11 Best Heat Protectant Sprays & Creams 2025, Tested & Reviewed

Safe for both color- and keratin-treated hair, this super-lightweight styler boasts a special heat-activated polymer technology that helps protect the integrity of your strands while styling, says Nikki Corzine, owner of The Canyon Salon in Westlake Village, California. It also contains nourishing oils, like maracuja oil, to both protect and moisturize, as well as provide UV protection. The silky cream formula elevates any home blow-out and, along with its luxurious packaging, makes this balm worth the investment.

“If you want a lightweight cream, this is one to not sleep on. It’s velvety smooth in texture, and a little of it goes a long way,” says Glamour’s Kilkeary. “If I’m curling my hair, I like to apply a small amount of this from my midshafts to my ends, curl the piece, and let it sit in a roller for 10 minutes. I’m left with glossy, strong curls every time I use this and never run into any issues with hair burning.”

Key ingredients: Sandalwood oil, maracuja oil | Size: 3.4 oz. | Type: Cream

• What we love: Lightweight; offers UV protection
• What we don’t like: Expensive