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The best heat protectant sprays under $25

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The best heat protectant sprays under $25

The best heat protectant for hair straightening

The best heat protectant for hair straightening
The HSI Professional Argan Oil Heat Protector will protect your hair from temperatures up to 450 degrees, thanks to nourishing argan oil.

It comes as no surprise that the makers of the best-selling hair straightener on Amazon also have an effective heat protectant that's also one of the best-sellers in hair sprays.

While this one isn't a "hair spray" per se, HSI Professional Heat Protector is infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil to make your hair sleek and shiny. Most importantly, it creates a protective barrier against heat styling tools.

If you blow dry and straighten your hair often, this heat protectant will help keep your hair healthy. Even if you aren't using heat styling tools every day, this heat protectant can also work as a leave-in conditioner to create a frizz-free look. It's sulfate, paraben, and phosphate free so it can also be used on color-treated hair and even human hair extensions.

While the HSI Professional Heat Protector can work with any heat styling tool to protect your hair, its high heat protection and infusion of argan oil make it ideal if you want to straighten your hair — especially if it's naturally very curly. The argan oil will smooth and get rid of frizz, while the heat protection of up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit will allow you to use higher heat settings if needed.

You may equate anything with oil in it to be heavy, but this heat protectant still manages to have a weightless feel while protecting your hair and infusing it with moisture. This makes it ideal for straightening both fine and thick hair. It can be applied to wet or dry hair for styling too, but if you're starting with wet hair, you should spray before using a blow dryer to provide full coverage against heat damage.

Some reviewers did find the smell of this hair protectant too strong. On the upside, those that found the scent to be strong do note that the product itself does work well. Other reviewers are complete converts, loving the way their hair looks, feels, and smells after using it. One reviewer named Karina loves that it "gets all those stubborn little hairs in place" and "makes the straightening job much easier."

Pros: Heat resistant up to 450 degrees, infused with argan oil for a sleek look and frizz control, weightless feel, can be used on wet and dry hair

Cons: Some reviewers didn't like the scent

Buy the HSI Professional Argan Oil Heat Protector on Amazon for $10.03 to $14.99 (originally $6.95 to $14.99)

The best heat protectant for curling

The best heat protectant for curling
The Matrix BIOLAGE Thermal Active Setting Spray provides heat protection as well as light hold for long-lasting curls and waves that won't feel stiff or crunchy.

Hair products that serve a dual purpose make for a great addition to your style routine, saving you time and money. If you curl your hair often, a heat protectant that provides both protection against heat and hold to keep your style in place is definitely worth considering. The Matrix BIOLAGE Thermal Active Setting Spray does both, and won't leave your hair feeling stiff or crunchy like some hairsprays tend to do.

It will also add volume and shine, so your hairstyle won't go limp and dull halfway through the day. It's happened to the best of us, but getting up early to style your hair is a wasted effort if your style doesn't last.

This is a non-aerosol spray that can be applied to both wet and dry hair. You can apply a layer before blow drying for thermal protection. Then, apply another layer to hair once it's dry before you start using any other heat styling tools to provide extra hold. If you have fine, naturally straight hair that typically doesn't hold curl very well, you're in luck with this spray.

One reviewer says this is "the only product that works on my straight hair to hold curl. It doesn't leave sticky residue like other products I've tried." In addition to providing hold, volume, and shine this protectant will also help control frizz and flyaways. While it works great with curling irons and hot curlers, it can also be used with a hair straightener or just a blow dryer for a frizz-free style that stays in place and has extra shine.

Some reviewers did experience stickiness after using this product and felt that it coated their hair too heavily. As with most hair products, hair type and user application do influence the effectiveness of a heat protectant. With hair products that provide any sort of hold, it's important to remember that a little goes a long way. Start with the minimal amount of product, and only add more as needed, otherwise, you can easily end up with stiff, greasy feeling hair.

Most reviewers are happy they tried the Matrix BIOLAGE Thermal Active Setting Spray, loving that it helps fine hair hold curl, keeps frizz at bay, and that their hair stays in place without feeling too heavy.

