Heat Protection
Kérastase Nectar Thermique
Content: 150 ml (€19.77 / 100 ml)
Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil
Content: 30 ml (€88.00 / 100 ml)
Wella Eimi Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray
Content: 150 ml (€7.30 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Discipline Fluidissime
Content: 150 ml (€19.77 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Genesis Defense Thermique
Content: 150 ml (€19.77 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Flatliner Heat Protection Spray
Content: 200 ml (€4.98 / 100 ml)
Wella SP Perfect Hair
Content: 150 ml (€6.97 / 100 ml)
Kérastase L'incroyable Blowdry
Content: 150 ml (€20.23 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Gloss Absolu Anti-Frizz Glaze Milk
Content: 190 ml (€19.45 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Chronologiste Thermique Régénerant
Content: 150 ml (€25.23 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Stylesign Heat Styling Smoothing Serum Spray
Content: 100 ml (€16.25 / 100 ml)
Kerasilk Smoothing Blow Dry Cream
Content: 150 ml (€18.67 / 100 ml)
KMS Thermashape Hot Flex Spray
Content: 200 ml (€10.48 / 100 ml)
Wella Eimi Perfect Me BB Lotion
Content: 100 ml (€11.95 / 100 ml)
Tigi Bed Head Some Like It Hot Heat Protection Spray
Content: 100 ml (€12.85 / 100 ml)
L’Oréal Professionnel SteamPod Smoothing Treatment
Content: 50 ml (€67.90 / 100 ml)
KMS Thermashape Quick Blow Dry
Content: 200 ml (€10.48 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Chroma Absolu Serum Chroma Thermique
Content: 150 ml (€19.77 / 100 ml)
Sebastian Trilliant Shine and Heat Protection Spray
Content: 150 ml (€0.17 / 1 ml)
Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Spray
Content: 225 ml (€13.31 / 100 ml)
Alcina #Style Heat Protection Spray
Content: 125 ml (€8.84 / 100 ml)
KMS Thermashape Straightening Creme
Content: 150 ml (€13.97 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional Style Masters Lissaver Protector Spray
Content: 150 ml (€5.30 / 100 ml)
Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfect Blow Dry
Content: 200 ml (€19.98 / 100 ml)
Aveda Smooth Infusion Perfectly Sleek Heat Styling Cream
Content: 40 ml (€27.38 / 100 ml)
Indola Thermal Protector
Content: 300 ml (€4.72 / 100 ml)
Redken Quick Blowout Spray
Content: 125 ml (€21.56 / 100 ml)
Londa Protect It Blow Dry Lotion
Content: 150 ml (€9.10 / 100 ml)
Shu Uemura Shiki Worker
Content: 150 ml (€21.30 / 100 ml)
Aveda Heat Relief Thermal Protector & Conditioning Mist
Content: 100 ml (€29.95 / 100 ml)
Indola Volume & Blow-Dry Spray
Content: 200 ml (€6.63 / 100 ml)
Alterna Caviar Restructuring Bond Repair Leave-in Heat Protection Spray
Content: 125 ml (€25.56 / 100 ml)
Nu Skin Renu Protect Hair Spray
Content: 125 ml (€30.68 / 100 ml)
System Professional Lipid Code LuxeBlond Bi-Phase UV & Heat Protector
Content: 180 ml (€22.58 / 100 ml)
Redken Extreme Anti-Snap
Content: 250 ml (€11.58 / 100 ml)
Fudge Push-It-Up Blow Dry Spray
Content: 200 ml (€9.70 / 100 ml)
Shu Uemura Netsu Design
Content: 150 ml (€21.30 / 100 ml)
Redken Thermal Spray
Content: 250 ml (€9.98 / 100 ml)
Color Wow Style on Steroids Spray
Content: 250 ml (€12.78 / 100 ml)
KMS Thermashape 2-in-1 Spray
Content: 200 ml (€11.98 / 100 ml)
KMS Thermashape Shaping Blow Dry
Content: 200 ml (€10.48 / 100 ml)
Moroccanoil Frizz Control Spray
Content: 50 ml (€57.90 / 100 ml)
What Is Heat Protection for Hair?
