Let’s be honest, if I could get an in-salon blowout every time I washed my hair, I fully would. Nothing rivals a good blowout—it makes you feel refreshed and put together. It may feel impossible to replicate a blowout from a stylist at home, but the secret is using a good blow-dry spray or cream.
When searching for a blow-dry spray or cream, there are a few things to keep in mind. “I always recommend a lightweight formula that won’t weigh your hair down,” says Justin Anderson, co-founder of DpHue. “You definitely want your blow-dry spray or cream to protect against heat damage. This is particularly important if, after the blow-dryer, you plan on using another hot tool to style. I also recommend looking to make sure your cream or spray has components to smooth your hair’s cuticle and reduce breakage, making it easier to comb through and style, reducing the hair from tangling and breakage occurring.” Heat and UV both can cause the color to fade more quickly, so this is especially important if you have colored hair.
Below, find the best blow-dry sprays and creams out there for hair that will truly rival a trip to the salon.
Hairstylist Bobby Eliot loves this blowout balm because of its high heat protection. It protects your hair from heat up to 428 degrees.
“DpHue’s Color Fresh Blow Dry Creme—which is formulated with argan oil and Liquid Shea Butter—will prevent damage and color fading,” says Anderson. “It not only provides hydration and shine but is a lightweight formula that won’t weigh your hair down, while providing high heat and humidity protection for a smooth long-lasting blowout every time.”
“I’m a big fan of Monat Smoothing Anti-Frizz Blow Out Spray,” says Clariss Rubenstein, celebrity hairstylist. “It’s a great moisturizing leave-in conditioner. It helps to detangle hair and make it more manageable and gives hair a hydrated smooth feel. It also keeps frizz away for days.”
This serum-lotion hybrid infuses hair with both color and heat protection to ensure a smooth blowout. Argan stem cells, quinoa, and yuzu ceramides nourish hair from root to tip.
I have a lot of hair, and in the summertime especially, it ends up getting poufy. This is the only blow-dry cream that works to keep it at bay.
The best part of this blow-dry spray is that it has shape memory, which means that it helps your blowout stay fresh for longer.
“Its weightless formula doesn’t weigh the hair down, and it smooths and moisturizes the hair,” says Eliot. “It also offers up to 428 degrees of heat protection.”
Activated by heat, this innovative serum helps your hair dry faster and smoother.
This styling cream is a true multitasker. Not only does it strengthen and hydrate hair, but it also cuts down blow-drying time. Its smoothing effects last for 72 hours, so you can sleep in your style and wake up with sleek strands.
Primer for your hair is something we all should be using. This one makes sure your hair won’t be damaged by heat or UV.
Not only does this make your hair dry faster, it also adds tons of shine. The heat protection goes up to 450 degrees.
This innovating styler both moisturizes hair and adds volume. Not only does it protect from heat, but it also protects from oxidative stress and environmental damage.
For true bombshell hair, this spray packs a major punch. It infuses your strands with volume, body, and tons of dimension.
Not only does this guava-scented protectant smell divine, but it also adds lightweight protection from heat.
