Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Six leave-in heat- and UV-protectants for curly hair compared. Find the right one for your finish type without sacrificing hold.
Comparison chart on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/07/best-leave-in-heat-protectants-for-curly-hair-soft-vs-rough-finish

➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Hairitage Play It Cool Heat Protectant Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0x5PTHBBkZV
Walmart: rstyle.me/+_tUhAeOHssdcwhdQ1yyM4w

• Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
Living Proof: go.shopmy.us/p-65383989
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
Ulta: howl.link/3l8fqu62yxbh1

• Curlsmith Miracle Shield, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/3BfRzdn
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
Ulta: howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm

• Kristin Ess 12-in-1 Leave-In Primer: amzlink.to/az0M5TssWK6eV

• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In: howl.me/ckulaigSQco

• Bounce Curl Thermal Guard Weightless Leave-In, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco359


➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:28 Lowest conditioning, heat only
1:57 Low conditioning, heat + UV
3:44 Low to medium conditioning, heat + UV
4:42 Medium conditioning, heat only
6:00 Medium to high conditioning, heat only
7:04 Most conditioning, heat only
8:50 Need help choosing?
10:40 Still stuck?

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➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density

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