Heat Protector

Sun Bum heat protector spray bottle with yellow nozzle on a white background
Woman spraying Heat Protector spray on wet hair to reduce blow-dry time and frizz, Sun Bum.
Light blue droplets of Sun Bum Heat Protector highlighting lightweight feel, UV defense, and reduced blow dry time benefits
Sun Bum Heat Protector spray in clear bottle with yellow spray cap on bathroom counter by mirror
Spray bottle with yellow nozzle on a white background

Heat Protector

This heat protection spray is inspired by the crashing waves at some of our fav beaches. It’s made to cut down on blow-dry time and to help protect our luscious locks from frizz and breakage often caused by humidity and thermal heat damage.

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Why We Made This

Our Heat Protector is a lightweight formula specifically made to help shield hair from damaging heat styling, and frizz-causing humidity, while dramatically decreased blow-drying time. This special blend also uses ingredients like Sea Kelp Extracts and Tahitian Noni, to help lock in moisture and shine, leaving hair soft and smooth.

Caution: Please make sure your hair is always dry before using heat styling tools. If you use our Heat Protector on dry hair, be sure to give it a quick blow dry or let it air dry for a bit before using heat styling tools such as a curling wand or flat iron.

Trust The Bum®

  • Vegan
  • Cruelty Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Made without DMDM-H
  • Color-Friendly
  • UV-Protecting
  • Made Without Parabens

How to Use

First things first: make sure to use a hair towel to remove any excess water from your hair. Shake up the heat protector until clear and turquoise parts blend together, then mist directly onto hair evenly from roots to ends. Apply lightly near roots to limit extra buildup. Don't rinse. Style as usual.

What's Inside

Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isohexadecane, Hexylene Glycol, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Pulp Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Peel Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Leaf Extract, Musa Sapientum (Banana) Flower Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Poloxamer 184, Polysilicone-15, Fragrance, Phenoxyethanol, Gluconolactone, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090).

The Good Stuff

Noni:A fruit rich in Vitamin C that helps eliminate damaging impurities from the scalp while hydrating and nourishing hair.

Giant Sea Kelp Extract: Strengthens and softens hair strands by boosting moisture and shine.

*Please refer to the ingredient list on the back of your product packaging for the most current and accurate information.

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Pairs Great With

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Two girls dancing in the wind with their beachy hair looking fun and free. - Sun Bum
Women carrying surfboards toward the ocean under the sun, showing off healthy beach hair – Hair Collection - Sun Bum.

We've Got Answers

How Do You Improve Hair Texture?

Great texture starts with great care. Keep your hair hydrated (that means good products and plenty of water), go easy on the hot tools, and give your strands some TLC with nutrient-rich oils and treatments. It’s all about consistency. Stick to a solid routine, and over time you’ll notice smoother, stronger strands that feel as good as they look. Healthy hair, happy life.

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

The golden rule: wash your hair when it needs it. If you’ve got fine hair or sweat it out at the gym daily, every other day might be your sweet spot. For thicker or curlier textures, stretching it to a few days—or even a week—can do the trick. Over-washing can strip your scalp of its natural oils, so find a balance that keeps your hair feeling fresh but still hydrated. Trust us, your hair will tell you what it wants.

Should I use this product before or after washing my hair?

Whatever floats your boat. We love that this oil works on both wet or dry hair. For wet hair, just put it on and go (great when you need a break from too much styling). For dry hair, smooth it through strands after a blowout to calm frizz. Or get funky with it and use oil as a hydrating overnight hair mask: Work it in, and rinse in the morning.

Overall rating: 4.7017546 / 5 from 171 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Sun Bum Heat Protector spray is appreciated for its effectiveness in protecting hair from frizz and breakage, offering a pleasant smell and making hair feel soft, sleek, and shiny. It is also praised for its ease of use and long-lasting results.

Summary topics

  • Heat Protection: 24%
  • Sun Protection: 6%
  • Hair Feel: 40%
  • Hair Texture: 12%
  • Product Scent: 55%

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Review highlights

  • "Smells great, bottle design doesn’t leak, leaves my hair feeling sleek, smooth, protected and frizz free!" — Teri S.
  • "My hair feels great after using it and it smells amazing." — Kaylac
  • "It smells so good and makes my hair feel amazing after using it" — Haley22

Reviews

This heat protectant has an

"This heat protectant has an amazing smell and work great. After blow drying my hair it is so soft and shiny."

— Tonya R. (4/5)

Great heat protection for any

"Great heat protection for any hot tool doesn’t make your hair frizzy or sticky! smells great as well"

— lindsay c. (5/5)

LOVE

"LOVE"

— Emily A. (5/5)

LOVE LOVE LOVE

"I’m so happy with how this product works! I’m an avid SunBum user and I love having a heat protector I can trust to keep my hair damage free. And it smells so so nice! I also noticed my hair stayed curled longer than usually!"

— Ashley B. (5/5)

Really easy to apply smells

"Really easy to apply smells so good I love it its smells like their sunscreen"

— Kylana (. (5/5)

To late for delivery

"To late for delivery"

— Sandra S. (5/5)

Smells fantastic

"Smells fantastic"

— Lauren P. (5/5)

I love this product it's

"I love this product it's not greasy it goes on smooth change your hair and smells great I give it a five-star easily. My hair is curly and quite long and it tangles easily this helps me keep it under control"

— Lee G. (5/5)

I love the smell and

"I love the smell and my hair has never looked better when I dry it and curl it!"

— Annamarie M. (5/5)

Amazing

"Love this product smells so good and makes my hair so soft and dry faster"

— Chloe (4/5)

Q&A

How does this work with naturally gray hair? Does it protect it from yellowing in the sun?
Hi Katie, thanks so much for reaching out! This product is mostly meant to protect against thermal damage and breakage. The oils in this product can help deflect the sun's harmful rays which makes it UV-Protecting as well :) If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us at hey@sunbum.com xo, SB
Can this help protect wavy hair from a hair straightener?
Hi Anna, thanks so much for reaching out! Yes, our Heat Protector helps protect against thermal damage and breakage. It works with all heat tools such as blow dryers and flat irons. xo, SB
Does this affect black or dark brown natural hair color?
Hi there, thanks so much for reaching out. This product is color-safe and should not effect your hair's natural color :) xo, SB
Can this be used on dry hair in the morning before using a curling iron to protect from heat?
Hi there! We'd recommend spraying it onto dry hair and waiting until it's dry again before applying heat. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to us on our contact page. xo, SB
Is this safe for Extensions? I am afraid the drying agents may make them extra dry
Hi Amanda, thanks so much for reaching out! If you have extensions, the active ingredients in our Scalp & Hair Mist can cause that orangish hue when exposed to UV rays. For you, I’d recommend trying it on an inconspicuous piece of hair first to see if you like the result. If you have any further questions on how to proceed, feel free to reach out to us on our website’s contact page or check with your stylist for more info. With love, Sun Bum
Heat Protector
$16.99