The Ultimate Heat Protection Guide for Sleek and Healthy Hair
A quick blow dry, a day in the sun, a flat iron style or perfect heated curls—regardless of your go-to look, the use of heat in any way impacts your locks. The hair staples in most people’s hair routines wreak havoc on your hair. Excessive heat exposure can lead to dryness, breakage and dullness. That's where heat protectants come in. These essential products form a protective barrier over the hair strands, minimizing damage and keeping hair healthy and shiny.
At Manzer Hair Salon, we believe in using the right products to match your hair type, hair styling tools and even the level of heat you use. In this guide, we share insider information about which Kevin Murphy Products are best for every heat level.
93°C/200°F Heat Protectants
Leave-In Repair
Kevin Murphy's Leave-In Repair is a lightweight, leave-in treatment that helps repair and strengthen damaged hair. With heat protection up to 93°C (200°F), it shields your strands from heat damage while also nourishing and moisturizing them.
Untangled
Untangled detangles and smooths frizzy hair while providing heat protection up to 93°C (200°F). It's a perfect leave-in conditioner for prepping your hair before heat styling to prevent breakage and flyaways.
Young Again
This luxurious hair oil rejuvenates and restores youthful vitality to dry, damaged hair. It offers heat protection up to 93°C (200°F) while adding shine and softness to your locks.
198°C/390°F Heat Protectant
Everlasting Colour Leave-In
Specifically formulated for color-treated hair, Everlasting Colour Leave-In provides heat protection up to 198°C (390°F). It helps prolong the vibrancy of your hair color while nourishing and strengthening the strands.
215°C/420°F Heat Protectants
Thick.Again
If you're looking to add volume and thickness to fine or thinning hair, Thick.Again is the perfect solution. This heat-activated leave-in treatment protects up to 215°C (420°F) while plumping the hair strands for a fuller appearance.
Killer.Curls
Designed for curly or wavy hair types, Killer.Curls defines and enhances curls while offering heat protection up to 215°C (420°F). Say goodbye to frizz and hello to beautifully defined curls that last all day.
Body.Mass
Body.Mass is a leave-in plumping treatment that adds density and fullness to fine or thinning hair. It provides heat protection up to 215°C (420°F) while fortifying the hair fibers for long-lasting volume.
232°C/450°F Heat Protectants
Heated.Defense
With heat protection up to 232°C (450°F), Heated.Defence is a must-have for anyone who regularly uses hot styling tools. This weightless spray helps shield your hair from the damaging effects of heat while maintaining its natural moisture balance.
Blow.Dry Wash & Rinse & Sprays
Kevin Murphy's Blow.Dry range includes wash, rinse, and sprays specially formulated to protect your hair from heat styling. With heat protection up to 232°C (450°F), these products leave your hair looking and feeling soft, smooth, and effortlessly styled.
Heat Protectants with A Touch of Heat Protection
Anti-Gravity Spray
While not primarily a heat protectant, Anti-Gravity Spray offers some heat protection and volumizing and texturizing benefits. It's perfect for creating effortless, gravity-defying styles with a touch of heat protection.
Smooth.Again
Smooth.Again is a leave-in treatment that tames frizz and flyaways while providing some heat protection. It's ideal for smoothing unruly hair and achieving a sleek, polished look.
Owning a ton of different products to try to tame your hair and deal with heat protection isn’t ideal or necessary. Stick to a few essential styling products that work for you, help with styling and improve the moisture and long-term health of your hair and scalp. Kevin Murphy products make incorporating a heat protectant into your haircare routine easy, minimizing damage and keeping your locks looking their best.
Reach out to one of our stylists to learn which products are best for your hair type and styling goals. We can help you choose the proper heat protectant based on your hair type, styling needs, and desired level of heat protection so that you can embrace healthier, more beautiful hair.