Thermal protection for hair - a product that preserves the health of curls

Why do you need thermal protection?

The protective layer of our curls consists of scales pressed tightly against each other. This is a kind of “armor” that protects the internal structures of the strands from dehydration and the negative influence of external factors.

However, under the influence of high temperatures, the scales begin to peel off from each other. The fact is that they consist of keratin, which is destroyed when heated. This leads to the removal of water from the hair, loss of elasticity and firmness.

Thermal protection prevents the destruction of the keratin layer, enveloping each hair with an invisible film. Your strands will remain healthy after styling, smooth, shiny and well-groomed.

In conclusion

Let's keep your curls healthy, shiny and thick.

Now you know which products to choose to protect your hair from the negative effects of high temperatures. Although it should be noted that the best thermal protection for hair is made by yourself, because only natural ingredients are used for this, and therefore there can be no talk of any contraindications.

The additional video in this article will give you a better understanding of the topic being discussed.

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Mechanism of action and composition

Preventing overdrying is the main task of thermally protective cosmetics. The protective layer on curls is mainly created by silicones; they are most often used in the production of products. Products may also contain proteins, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and other caring components.

They have the following effect on the strands:

• provide deep and intense hydration;
• fill the micropores of the cuticular layer and smooth the surface of the hairs;
• increase the elasticity of strands;
• saturate curls with nutrients;
• promote the regeneration of damaged structures;
• Some products give a secure hold to your hairstyle.

Types of cosmetics

Cosmetics that provide protection against thermal damage are available in different variations. The main thing is that it suits your hair. In stores you can buy professional-type products and more affordable mass-market analogues.

The following main types of products are distinguished:

1. Washable. This includes shampoos, conditioners, balms and masks that require rinsing with water. They are quite convenient to use, but the active components do not stay on the strands for long, so they cannot provide a high degree of protection.
2. Indelible. These are preparations that can only be sprayed on clean strands; they envelop the hairs with a protective film. Additionally, they provide shine and gentle care. Available in the form of sprays, serums, emulsions, oils and lotions.
3. Products for protecting hair from ironing, curling irons and hair dryers. These products should be applied to dry, clean strands before heat styling. Their mechanism of action is similar to the second group, but the barrier against high temperatures on the curls is more reliable. Most often, cosmetics of this type are produced in the form of two-phase sprays, which need to be shaken well before spraying.

Some tips for using heat protectants

To obtain effective protection and gentle care, the product must be used correctly. All products are applied to damp hair. Shampoos, conditioners and other rinse-off options foam well when used and then rinse off with water. It is necessary to start styling only after the curls have dried a little naturally. Otherwise, you can damage your hair.

Do not use heat protectants on hair that is dirty or treated with fixatives. After all, if there is dirt and unnecessary chemicals under the protective film, the curls will suffer even more.

The foam should also be applied to dry hair. Otherwise, you may not get the required volume. After applying the mousse to the strands, comb them thoroughly. Thermal protective cream should be applied first to the palms and then distributed throughout the strands. As for the spray, it is applied before styling by spraying it at a distance of 20-30 cm from the hair.

Using thermal protection, you protect your hair from roots to ends. In addition to this, they will become even healthier and more beautiful.

How to choose

Hair protection products are presented in a wide range, so sometimes choosing the most relevant product can be problematic.

First of all, focus on your hair type. A heat-protective hair spray, shampoo, emulsion or other type of cosmetic should be suitable for your curls.

Also consider the following factors:

• Oil-based leave-in products are good for fine, dry, damaged hair. They can be presented in the form of emulsions or sprays. But it’s better to avoid foams and mousses; they contain alcohol, so they remove moisture from the strands.
• Oily hair is best protected from thermal damage by using wash-off cosmetics. It will not weigh down your hair. Leave-in products can also be used, but without fanaticism, if you do not want the strands to stick together and instantly get dirty at the roots.
• For girls with mixed hair type, we can recommend a thermal protection spray. It does not need to be washed off; it contains caring components. But you should be careful when applying the product; you need to spray it so that the roots that are prone to oiliness remain untreated.

Choosing the best product to protect your hair

Choosing thermal protection for hair is not an easy task. After all, you need to choose exactly the product that suits you. But knowledge about the types of drugs will help ease the selection process. Thus, on the cosmetics market, thermal protective products are presented in the following forms: • Rinse-off: shampoos, balms, conditioners, masks. Such products are usually applied to the surface of the head before or after washing. Like shampoo, they are washed off with water. • Leave-in: sprays, creams, serums, oils, emulsions, foams. Typically used after shampooing before styling. There is no need to wash them off.

For hair prone to oiliness and rapid contamination, rinse-off products are suitable. There is not much silicone in their composition. Therefore, such products do not weigh down the curls. And you should avoid leave-in options, as they can create an additional moisturizing effect, and the strands will look dirty.

