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Summary
Powered by STYLEPROTECT™ Technology, delivers a weightless conditioning mist that detangles, softens, and protects hair’s protein against blow dryers and irons up to 450°F.
Benefits
- 450°F HEAT PROTECTION SPRAY: Shields hair from blow dryers and styling irons, giving your hair protection from heat
- POWERED BY STYLEPROTECT™ TECHNOLOGY: This heat protectant spray locks in moisture and defends against humidity
- DETANGLES INSTANTLY: Makes hair easier to manage for effortless styling
- SOFTNESS + SHINE: Leaves hair smooth, polished, and frizz-free
- NO STIFFNESS, NO RESIDUE: Get a flexible finish with no sticky buildup or flakes
- COLOR-SAFE FORMULA + CONSUMER-VALIDATED RESULTS: Protects vibrancy after styling; 89% agree hair felt moisturized *In a salon study with 45 consumers on 11.3.2021
Item 2617645
Spray generously from root to tip on wet or dry hair. Comb through & style as usual.
Water (Aqua), Mineral Oil, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Elastin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Fragrance (Parfum), 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyquaternium Crosspolymer-3, Disodium Edta, Lactic Acid, Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool
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Nexxus Heat Defense Spray Prep & Protect 6 oz
Reviews
Review Snapshot
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Ratings Distribution
Hair Type
Most Helpful Positive Review
Super Soft Hair!
I love Nexxus products, I have been using their Therappe Shampoo and Humectress Conditioner for about 2 years now and my hair just loves the formula. Nexxus Thermal Shield Spray Prep & Protect is very user friendly, the spray is convenient and the consistency is a happy medium- not too thin and not ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
All-in-one conditioning and heat defense spray
The Nexxus Prep & Protect Heat Defense Spray has a very elegant looking packaging. I really like that it is a conditioning spray as well as a heat protecting spray. It makes your hair soft with its conditioning detangling feature while protecting your hair against heat up to 450 degrees. The frizz c...
96 results
Shiny hair
Verified Reviewer
Reviewed at
This is my go to for heat protection. Nothing has worked quite as well. I use it before I blow dry my waist length hair and then a spritz a little more before straightening or curling it for a little extra. It leaves my hair soft smooth and very shiny. It's worth every penny and actually lasts quite a while even with everyday use.
Smooths and protects my fine hair!
I recently cut over 12 inches off my hair so now my hair is right at my shoulders. Shorter hair is honestly harder to style than long. I've been on the search for a heat protectant that didn't make my hair feel sticky. Decided to give this one a try and for the price it's great. Now I've only used this once so far but I'm so impressed with the results. The consistency is creamy like but it's pretty light weight. It smells great, does not have a heavy perfume smell at all. I have fine hair that's about medium to thick density and this seems to do well on my hair. I also used this on dry hair before I styled it with the shark flexstyle with the round brush attached. This made my hair so smooth!!
makes hair greasy
Verified Reviewer
Reviewed at
It does its job, but it makes my hair greasy. It smells nice, it has a large volume, a good dispenser, a large spray radius, it came packaged in a protective film. I don't think I'll buy it a second time. It didn't suit my thick, straight hair.
The BESTT
I love this protectant more than any i have ever used it makes my hair so shiny and healthy looking !
Heat Protection With Added Bonuses
Verified Reviewer
Reviewed at
I recently received a Shark FlexStyle for Christmas, and had been doing research on what products to use. The Nexxus Thermal Shield Spray was one of the first recommendations. Not only does it smell AMAZING (like roses), and leaves my hair smelling so good all day, but it works so well. I saw a TikTok where a girl sprayed her thermal protectant on a Q-Tip and held a flame over it, to test how well the protectant works. So of course I had to try it, and not a single burnt fiber! I was absolutely shocked. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who regularly styles their hair with heat! It claims to protect hair up to 450°F and provide frizz protection, and I do find it makes my hair feel so much smoother.
Questions
Q&A
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- Q
Does it have any hold?
- Asked by HelloKittyKelly
- Official Answer By Nexxus - Brand EngageThanks for asking. Our Prep & Protect Heat Defense Spray detangles knots and offers a 72-hour humidity shield, 48 hours of frizz control, 450° heat protection and color-safe ingredients. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
If my hair is in protein overload is this safe to use? Is hydrolyzed elastin ok? Amidomethyl...???
- Asked by Jill
- Official Answer By Nexxus - Brand EngageWe appreciate you reaching out about our Prep & Protect Heat Defense Spray! Consumer safety and product quality are of utmost importance to Unilever - as part of our normal course of business, every Unilever product undergoes robust quality assurance and processing procedures to help ensure our product quality and safety. Rest assured, all of the ingredients in all of our products are safe. We’ve shared your comments with our team.Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
Can this be used on dry hair?
- Asked by Ash
- Official Answer By Nexxus - Brand EngageThanks for asking. Our Prep & Protect Thermal Shield Spray can be use from root to tip on wet or dry hair. We hope this helps! Was this answer helpful to you