Protect or Pretend? The truth about hair HEAT PROTECTANTS 🔥

Are your heat protectants actually protecting your hair… or are they just a waste of money? 🤔 In this video, I researched the most commonly asked questions on heat protecting products and answering them! I’m diving deep into the science of heat protection sprays. From what they really do, to which tests are complete fails, and how to tell if your product is actually worth it 💸 Plus, I’ll share pro tips for applying heat protectants like a hair pro and reveal my favorite products, from budget-friendly gems to luxe GOATs 🏆 This video gives the truth about protecting your hair from heat without the gimmicks. 💡 Bonus: stick around to see my top tried-and-tested heat protectants that actually work and some are surprisingly affordable! 🔔 Don't forget to like and subscribe 🚀 Mane Authority's mission is to cut through the fluff and share honest reviews, tips, and how-to's on everything hair. This is a no-nonsense, hair obsessed channel helping you with the facts for fabulous hair. This video is for informational purposes only and reflects my opinions as a hairdresser and trichologist. It is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns. ⭐️ Like and comment and let me know what you want me to break down next! ============================================ 🧴🧴 Products used in this video 🧴🧴 ============================================ Pureology Color Fanatic (my ultimate GOAT) Kérastase Premier Anti-Frizz Heat Protecting Serum Bumble & Bumble Invisible Oil Primer VO5 Dry Heat Protect Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray Hair by Sam McKnight Modern Hairspray Moroccanoil Perfect Defense Shu Uemura essence absolue OGX Coconut Miracle Oil Elnett heat protect styling spray Kerestase incroyable blow dry lotion Kenra platinum blow dry spray Elnett hairspray for damaged hair Shampoos mentioned: The ordinary 4% cleanser for body and hair Quai detox shampoo =========================================== ⏰⏰ Timecodes ⏰⏰ =========================================== 0.00 - Intro 0.35 - What do heat protecting products actually do? 1:42 - Do hair heat protecting sprays work? 4:50 - Testing hair heat protectants with a thermal camera 6:22 - Can I ruin my hair with hair heat protecting products? 9:37 - Heat protection products that protect to a certain temperature 10:24 - Should I choose a wet or dry application product for heat protection? 11:17 - How should I apply heat protection to my hair? 12:04 - Are silicones bad in hair products? 14:12 - Are there affordable hair heat protecting products? 15:02 - Can I use natural oils for hair heat protection? 16:26 - Is sun hair protection the same as hair heat protection? 17:38 - My favourite heat protection products 17:53 - Favourite sun protection for hair 18:43 - Best heat protecting products for damaged hair 19:23 - Best heat protection for styling hair 20:23 - Hairsprays with heat protection 21:06 - Best hair detangling products with heat protection 21:56 - Best heat protectants for dry hair styling 23:34 - Best oils for hair heat protection 25:06 - Best heat protection for wet hair 26:00 - Favourite heat protection product overall ============================================= 💕💕Connect with me!💕💕 =============================================   / skylermcdonald   ============================================= 📺📺Check out my other videos 📺📺 ============================================= Dyson playlist 👉    • Dyson Hair Tools