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HOTTER THAN HELL: THE BEST HEAT PROTECTION SPRAYS

We’re going out out, so it’s time to get the straighteners out. If you’re planning to live your best life while things hot up, then you’re gonna need some srs protection from the heat. We’ve got your back (and hair…), with the ultimate guide to the best heat protection sprays.

Best Heat Protection Sprays

KeraStraight Heat Protect

First up on our list of the best heat protecting sprays is this incred mist from KeraStraight. Incredibly lightweight, this is perf’ for anyone who’s conscious of products weighing hair down. Plus, added bonus of moisturised and hydrated hair? Count us in.

First Aid Beauty Vital Greens Face Mist + Setting Spray

Makeup suffers in the heat, and there’s nothing worse than spending 3 hours blending the perfect cut crease and the perfect contour to step out of the door and watch it melt away in 10 seconds flat! Stop that from happening and keep your face looking fab with a makeup setting spray. Our fave is this refreshing formula from First Aid Beauty which also provides antioxidants for protection against free radicals.

Wanna know more about the brand? Read all about the best First Aid Beauty products.

Nuxe Sun Milky Spray Face and Body SPF20

If you’re spending time out in the sun, an SPF is really important to protect your skin from becoming burnt. We love the Nuxe Sun Milky Spray as it doesn’t block up pores, yet provides adequate protection from harmful rays. Hydrating the skin, it slows down signs of ageing and helps your natural tan to develop more safely! Light and water-resistant, you won’t even notice that you’re wearing it.

Korres Red Vine Hair Sun Protection

Did you know that your hair needs an SPF just like your skin? The Korres Sun Protection Spray shields your tresses from UV rays which fade hair colour and evaporate moisture, causing dry, dull locks. Simply spritz it into your hair either wet or dry and style as usual and it will remain protected from the damaging sun. Containing nanoparticles, they graft onto the hair and help to maintain colour, whether dyed or natural.

ghd Heat Protect Spray

If you’re gonna bring the heat by both stylin’ and heading out into the sun, then make sure your hair’s prepped for the occasion. Our baes at ghd obvs know everything you need to know about haircare, so they’ve developed the perf’ heat protection spray for hair. The formulation is unique to ghd and works best with their products, just spray onto damp or dry hair and go.

Wanna know more about ghd? Read our guide to the best ghd straighteners.

Paul Mitchell Express Style Hot Off The Press

If you want proof that Paul Mitchell is the man when it comes to killa’ haircare, just look to his CV. Creating the brand Paul Mitchell back in 1980, he’s since founded the brand’s school in 2000 now with over 100 locations. We’ve added this as one of the best heat protection sprays ‘cos it’s specially formulated to resist humidity – Monica hair is no more.

L’Oreal Paris Elnett Satin Heat Protect Spray

After adding that parienne “je ne sais quoi” to your summer heatwave hair? Then the babes at L’Oreal Paris have got you sorted. This heat protection mist is perfect for fine hair, and doesn’t add unnecessary weight to your hair. Usin’ their Thermo Protect technology, this is high tech heat protection for your hair.

Alterna Bamboo Smooth Anti-Breakage Thermal Protectant Spray

Make your summer hair routine extra AF buy using bamboo-infused heat protection. Alterna‘s heat protectant will also boost elasticity and deeply moisturise strands from root to tip – basically, everything we want. We’re obsessed with this spray ‘cos it can protect your hair in temperatures up to 230°C, so you can chill by the pool for as long as you want without worrying about damagin’ your hair.

Bumble and bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

The queens over at Bumble and bumble have absolutely killed it when creating the best heat protection mist. Using a nozzle which sprays the product in a fine mist onto your hair, it’s super easy to make sure that you’ve got your whole head covered without worrying about weighing your hair down. This primer preps against both heat and UV, so is perf’ for weekends away.

Continue Reading: our guide to the best Bumble and bumble products

label.m Heat Protection Spray

One of our go-to’s for salon status stylin’ at home (‘cos, you know, pyjamas are great), Label.m are killin’ it with one of the best heat protection sprays we’ve tried so far. We love this one as you can use it on both wet and dry hair, making it perfect for on to go touch ups and post-shower styling. Plus it adds a super sassy shine to any look.

Beauty Works Heat Protection Spray

We know you loved our post on how to get lush hair extensions with Beauty Works, but their range includes this amazing heat protection spray. This isn’t just for extensions, use this heat protecting spray on your own hair to keep is sassy when stylin’ and in the sun. Heatwave? We’ve got it sorted.