Anyone that uses any form of hot tools - a heat protectant is/needs to be your best friend. DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP!! IGK 4-IN-1 Prep Spray - heat protectant up for 450 degrees, while also detangling your hair and reducing frizz. Great for any hair type. Kerastase Ciment Thermique - This is one for my girls with hair on the more damaged side. It's a leave-in cream that protects against heat up to 450 degrees and prevents breakage. I used this when I was veryyy blonde and it is the holy grail to staying and maintaining blonde hair. IGK Spirulina Protein Smoothing Spray - a heat protectant that can mimics the results a keratin treatment can give you. This is a GREAT product for my girls with medium to thick hair. Leaves your hair feeling smooth and frizz free. LTKSaleAlert LTKStyleTip LTKBeauty