Ladies, we understand that you’re sick and tired of everyone telling you that you’re in desperate need of buying yet another product. But if you heat style your hair without coating any product through your strands first, it truly is a recipe for disaster. Who wants frizzy, damaged, and unmanageable hair thanks to curling irons, blow dryers, and hair straighteners? Not even the best conditioners on the market will help fix that for you. Seriously, you need to run and purchase these best heat protectants for hair in Malaysia, stat.

What is Heat Protectant and Why Do You Need It?

A heat protectant spray is like a shield between the fragile, thin strands of your hair and the intense heat generated by styling tools that inevitably causes damage. These sprays work to lock in moisture and smooth the hair cuticle, making your hair look shiny, healthy, and overall better. Most heat protectants also come with other hair benefits like detangling, moisturising, and getting rid of frizz and flyaways.

While heat protectant sprays offer some defense against heat styling damage, they don’t completely prevent it. However, this doesn’t mean that you can go without the product. Think of it this way; just because your skin will still keep ageing, doesn’t mean you should stop doing your skincare routine. Invest in a quality heat protectant spray, for your hair’s sake.

The Best Heat Protectants For Hair in Malaysia

1. Olaplex Volumizing Blow Dry Mist

For all the girlies who are obsessed with volumised hair, Olaplex’s Volumizing Blow Dry Mist is calling your name. After applying this bad boy all over your hair, the locks will instantly become humidity-resistant and impervious to heat of up to 450°F (around 230 degrees). It also gives your hair the full and voluminous look that you crave while leaving the locks looking soft and shiny. If you have limp and fine hair that’s always plastered on your head, this Olaplex heat protectant is your hero.

Why we love it:

  • Volumises hair
  • Humidity resistant
  • Does not leave hair feeling sticky

Cons: 

  • Might not be suitable for people with oily scalps

Price: RM150.00

Where to buy: Sephora

2. Briogeo Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream

Best Heat Protectants For Hair in Malaysia

We know how annoying it is when your hair gets frizzy — a common occurrence in humid old Malaysia. Briogeo’s Farewell Frizz Blow Dry Perfection Heat Protectant Cream contains a powerful trio of rosehip, argan, and coconut oils that’s extremely nourishing to your hair. Farewell frizz, indeed! This hair protectant cream also guards your strands against temperatures of up to 450 °F (around 230 degrees), all while effectively combating frizz and managing stray hairs.

Why we love it:

  • Helps with frizz and flyaways
  • Contains three different types of hydrating oils
  • Made out of 94% naturally derived ingredients

Cons: 

  • Might be too thick for fine hair types

Price: RM132.00

Where to buy: Sephora

3. Virtue Labs Frizz Block Smoothing Spray

Best Heat Protectants For Hair in Malaysia

Another frizz saviour, Virtue Labs’ Frizz Block Smoothing Spray also shields your hair against humidity and moisture loss, keeping your hair nice and safe in a cloud of mist for up to 72 hours. Its Alpha Keratin 60ku also repairs and seals damaged cuticles, while lightweight polymers and lipids form a barrier against airborne moisture. This heat protectant spray can withstand temperatures of up to 450 degrees to leave hair nourished, luxuriously soft, and frizz-free for days.

Why we love it:

  • Lasts for 72 hours
  • Repairs damaged hair
  • Protects hair against temperatures of up to 450 degrees

Cons: 

  • Higher price point

Price: RM242.00

Where to buy: Sephora

4. TRESemmé Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave In Spray

Best Heat Protectants For Hair in Malaysia

One of the most affordable heat protectants for hair in Malaysia is TRESemmé’s Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave In Spray. Aside from the snazzy (and convenient!) black and red spray bottle, this heat protectant spray can withstand temperatures of up to 450°F while still having an affordable price tag. This TRESemmé hair product is used by professionals when they’re heat styling hair, so if it’s good enough for them, it’s definitely good enough for us.

Why we love it:

  • Affordable price
  • Packaging that is convenient and catches the eye
  • Used by professionals

Cons: 

  • No other benefits aside from heat protection

Price: RM62.80

Where to buy: Lazada

5. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Milky Leave-In Conditioner

Best Heat Protectants For Hair in Malaysia

A leave-in conditioner that also protects against heat? Count us in! Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Joia Milky Leave-In Conditioner does it all — hydrates, detangles, heat-protects, and fights frizz for an impressive 72 hours. This versatile spray also mends split ends, so your hair won’t just look and feel silky-smooth after applying, it will also be structurally healthier. If you adore Sol de Janeiro’s iconic Cheirosa 62 scent with its sweet and nutty fragrance, this hair product smells exactly like it!

Why we love it:

  • Hydrates and detangles hair
  • Smells like Cheirosa 62
  • 210ml per product

Cons: 

  • The spray might be flimsy

Price: RM137.00

Where to buy: Sephora

6. Kérastase Genesis Anti Hairfall Heat Protectant

Best Heat Protectants For Hair in Malaysia

In our opinion, hair fall isn’t addressed as often as other hair issues are. Every woman knows how annoying it is to constantly sweep up clumps of her own hair found all over the floor. If you’ve had enough, try the Kérastase Genesis Anti Hairfall Heat Protectant. It helps to fortify weak hair that’s prone to breakage with its mixture of Edelweiss Native Cells and Ginger Root. This heat protectant that guards against temperatures of up to 220°C has a milky formula that also aids in keeping your locks hydrated.

Why we love it:

  • Helps reduce hair fall
  • Hydrating, milky formula
  • Contains Edelweiss Native Cells and Ginger Root

Cons: 

  • Might leave your hair feeling sticky

Price: RM155.00

Where to buy: Sephora

7. Ouai Leave In Conditioner

Another leave-in conditioner that contains heat resistant properties, Ouai’s Leave In Conditioner is the perfect product to prime your hair before styling. Not only does it protects your tresses against heat of up to 232°C, it also helps to smooth frizz and flyaways to give your hair a silky, lustrous, and healthy look. This multitasking leave-in conditioner reduces hair breakage by 52% when heat is applied. The hydrolysed proteins found within the formula protects your locks against damage — a hair bodyguard!

Why we love it:

  • Reduces hair breakage by 52% after heat styling
  • Contains hydrolysed proteins
  • Recyclable packaging
  • First-time buyers can opt for the 45ml version

Cons: 

  • The fragrance might not be for everyone

Price: RM155.00

Where to buy: Sephora

8. L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Heat Slayer Pre-Iron Spray

Best Heat Protectants For Hair in Malaysia

The L’Oréal Paris Elvive Dream Lengths Heat Slayer Pre-Iron Spray is another affordable heat protectant spray on the market. Made for those with long hair, this product helps guard your luxuriously lengthy tresses from temperatures of up to 230°C. With its Genamine-si technology, the formula of this heat protectant spray is lightweight and milky, rich with moisturising agents that nurtures hair and makes your tresses easier to handle. Give your hair a quick spray before its ironing session; your locks will thank you.

Why we love it:

  • Lightweight texture
  • Genamine-si technology
  • Great for achieving straight hair

Cons:

  • Might not be suitable for curly hair

Price: RM68.00

Where to buy: Ubuy

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