Most people assume heat protection only comes from ghd's dedicated Bodyguard sprays, but ghd actually builds its signature heat protection system into most of its styling range: curl sprays, volumising foam, a root lift spray and even its split-end treatment all contain it, not just the products labelled as heat protectants. The main exceptions are ghd's finishing products, applied once styling is already done, when heat protection no longer applies.
Why Does This Matter More Than Most People Realise?
It's an easy habit to assume you need a dedicated heat protect spray layered under everything else, and to skip it if you're already using another ghd product that day. In practice, several of ghd's pre-styling products already carry the same protective system built in, which means your routine may already include more protection than you think, or you may be doubling up without realising it.
The flip side matters just as much: not every ghd product carries this system, and knowing which ones don't is just as useful as knowing which ones do. Finishing sprays and setting products, used after your hair is already styled and the hot tool work is done, generally skip it, since there's no more heat exposure left to protect against at that stage.
What Is Each ghd Styling Product Actually Best At?
Expert Tip: Hairhouse stylists recommend checking whether a pre-styling product already contains ghd's heat protection system before adding a separate spray on top. Layering two protective products isn't harmful, but it's often unnecessary once you know which ones already have it built in.
ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray ($49.00): best at general, everyday heat protection before any hot tool. Contains ghd's heat protection system.
ghd Bodyguard Heat Protection Spray for Coloured Hair ($49.00): best at guarding colour-treated hair from heat-triggered fading. Contains ghd's heat protection system.
ghd Bodyguard Heat Protection Spray for Fine & Thin Hair ($49.00): best at protecting finer strands from heat without weight or residue. Contains ghd's heat protection system.
ghd Straight And Smooth Spray ($49.00): best at prepping frizz-prone hair before straightening for a smoother, longer-lasting finish. Contains ghd's heat protection system.
ghd Sleek Talker Styling Oil ($70.00): best at wet-to-sleek styling on thicker or more stubborn hair. Contains ghd's heat protection system.
ghd Curly Ever After Curl Hold Spray ($49.00): best at holding curls or waves through the day without crunch. Contains ghd's heat protection system.
ghd Body Goals Total Volume Foam ($45.00): best at lifting limp, flat hair invisibly before styling. Contains ghd's heat protection system.
ghd Root Lift Spray ($46.00): best at targeted volume at the root specifically. Contains ghd's heat protection system.
ghd Rehab Advanced Split End Therapy ($49.00): best at sealing visible split ends between trims, for up to 10 washes according to ghd. Contains ghd's heat protection system and is heat-activated by your styling tool.
ghd Volume Forever Volumizing Blow Dry Cream ($49.00): best at all-day volume through a blow-dry. Does not list ghd's heat protection system, so it's worth pairing with a protectant if you're also using a hot tool.
ghd Dramatic Ending Smooth And Finish Serum ($45.00): best at a final smoothing step after styling is complete. A finishing product, not formulated for heat protection.
ghd Shiny Ever After Spray ($45.00): best at an all-over, lightweight shine boost as the last step. A finishing product, not formulated for heat protection.
ghd Perfect Ending Hairspray ($19.00): best at a soft, flexible hold that stays touchable. A finishing product, not formulated for heat protection.
How to Build a ghd Product Routine (Pro Tips)
Check whether your chosen pre-styling product already contains ghd's heat protection system before adding a separate spray, since several do.
If you're using Volume Forever Blow Dry Cream before heat styling, pair it with a Bodyguard spray, since it doesn't list the heat protection system despite being used pre-heat.
Save finishing products like the shine spray, smoothing serum or setting hairspray for after styling, since they're designed for a completed look, not heat protection.
Match your routine to the season rather than sticking with the same products year-round. Humidity-driven frizz in summer and static-driven flatness in winter usually call for different products from this range.
If you're unsure which combination suits your hair, ask a Hairhouse stylist in-store, since several of these products solve similar-sounding but distinct problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every ghd styling product contain heat protection?
No. Most of ghd's pre-styling products do, including its curl spray, volumising foam, root lift spray and split-end treatment, but its finishing products like the shine spray, smoothing serum and setting hairspray are applied after styling and aren't formulated for heat protection.
Do I still need a dedicated Heat Protection spray if I use another ghd pre-styling product?
Not necessarily. Several ghd pre-styling products, such as the Curly Ever After Hold Spray or Root Lift Spray, already contain the same heat protection system as the Bodyguard range, so a separate spray may be unnecessary depending on which product you're already using.
Can ghd's split end product actually fix split ends?
It doesn't repair split ends permanently, since that isn't possible with any product. It works by sealing the visible split, activated by the heat of your styling tool, which ghd states can last for up to 10 washes.
Which ghd product should I buy first if I only want one?
A heat protect spray matched to your hair type is the most broadly useful starting point, since it's relevant every time you use a hot tool regardless of what other styling products you add later.
Not sure which ghd styling products suit your hair and routine? Visit Hairhouse in-store and our team can build a routine around your actual concerns rather than guessing from the shelf.