That hair was not faded, lifeless and brittle, active users of hair dryers, tricks and irons need to be actively protected and protected from heat. When heated, the hair structure is broken, as there is severe drying out. And if you have to use a hairdryer or ironing every day?
Especially for such cases, specialists have also developed such means as thermal protection for hair. Today, there are more than enough types and names of this product, so an inexperienced customer will not be able to navigate in all its diversity right away. In this article, we will consider the most popular and common brands of thermal protective products, as well as reviews about them.
What is thermal protection and why is it needed?
Thermal protection is a special tool designed to protect hair from exposure to high temperatures. Most often, the product contains vitamins E and B, proteins and plant extracts.
It is worth remembering that even that thermal protection for hair, a review of which is advisory in nature and praises its exceptional characteristics, will only reduce the harmful effects of heat, but will not completely eliminate it.
The principle of action of the product is that, enveloping the hair, it “locks” the existing moisture inside, preventing it from evaporating.
Features of use
Any, even the best thermal protection for hair, reviews of the versatility of which you heard from your friends or colleagues, is applied only to clean and dried curls. All means for fixing hairstyles are used after applying the product. This is due to the fact that the presence of a foreign layer of cosmetic products or dirt under the protective film can aggravate the condition of the hair, which is already in a stressful situation for it.
Some types of thermal protection have the effect of styling products, so sometimes additional foams and mousses are not required.
Classification of thermal protective agents
All thermal protectants can be divided into three categories:
- Rinse off. Apply to locks before or during washing. Most of them do not stay long on the hair, therefore they are recommended by the masters as auxiliary agents.
- Indelible. Used after shampooing. This type is the best thermal protection for hair. Reviews from leading experts confirm this.
- For styling with a curling iron or ironer. Apply to hair only when styling with the specified thermal tools. Consist of two parts - moisturizing and protective. Recommended for elevated temperatures.
Means can have the texture of a light cream or mousse, balm. The most common spray thermal protection for hair, reviews of various brands of which we will consider a little below. The most rare category are serums and shampoos.
Thermal Protection Rating
This rating includes funds that are most often found in shops and hairdresser boutiques:
- Estel;
- Wella;
- Loreal;
- Avon;
- Matrix;
- Syoss;
- Kapous;
- Schwarzkopf Professional.
Since everyone’s hair is different, perhaps there is no such definition as the best thermal protection for hair. The feedback of the seller-consultant will help you navigate among the assortment, however, the features of your hair should also be taken into account (dry, greasy, brittle, colored) and in accordance with this, choose a product with certain characteristics. Thus, it is important to have an idea of at least some means and the differences between them.
Estel
Professional hair cosmetics from Estel are well known among ordinary consumers and among professionals. Estel's Thermal Protection Hair Spray is a thermally protective spray designed for use on both dry and wet hair.
Easy fixation without gluing, a significant reduction in the level of porosity, giving the curls shine are the main characteristics that thermal protection for Estel hair has. Customer reviews also note the surprisingly low cost of this professional product, economical use and a pleasant smell.
At the same time, Thermal Protection Hair Spray is recommended for normal hair and hair prone to greasy, since under the influence of especially high temperatures it is able to dry out both the ends and the entire length to a large extent. If you warm the iron to 200 ° C and regularly cut the split ends, then this product is quite suitable for you.
Wella
The Wella brand from Germany offers customers two products with thermal protection properties: Wella Professionals Thermal Image and Wella Professionals Dry. Both of these products are quite popular, but their quality is much worse than, for example, the thermal protection for Estelle hair. Reviews show that Wella on the Russian market has not earned much praise.
Wella Professionals Thermal Image has two phases, so it must be shaken thoroughly before use. The advantages of this product are its quick absorption, giving the hair smoothness and shine, good protection at medium temperature conditions - up to 150 ° C. At the same time, this product is not recommended for daily styling with an iron and a hairdryer and requires careful dosage - too much application provokes the effect "Dirty hair."
