Fed up of damaged locks from heat-styling? With the best heat protection sprays and products ahead, it’s time to protect those strands for good and make 2022 your year for healthy hair. We’re not just talking defence against straighteners, curling wands, or a daily blow-dry - even damaging UV rays are put in their place with these formulas.
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How we choose our favourite heat protection sprays
To select the best heat protectant sprays, we look for formulas with top °C protection against heat damage and those bursting with nourishing benefits. Think, deep conditioning, detangling and shine-inducing properties. Price is factored in too. Splash out on a luxe brand or you can get some stellar results without breaking the bank - with rave reviews all round, these spritzes have earned their spot at the top.
Detox and Repair Care & Heat Protect Spray
Best for: Lacklustre hair
Breaking down dirt and grime, this spray frees your locks from product buildup and daily impurities making way for the caring ingredients that really count. Cue, antioxidant-rich Green Tea and nourishing Avocado Oil. With these two in the mix, this potent formula floods hair with moisture and nutrients, transforming even the driest strands from dull and lifeless to smooth, silky lengths. Basically, it’s cleansing, heat resistant and hydrating all in one and a must for neglected manes.
The hype: “Been using this product for a few weeks now and the result is amazing. It gives your hair that smooth and silky feel and no more tangles. This is a great recommendation for dry damaged hair. Also the product smells really nice too!” - Gigi, customer review
MELU Hair Shield
Best for: Pre and post-styling
Not just a pretty face, Davines’ invisible mist works overtime, taming flyaways and protecting your delicate strands from heat-inflicted damage. Enriched with antioxidantRosemary extract, it nourishes as it shields, leaving your hair impeccably smooth, shiny and impervious to static and humidity-induced frizz.
The hype: “Applied to damp hair, we left it to soak in for five minutes or so, as recommended. On first use the spray is as effective as any heat protectant, but after a week of use we noticed a big difference in the strength of our hair. A little goes a long way – we recommend just applying this to the ends of your hair, as it leaves residue on hair closer to the scalp. If you have thicker locks, this is the product for you.” - Independent