Are Heat Protectant Necessary?

Bottom line: If you already use a styling or conditioning product like the ones we just listed above, you don't need a separate heat protectant. But if you don't use any other styling product before blow-drying or ironing your hair, then by all means, use some heat protectant.

Do I need heat protectant?

You can't mop without sweeping first, brush without flossing, and you can't put major heat on your hair without protecting it first. ... But whether you're exposing your crown to high or low heat, a protectant is a major key in combating the breakage, dryness, dullness, and brittleness that all stem from heat styling.

What happens if you don't use heat protectant?

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T USE HEAT PROTECTANT. When you expose your hair to heat every time you style your hair without protection, it can lead to hair damage. Heat can dry out your strands, cause split ends and breakage, and make your hair look dull, among other issues.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.