Hair Experts Agree—Everyone Should Be Using This Product for Healthier, Shinier Hair (2024)

Sebastian Professional

Trilliant

Cobella swears by this heat protectant spray which offers way more than just temperature protection. Formulated with rock crystal extract, the ultra-lightweight spray not only protects hair from heat styling but it offers up next-level glistening shine—a particularly good option if your hair is naturally on the dry side and tends to look dull.

Pros: Offers heat protection and shine-enhancing properties

Cons: A little bit more expensive

L'Oréal Paris

Elnett Satin Heat Protect Spray

If you tend to use your hair straighteners to create sleek, straight hairstyles then this heat protectant spray from L'Oréal Paris is a great option. It offers heat defence for up to 230 degrees, but also claims to lock straight styles in place for up to three days thanks to the addition of a humidity protector which keeps flyaways at bay.

Pros: Super affordable, comes with a humidity protector and offers heat protection up to 230 degrees

Cons: Doesn't add extra shine

Gisou

Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray

If there was an award for the best-smelling heat protectant spray then Gisou would win it. Naturally rich in oils, vitamins and minerals, this product is all about maintaining healthy, shiny hair and it does so by creating a shield that protects hair from heat up to 230 degrees. Bonus points for the fact that it also contains a UV filter to prevent sun damage too. Oh, and if you have naturally fine or flat hair then this really helps to bolster volume.

Pros: Smells incredible, enhances your hair's natural volume and contains a UV filter

Cons: A little bit more expensive

Wella Professionals Care

EIMI Thermal Image Heat Protection Spray

Give this heat protectant spray a good shake before you use it—it has a two-phase formula that works to guard from heat damage while also nourishing hair to leave you with shinier, healthier-looking stands than before. It’s lightweight and has a fresh, subtle scent.

Pros: Protects hair and adds a shiny finish

Cons: Need to remember to shake before using

Oribe

Balm D'or Heat Styling Shield

Thicker or curly hair types will get on best with this luxurious heat protectant spray from Oribe. Rich in sandalwood, cassis and marcuja oils, it smells like an expensive blow-dry in a bottle and contains heat-activated polymer technology to really restore and protect hair. Plus, you can use it after heat-styling to boost shine and tackle flyaways. It’s expensive, yes, but it’s a great all-rounder that will really up your haircare game.

Pros: Smells incredible and boosts shine

Cons: Really expensive

Living Proof

Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray

One of the most hardworking heat protectant sprays on the shelves, Living Proof’s offering helps to gently detangle knotty hair, minimises breakage and protects hair from styling up to 200 degrees. It also has time-released conditioning benefits so your hair remains silky-soft over time, and there’s added marine-derived UV protection to guard your hair from the sun’s rays.

Pros: Helps to condition and detangle hair and comes with UV protection

Cons: Need to remember to shake before using

Hair by Sam McKnight

Save the Do Heat Protection Spray

Created by hair stylist Sam McKnight, this is salon-standard answer to creating the perfect at-home blow-dry. Alongside the essential protective shield for your hair—powered by a thermal barrier of flexan and crodasone— this spray is infused with provitamin B5 and floral extracts to nourish hair and impart a head-turning shine. Plus, it smells amazing too.

Pros: Preps and protects your hair to keep your style in place

Cons: Doesn't offer UV protection

Amika

The Wizard Detangling Primer

This is my personal heat protectant spray of choice, because my hair is the texture that is always knotty and tangled. A generous spritz of this post-shower, however, and any brush or comb simply glides through my strands. It’s conditioning and hydrating, protects hair up to 230 degrees, but my personal favourite thing about this product is that it actually cuts down on blow-dry time. Perfect if you’re always in a rush. Oh, and it can be used on all hair types including colour-treated, Brazilian-treated and keratin-treated hair.

Pros: Works on all hair types to detangle and protect against heat

Cons: Doesn't offer UV protection

ghd

Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray

With an iconic offering of heat tools, it’s no surprise that GHD’s heat protectant sprays is one of the best that you can find. It has a really nice mist mechanism that evenly distributes the product all over your hair, and it’s packed with polymers and conditioning agents to help you get that professional-looking finish at home. It’s particularly great for thin or fine hair too, as the product itself is totally invisible on the hair—there’s no feeling of stickiness or coating.

Pros: Lightweight and works well for fine hair

Cons: Doesn't offer UV protection

Bumble and bumble

Heat Shield Thermal Protection Mist

If you want a heat protectant spray that will leave your hair practically glowing then this is it. Using a honey protective complex, Bumble and Bumble’s Heat Shield protects hair from thermal damage while fortifying the hair fibres to strengthen and defend from breakage. You use this on dry hair so it’s best for using with heat styling tools (like tongs or straighteners) or for styling on second day hair. Trust me, hair looks thick, glossy and so healthy after using it.

Pros: Can use on dry hair and adds shine

Cons: A little more expensive and not designed for use on wet hair

Color Wow

Dream Coat Supernatural Spray

This spray is so popular, and for good reason. Not only does it come with built-in heat protection, but it also works to enhance shine and protect against humidity by repelling moisture. It is heat activated, so simply spray on damp hair before combing through and blow-drying for the best results.

Pros: Protects against heat and humidity and adds shine

Cons: Can't be used with other styling products while hair is wet