How to Use protectant in a Sentence

protectant

noun
  • Just be sure to use a heat protectant before hand, of course.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Or, use it as a heat protectant before styling.
    — Claire West, Parents, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Prep wet hair with a heat protectant and smoothing cream, and rough-dry.
    — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Don’t forget to use a heat protectant when locking in any style.
    — Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 May 2024
  • Use three-in-one shampoo for the rest of your life, or no heat protectant for the rest of your life?
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Then add on the face cream, which acts as a protectant to strengthen and soften the skin.
    — Nora Maloney, Vanities, 5 May 2017
  • Mist them with a thermal protectant like this one before styling.
    — Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 18 June 2018
  • So, get ready to spritz on some heat protectant, and go to town with one of these top-tier flat irons for thick hair.
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 30 June 2023
  • Straightener, heat protectant, and hair oil will do the trick.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Always use a heat protectant before styling your hair.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
  • This doubles as skin protectant and a dewy highlight!
    — Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Some dry conditioners can even be used as a heat protectant for restyling your hair.
    — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2021
  • And unlike some heat protectants, this one can help keep your hair frizz-free for up to 24 hours.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Think of it as a heat protectant, hairspray, and texture spray all rolled into one.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 June 2026
  • Just don’t forget to use a heat protectant before blasting your wet strands with your new tool.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 26 May 2023
  • As always, make sure to use a generous amount of heat protectant.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
  • To avoid ruining your favorite pair of leather boots, spray them with this protectant.
    — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2019
  • When applied to the skin, oxymel may even function as a wound protectant, Duffy added.
    — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
  • On top of that, look for a cleaner with a protectant to help repel soil and fingerprints.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
  • Virtue 6-in-1 Styler, doubles up as heat protectant and a hair smoother.
    — Sidra Imtiaz, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Dimethicone is skin protectant and can help lubricate the skin.
    — Lauren Swanson, Allure, 31 Jan. 2018
  • The usage of heat tools should be minimized as well, and a heat protectant should always be used.
    — Rebecca Norris, Allure, 12 Mar. 2018
  • To start, always use a heat protectant and then brush out your entire hair to remove any tangles.
    — Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
  • Even if there’s no sign of rain, a good umbrella doubles as a sun protectant for harsh midday sun.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
  • If your hair is dry, spritz water onto it, then apply a mousse that contains heat protectant.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Just don't forget to use a heat protectant before blasting your wet strands with your new hair dryer.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 13 Mar. 2023
  • This product acts as a heat protectant, but hot tools aren't the only thing in your life that can lead to split ends and breakage.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Don't forget your heat protectant, either, so your hair doesn't incur all of the damage from your tools.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 26 Sep. 2023
  • With that said, heat protectant sprays can’t eliminate the risks of heat styling entirely.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • Grab your heat protectant spray and set your iron to about 12 seconds for loose, casual curls.
    — Jessica Mattern, Woman's Day, 14 June 2017

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