Key ingredients
4.5/5
CHI 44 Iron Guard has been a salon backbar staple for years because it works and costs little.
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44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray
$9.99
CHI 44 Iron Guard has been a salon backbar staple for years because it works and costs little. Ceramic minerals help hair glide under a flat iron, and the light spray leaves straightened hair shiny without buildup.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.7/5
This heat protectant is a 450°F.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a 450°F.
The verdict
This heat protectant suits straightening thick hair.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (ghd, Moroccanoil, Living Proof, Kenra, Bumble and bumble, and L'Oreal Paris). Compare best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Straightening thick hair | Daily flat ironing and blow-drying | Blow dryers, irons, and wands | Smooth styles that last days | Curls that need to last | Dry, colored hair needing moisture | Long hair prone to split ends |
| Key actives | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Texture | Heat protectant | Heat protectant | Heat protectant | Heat protectant | Heat protectant | Heat protectant | Heat protectant |
| Skin fit | Thick, straightened hair | All hair types | All hair types | Frizzy, fine hair | Curled styles | Dry, color-treated hair | Long hair |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Notes | 450°F · Ceramic | Lightweight · Polymer shield | 450°F · Argan oil | 48-hour smooth · Fine mist | Firm hold · 428°F | UV filter · Leave-in | 450°F · Budget |
| $ / size | $9.99 | $28.00 | $24.00 | $34.00 | $14.70 | $34.00 | $8.99 |
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FAQ
Who is 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray best for?
CHI 44 Iron Guard has been a salon backbar staple for years because it works and costs little. Ceramic minerals help hair glide under a flat iron, and the light spray leaves straightened hair shiny without buildup.
How did Edyt Beauty score this heat protectant?
Edyt Beauty rates 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray 4.7 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from ghd, Moroccanoil, Living Proof, Kenra, Bumble and bumble, and L'Oreal Paris. For more from the same brand, see More from CHI below.
Where can I buy it?
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