Wella Professionals Dry is a heat-protective foam designed specifically for drying hair with a hairdryer. It is characterized by a weightless and melting texture, helps to straighten strands in seconds, has a fruity aroma. However, this is the only thing that Wella has thermal protection. Reviews of women who have used it for a fairly long time report significant bonding of hair and rapid contamination. This product is recommended for temporary or one-time use.
L'oreal
L'Oreal has three products in its series of thermal protectors: L'Oreal Professionnel Iron Finish and L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Thermo Cell Repair, L'Oreal Professionnel Liss Ultime Thermo-Smoothing Oil. All products have earned fairly high ratings among the consumer audience. In particular, users note the extraordinary tenderness of hair after applying the products, good smoothing of even naughty curls, lack of a feeling of heaviness, unobtrusive aroma, the effect that persists even after several sessions of washing your hair.
These means of thermal protection for hair, reviews of which are mostly positive, still have a couple of minor drawbacks - uneconomical spending and a fairly high price. For the rest, L'Oreal products are recommended for use and will well protect hair from both a hair dryer and ironing.
Avon
Advance Techniques is a rather interesting thermal protection for Avon hair . Reviews of women who have already tried this product only confirm this fact: the product has a styling effect, that is, it helps to model and fix the hairstyle. At a fairly low price, this thermal protection is not inferior in quality to Estel and L'Oreal, but it is washed off after the first time. A 100 ml bottle lasts for a long time, the spray does not dry the ends, the hair does not curl even for 2-3 days and does not fluff.
It has also been experimentally established that Advance Techniques is not suitable for owners of hard and dry hair - curls will look dull and unnatural. In other cases, the product lives up to its purpose.
Matrix
Among the Matrix assortment on store shelves you can meet several products with thermal protection properties: shampoo, spray and smoothing agent.
Shampoo Heat Resist more cares for hair than protects them from exposure to high temperatures. However, due to the presence of some blocking qualities, it can be used as an additional tool in the complex.
Matrix Design Pulse Thermal Styling Mist - spray thermal protection for hair, reviews regarding the effectiveness of which are also mixed. It performs styling functions an order of magnitude better than protective ones, therefore it is recommended for use only under the influence of low and medium temperatures. It has a bonding effect, so it will be good for styling hair, and it smells like regular varnish.
Matrix Sleek Look Smoothing Tool has earned more positive reviews. It straightens hair well, protects well from exposure to hot air. Those who used Sleek Look together with the iron remained dissatisfied with the bulk, therefore it is better to apply it only when drying with a hairdryer and not every day.
Syoss
Heat Protect from Syoss is the only thermal protection for hair among the entire range of the brand. The feedback of each customer about this product is quite individual, but in general the picture is positive: it protects from ironing and a hairdryer, keeps styling, hair shiny and smooth. The consistency is unusual - sticky on the hands, but completely imperceptible on the curls. The price may be a little overpriced, but the bottle lasts for a long time.
Kapous
Invisible Care Kapous - thermal protection for hair, reviews of women about which can be attributed more to positive than negative. The disadvantages are a poor dispenser, which is why the product is consumed extremely uneconomically, the inability to use with an iron, and also at a high price. The rest of the customers boldly declare that this heat-protective spray is fully justified: under the action of the hair dryer, the hair does not dry out, remains clean and soft, noticeably longer, keeps the styling. Some note the effect of lamination and easy distribution of the product along the entire length of the strands.
Schwarzkopf professional
Schwarzkopf products are in the middle price category, however this does not affect its quality characteristics at all. Got2b Guardian Angel Spray, Got2be Straightener, and Essence Ultime Crystal Shine Spray are, according to women, practically the best unprofessional thermal protection for hair. Customer feedback unanimously indicates good protection (up to 220 ° C), the possibility of using all three products with different types of hair styling techniques and the additional smoothing function along the entire length. None of this thermal protection can save badly damaged tips, but they will at least have a decent appearance.