface Hair products are lightweight mists that offer buildable coverage. Mist enough to coat all of your hair from root to end without over-saturating it. To ensure full coverage and even distribution, section your hair into two-inch layers. Depending on the length and thickness of your hair, you may need two to three sprays per section, or more for especially thick or long hair.

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