Why it's great: This popular heat styling product helps seal the cuticle to keep your hair safe. "CHI's Iron Guard is a product that helps protect my hair from the stresses of heat styling (curling iron, blow dryer), but doesn't weigh it down like other products can," says one reviewer. Other users agree, though be warned that a little goes a long way with this one.
TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.2*
Why it's great: Reviewers love how this spray helps give hair body and hold its style, but is "never sticky or flaky." One reader writes, "Hot Sets is just what I need for my fine, sometimes limp, hair. Makes my hair hold a curl or [stay] straight all day. Never flakes, never tacky or sticky."
Any hair care expert will tell you that in order to prevent hair from becoming damaged and broken, it is crucial to apply some sort of heat protectant, like a heat protection spray, serum or cream. You've missed a step if you subject your strands to high temperatures from irons and dryers without one.
Here's what happens: Blow dryers, flat irons and curling irons weaken and destroy vital proteins in your hair, as well as deplete your hair's natural oils. That means frequent use of them requires extra maintenance. So, to help you help yourself, we've combed through the highest-rated heat protectant products (according to Total Beauty readers, of course) and added in some editors' picks as well. The result? This list of the best heat protection sprays and elixirs on the market — ones that boast tried and true heat protecting properties to help hair stay healthy and strong through all that heat styling.
The best part is that these products don't just keep your hair from getting fried — they also add shine, de-frizz and help straighten and smooth your hair texture. Once applied, you can heat style your hair with confidence.
Without further ado, count down to the best heat protectant products for your hair and stop the abuse, once and for all.
