All About Hair Protection - Tips & Products

Learn how to shield and care for your hair from damage caused by heat, styling, UV rays, and environmental factors.
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Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Hair Protection FAQ


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Why should I use a hair protectant?

For Good Reason! This is why using a hair protectant is an essential part of our styling routines and helps lock in moisture and reduce the damage caused by heat styling . In case you don't know, the heat from blow-drying or styling tools breaks downs the proteins in our hair leaving it weak and brittle - as well as reducing moisture levels.

Does heat protectant protect your hair?

Not only does it shield your hair from temperatures up to 450 degrees, using a heat protectant will also help to smooth your hair cuticle, so that your hair is left looking glossy and in optimum health.

How do I protect my hair?

If you want a double dose of protection, we recommend using a conditioning product (like an oil, serum or leave-in treatment). At the same time, hair is damp and then using a heat protectant spray or balm before settling in for a blowy or straightening sesh.

How to protect your hair from heat damage?

If you want to protect your hair from heat damage, you should definitely look for a heat protectant product to include in your list of hair products to get. However, there are dozens of heat protectants available in the market that it can be tough to find the right one for you.

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