Beauty fans are praising the Amika Anti-Humidity Spray for ‘saving their hair’ from sun exposure and damage from heat styling tools
Intense heat from styling tools and daily UV exposure from the sun can do a lot of damage to your hair. No matter what the weather is like, UV rays can penetrate the clouds so using the right protective products on your hair is important if you want healthy and nourished strands.
The best heat protectants for hair come in all types of formulas, including sprays, serums, mists and oils, but shoppers are racing to buy one product in particular as it has received impressive reviews. Amika’s The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray is not only beautifully packaged making a lovely addition to your bathroom shelf or dressing table, the formula inside keeps your hair “frizz free”.
Ideal as we head into summer as it contains UV filters that prevent any damage caused by sun exposure, the bestselling buy also protects against heat styling of up to 230°C. One review stated: “I have curly, frizzy hair that reacts to any hint of moisture within 1,000 miles. I used this while travelling in Japan during high humidity and it kept my hair frizz free and poker straight.”
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Described by the brand as ‘weightless’, the formula contains hydrolyzed keratin to improve moisture retention and promote increased softness, bounce and shine, plus advanced polymer polyquaternum-59 that helps smooth the cuticle and filter damaging UV rays.
The spray that “fights humidity like a boss” is available in a travel-friendly size for £11 on the Amika website here, or the full-size can is stocked on Space NK and Amazon where it is currently on sale for £26.87. It has received an overall rating of 4.4 out of five stars on Amazon by 3,267 reviewers.
A happy customer explained: “Truth be told, I have no idea how this spray works it’s magic – I just know it does. Spray it on damp hair and blow it dry, or spray it on dry hair and flat iron it, and – voila! – you’re good to go. The first weekend after I got this, I went to a 2-day outdoor music festival in July. My hair stayed frizz-free and looked as good at the end of the day as it did at the start. I’ve used it daily since then and it has never disappointed.”
Another reviewer preferred it to the ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray which retails for £23.95, writing: “This is my new favorite heat protectant sprays. Used to use the ghd one which I loved but this is even better. Trust me I have tried all kinds of hair products and I give this an A+.”
Fragranced with Amika’s signature scent, a blend of spicy sweet clover, zingy citrus and warm, comforting vanilla, a third user said: “Bought for my trip to Mexico and it really helped reduce the frizz caused by humidity. have highlighted hair that is semi-damaged and thinner since turning 50. I found you do need to use heat in order for it to work though. I thought this was well worth the money and the smell was really nice also without being to overwhelming.”
It is also said to leave locks feeling lovely, with one person commenting: “This item makes my hair so shiny and soft, before I bought it my hair was getting ruined from blow drying so often, but now my hair is less fizzy and more shiny! I love it so much!”
As it is a spray, there were a few people who found that the nozzle got blocked if not used frequently. An Amazon reviewer said: “Most frustrating is, twice now, the sprayer stopped working after about 2/3 of product was used.” If you would prefer a cream formula, consider Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream that is £9.85 on Amazon.
Another popular heat protectant spray is the Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defence. It’s £30 and promises to leave the hair ‘bouncy’ as well as shielding it during heat-styling and giving it a gorgeous glossy finish.
