Beauty Works Heat Protection Spray 250 ml for Straightening Curling Heat Styling Hair

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When using hot tools to style your hair, it’s critical to have the best heat protectant on hand, no matter your hair type. “I’d highly recommend a heat protectant to anyone who uses a blow dryer or hot tools directly on their hair, to eliminate as much heat damage as possible,” explains celebrity hairstylist Alexander Armand, who has an array of celebrity clients, from Marsai Martin to Serena Williams. Best Heat Protectants One thing to look out for, though, is that if your hair is very curly, coarse or dry, you’ll need to use quite a lot of product to ensure your entire head is covered. The bottle is quite small, so in these cases it may not last very long. During our test, we were pleased by how smoothly it glided through the hair, making it easy to brush out. We also appreciated that after evenly distributing it through the hair, there was no smoke, sizzling, or other signs of burning when using hot tools. Despite being a cream formula, it felt incredibly lightweight and never made hair look greasy or weighed down, rather it added a noticeable shine and smoothness to styled hair. And if you like hair products that give your hair a light fragrance, this one contains the brand's iconic Côte d’Azur scent which lingers for a few hours. Depending on the formula, benefits can include "colour protection, plus defending against breakage", says Sarah.

People with fine hair know that finding truly lightweight and non-greasy hair products is essential—otherwise, they’ll end up with oily-looking, weighed-down hair. Sprays are typically a good option for those with fine hair because they tend to be lighter than creams or serums, and we like this one in particular because of its ultra-light formula and fine mist. Rather than drenching hair in product, the mister on it does a nice job of evenly distributing the right amount of the formula. It contains propolis, a nutrient-rich, resin-like substance made by bees that helps to fortify the hair. After applying it to towel-dried strands and heat-styling, it helps smooth and soften the hair, which increases shine and decreases frizziness. While it’s definitely a bit expensive compared to similar options on the market, we think it’s an excellent choice for people with fine hair who struggle to find heat protectants that feel lightweight enough for them while still delivering on their claims. Heat tools for hair — like straighteners, curling irons and hair dryers — are one of the biggest culprits of hair damage. Although there is no way to totally reverse the damage, you can minimize some negative effects by applying a thermal protecting leave-in styling product. In fact, two studies published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science ( 1998 and 2011) have shown that several ingredients (which include copolymers, hydrolyzed protein and cationic surfactants) can minimize hair breakage when applied before thermal exposure. After my first time using this spray, it was obvious why stars like Rihanna and J.Lo relied on this impressive product. Dream Coat helps us all achieve, smooth, shiny, and water-proof hair to ensure frizz and heat damage are things of the past. Whenever I use this spray, I don't have to worry about humidity causing my hair to balloon up. And I can achieve a glass-like shine with a single product," explains Saunders.

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While our trusty hairstyling tools undoubtedly transform our hair, they can also do so in less than stellar ways. Heat styling can be seriously damaging, which is where heat protection sprays are your best allies. While things like investing in the best silk pillow cases, hair masks, hair oils and hair wraps is always a good idea, you should really use preventative methods of protecting your hair too so that your need for all those boujee extras isn't so extreme. Heat protection sprays are your answer to silky smooth and healthy hair for the long run. Put simply, heat protector spray and similar products create a barrier around the hair shaft, protecting the cuticle from heat damage during the extreme temperatures when using tongs, straighteners, or hairdryers," explains Sarah Salem, stylist and salon director at Hari’s. While they’re more often thought of as a skincare ingredient, humectants—hydrating ingredients that attract moisture—can be super beneficial in hair care and are especially good to look for in a heat protectant, says Brown. After all, more moisturized hair equals healthier hair. Glycerin and hyaluronic acid are two good ones to look for. The Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray is a great option because it contains glycerin. Strengthening Ingredients Considering how well Olaplex does hair-strengthening products, we can’t say we’re surprised by well this nourishing and protecting serum performed during our test. After applying one pump to damp hair and then styling, we noticed how well it smoothed strands, helped tame frizz, and created shine. The ultra-lightweight serum consistency is easy to distribute evenly through the hair, it absorbs within seconds, and it leaves absolutely no residue behind. After heat styling, hair was left feeling incredibly soft, smooth, and not weighed down.

We updated this article in January 2023 to add two new products, eva NYC and Curlsmith, in place of discontinued and sold out products. Our Pro Tip: We found it works better if used on completely dry hair. If used straight after washing, make sure to towel-dry thoroughly and wait for a few minutes before using your hair dryer. Heat-protectant creams can sometimes feel heavy in the hair, but this one truly doesn’t. It has a weightless, silky texture that’s easy to distribute, and we love that a little bit goes a long way. It doesn’t feel greasy or overly slippy when you apply it, making it a great option for a wide range of hair types. After applying it to damp hair and then blow drying, we noticed a significant increase in shine, a real improvement in smoothness, and a reduction in frizz. One of our testers was so impressed by the shine, she mentioned that she was even able to skip her usual hair oil application after drying, while another tester shared that it helped to speed up her drying time. Something else to bear in mind is your hair type as there are a range of hair protector textures out there. "Spray formulas are better for fine hair, but a cream works best for coarser hair. A spray is more evenly distributed but, if you have a cream formula, section the hair for the best cover," adds Sarah.

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However, typically for wet hair: "Lightly spritz the spray products or run creams through mid lengths to the tips on damp or towel dried hair, after washing and before applying heat." advises Sarah. While the brand claims that it helps to detangle, we didn’t experience that. It didn’t cause tangles by any means, but it didn’t make brushing out the hair as seamless as other, more creamy heat protectants. Overall, it’s a great heat protectant spray that's suitable for all hair types, though we especially recommend it for straight and wavy hair due to its lightweight and non-greasy formula. We found that it worked wonderfully on a variety of testers with different hair types. It was lightweight enough not to weigh down fine hair, and it was hydrating enough to help smooth and nourish dry lengths and ends on straight and curly hair. We also love that, in addition to shielding against heat damage and adding shine, it gave the hair some serious bounce. If a spray formula appeals to you, this one is a fantastic choice. Yep, we've rounded up the top-rated thermal hair protectors in the UK, from the likes of ghd's Body Guard Spray to Olaplex's Bonding Hair Oil. And it's not just protection against scorching temps, they also condition, nourish, tame frizz, protect hair colour, help detangle and repair thermal damage – clever, huh? If you've been reaching for that curling wand a little too often (...guilty), then it's time to invest in a heat protection/protectant spray. And fear not, for we've made it oh-so easy to find the best one.