Thermal Protection
Why and How to Use a Heat Protectant Spray
Why and How to Use a Heat Protectant Spray?
The daily use of hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons tends to damage the hair fiber. Heat protectant sprays were invented to shield the hair from heat. But do these products really work? How to apply them correctly to the hair?
The Benefits of a Heat Protectant Spray
When the use of styling devices is part of the daily beauty routine, the hair fiber suffers the consequences. Hair becomes more brittle, drier, and tends to lose its shine.
A heat protectant treatment, applied before using a flat iron, can limit the damage. These heat protectant products contain active ingredients that shield the hair from heat and make it shinier.
While the effects of these treatments are not miraculous, the only way to avoid permanent damage to the hair is to reduce the frequency of using styling devices. Additionally, high-quality ceramic plates are recommended to maintain beautiful hair.
Setting the temperature is also important: the hotter the iron, the more fragile the hair fiber. Finally, only one or two passes are needed for the hair to take the desired shape: straight, curly, or wavy.
How to Apply a Heat Protectant Spray?
A heat protectant treatment is applied to damp hair before using a hairdryer. Conversely, the spray is used on dry hair before using a flat iron or straightener because the cuticle is much more fragile when the hair is damp or wet.
Simply spray the product at a distance of twenty centimeters from the hair. It's not necessary to use a large amount for the treatment to be effective, but it should be well distributed throughout the hair.
To do this, you can use your hands or a comb to cover the entire head.
How to Choose an Effective Heat Protectant Spray?
Although they have thermal benefits, heat protectant sprays are primarily chemical-based treatments.
To benefit from a natural product, don't hesitate to look for organic products. It's important to check the ingredient list on your spray to identify components that may, for example, weigh down the hair fiber.
Also, remember to select a product suitable for your hair. Because there are not only sprays but also creams that may be more suitable for certain hair types, especially dry hair that requires deep nourishment.
On the other hand, people with oily scalps may prefer sprays for their lighter texture.