From sleek straight styles to voluminous curls, heat styling tools help us achieve our favourite looks. But with every pass of a straightener or blast of a blow dryer, your hair is exposed to high temperatures that can strip moisture, weaken the hair, and lead to breakage. That’s where heat protectants come in. These essential products act as a shield, minimising thermal damage while allowing you to style safely. Here’s how to protect your hair effectively and keep it looking healthy and shiny.
Why Heat Protectants Are A Must?
Heat tools can reach up to 230°C, more than enough to damage the hair’s outer cuticle and inner structure. Without protection, regular heat styling can cause:
- Split ends
- Dryness and brittleness
- Frizz and flyaways
- Colour fading (especially in colour-treated hair)
Heat protectants work by forming a barrier around the hair shaft, reducing moisture loss and insulating strands from high temperatures. Many also contain conditioning and smoothing ingredients that improve texture and shine.
Choosing The Right Heat Protectant For Your Hair Type
Different hair textures and needs call for different kinds of heat protection. Whether your hair is dry, frizzy, fine, curly, or colour-treated, there’s a heat protectant made just for you.
- Discipline Fluidissime Anti-Frizz Spray
Ideal for unruly and frizz-prone hair, this lightweight, leave-in spray protects against heat styling while delivering anti-frizz control and long-lasting smoothness. It also improves manageability and provides movement without stiffness, making it perfect before a blow-dry.
- Elixir Ultime Hair Oil-in-Serum
This multi-purpose, heat-protective oil-in-serum infuses hair with intense nourishment and shine. It protects up to 230°C, tames flyaways, and seals split ends, all while leaving your hair irresistibly soft and radiant. Use the hair oil-in serum before or after styling to keep your hair healthy and luminous.
- Genesis Défense Blow Dry Primer
If you’re dealing with hair fall due to breakage, this fortifying blow-dry fluid is ideal. It protects against heat and strengthens weakened strands with ingredients like Edelweiss Native Cells and Ginger Root. It’s a lightweight formula that doesn’t weigh the hair down.
- Nutritive Blow Dry Primer
For dry or sensitised hair, this nourishing heat protectant provides intense moisture and makes detangling easier. Infused with plant-based proteins and niacinamide, it keeps hair soft, supple, and ready for styling without the risk of heat damage.
How To Apply Heat Protectant The Right Way
- Step 1: Start with clean, towel-dried hair. Most heat protectants are designed to work on damp hair.
- Step 2: Apply the product evenly through lengths and ends, avoiding the roots if your hair tends to get greasy.
- Step 3: Comb through your hair to ensure even distribution.
- Step 4: Style as usual with your preferred heat tools, and you will be all set.
Styling your hair shouldn’t mean sacrificing its health. With the right heat protectant, you can enjoy your favourite looks while keeping damage at bay. Whether you’re taming frizz, preventing breakage, or preserving colour, Kérastase offers a heat protection solution tailored to your hair’s needs. So, shield your hair and style smarter, your hair will thank you later!
