During winter, you tend to style your hair with hot hair tools a lot more than usual. You blast it with the blow-dryer in the morning right after having a hot shower (which can also irritate your scalp), and then go into full-force styling mode with your hair straighteners and curlers. And then on top of that, exposing your hair to cold, windy air and artificial heat all day doesn’t really help things either. As a result, your hair can end up dry, brittle and damaged.
But don’t despair, we’re here to help! To keep your hair a little more protected before going at it with your thermal hair tools, we recommend using as many heat protector products as possible. The silicones, vitamins and fatty acids in the protectants shield your hair cuticles from the potentially harsh effects of hot tools and they work to lock in as much hydration as possible. Hair heat protectors will also ensure longer-lasting curls and styled waves.RELATED: Winter Hair Products The bh Team Swear By
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Here are some of the best affordable hair heat protector options that we’ve gathered for you. Add one (or ideally, one of each) of these sprays, mists and oils to your hair-styling routine.
Catwalk by TIGI Blow Out Balm
Created with an intense conditioning formula, this balm protects against temperatures of up to 230 degrees. It will also leave a silky, gloss finish – something that your hair can lack in winter!
Read Catwalk by TIGI Blow Out Balm reviews here
Garnier Fructis Nutri-Repair 3 Miraculous Oil
For those with curly or frizzy hair, this product (enriched with Moroccan argan oil), is for you! It controls frizz and helps with keeping your hair hydrated, especially before blow-drying.
Read Garnier Fructis Nutri-Repair 3 Miraculous Oil reviews here
TONI&GUY Heat Protection Mist
A product that is highly recommended by our bh members.
Khajiit says “I find this is one of the more cost-effective heat protection sprays. I can notice the protection this product offers as the ends of my hair don’t feel dry anymore from hair straighteners.”
Read TONI&GUY Heat Protection Mist reviews here
L’Oréal Paris ELVIVE Smooth Intense Heat Protect Cream
If the price tag won’t convince you to purchase this cream, then the thermo-protecting agent within the formulation will. Oh, and it also helps to provide smooth hair for up to 96 hours – win!
Read L’Oréal Paris ELVIVE Smooth Intense Heat Protect Cream reviews here
ghd Unplugged Heat Protect Spray
Another product that is loved by our bh members. Acting as an invisible barrier against every day heat, this spray is specifically designed with a unique heat protection system containing heat protection polymers and heat protection enzymes.
Read ghd Unplugged Heat Protect Spray here
Schwarzkopf Extra Care Heat Styles Heat Protection Spray
A multi-tasking product that combats frizz, helps with the loss of moisture caused by heat styling, and protects hair from the damage of heat tools.
Read Schwarzkopf Extra Care Heat Styles Heat Protection Spray reviews here
Models Prefer Style It Volumising Mousse
A dose of this volumising mousse will give your lifeless, winter hair some body as well as protecting it from heat damage.
Read Models Prefer Style It Volumising Mousse reviews here
BRITE Organix Masque For Dry Hair
Prep your hair for tomorrow’s heat-styling by applying a hair mask the night before. This treatment is made for dry hair, is cruelty-free and comes in delicious scents like mango!
$10, (priceline.com.au)
TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
This spray is perfect for guarding against heat and friction and is built to protect you from the high temperatures of both straighteners and curlers.
$8, priceline.com.au
