NEW YORK POST: The 9 best heat protectants for hair in 2021, according to experts
Along with changing our daily living habits, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic probably gave you the opportunity to give your skin and hair a break from endless hours of wearing makeup and putting heat on your precious locks. But now that so many people are getting vaccinated, it’s likely your routine may resemble pre-pandemic days, which means you’ll have to start styling your hair more often now.
It may be obvious, but the more you put heat on your hair, the more likely you are to damage it. So, in an effort to help you keep your mane as healthy as possible, we consulted hair experts to get the lowdown on the best possible heat protectant products for your hair — which is pretty crucial to incorporate into your routine.
“I can’t stress enough how important it is to use heat protectant,” celebrity hairstylist Michelle Cleveland told The Post. “Think of it like tanning without a sunscreen! When you add a heat protectant product to your hair prior to using a heated appliance, you are adding a layer of protection against damage, burning and hair color fading.”
“It’s important to understand our hair needs proper maintenance. Much like high-end leather goods require proper cleaning, leather protectant, etc — maintaining and improving the quality of our hair is no different,” said A-list hairstylist Cory Aaron Scott.
“Elements such as sun, heat, pollutants, chemicals in water, etc. cause our hair to lose bounce and shine over time,” Scott added. “In particular, the heat from blow-drying and curling our hair presents unique challenges. That’s why it’s important to use heat protectant products so your hair maintains a healthy natural shine and bounce.”
Ahead find eight expert-approved hair heat protectant products that will change your hair game.