Why It's Time To Make Heat Protection Sprays Your Styling Essential

Jonathan Van Ness spent years formulating this product after finding it impossible to persuade his own clients to use a heat protectant – and, spoiler alert, it’s an absolute triumph.

This squalane-based serum sinks straight into damp hair without even a tiny trace of stickiness, and makes styled ends feels silky and soft. You’ll barely believe it’s protective enough to shield from a serious straightening session.

This deliciously-scented mist incorporates propolis (a compound produced by bees) which has been sustainably sourced from from founder Negin Mirsalehi's family apiary. It protects hair from heat and UV by creating a barrier that reduces damage and breakage.

Designed to work on all curly hair types, this mist is a triple threat as it protects from heat, UV rays and chlorine. A must-have if you're a regular with diffusers.

A luxurious formula infused with argan oil to soften and ceramides to temporarily disguise split ends. It's a rich and nourishing formula, so a little goes a long way to avoid weighing down the hair. It helps to speed up drying time too, ideal for busy mornings.

Celebrity hair stylist Andrew Fitzsimons knows a thing or two about the needs of bleached and blonde hair, having worked with J-Lo and Madonna. This hard-working spray contains a protein complex to restore health from the inside out while boosting shine and eliminating tangles. There's a gentle colour-correcting effect to help take down any brassiness, too.

You'd be hard-pressed to find an esteemed hairstylist who doesn't have a bottle (or two) of Pli in their kit. The pros love its ability to provide impressively long-lasting hold and shape without making hair appear too 'done', even when used liberally.

It should come as no surprise to learn that the styling experts at Drybar have formulated a winning heat-protect spray.

If you find it tricky to get an even coating of your heat protect product – or have fine hair that gets easily overloaded – try this one. It comes in an aerosol bottle, so you can mist it straight over lengths to ensure a light coating.

For fine strands that are prone to dryness, this honey-infused lightweight spray will help to protect it from heat up to 450 degrees while fortifying fragile hair and imbuing it with moisture. Say hello to glossier, softer locks.

If extra sleek, reflective hair is your ultimate goal, Color Wow Dream Coat is the industry's best kept secret. The 'Extra Strength' version is especially good for frizz-prone hair and humid weather, keeping strands smooth even after three washes.

For stubborn, straight hair that refuses to hold on to a wave, Sam McKnight's protective mist is a game-changer. Spray liberally (it won't leave a crunchy residue behind) before styling, and you'll find that your bombshell waves will last significantly longer.

For curls and coils in need of extra hydration, you can't go wrong with Fable & Mane's nourishing, Ayurveda-driven formulas. It's packed with aloe, glycerin and amla to condition and soften dehydrated tresses while taking care of tangles. It smells absolutely delicious, too.

Of course, ghd has a brilliant heat protection spray in its roster. With a lightweight formula and ultra-fine nozzle, an even, delicate mist is guaranteed.

A one-and-done winner for thirsty strands, this classic protects from heat, smoothes frizz and adds blinding shine. Smooth a small amount through damp lengths before reaching for the hairdryer, and thank us later.

Another hydrating cream that's ideal for frazzled ends, this high-street gem will protect from heat as high as your trusty ghds, all while adding shine and reducing midday fluff.

Free from silicone and infused with plant oils, this treatment is ideal for coarse and frizzy hair that needs extra-special care. Apply onto damp lengths to reduce flyaways while making that blow-dry so much quicker.