If your curls are thin, dry and damaged, give preference to nourishing serums and oils. Hair masks are suitable for rinsing off products. They not only moisturize, restore and strengthen strands, but also remove static electricity, making strands manageable.

Those with curly hair should pay attention to sprays and creams. They make hair more manageable and shiny.

But for girls with mixed-type hair, both rinse-off and leave-in protective preparations are suitable. You need to purchase only a high-quality product from a trusted brand. The best brand is the same as your shampoo. When choosing, pay attention to the fact that the label contains the inscription “Protection during hot styling.”

Features of application

The packaging of each product contains detailed instructions for use. It is imperative to study it in order to use the drug correctly and not harm the strands. Also consider the general recommendations of stylists:

• Apply leave-in products only to clean hair. If you straighten, curl, or blow-dry your dirty locks, they may suffer from overheating from styling product residue.
• Be sure to use sprays with UV filters in the summer. They will protect your hair from the negative effects of sunlight.
• Follow the heat styling conditions. Even if you have applied a product with a high level of protection to your curls, do not heat the devices above 130° C, otherwise the keratin layer will be destroyed.
• Leave-in products are best applied to damp strands. After washing your hair, pat dry with a towel to remove excess water. Then spray as much spray as you need to cover your entire head of hair and let it dry completely naturally or use a hair dryer.

To remove the film that cosmetics leave on your hair, comb it in the evening with a fine-tooth comb. Remember to wash your hair with deep cleansing shampoo every 2-3 weeks.

Styling products

In order for your hairstyle to last all day in the desired shape, you cannot do without styling products. Sometimes they are enough to create a styling; in other cases, the products are applied before or after working with a hairdryer or other tool. There are dozens of different means, among which there are several of the most common.

Foam

Foam fixatives – mousses or foams for hair styling. They are quite weak in strength, but are great for thin and weak curls. It is believed that foams are better suited for long strands than mousse. Both types of products are well suited for daily use, as they are absolutely harmless to hair. Apply the product using your hands, preferably on damp curls. Such fixatives last quite a long time, plus many products additionally moisturize and nourish the hair;

Hair foam

Gel

Gel is the best product for working with individual strands of hair. Due to the fact that this fixative significantly weighs down the curls, it is not recommended to use it on oily hair types. You can apply the product even to dry hair in a very small amount. The gel lasts throughout the day until the next hair wash, which makes this product the most economical;

Wax

Wax is the hardest fixative in terms of consistency. It, like the styling gel, is applied to the curls using your hands. In this case, the product must be warmed with your palms until soft, and only then applied. Wax perfectly fixes the hair and is suitable for even the most unruly hair. It is for this reason that this remedy is most common among men. In addition, there is a related option - gel wax, which combines the quality of both products. According to stylists, this is the best product for working with curly hair;

Varnish

Hairspray is the simplest and most common means of fixing hair. Its advantage is its wide variety, because there are varnishes for all hair types and with varying degrees of fixation. The varnish should be used exclusively at the end of the styling procedure, plus, the product helps maintain the hairstyle throughout the day. This fixative is especially indispensable for creating voluminous and lush hairstyles. Modern products often add various substances to nourish and moisturize curls;

Sprays

Sprays are a fairly common option for fixing hair, and their effect is similar to hairspray. Moreover, it was even singled out into a separate category only recently. In addition to varying degrees of reliability, hair styling sprays often have a pleasant aroma and additives to protect curls. The product is added, like varnish, at the very end of the procedure;

Sprays

Cream

The cream is the best choice for damaged and colored curls. With daily use of the product, you can achieve not only manageability, but also make your hair softer and silkier. The cream is applied to both wet and dry curls, depending on the brand. The product itself fixes the styling very weakly, but perfectly complements the effect of varnish or wax.

In addition to fixatives, there are a large number of thermal protective agents that are essential when using a hair dryer or tongs. They can be found in various forms - gel, wax or varnish. In addition to this, some products often have additional useful functions - UV protection, nutrition, adding shine and radiance.

Product Overview

On store shelves you can find various products from well-known manufacturers. They all differ in the degree of protection, method of application and, of course, price.

We have compiled a rating of the best products that have received good reviews from ordinary consumers and professionals.

Discipline Fluidissime

Thermal protection spray from the French brand Kerastase allows you to cope with styling even very unruly hair. It ensures that the strands remain healthy even when exposed to temperatures of 230° C. Suitable for caring for thin, brittle and damaged curls.

Using the product, you can simplify styling and preserve it for a long time. Strands stop frizz even in damp weather. The spray gives them shine, smoothness, elasticity, makes them obedient and silky.

It is recommended to use the product together with shampoo and conditioner from this line. The only negative is the high price, which is inherent in all professional cosmetics.

Color Line

Barex Joc cream protection is designed specifically for colored, highlighted, chemically permed and bleached strands. The product contains components that accelerate hair regeneration after aggressive procedures, prevents electrification, improves its appearance and protects color from washing out.

