Wet and Dried Hair for 15 Best Heat Protectant Spray (2025)

We tried other summer guards

Photograph: Cat Mark

R+Co Bleu Hypersonic Heat Style Mist for $ 36, In a recycled aluminum bottle, it was a favorite during the early weeks of high-tech looking aerosol test-I loved its safety 450 degrees Fahrenheit and its fridge-fighting properties. However, it uses a polymer and resin complex to lubricate the hair, and over time I noticed that it was leaving a sticky residue on my hands and heat equipment.

Sutra for $ 24 Heat Guard Blowout Cream, I love the sutra’s IR2 hair straightener, so I had high expectations. This thick and almost fragrant cream means to protect up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce the drying time, but dry after my hair use.

Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Heat Protectant for $ 15 (2 ounces): All products of Moroccanil are affected by argon oil, and this spray that protects up to 450 degrees, Fahrenheit is no exception. It can be used on wet or dried hair, and it is extremely light – I thought it felt and acted like a mild hairspray, for better or worse. I did not love smell or super-fine, alcohol-based mist-in the world, I was worried that it would dry my hair, but it was not.

Photograph: Cat Mark

Pureology Instant Levitation Mist for $ 32: Pureology is known for its formulas made for specially colored hair, so I was hoping that it would be a great performance solution for those who do not want to risk ruining their expensive highlights or balance. However, it seemed to leave a dull remains, and neither I nor my short -haired examiner found the volumizing feature very effective.

Igk good behavior spirulina protein spray for $ 38, This aerosol felt that it had dried out my hair slightly, and has an unpleasant odor similar to 4 -in -1 (above). I did not care about it in a liquid spray, but it was heavy in the aerosol cloud form.

Milk_Shek for $ 28 spray And Smuthing Cream for $ 24: I like Milk_Shek as a brand, and these products were fine, but were not enough to qualify as the top pics.

Sutra Heat Guard Heat Guard for $ 18, Apparently aromatic and light, this pump spray looked promising for use on dry hair, but it had an issue similar to the brogio’s farewell fridge. Even after several passes at high temperatures, my hair was unbearable and would not cooperate with flat iron.

Milch_Shake Lifestyling Thermo-Protector for $ 40, I usually like milk-shake products, but this aerosol spray felt as if it dried up my hair and after blow-drying, I already increased my hard-to-handle fries. It did not add a discretionary volume of brightness as the promise.

Foxybae cool af heat protectant + biotin $ 16, I like the cheer design of this pump spray bottle, as well as this fact can be used on wet or dry hair. However, it was not effective like other brands and was smooth when used on dry hair.

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Biolage Thermal Setting Spray For $ 28: I like the bioslage brand, and the fact that it can be used on moist or dried hair (although it does not give a temperature range). However, whether I have used it wet or dry, I found that it tightens parts of my hair. Some online critics, however, found that they like it a lot to set the curls.

Briogeo farewell frizz blodry perfection and heat mentor $ 26 for $ 26, I have thick, uncontrolled hair, and this cream protector felt that it really makes my hair unbearable and difficult for style. This could talk for its effectiveness, but I felt that I have to take too much close with titanium flat iron, which has changed to maximum temperature.

Revere Milk Anti-Fiz-in Nutritious Treatment for $ 44, I loved the spicy botanical odor of this cream, stylish glass bottle, and the fact that it protects 450 degrees Fahrenheit (according to Rewari; it does not say so on the bottle). It works fine, but unfortunately, there are many better options for half the price.

Cloud 9 Miracle Repair 3-in-1 Leave-in conditioning spray for $ 28 And Cloud 9 blowout blow dry serum for $ 26: People tell about Cloud 9 Online, and I really like the Vibrating Hair Stratener of Parent’s Brand Beautyopia, but any of these products did not do much to cut fries during my tests.

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Hirsteri Primer Chaurasai and protect haze for $ 36: It protects the leave-in Mist up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit and is designed to work with the whole Hirstyori New Wash Method ($ 64)Which includes a detergent-free “cleansing cream”. I tried it and it reminded me completely “No” Movement of early Aughts, where divisions left modern shampoo for more natural options such as baking soda. This method is not for everyone, but if you try it, I do not think the haze adds enough to justify cost.

Chi 44 Iron Guard for $ 19, It works well to protect the drugstore stallwart fries from the heat, and the new botanical bliss fragrance is a improvement on the original formula. However, it left a sticky residue on my hands and heat equipment.

R+Co Chenmel Thermal Protection Spray Spray For $ 36, I appreciated the spray that for the ability to connect a lot of visible brightness, but Aerosol Nozzle was not as targeted as I liked, such a broad, fine fog was created that it was almost impossible to breathe.

questions to ask

How do summer protector work?

The material is different, but most heat protections work in the same way: by deploying ingredients like Copolmer or Silicon that coat to slow the hair shaft (although not completely closed) heat driving. Many heat protectors also include moisturizers, which help to help in seal and lubricate the cuticle to reduce fries. Because heat protectors can only slow down, not completely closed, heat damage, still using the lowest heat settings is important that you can do for the least time for your hair.

How do we test?

I wash my 3 A curly hair Twice a week, then blow-dry and follow with a straight iron. I touch my hair with a straight iron in the middle. I tested heat protectors in this guide during my normal day-to-day life over a period of four months. I used each product either before moist-drying on moist hair or before direct iron on dry hair-which was indicated by instructions. If a product can be used on moist and dried hair, I tried it in both ways.

What’s next for testing?

I will test Tresmme protect heat keratin smooth spray, Redken’s quick shock, And product from Right

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