Do you style your hair every day? Probably yes - after all, you want it to look perfect. However, frequent use of flat irons, curling irons, and blow dryers can expose your hair to high heat, causing serious damage. A heat protection product helps prevent this by shielding your hair from heat-related harm.
Heat protectants form a protective layer around each strand, helping to retain moisture and prevent dehydration. Combined with nourishing ingredients, they provide effective protection against the high temperatures of styling tools such as blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons. Heat protection products are often also referred to as smoothing or straightening sprays.
When Should You Apply Heat Protection?
Heat protection is usually applied to damp hair before blow-drying. However, it can also be used on dry hair before using a straightener or curling iron. It’s especially important to focus the product on the lengths and ends, as these areas are most prone to dryness and damage.
How to Properly Apply Heat Protection for Hair
Whether it’s a spray or a cream, and whether your hair is wet or dry, it’s essential to distribute the product evenly throughout your hair to ensure full protection. Avoid applying it directly to the roots, as this can weigh the hair down.
What Happens If You Don’t Use Heat Protection?
Exposure to heat triggers oxidative processes within the hair, breaking down or lightening its natural pigments. Over time, the hair loses strength and stability, leading to split ends, dryness, and brittleness. To prevent this, using a good heat protection product is essential for maintaining healthy, resilient hair.
Best Heat Protection: Which Heat Protectant Really Works?
Heat protection products come in many forms — from sprays to creams. No matter which texture you prefer, a heat protectant is a must-have if you style your hair regularly with heat. But which one is the best? Here’s an overview of the top 5 heat protection bestsellers from BellAffair:
The Top Product: Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Flatliner Heat Protection Spray
The Schwarzkopf OSIS+ Flatliner Heat Protection Spray is one of the bestselling heat protection sprays. It’s especially recommended before using a straightener, as it helps to tame curls in advance and prevent frizz. The spray can also be applied to damp hair before blow-drying. With the Flatliner, your hair is protected from heat up to 200°C.
The Luxury Option: Sebastian Trilliant Shimmer Complex Heat Protectant
Looking for heat protection with an extra shine effect? The Sebastian Trilliant Shimmer Complex makes it possible. This heat protection spray is enriched with moisturizing oils and shimmering particles. Not only does the ingredient composition impress, but it’s also a heat protectant with a pleasant fragrance — featuring a refreshing melon scent.
Redken Extreme Anti-Snap
Redken Extreme Anti-Snap not only protects against heat but also smooths the hair cuticle to prevent split ends and reduce breakage. It strengthens the hair fiber and adds a healthy shine.
Kérastase Nectar Thermique
Kérastase Nectar Thermique is a thermo-active heat protection care milk for dry hair. What does that mean? This treatment has a lightweight, milky texture that is worked into the lengths of the hair by hand. The effect is sealed in through the heat of styling tools, resulting in nourished, radiant hair and easier, faster blow-drying. And although the Kérastase heat protection cream has a rich formula, it still provides protection without leaving any greasy residue.
Volumizing Foam with Heat Protection: System Professional Lipid Code Amplifying Foam
The System Professional Lipid Code Amplifying Foam is a mousse that, in addition to heat protection, also provides volume and hold. It’s ideal for fine hair and is applied to damp hair before blow-drying.
Vegan Heat Protection: Maria Nila Quick Dry Heat Spray
If you think you need to make your own heat protectant to avoid unwanted ingredients like parabens or sulfates, think again. The Maria Nila Quick Dry Heat Spray is a 100% vegan heat protection spray, free from parabens and sulfates. This eco-conscious Swedish haircare brand is also cruelty-free and proudly certified by PETA – Cruelty Free.
Wella Heat Protection: Wella Eimi Thermal Image
The Wella Eimi Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray is part of Wella Eimi’s line of versatile and high-performance styling products. It is suitable for all hair types and protects the hair from styling heat up to 200°C. In addition, it nourishes the hair, leaving it smooth and shiny.
Buy Heat Protection Products Online
Want to protect your hair from heat damage? With the right heat protection product from BellAffair, it’s easy. Simply order your favorite product online, and within a few days, your package will be conveniently delivered to your home. Looking to shop for more haircare products? Take a look around! The BellAffair online shop offers a wide selection of high-quality professional salon products at affordable prices.