Beauty All Natural The 8 Best Heat Protectants For Those With Natural Hair Who Love the Occasional Blowout Messing up your curl pattern should never be part of the plan. By Kayla Greaves Kayla Greaves Instagram Twitter Website Kayla Greaves is the Executive Beauty Editor for InStyle, overseeing all beauty coverage on the site. She has previously held positions at HuffPost and Bustle. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on July 12, 2022 @ 08:01AM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Keep in mind that I'm being very bias, but having curly and coily hair is a blessing as far as I'm concerned. The volume, the versatility, the texture(s) — it truly doesn't get any better than that. But I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to take a break from my curls every once in a while. So when the time comes to get a blowout, whether I'm doing it on my own or at the salon, I always make sure there's a heat protectant in the mix. Because the last thing I want is to enjoy my newly discovered inches for a week, then hop into the shower for a much needed wash day on Saturday morning, only to find out my curls are looking limp due to heat damage. Getty Images/InStyle One of our favorite heat protectants, the Biolage Styling BlowDry Glotion uses a mix of natural ingredients to replenish moisture while shielding your strands from damage. Thankfully, there are plenty of heat protectant products to choose from these days, and I'm going to share eight of the best for those of us with natural curls and coils. Biolage Styling BlowDry Glotion Courtesy Buy on Walmart A blend of blue agave nectar, castor oil, and aloe work together to replenish and retain moisture in strands (a necessity for those of us with textured hair), all while providing heat protection up to 450 degrees. Think of the Blowdry Glotion as your go-to all-in-one product for blowout days. Price at time of publish: $30 OGX Protecting Silk Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray Courtesy Buy on Target Buy on Walmart Buy on Ulta Not only are OGX products an affordable drugstore find, but in terms of results, the line can go head-to-head with leading salon and luxury options — and win. So the next time you're ready for a DIY blowout, make sure to reach for the brand's Protecting + Silky Blowout Quick Drying Thermal Spray, which offers a blend of hydrolyzed silk and quinoa to easily smooth out hair, all while providing maximum heat protection. Price at time of publish: $11 Kérastase Curl Manifesto Curl Enhancing Leave-In Cream Courtesy Buy on Walmart Buy on Sephora Buy on Kerastase-usa.com If you don't want to do a full blowout, but maybe want to go under a bonnet dryer to do a roller set or diffuse using high heat (hey, we all gotta rush sometimes), then Kérastase's Curl Enhancing Leave-In Cream is for you. Manuka honey helps to keep curls super hydrated, while ceramides work to strength the hair shaft and prevent breakage. So no matter which way you decide to style your hair, this formula will have you covered. Price at time of publish: $42 amika Blockade Heat Protectant Serum Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on QVC For a silky smooth finish with added shine, warm up two to three (or however many you need) pumps of this serum between your palms then lightly coat your hair section by section. Once you're done, grab the hot tools of your choice and style as desired. Price at time of publish: $26 Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Target Buy on Sephora If you're looking for a clean formulation that can still give you a good amount of heat protection, look no further than Briogeo's Farewell Frizz Cream. Protecting your strands against up to 450 degrees of heat, a blend of rosehip, argan, and coconut oils help round out the formula by protecting your hair against free radical damage, breakage, and addressing dryness. Price at time of publish: $26 Mizani Heat Screen Hair Protectant Spray Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Shop-links.co I will be a Mizani stan until the day I die, and this particular product only helped to solidify my stance. While the spray is lightweight, it still packs a punch in terms of heat protection, and leaves strands feeling well moisturized without weighing the hair down. On top of that, the rose water found in the formula adds shine and softness. Price at time of publish: $24 Dark & Lovely Blowout Silky Slip Blow-Dry Cream Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Walmart Buy on Walgreens Dark & Lovely is an OG, tried-and-true brand in the natural hair community, simply because it works. At only $7 a bottle expect to have smooth, frizz-free hair for up to a week after styling, mainly thanks to nourishing ingredients like silk protein, shea butter, and castor oil found in the formula. And trust me, a little bit of this product goes a long way. Price at time of publish: $7 Carol's Daughter Monoi Repair + Protect Multi-Styling Milk Courtesy Buy on Amazon Buy on Shop-links.co It's easy to see why this Multi-Styling Milk has a near 5-star review on Ulta.com. With monoi oil as the main ingredient in the formula, expect for your hair to feel ultra silky and soft after flat ironing — then use it again the week after as a moisturizing leave-in for your curls. Price at time of publish: $17 This is All Natural. 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