Some things just go together: peanut butter and jelly, wine and cheese, your hair and heat-protecting spray. That last one may sound random in comparison to the others, but it’s true. Whether you heat style your hair every day, every other day, once a month, or once a year, you should always be applying some sort of serum or spray that’ll protect it from potential damage that styling tools – many of which can reach up to 450 degrees – can cause.
We’re talking split ends, dryness, and breakage – the majority of which can be avoided just by spending a few extra minutes spritzing on a product that is guaranteed to keep your hair in tip top shape. It’s kind of like how you wouldn’t (or you at least shouldn’t) leave your house without putting on sunscreen. Similarly, it’s easier to get ahead of hair damage than it is to treat it after the fact.
In the event that you’re planning on giving yourself a salon-quality blowout, a silk press, or a bold set of curls, do yourself a favor and start out with a heat protectant. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite products that’ll keep your hair safe from damage.