The drug is a washable thermal protection. It should be applied to damp strands, heated with a hairdryer for several minutes and the residue removed with running water. As a result, curls become more manageable, elastic and soft.

Some users note that the packaging of the product is not very convenient - it is sold in jars with a screw cap.

Curex Brilliance

The Russian brand “Estelle” offers a protective leave-in fluid that saturates hair with moisture and prevents damage from high temperatures. After using the drug, the hair acquires a dazzling shine as it better reflects light. It also makes combing noticeably easier and the ends stop splitting.

The drug has an oily consistency, which makes it very economical to use. For one treatment of strands, only 2-3 drops of fluid are enough.

Users note that the product perfectly eliminates excessive frizz and makes curls denser and silkier.

Wellaflex

The famous Wella brand offers a comprehensive and affordable product. It simultaneously protects strands from destruction at temperatures up to 230° C and reliably fixes the styling. Manufacturers also took care of the caring properties of the product; it contains vitamin B5 and UV filters.

Girls note that the product dries quite quickly, so when styling it is better to apply it to individual strands. Do not overdo it with the dosage; too much product will cause the hairs to stick together.

Home spray

Traditional medicine also has effective means that can preserve the beauty and health of strands during thermal styling.

You can prepare an affordable and completely natural spray at home. For this we need the following components:

• one glass of purified water;
• three tablespoons of dried herbs of your choice or collection: sage, calendula, chamomile, nettle;
• three teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice;
• one teaspoon of calendula tincture;
• 2-3 drops of your favorite ether to give the product a pleasant aroma.

Boil water, add herbs, simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, remove from heat. Leave for 40 minutes and strain. Pour the liquid into a spray bottle. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Spray the product on damp strands, let it dry and start styling.

What do cosmetics manufacturers offer?

In this section we will talk about which thermal protection for hair to choose, having tested several products from well-known manufacturers. Thus, we will determine whether this or that cream helps, we will find out how good this or that mask is. The price of the drugs is not indicated, since the cost has often fluctuated recently due to differences in courses.

Vavoom Gold Heat by Matrix

This product is created to protect fine and normal-type hair, but at the same time provides additional volume to the curls, saturating them with microparticles of gold.

The lotion is characterized by:

• light texture;
• ease of application.

Pictured: Vavoom Gold Heat from Matrix

Silk Result by Joico

Allows you not only to protect curls, but also:

• smoothes them out;
• adds shine;
• effectively secures heat styling;
• guarantees smoothness and softness.

Using a hair dryer with thermal hair protection from this manufacturer, you can also consolidate the straightening effect.

Note. Despite all the positive characteristics, the spray is quite greasy. Because it can glue hair together, it is recommended to use it only for ends.

Silk Result from Joico will allow you to fix heat styling

Thermal Design by Senscience by Shiseido

This is a special liquid that is ideal for all types of hair and is recommended for modeling as it perfectly smoothes cuticles. At the same time, it not only adds shine to the curls, but also significantly prolongs the styling effect.

The liquid is easy to apply, it has an incredibly pleasant aroma that literally permeates the hair.

After using the product, your hair will become:

• straight;
• shiny;
• natural.

Thermal Design from Senscience by Shiseido will make your hair look natural

High Hair Curl Artist by Wella Professionals

The product from a well-known global cosmetics manufacturer provides:

• protection of hair when straightening with an iron;
• ease of subsequent installation;
• additional volume;
• protection against split ends.

The positive characteristics of the product are that it has a pleasant smell, and the curls are styled neatly after using it.

Note. The liquid dries out quite quickly. Therefore, when using it, you should not spray it all over your head at once, but treat it strand by strand.

Wella Professionals is a well-known cosmetic brand of effective hair care and styling products.

Osis+ Flatliner Foam from Schwarzkopf Professional

Another world-famous manufacturer. The presented thermal protectant is a serum that is created specifically for straightening hair at high temperatures.

The serum retains its properties up to a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius.

At the same time she:

• ideally smoothes strands;
• significantly reduces the frizz of curls;
• protects them from moisture.

Perhaps this is one of the most convenient products presented on the modern cosmetic market.

Note. The serum does not stick the hair together and even after using it, it is easy to comb. It sprays well and is easy to apply.

Schwarzkopf Professional will protect your curls from temperatures of 200 degrees

Londastyle Easy from Londa

Another spray from a world-famous manufacturer.

The mixture provides:

• protection from high temperatures;
• removal of static tension;
• perfect smoothness of strands until the next hair wash.

The spray contains:

• ultraviolet filters;
• provitamins B5.

Londastyle Easy will not only provide protection from high temperatures, but will also keep your strands smooth for a surprisingly long time.

Using this spray, you will get curls that are easy to comb and straighten. However, in general, hair can become somewhat stiff, but still quite flexible.