In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
Choosing to go natural doesn’t mean you have to forego heat styling altogether, and the best heat protectants for natural hair can help you keep your hair healthy and well protected. All of the products we reviewed help to prevent dryness, breakage, or damage on days you want to use straighteners, blow dryers, or curlers. Before we dive into the product reviews, here are some things to consider when choosing the best heat protectant for your hair and styling needs.
Package Size: We’ll let you know the size of each product, so you can choose the right size for your needs and your budget! Whether you want a travel-friendly option, or you want to stock up, we have plenty to choose from!
Paraben-Free: Parabens are a common ingredient found in beauty and hair products that acts as a preservative. However, some believe parabens are linked to cancer, so if you want to avoid them, we found several paraben-free options for you to try!
Argan Oil: Argan oil is all-natural oil that’s great for all kinds of hair textures and types! It repairs damage from dryness, perms, and coloring. It is also non-irritating, so it’s good for sensitive skin and for reducing inflammation on your scalp!
Natural: If you are working on “cleaning up” your beauty routine, we found some great natural heat protectant for natural hair! They are free of parabens, sulfates, silicones, and other chemicals you may be trying to avoid in your heat protectant!
Type: The heat protectants we reviewed come in either a spray or cream. Sprays are great for an all-over and quick application. Creams are good for thick and curly hair because you can feel exactly where it is penetrating your hair!
Max Heat: Not all of the heat protectants we reviewed have a maximum heat, but many did – so we let you know! This allows you to find a heat protectant that works with your heat tools without burning or discoloring your hair!
Now that you know about the amazing things heat protectants offer, let’s find the best heat protectant for natural hair to add to your beauty routine! We found great options at every budget, from professional-grade products to organic options if you want to keep things all natural! If you’re short on time, no worries! We started with our Top Pick and Budget Pick, so you can start there and come back when you have more time to read the rest.
Samantha Dewitt
Expert Researcher and Writer
Samantha Dewitt is a lead researcher and writer for GeekWrapped, writing under a pen name. She gets excited about pet, baby, and science products and has over 12 years of experience.
Article last updated on:
September 29, 2019
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