There are several types of hair styling products on the market today. Some are designed to protect your hair from heat damage, others to add volume and body, and still others to help you achieve a particular style. Here are some of the protective hair styling products on the market today.
$44.00
Leaves my hair soft and easy to style....I have had really good experiences with Oribe products, but this is by far my favorite! It does not weigh down my hair and it makes it really easy to style my hair. ...This product is amazing. I can never find a good hair product that actually helps with sun damage and color damage.
What it is: A weightless mist that protects hair from the damaging effects of heat styling, UV rays, and pollution while combating frizz.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, Straight, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Heat Protection
- Frizz
- UV Pollution
$17.00
I have super thick, wavy hair. This works great to blow dry my hair and style it. ...So a little trial and error to find the right amount for my very oily hair. Also, It doesn’t make my curls fall and works well with my other hair styling products.
What it is: A mini mist that protects hair from heat styling, repairs damage, improves elasticity, prevents breakage, and reduces frizz.
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Damage, Split Ends, and Breakage
- Dryness
- Heat Protection
Key Benefits:
- Cares for damage and prevents breakage
- Conditions, reduces frizz, and improves elasticity
- Provides heat and UV protection
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Honey Protective Complex: Conditions to prevent breakage.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, and mineral oil. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Infused
$33.00
Great product...I noticed the difference after the first time using this product in my fine and thin hair. My hair was so smooth and shiny. ...It leaves my hair feeling softer than usual- which I have a hard time getting soft hair, even with deep conditioner.
What it is: A lightweight treatment that transforms dry, damaged hair by restoring its outermost protective layer to leave strands softer, shinier, and smoother.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, and Curly
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Shine
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
$25.00
Pattern Beauty gifted me Transition Hair mask. I love this mask for when I come out of my protective styles. ...Best for coming out of protective styles...I used this once and it really helped to detangle my hair when taking braids down and I notice a lot less breakage.
What it is: A nutrient-dense mask that prevents breakage and maintains moisture balance—for hair transitioning away from chemical treatments or protective styles.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Coily, Curly, and Wavy
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Damage/ Split Ends
$26.00
Use with a million other products...It’s nice! Not the best curly hair product by far but decent for a mousse. I have medium curl, thick hair and I need to use this with a curl cream and a gel to contain frizz. ...4b Hair - foam review...I’ve been using the product for about three weeks. I’ve tried flexi rod sets and a normal wash n go and the product really works for my hair.
What it is: A lightweight, foam mousse blended with shea butter to nourish the hair while keeping styles in place with a soft hold, added volume, and enhanced shine
Hair Type: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Frizz
- Hold
Key Benefits:
- Maintains protective and heat styles with a soft hold
- Adds volume at the root
- Lightweight formula that nourishes hair with enhanced shine
Formulation: Mousse
$32.00
Love the scent and how this conditioner makes my hair feel! My only complaint would be the amount of product you receive for the price. ...This conditioner from Drybar is perfect in combination with the shampoo for my dry, damaged hair! This product line made such difference for my hair.
What it is: A luxurious, hydrating formula that strengthens and restores damaged hair to reduce breakage.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
- Color Safe
- Shine
$12.50
Great product!...This particular product was super rich and fast absorbing in my hair….also smells great! ...Makes my hair look so shiny & healthy!...It absorbs really nicely for a conditioning product and leaves my hair looking so healthy!
What it is: A rich leave-in conditioner perfect for protective styles and for adding moisture to coarse, extra-thirsty hair.
Hair Type: Medium and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
$27.00
My hair is curly so it is prone to frizz. I have tried many different products to help with the frizziness but no hope. ...I like to use the product when my hair is feeling dry or when it's hair washing day!
What it is: A rich leave-in conditioner perfect for protective styles and for adding moisture to coarse, extra-thirsty hair.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Curl-Enhancing
- Dryness
- Frizz
$29.00
The hydrating components in this product is amazing and made my hair soooo soft. My hair was not frizzy and tangled after using this product like it is with other products. ...IF YOU HAVE DRY & BRITTLE HAIR THIS IS FOR YOU!! This product literally works miracles.
What it is: A hydrating cleanser with Smart Moisture Technology™ to target areas of dryness, leaving hair soft, shiny, and moisturized—without weighing it down.
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Concerns:
- Damage/Split Ends/Breakage
- Dryness
- Color Safe