Original price was: £189.00.£141.00Current price is: £141.00.
Original price was: £189.00.£169.00Current price is: £169.00.
Original price was: £189.00.£141.00Current price is: £141.00.
Heat styling can help create sleek, smooth, wavy or curly styles, but repeated heat without protection can leave hair feeling dry, frizzy or fragile over time. A good heat protectant helps coat the strands before styling, supporting the hair cuticle and reducing the risk of heat damage.
In the salon, we usually recommend heat protection for hair even if you only style occasionally. Straighteners, curling wands, hairdryers and other styling tools all use heat, and the hair can feel the difference when it is protected properly.
Some formulas do more than protect. A heat protectant spray may also reduce frizz, add shine, speed up blow drying time or give flexible hold. Lightweight sprays can work well when you want something you barely notice in the hair, while creams, oils or serums may suit dry hair, frizzy hair or thicker hair that needs more smoothness and moisture.
A good product is not always the right product for your hair. We usually recommend choosing heat protection based on your hair type, texture and styling routine.
For fine hair or fine strands, a light mist or heat protectant spray is usually best. Something like GHD Bodyguard works well when you want protection without the hair feeling sticky or weighed down. For thick hair, frizzy hair or hair that needs more softness, a cream, serum or milk-style formula may give more smoothness and control.
If your hair is curly or wavy, look for heat protection that supports moisture and your natural curl pattern rather than flattening it. KÉRASTASE Curl Manifesto Crème De Jour Fondamentale can be a useful option for curls that need hydration, softness and frizz control. For damaged hair or hair prone to increased breakage, Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum may be worth considering as part of a more protective styling routine.
For blow drying, products such as Color Wow Speed Dry Blow-Dry Spray or Davines More Inside This Is A Blow Dry Primer can help support a smoother finish while making styling feel easier.
Most heat protection sprays work best on damp hair before blow drying, while some creams, oils and serums can also be used on dry hair before touch-ups. Always follow the product directions, as some formulas are designed for wet hair, some for dry hair and some for both.
For sprays, apply a light mist through the mid-lengths and ends before styling. Try to cover the hair evenly rather than soaking one section. For creams or serums, start with a small amount and build only if your hair needs more. Fine hair usually needs less product, while thicker or frizzy hair may need a little more through the lengths.
One common mistake we see is applying heat protection only to the top layer of the hair. If you are using hair straighteners, curling wands or heated styling tools, make sure the sections underneath are protected too. This is especially important if your hair is coloured, dry, fragile or prone to split ends.
The right heat protectant helps your hair feel smoother, softer and better prepared for styling, but it works best as part of the right routine. A suitable shampoo and conditioner can support hair health before you style, while hair masks, oils and smoothing products can help with dryness, shine and manageability.
If you use heated tools regularly, it is worth choosing protection that suits the way you style your hair most often. Blow drying may need a lightweight spray or primer, straightening may need smoothness and shine, and curling may need heat protection with flexible hold to help the shape last.
Complete your order with more nourishing conditioners, hair treatments and oils from our collection at Stonehills Hair. The right heat protection product ensures you achieve your desired style without compromising the long-term condition of your hair.
Not sure which styling tool or heat protectant is right for your hair? Ask our Product Experts.
A heat protectant helps protect the hair during heat styling by coating the strands and reducing the risk of dryness, frizz, split ends and heat damage. Many formulas also add shine, smoothness or light hold.
It depends on the product. Many heat protection sprays are applied to damp hair before blow drying, while some creams, oils and serums can be used on dry hair before straightening, curling or touch-ups. Always check the product directions.
Fine hair usually suits a lightweight heat protection spray or mist that protects without feeling sticky or heavy. Apply a light mist through the mid-lengths and ends rather than overloading the roots.
Yes, many heat protection products help reduce frizz while protecting the hair from heated tools. Creams, serums and smoothing sprays can be useful if your hair is thick, dry, wavy, curly or prone to frizz.
Yes, we would recommend using heat protection whenever you use heated tools, including hairdryers, straighteners, curling wands and hot brushes. It is a simple step that helps support hair health and protect against heat damage.
