Heat protectants benefit everyone, but especially aid people with damaged hair, per All Things Hair. Hair that has been color-treated, chemically processed, or damaged from excess chlorine or saltwater is especially vulnerable and would particularly require a heat protectant. If you have color-treated hair, just make sure to buy a color-safe heat protectant that won't strip your hair of its color, per Wethedryers.
Now that you know you need a heat protectant, the next step is to find one that works for your unique hair type. If you're on a budget, Byrdie recommends Pantene Pro-V Nutrient Boost Heat Primer, which protects your hair from temperatures up to 450 degrees. Leonor Greyl Detangling Milk Styling Spray is a creamy, coconut-infused heat protectant that works wonders for dry hair.
Color-safe options include Pureology Colour Fanatic Leave-in Conditioner & Heat Protectant, HSI Professional Argan Oil Color-Safe Heat Protector, and Giovanni Avocado & Olive Oil Leave-In Protective Spray (via Wethedryers).
Harper's Bazaar recommends Tresemme Keratin Smooth Flat Iron Smoothing Spray and L'Oreal Advanced Hairstyle Sleek It Iron Straight Heatspray for those who specifically use flat irons regularly. On the other hand, if you're going for the salon-style blowout look, you can try the OGX Protecting + Silk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray, infused with silk and quinoa.
