Leave-in conditioner and heat protection: do you need both?

Leave-in conditioner and heat protectant are different products, although some formulas perform both functions. Before choosing, check the specific product's purpose rather than judging only by its spray packaging.

What a leave-in conditioner does

• Makes detangling easier.

• Adds softness and smoothness.

• Helps control frizz.

• Complements daily care for dry or damaged lengths.

A versatile option for daily care is BBCOS REVIVAL 21/1 leave-in spray conditioner 250 ml.

What heat protection does

Heat protectant is used before drying or other heat styling. If a leave-in product's description does not explicitly state heat protection, it is safer to treat it as a care product rather than a heat protectant.

A separate option for heat and humidity is BBCOS TIME EXPERT SHIELD 150 ml.

How to layer the products

First apply a small amount of leave-in care to damp hair, then use heat protectant according to its instructions. For fine hair, start with a minimal amount to keep it light.

If moisture and easier detangling are the priority, you can choose ESTEL COUTURE LUXURY HYDRO two-phase spray.