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Heat protectant

Applied before heat. What form it comes in, and how much it weighs hair down.

Common preferences
Curly Girl Method
What this filters

The curly-method rules, as a formula reading: no sulfate detergent, and no silicone that needs a detergent to remove.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

Avoids parabens & formaldehyde-releasers
What this filters

No parabens and no formaldehyde-releasing preservatives on the label.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

Vegan & cruelty-free
What this filters

The brand states both vegan and cruelty-free, and we recorded where it says so.

These filters reflect common preferences, not safety ratings. Each ingredient page explains what the evidence actually says.

Bondi Boost HG Heat Protect Spray — front of package
Bondi Boost · Heat protectantHG Heat Protect Spray
  • Heat protect
  • Protein-free
$23 · 4.23 fl oz · $5.44/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
Great for curlsPattern Heat Protectant — 4 oz container
PATTERN · Heat protectantHeat Protectant
  • Heat protect
  • Protein-free
about $22 · 4 fl oz · $5.50/oz · PrestigeBest for: Curly–Coily hair
ProtectionWeight
Great for curlsVerb Ghost Primer — 4 oz container
Verb · Heat protectantGhost Primer
  • Heat protect
  • High slip
$22 · 4 fl oz · $5.50/oz · OnlineBest for: Curly–Coily hair
ProtectionWeight
R+Co HYPERSONIC HEAT STYLING MIST — 6.7 oz container
R+Co · Heat protectantHYPERSONIC HEAT STYLING MIST
  • Lightweight
  • UV filter
$39–42 · 6.7 OZ · $5.82/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
Weight
Paul Mitchell Neuro Prime HeatCTRL Blowout Primer — front of package
Paul Mitchell · Heat protectantNeuro Prime HeatCTRL Blowout Primer
  • Heat protect
  • Protein
about $30 · 5.1 fl oz · $5.88/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
Low build-upOlaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist — 5.07 oz container
Olaplex · Heat protectantVolumizing Blow Dry Mist
  • Heat protect
  • Protein
$27–32 · 5.07 fl oz · $5.95/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
Low build-upCÉCRED Thermal Shield Mist — 5 oz container
CÉCRED · Heat protectantThermal Shield Mist
  • Protein-free
  • Silicone-free
$30 · 5 fl oz · $6.00/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
Weight
Low build-upLolaVie Speed Dry Heat Protectant Spray — front of package
LolaVie · Heat protectantSpeed Dry Heat Protectant Spray
  • Lightweight
  • Silicone-free
$30 · 5.0 oz · $6.00/oz · PrestigeBest for: Straight–Curly hair
Weight
Paul Mitchell Hot Off The Press Heat Protectant — front of package
Paul Mitchell · Heat protectantHot Off The Press Heat Protectant
  • Heat protect
  • Protein-free
$12 · 2 fl oz · $6.00/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
Low build-upRahua Heat Protectant Shield — 6.5 oz container
Rahua · Heat protectantHeat Protectant Shield
  • Heat protect
  • Rich
$40 · 6.5 fl oz · $6.15/oz · OnlineBest for: Curly–Coily hair
ProtectionWeight
Low build-upLiving Proof Perfect hair Day Heat Styling Spray — 5.5 oz container
Living Proof · Heat protectantPerfect hair Day Heat Styling Spray
  • Heat protect
  • Protein-free
about $34 · 5.5 fl oz · $6.18/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
High slipghd Straight & Smooth Spray — container
ghd · Heat protectantStraight & Smooth Spray
  • High slip
  • Lightweight
$25–27 · 4.06 fl oz · $6.28/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
Weight
Low build-upLiving Proof Perfect hair Day Style Refresh Mist — 1.7 oz container
Living Proof · Heat protectantPerfect hair Day Style Refresh Mist
  • Heat protect
  • Protein
$32 · 5 fl oz · $6.40/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
Sexy Hair Big Volume Flex Texture Spray — 1.5 oz container
Sexy Hair · Heat protectantBig Volume Flex Texture Spray
  • Heat protect
  • Lightweight
$10 · 1.5 fl oz · $6.67/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
Low build-upPattern Blow Out Primer — front of package
PATTERN · Heat protectantBlow Out Primer
  • Heat protect
  • Protein-free
$27 · 4 fl oz · $6.75/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
Low build-upLiving Proof Style Lab® Blowout — 5 oz container
Living Proof · Heat protectantStyle Lab® Blowout
  • Protein-free
  • Silicone-free
$34 · Full 5 oz · $6.80/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
Weight
Low build-upBella Hue Thermal Heat Protectant — front of package
Bella Hue · Heat protectantThermal Heat Protectant
  • Fragrance-free
  • Protein-free
$28 · 4 fl oz · $7.00/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
Weight
Redken THERMAL SPRAY HIGH HOLD — 4.2 oz container
Redken · Heat protectantTHERMAL SPRAY HIGH HOLD
  • Protein-free
  • UV filter
about $30 · 125 ml / 4.2 fl oz · $7.14/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
Weight
Kenra Platinum Silkening Heat Creme — 3.4 oz container
Kenra Platinum · Heat protectantSilkening Heat Creme
  • Heat protect
  • Protein-free
$25 · 3.4 fl oz · $7.35/oz · SalonBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight
IGK Good Behavior Smoothing Spray — container
IGK · Heat protectantGood Behavior Smoothing Spray
  • Heat protect
  • Protein
$37.05 · 5 fl oz · $7.41/oz · OnlineBest for: Straight–Curly hair
ProtectionWeight

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