Top 4 Heat Protectant Sprays for Styling and How to Use Them

Whether you’re straightening your hair for a brunch outing or curling it for a wedding, heat styling is a common element in most girls’ beauty regimens. What was once reserved for parlour visits is now easily accessible at home, with styling products having evolved significantly. However, continued exposure to flat irons, curling rods, and blow dryers can significantly damage and dry out hair. The flipside of great-looking hair is sometimes dull, damaged hair that is prone to breakage.

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That’s where heat protectant sprays come in — they act as a shield, creating a barrier between your hair and the heat.

Top Heat Protectant Sprays

If you love styling your hair but want to keep it healthy and shiny, here are some of the best heat protectant sprays that you should consider investing in.

1. TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Heat Protection Spray

Enriched with keratin and marula oil, this TRESemmé spray helps fight frizz and protects hair from heat up to 230°C.

Your strands become smoother and shinier with the use of this spray, all while you don't have to worry about heat damage. It is suitable for both straight and curly hair.

It is priced at INR 650, but available for around INR 500 with discounts on various e-commerce sites.

2. BBlunt Hot Shot Heat Protection Mist

Created specially for Indian hair and weather, BBlunt’s heat protectant mist guards against heat damage while also tackling humidity.

Women in tropical countries often complain about how their hair acts up when humidity rises. The mist contains grape seed oil and provitamin B5 to nourish your hair during styling.

Priced around INR 499, but available for cheaper with discounts.

3. 2.Oh! 3‑in‑1 Hair Styling Spray

This is a standout addition to India’s styling shelves. Crafted “in Italy, created for India,” this spray is packed with panthenol and five proteins (wheat, rice, silk, soy, keratin) to nourish while you style.

It adds a shine while protecting your hair from heat damage. What makes it stand out, is that it functions as a heat protectant, volumizer, and shine spray, all in one.

Priced at INR 899, but discounts are available.

4. Schwarzkopf Osis+ Flatliner Heat Protection Spray

Perfect for use while straightening your hair, this spray offers long-lasting protection up to 230 °C. It also helps smooth out cuticles for a much-desired polished, sleek finish.

Works well even for coarse or thick hair. Priced around INR 1200, but discounts are available.

How to Use a Heat Protectant Spray

While it's key to use a heat protectant, using it properly is as important.

Here’s how to do it for maximum efficiency:

• Spray on towel-dried hair or slightly damp hair before styling. Don’t wait for hair to be fully dry.
• Hold the bottle 8–10 inches away, applying evenly from mid-lengths to ends. Don’t overapply, as it might leave a residue.
• Let it settle for a few seconds, then style with a blow dryer, straightener, or curler.
• Avoid layering too much product.

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