CHI 44 Iron Guard Style & Stay Firm Hold Protecting Spray, Heat Protectant & Hairspray for a Long-Lasting Hold, Sulfate & Paraben-Free, 10 Oz

This is a regular Amazon purchase of mine because it works—plain and simple. The CHI 44 Iron Guard Style & Stay is my go-to for both heat protection and hold, and I love that I don’t have to layer multiple products to get the results I want.I use it every time I style my hair with heat, and it’s never caused any damage—even with my extensions. That’s a huge win, especially since some sprays can leave them dry or stiff. This one keeps everything soft, smooth, and protected while locking in the style for the whole day.The hold is firm but not crunchy, and it doesn’t weigh my hair down or make it feel sticky. I also really like the subtle, fresh scent—it’s not too strong, but it gives that clean, finished feel after styling.If you’re looking for a solid heat protectant that doubles as a hairspray and won’t ruin your extensions, this is 100% worth it. It’s been a staple in my routine for a while now, and I keep coming back to it!

I love using this hair spray because you can't feel it on your hair and your hair is brushable with it.

This heat protectant is perfect for me when I’m curling my hair! It definitely makes my hair stiff, almost as if I used hair spray. But my hair falls flat fast, so I actually love the hold it provides when curling! But it’s not my favorite for when I’m straightening my hair. I already have straight, thin hair! I’ve bought this once before and used it until empty and never had an issue with spraying! I think it’s functional and a good value! I also love the smell!

This came and was much smaller than expected. Definitely a travel size bottle.

I use on my clients for iron curls. Firm hold

This is a great heat protector , it holds your style for days as well , but the directions say for use on dry hair , I sprayed each section and it was stiff, then brushed through and curled as usual , the style held up , three days later the product is holding a little of the curl. Seems like it controls a little of the oil production , but that is not a claim on the product ! I used this on my natural hair as well as hair extensions and did not leave a residue or noticeable stiff or sticky feeling , the smell is initially an aerosol smell but dries down and does not leave a noticeable pleasant or unpleasant smell very neutral. I am someone who gets very very irritated by strong smells. It will make me nauseous and dizzy and give me headaches and I didn’t even think about it.. I always look for reviews with that information because of the effect it has on me this had no effect.

I recently tried the CHI 44 Iron Guard Thermal Protection Spray and was disappointed with its performance. Despite being marketed as a heat protectant, it left my hair feeling dry, sticky, and difficult to manage. Additionally, the scent was overpowering, reminiscent of men’s aftershave, which was not to my liking. Some users have reported similar issues, noting that it caused tangling and did not effectively protect their hair from heat styling tools. Given these experiences, I would not recommend this product to others seeking reliable heat protection for their hair.

I love this…smells so good and protects my hair.