Living Proof Restore is the ultimate collection for restoring damaged hair. Our restorative range is designed to help rebuild hair structure and reverse the signs of damage. Our unique, patented technology works to repair breakage, restore strength, and improve hair health. Gutmar Exactly what it says on the box Easy to use spray. Helps to detangle my hair with ease and without pulling. 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? Water/Eau/Aqua, PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Isopentyldiol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Propylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Propanediol, Gluconic Acid, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance/Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral With heat protectants, there’s no need to use so many hairstyling products since many formulas have multi-purpose benefits. If you want to lower the number of products you use in your routine, Dorram says to look for formulas that do a bit more than just protect from high heat. “Some heat protectant sprays offer additional benefits, for example, some products may also provide detangling properties, frizz control, or added shine.”

inkedbabe The product long hair has been waiting for I’m not new to this brand, but only use two products from the brand, both incredible. This one really stood out for me, it does everything it claims, I used as directed; on washed damp hair. But I have also used it on day 3 hair and worked great on dry hair. I used it from root to tip of hair which made me nervous as all previous products I’ve tried made my roots heavy and feel/look yak. If you have very ling hair as I do then this is literally the product you’ve been waiting for your whole life! Can’t recommend it enough, a miracle for modern hair. Whether you blow-dry, curl, or wave your strands, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the heat required to set the style and get that salon-worthy ‘do when using these styling tools (they are called hot tools, after all). There are certain things you can do to help alleviate the effects of high heat when styling, though. This includes applying a heat protectant product formulated with specific ingredients designed to provide hair with a layer of protection and combat some of the drying effects of styling with high heat. Whether you like a barely-there feel or have fine hair and need a heat-protecting formula that won’t weigh your strands down, we recommend the Olaplex Volumicing Blow Dry Mist. Formulated with Olaplex Bond Building Technology, this heat protectant spray helps nourish and repair damaged strands while promoting a softer texture and shine. While testing this out, one of our testers found that it worked particularly well on their fine hair and, although it didn’t give off a ton of bounce, it still provided some lightweight volume. Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray is a featherweight conditioning de-tangler that delivers more than just an instant boost of hydration for dry, damaged hair to look and feel healthier. Start with our deeply fortifying shampoo, designed to gently cleanse hair while healing damage, making it look and feel healthier. Follow up with the Restore Conditioner for an extra quench of moisture. Then, while the hair is still damp, spritz from root to tip with our best-selling Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray, a conditioning detangler that softens, smooths, and strengthens dry, damaged hair, whilst providing heat protection up to 232°C. Comb through, style as usual and revel in glossy hair that’s full of life.Discover other products from the range, such as our Repair Leave-In, a conditioner for restoring damaged cuticles, smoothing strands, and protecting it against future damage or the Repair Mask, a deep conditioning mask. Made to repair dry, damaged hair. Susan Harness I would buy again Excellent product that protects my hair during blow dry and straightening We created the PEOPLE Tested seal of approval to help you find the very best products for your life. We use our unique methodology to test products in three labs across the country and with our network of home testers to determine their effectiveness, durability, ease of use, and so much more. Based on the results, we rate and recommend products so you can find the right one for your needs.

After using this product, there was an instantaneous shift in how healthy and shiny my hair looked. Jessie Quinn is a contributing commerce writer for PEOPLE and has written for publications such as Byrdie, InStyle, The Spruce, NYLON, and more. When covering the best heat protectant sprays, Jessie reviewed the PEOPLE Tested team’s real-world testing insights, carefully considering each experience and how they compared. She also asked haircare experts like celebrity hairstylist Christin Brown; Sharon Dorram, owner of Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger; and celebrity hairstylist and founder of the Beachwaver, Sarah Potempa for their insights on heat protectant sprays and what to look for when shopping for a heat protectant formula.If frizz is a concern, you can use a heat protectant spray such as the Briogeo Blow Dry Perfection & Heat Protectant Crème which is specifically formulated to not only protect hair from high heat but also decrease frizz by 80 percent — and it really works. Enhanced by rosehip oil, which is rich in fatty acids for frizz control and deep hydration, along with moisturizing coconut oil and strengthening argan oil, this heat protectant cream distributes easily and evenly on the strands to provide protection from high heat up to 450°F. While testing this heat protectant product out, we were most impressed by how well it targets frizz and softens strands but also found its lightweight consistency and absorbency factor supremely impressive. Even when running our fingers through wet hair, the product was undetectable, though you could absolutely tell a difference in the overall finish and health of hair once dried. Additional fragrance ingredients: Methyldihydrojasmonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Linalyl Acetate, Pinene, Citronellol, Amyl Salicylate, Ethylene Brassylate, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Ionone, Cyclamen Aldehyde, Linalool

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In addition to targeting frizz, we also thought the gel-cream formula worked well at holding our hairstyle and resulted in bouncier and more voluminous strands once styled. The hydration benefits were also as long-lasting as the product claims and left hair with a vibrancy we wouldn’t otherwise notice without it. And it was a believable, healthy hair kind of shine, not like an overdose of shine spray that light bounces off of. My hair remained smooth and calm for the following two days, up until it was time to wash my hair again. When looking for the best heat protectant spray for your strands, Sarah Potempa, Celebrity Hairstylist and co-founder of The Beachwaver Co. says it’s important to find one with flexibility. “This means that the product will be buildable, workable, and still soft to the touch after use,” she explains. Since heat protectant is simply there to protect the hair from heat without interfering with the hair’s overall texture, you want to ensure the product doesn’t leave behind a stiff and crunchy feeling. With this in mind, Potempa says to look at the formula’s ingredient list for polymers that are designed to give strands that luscious movement vs. a starchy finish. When using this heat protectant as a styling product, we were particularly impressed by the way it decreased frizz and created an overall sleek and bouncy look. While we wish it promoted a little more volume for thin hair types, we thought that it worked well at protecting hair from high heat while also giving strands an extra styling boost. Given how low-frills I like to be with my personal hair routine, I have to say I will definitely be repeating this style because it was such a small effort that went a long way, still looked natural, and I did it knowing my hair was protected all the while. Overall, I was impressed. It was long-lasting, and though I was generous with its application, I didn’t need to reapply in the days to follow.