Pros: Provides soft hold for curly and wavy hairstyles, adds volume and shine, can be used on wet or dry hair

Cons: Some reviewers experienced stickiness after using it, and felt the formula was too heavy

Buy the Matrix BIOLAGE Thermal Active Setting Spray on Amazon for $17 (originally $13.58)

The best heat protectant for fine hair

The best heat protectant for fine hair
The Kenra Thermal Styling Spray 19 provides thermal protection up to 428 degrees, helps tamp down frizz and flyaways, and has a truly weightless formula ideal for fine hair.

It can be easy for fine hair to get weighed down with product, becoming greasy and limp. While this may deter you from wanting to put a heat protectant in your hair and start styling right away, you should really use one.

Fine hair can also be easily damaged and is prone to breakage, so if you're using heat styling tools without any protectant, you'll be putting your hair at risk. Luckily, there are hair products designed for fine hair, like the Kenra Thermal Styling Spray.

The non-sticky formula will protect your hair from heat, but won't leave any residue behind. It provides a clean and easy release from curling irons and hair straighteners that will minimize breakage. It's weightless, but does provide just enough control to tame any frizz or flyaways, and will add shine to any hairstyle.

This spray also provides light hold for use with curling irons and hair straighteners alike, giving your curls bounce, or keeping your hair pin straight all day depending on which style you decide to go with. This is a styling spray, so it's meant to be applied to dry hair right before using a curling iron or hair straightener. If you're starting with wet hair, you'll want to apply a heat protectant designed to be used before blow drying.

If you're worried about layering products, the lightweight formula of the Kenra Thermal Styling Spray will allow it to be used with other products. As with any heat protectant, it's important to follow the instructions on the packaging for the best results. When using this spray, you can apply it to hair section by section as you apply your styling tool. When you're done styling, it's also advised to spray over your entire head 8 to 10 inches away for a finishing hold.

Some buyers did find the formula to be too sticky for their hair, and others felt that it dried out their hair over time. However, most fine-haired reviewers love this spray and found that it worked well enough to use daily to prevent heat damage and provide hold when they wanted to straighten or curl their hair.

One Ulta reviewer says, "I have been using this product for years. For my super fine straight hair, I get the longest lasting curls I have ever had." Reviewer Cindy Lou echoes this sentiment, saying, "I love the hold this gives my hair! It also smells great!"

Pros: Thermal protection up to 428 degrees, weightless formula, controls frizz, adds shine, provides hold for style that lasts all day

Cons: Not designed to be used on wet hair, some reviewers found the formula sticky, some felt it dried out their hair over time

Buy the Kenra Thermal Styling Spray 19 at Ulta for $17 (originally $16)

The best heat protectant for thick hair

The best heat protectant for thick hair
The Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer Spray will cut down on your styling time, provide heat protection, and leave you with a smooth mane of hair.

As someone with thick and wavy hair, I often find myself throwing it up in a bun and running out the door. Why? My hair takes forever to blow dry and style … and I am not a morning person. However, when I do want to style my hair, I turn to products like the Redken Pillow Proof Spray to make life a little easier, and my mornings less chaotic.

It allows thick haired ladies (and gentleman) to shorten their styling time and provides a protective barrier against heat. This means you'll be able to blow dry your hair in a fraction of the time, without having to worry about causing split ends in the process.

So how does it work? Two components called trisiloxane and isododecane help your hair dry faster while blow drying with a smooth finish. This spray's formula also creates a blanket of flexible silicone resin that protects hair from heat. All of this sounds as though it may make hair feel heavy, but when used properly, the weightless formula leaves your hair feeling soft and manageable — not greasy.

It can protect hair from heat up to 450 degrees, manages frizz, and prevents hair breakage. To use, you simply shake well and spray the product evenly through wet hair before blow-drying or using any other heat styling tool.

So why the "pillow-proof" in the name? Using this product as a styling base will allow your blow out to last longer — even through a night of sleep. You can style your hair the day before, and get up and go the next day without having to restyle your hair. It may sound like a marketing gimmick, but according to reviewers it really does work.

