Prevent damage to your hair from heat styling with a DIY heat protectant spray for hair. This is an easy recipe to make, and it also doubles as a hair oil to nourish your hair without leaving it feeling greasy or oily.

Homemade Heat Protectant Spray for Straightening Hair

I have naturally curly hair, but I didn't get blessed with pretty curls. Some of my hair is straight and some is curly, so I end up with waves.

I prefer to straighten my hair so I can extend washes and not have to worry about reviving my curls.

Although I don't use a hair dryer too often, I still worry about heat damage. I learned how to make heat protectant spray for hair to keep my hair healthy.

Simply Earth May 2023 Essential Oil Recipe Box

This homemade heat protectant spray for straightening hair is one of the recipes in the May 2023 Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box.

Each month, you get a box with 4 oils and supplies to make 6 natural recipes. I love the box because the recipes are easy to make, even for a beginner.

You can also learn about oils a few at a time, so it's not overwhelming.

The May box is about hair care. You get:

You'll use these ingredients to make 6 easy hair care recipes. Use code EVERYTHINGPRETTYFREE to get a free $45 gift card when you subscribe!

Is it OK to Straighten Hair Without Heat Protectant?

Flat irons can get over 300 or even over 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Over time, this can damage your hair and cause frizzy hair or breakage.

A DIY heat protectant spray for hair creates a barrier between your hair and the direct heat to protect it from damage.

If you straighten your hair or use a blow dryer occasionally, then you don't necessarily have to use a heat protectant. However, I still recommend learning how to make heat protectant spray at home to keep your hair healthy.

Can I Use Oil Instead of Heat Protectant Spray?

Yes, you can use a carrier oil as a natural heat protectant for hair at home. However, not all carrier oils are good for this use.

Oils have a smoke point, which is where it starts smoking and starts burning off. Smoke points can range from 250 degrees to 500 degrees.

Since you'll straighten your hair at 300 to 450 degrees (which isn't recommended), it's important to choose an oil with a high smoke point.

I used sunflower oil, which has a smoke point of 440 degrees F. Here are some more options to use:

Coconut oil (350 degrees F)
Macadamia nut oil (390 degrees F)
Grapeseed oil (420 degrees F)
Virgin olive oil (420 degrees F)
Avocado oil (520 degrees F)

So why not just use virgin olive oil or avocado oil since they are cheap and easy to find in most grocery stores? While they will both work and work well as a DIY heat protectant spray for hair, they are heavy oils.

Sunflower oil and grapeseed oil are both dry oils, so they soak into the skin and hair quickly. They nourishing without being too oily.

You can learn more about carrier oils and their benefits and find the best carrier oils for hair.

Simply Earth doesn't carry grapeseed oil or sunflower oil regularly, so I recommend buying from HB Oils or Mountain Rose Herbs for high quality oils.

Best Essential Oils for Homemade Heat Protectant Spray

Simply Earth used rosemary essential oil, which is a great oil for hair. However, you can also use one of the following oils:

Lavender essential oil is said to promote hair growth.
Cedarwood essential oil is said to balance oil production on your scalp.
Lemongrass essential oil is good for dandruff.
Clary sage essential oil is said to strengthen hair.
Ylang ylang essential oil is said to balance oil production.

Simply Earth doesn't have a hair blend, but I use BO Be Gone, which is also included in this box, for hair. It's a blend of lavender, orange, patchouli, ylang ylang, and sandalwood essential oils.

Do You Put Heat Protectant on Wet or Dry Hair?

You can use this natural heat protectant for hair at home on dry hair or wet hair. Oil and water don't mix well, so I use it on wet hair only if I'm blow drying.

If I'm using a flat iron, I spray on dry hair before using the iron.

I also brush my hair with the Wet Brush Shine Enhancer brush. I am a big fan of the Wet Brush, and I really love this version for distributing oils through my hair.

DIY Heat Protectant Spray for Hair Ingredients

You will need the following to learn how to make heat protectant spray at home:

1/2 tablespoon sunflower oil
1.5 tablespoons distilled water
2 drops rosemary essential oil
1 ounce spray bottle

How to Make Heat Protectant Spray for Hair

Step 1

Add the oil and essential oil to the spray bottle. Shake gently to mix.

Step 2

Fill the bottle the rest of the way with water. Place the cap on and shake to combine.

Step 3

To use, shake gently and spray on your hair. Use your fingers or a brush to distribute through your hair.

Do not for heat higher than 440 degrees Fahrenheit.

You can also use this homemade heat protectant spray for straightening hair as a hair oil to smooth frizzy hair. I spray on my hands and rub them together. Then I run my hands on my hair and brush to distribute the oils.

More DIY Hair Care Recipes

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Yield: 1 ounce

Author: Cari @ Everything Pretty

Estimated cost: $2

Homemade Heat Protectant Spray Recipe

prep time: 5 Mperform time: 5 Mtotal time: 10 M

How to make a heat protectant spray recipe for hair.

materials:

1/2 tablespoon sunflower oil
1.5 tablespoons distilled water
2 drops rosemary essential oil

tools:

1 ounce spray bottle

steps:

Add the oil and essential oil to the spray bottle. Shake gently to mix.
Fill the bottle the rest of the way with water. Place the cap on and shake to combine.
To use, shake gently and spray on your hair. Use your fingers or a brush to distribute through your hair.

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