Top heat protecting sprays for hair extensions this Winter

One thing not to skip on your hair care routine is protecting your hair from heat damage.

The shift in seasons often means an increase in styling, as our diaries get busy with events and Christmas parties! Whether you have Tapes, Micro Rings, Micro Bonds or Clip ins a heat protectant spray is a must-have in any styling routine to ensure your hair looks its best.

To help you find the best match, we’ve rounded up the top heat protectant sprays as loved by the team at Vixen and Blush. Keeping your hair extensions sleek and frizz free has never been so easy!

The Edit

Our 4 favourite heat protectant sprays

1. Moroccan Oil Perfect Defense

   Let’s talk about a game-changer. If you love your heat tools but also want to keep your hair looking healthy and smooth, this is your new best friend. It’s a weightless, argan-oil-infused heat protectant that shields your strands so you can curl or straighten your hair without the guilt!

   It smells amazing and leaves your hair feeling soft and smooth. Spray it onto damp hair before styling and let it work its magic. Whether you’ve got extensions or natural locks, the Moroccan Oil Perfect Defense will keep your hair looking its best while taking on all the heat. If you’re prone to flyaways this is a must-have in your hair styling routine!

2. Bumble and Bumble Thermal Protection Mist

   Like a little guardian angel for your hair, especially if you’re a fan of heat styling. This lightweight mist not only protects your strands from the damage caused by heat but also adds a subtle shine and smoothness that makes your style pop. Bonus points for the lovely scent with a hint of orange!

   It’s super easy to use — just a quick spritz before styling, and you’re good to go. It doesn’t weigh your hair down or leave any sticky residue, so your hair feels natural and clean. Perfect for anyone wanting to keep their hair extensions (or natural hair!) looking silky and healthy.

3. Kerastase Premiere Anti-Frizz Heat Protecting Hair Serum

   The ultimate frizz fighter. If you’re constantly battling flyaways or humidity that turns your sleek hair fluffy, this little bottle is about to become your new best friend!

   It doesn’t just protect your hair from heat styling (up to 230°C), but it also works to lock in moisture and keep frizz at bay — even on those rainy, damp days. Plus, it’s super lightweight, so no greasy or weighed-down hair here! Just work a pump or two through damp hair before blow-drying, and voilà — sleek, polished strands that stay smooth for hours.

4. Blockade Heat Defense Serum

   The hero product you didn’t even know you needed. This serum will protect all hair types from heat and lock in that moisture you need!

   It doesn’t just guard your strands against heat, but it also smooths your hair, tames frizz, and adds that salon-worthy shine. A multi-tasking product all in one bottle. Apply a small amount to damp hair before styling — no sticky residue, no weighed-down hair, just silky locks. Perfect for natural hair and extensions alike.

How To

How to use heat protectant spray on extensions for the best results

• Step 1: Lightly spray on damp hair before drying and styling, focusing on the mid-lengths to ends where your hair is most vulnerable to heat damage. Be sure to avoid the root area where your hair extension connections are.
• Step 2: Use a Tangle Teezer brush to distribute the product throughout your hair.
• Step 3: Use your favourite heat tool on a medium to low setting to avoid over exposure.

Investing in a high-quality heat protectant spray can make all the difference for the health of your hair. With options like Moroccan Oil and Bumble and Bumble, each product has a unique feature to suit different hair types and styling needs. Whichever you choose, these heat protectants are guaranteed to keep your extensions looking their best throughout the year.

Sarah Mckenna

Sarah McKenna is the founder of Vixen & Blush and The London Hair Lab. Sarah graduated as a research biochemist in 2005 and started a career within the pharmaceutical industry, before becoming a hair extensions expert. In 2010, Sarah gained insight into the hair extensions industry and could see that clients had a very poor value/quality proposition. At that time, poor-quality hair extensions were available, at prohibitively high prices. Sarah left her initial career and set out on a mission to improve the hair extensions industry in the UK, using her research and development skills.

Spending 3 years securing a high-quality and sustainable supply of human hair, Sarah then developed new products and fitting techniques to allow long-term refits of the same hair. In this way, Sarah was able to offer hair extensions services at a more affordable price to clients, while improving the quality of the service for her clients.

With Vixen & Blush starting in 2012 as a 1 chair salon in London, Sarah quickly grew the business to what it is today, a team of more than 20 hair professionals working together as London’s leading hair extensions specialists.