Ultabeauty reviewer Louise says, "I can just wake up, bush my hair, and go!" Another reviewer has had similar results saying, "I would normally lose all volume and lift after sleeping on my hair—not with Pillow Proof! It holds the volume for days, plus keeps those weird hair kinks from forming in your sleep."

Reviews on Amazon are also positive, resting at almost a 4.0 rating overall, with more than 70 reviews. Reviewers with fine hair warn that a little goes a long way, otherwise you will end up with limp, greasy feeling hair. Some reviewers also didn't care for the scent, saying it was too strong for them. Overall though, most reviewers with thick hair love this spray for its ability to condition and dry their hair more quickly, add shine, and reduce frizz.

Pros: Cuts down on drying time, protects against heat up to 450 degrees, keeps your hair manageable even after sleeping on it, reduces frizz, adds shine

Cons: Reviewers with fine hair experienced some greasiness, some reviewers found the scent too strong

Buy the Redken Pillow Proof Blow Dry Express Primer Spray on Amazon for $16.15 (originally $17.16)

Check out our other hair-care buying guides

Check out our other hair-care buying guides
The best hair straighteners you can buy

Not everyone is born with pin-straight hair, but even if your hair is super curly, a good hair straightener can give you the sleek look you crave. The HSI Professional hair straightener is an Amazon favorite, providing high-quality, professional results for all kinds of hair types at a budget-friendly price.

Here are best hair straighteners you can buy in 2019:

The best hair dryers for every hair type and budget

With so many different hair dryers to choose from, it's hard to know which ones won't lead to lackluster hair and buyer's remorse. The Rusk CTC Lite is our top pick because it dries hair quickly without damaging it, it's lightweight and easy to hold, and it has seven different heat and speed settings to ensure that your blow out looks perfect.

Here are our top picks for the best hair dryers in 2019:

The best detangling sprays you can buy

If your hair still becomes a tangled ball of knots, no matter how much conditioner you use, you should invest in a good detangling spray, to make combing your hair a pain-free experience.

To save you time and money, we've researched hundreds of expert and consumer reviews to find the best options available. Whether you've got natural, curly, thick or damaged hair, we've found the top detangling sprays around that will tame your knots.

Here are the best detangling sprays you can buy:

The best anti-frizz hair products you can buy

It's not just the summer heat and sky-high humidity that can wreak havoc on your hair — Rain and even damp weather can turn it from fabulous to frizzy in an instant. It's important to be prepared and have a good anti-frizz product in your beauty arsenal to stop yet another bad hair day.

To save you time and money on products that don't work, as well as researching hundreds of expert and consumer reviews, our team of frizzy-headed testers has put the best anti-frizz products on the market to the test to come up with the best of the best for all hair types and budgets.

Here are the best anti-frizz products you can buy:

The best dry shampoo you can buy

Some days you just run out of time to wash your hair, but that doesn't mean it has to look greasy. Dry shampoo is here to save you from a bad hair day. Of all the dry shampoos around, R+Co's Death Valley Dry Shampoo is the best because it makes your hair look like new. Here are the best dry shampoos you can buy:

The best shampoo for any hair type

Impossible as it might be to find a shampoo that works for every hair type, Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Shampoo comes pretty close. That's why it's our top pick — Living Proof's basic formula really works and it might even help you wash your hair less often. These are the five best shampoos for all hair types:

The best hair conditioner you can buy

Hair conditioner is a necessity if you want soft, silky strands. Out of thousands of bottles, shoppers agree that Silk18 Argan Oil Hair Conditioner is the best — no matter your hair type.

You might also like the DevaCurl One Condition Original Daily Cream Conditioner, the It's a 10 Leave-In Conditioner, the Redken Color Extend Conditioner, or the Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal Conditioner depending on your hair needs.

The best hair masks you can buy

Hair masks are an affordable and easy way to give your hair a salon treatment from the comfort of your own home. Here are the best hair masks you can buy:

The best hair volumizing products you can buy

If you have flat, fine hair with little volume, more often than not, adding hair products to your routine just makes matters worse, that is, unless you're using volumizing products.

Here are the best hair volumizing products you can buy:

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