Heat Protection – Why It Is a Must-Have All Year Round
Many associate heat protectants solely with the use of curling irons or straighteners, but the truth is that your hair is exposed to heat significantly more often than that. Every time you use a blow dryer, heated styling brush, or other hot tools, your strands risk losing moisture and becoming vulnerable to breakage. This makes heat protection an essential step in your hair care routine all year round.
What does heat protectant help against?
A heat protectant acts as a shielding barrier between the hair fiber and the intense heat of your styling equipment. It helps reduce the risk of thermal damage, dehydration, and unnecessary wear, while allowing your tresses to retain more of their natural shine and softness.
Skipping your heat defense might seem like a minor detail, but over time, recurring heat styling without protection can leave your locks drier, more brittle, and prone to split ends and breakage.
Which heat protectant is best for your hair?
The most important factor is choosing a protectant that seamlessly fits into your styling regimen. Björn Axén Heat Styling Protection is a spray-based formula that safeguards the hair when using hot tools up to 220°C. It also features built-in UV protection to shield your locks from the sun's rays during the brighter months of the year.
For those who frequently blow-dry their hair, Björn Axén Volume Blow Dry Cream is a clever alternative. This nourishing leave-in cream provides reliable heat protection up to 220°C while helping to build fullness, body, and movement throughout your locks.
How do you apply heat protectant to your hair?
Both sprays and creams should be applied to towel-dried hair after washing. Distribute the product evenly through the mid-lengths and ends before you begin blow-drying or styling your tresses.
While many believe heat protection is only required when reaching for flat irons or curling wands, regular blow-drying also exposes your shafts to high temperatures. Therefore, heat defense should be a natural component of every single styling routine.
Can you spray heat protectant onto dry hair?
This depends on the specific product instructions, but many heat protectants perform at their best when applied to damp or towel-dried hair. This method ensures a more even distribution of the formula, creating a highly effective shield before any heat is applied.
Regardless of your hair type or texture, utilizing heat protection is one of the simplest ways to preserve your hair health in the long run. Protect first—style later.