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Styling your hair might be an everyday part of your routine. Transforming your locks into pin-straight strands, bouncy curls, or beachy waves can boost your confidence and help you feel more like your professional self.
But if you’re using a flat iron, a curling iron, a blow dryer, a hot comb, or even a crimping iron on your hair, then you need to use heat protectant on your hair.
A study found that repeated use of heat styling can cause significant damage to hair keratin (the protein that helps form your hair and nails), and that thermally stressing your hair with heat can lead to an increased risk for hair breakage, split ends, and even dullness over time.
The same experts who conducted the study found that using a heat protectant can help significantly reduce your chances of damage! These products work by creating a protective layer on your hair, locking in moisture and ensuring that the high temperatures do not penetrate the hair shaft as deeply.
Our team of dedicated beauty and shopping experts has rounded up our favorite heat protectants. These easy-to-use hair products only take seconds to apply, so they won’t extend your styling routine.
We’ve found a heat protectant cream from Briogeo designed to minimize frizz, smooth hair, enhance shine, and protect against heat up to 450 degrees. Shop multiple heat protecting sprays from Oribe, including one that promises to be weightless, and shield hair from thermal damage up to 450 degrees, plus protect from UV rays and pollution, all while hydrating your locks.
It’s time to get serious about protecting your hair from heat damage. Shop our favorite heat protecting options below.
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