This toast test proves why using a heat protectant is super important
There are many pieces of beauty advice out there that one may read and think "what a load of crap".
Honestly, aside from using an SPF every day, there aren't that many tips we treat as 'would be upset if we skipped it' musts. And although we know using a heat protectant on the hair before heat styling is a good thing, we didn't realise just how much of a difference it truly makes... until now.
UK-based hair stylist Patrick Wilson has shared an eye-opening video, in which he sprays a piece of toast with ghd bodyguard, the UK version of the ghd unplugged heat protect spray. Using a paper towel to create two halves — one that's sprayed and one that isn't — he then pops it in the toaster to cook.
The result? The sprayed half is barely any different, while the unprotected side has been subtantially toasted. Not only that, but the flip side of the bread( which had no contact will the spray at all) is even more cooked through.
So if, like us, you were doubting whether heat protect products actually do anything, this video proves they 100 per cent are.
Consider us converted, Patrick.
bh's most-reviewed heat protection products:
John Frieda Frizz-Ease® 3-Day Straight™ Semi-Permanent Styling Spray
"The John Frieda 3 Days straight styling spray does exactly what it claims. It doubles as a heat protectant and keeps my hair smooth and straight for up to 3 days or until I next wash my hair. I do not currently have keratin treated hair but imagine the effects of this would be very similar to a keratin treatment, when I go over my hair with a straightener." - PoshBec
Kérastase Paris Nectar Thermique
"This product is great for my long, dry hair! I use it before blow-drying and it makes my hair soft and smooth. You only need a tiny amount of the product because it's so easy to work through your hair. It's an expensive product but it will last for ages since you use so little, I would definitely recommend it." -Michelle737
"This product doesn't make my hair weighed down or sticky, but it is important to ensure an even spray. I usually spray it into my hands and work it through. I can notice the protection this product offers as the ends of my hair don't feel dry anymore from hair straighteners." - Khajiit
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109 Member Comments
I don't use heated tools every day and am wondering how long the use by date of these products might be. I'm sure I would take a year or two before I use them up. What a great idea to do the 'toaster test'.
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I've reported jasonwong1 below as spam.
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Air dry hair - super simple, save money, less waste, can't beat it!
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I found it a bit tricky finding a heat protectant spray - I dont know why but maybe it was because it was a new sort of thing to me and I don't use it every day because I don't use heat tools every day. So I'm glad for this article.
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I use conditioning treatments and serums. I do use a straightener but I try to limit its use.
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What an excellent idea and so valuable to know- I try not to use heat products on my hair but now there is a solution
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i've never used one before, might be time to try it out
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Great reminder to treat our hair kindly when using our hair tools, I need to use my heat protectant more often.
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whoops, i will start using it more
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Need to stop being lazy and use heat protectant more often now
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This is super interesting. I don't use a heat protectant at all, so I guess I should start using one.
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I couldn't agree more, its better to be safe than sorry which is why I always use a heat protectant before heat styling my hair
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heat = bad but no pain no gain
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I couldn't agree more. I've noticed a huge difference when I haven't used heat protectant.
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This article has reminded me I need to purchase more heat protectant.
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Wow! I rarely use heat on my hair but will definitely be buying a protecting product asap!
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Feeling kind of guilty now!
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Oh wow what a great video! Have always wondered this if it does work. Now I'm wondering whether all heat protectants are created equal or are some better than others like this ghd one?!
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Totally guilty of not always using a heat projector when doing my hair. Great article to remind me
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I don't use a heat protectant because I usually allow my hair to dry naturally.
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I try to avoid heat on my hair these days but always use heat protection spray when I do!! So essential
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What an eye opener, will need to make applying heat protectant a must now!
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