How to Use protectant in a Sentence

protectant

noun
  • Then add on the face cream, which acts as a protectant to strengthen and soften the skin.
    Nora Maloney, Vanities, 5 May 2017
  • In short, your protectant should care for your strands too.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Just be sure to use a heat protectant before hand, of course.
    Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • Tool kit: One-half-inch flat iron and heat protectant spray.
    Crystal Martin, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2020
  • 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
  • Virtue 6-in-1 Styler, doubles up as heat protectant and a hair smoother.
    Sidra Imtiaz, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Virtue 6-in-1 Styler, $40, doubles up as heat protectant and a hair smoother.
    Sidra Imtiaz, refinery29.com, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Because of bends in the hair, sebum from the scalp, a natural protectant, can’t travel down the length of the shaft.
    Crystal Martin, ajc, 8 Apr. 2018
  • That said, they haven’t been treated with a protectant.
    Kate McGregor, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023
  • And one more thing: when styling, use a heat protectant and low heat settings to keep your hair healthy and the color vibrant.
    Wendy Sy, Allure, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Don’t forget to use a heat protectant when locking in any style.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 20 May 2024
  • Straightener, heat protectant, and hair oil will do the trick.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 23 Sep. 2022
  • On top of that, look for a cleaner with a protectant to help repel soil and fingerprints.
    Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
  • With just flexible heat protectant hair spray, Cole was able to shape the hair, before locking in the strands with a high hold spray.
    Akili King, Essence, 16 Jan. 2024
  • Simply start with clean wet hair, and prep your strands with heat protectant, such as Redken’s Quick Blowout Spray.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 25 July 2022
  • How To Get It: Start by prepping the hair with a serum or moisturizing cream that has a heat protectant.
    Kristin Corpuz, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2019
  • The usage of heat tools should be minimized as well, and a heat protectant should always be used.
    Rebecca Norris, Allure, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Janet Carter, 61, has been gardening for most of her life, but this year the practice become a protectant.
    USA Today, 16 Mar. 2021
  • Mist them with a thermal protectant like this one before styling.
    Zoë Weiner, Teen Vogue, 18 June 2018
  • Just don’t forget to use a heat protectant before blasting your wet strands with your new tool.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 26 May 2023
  • Re-create that fresh-out-of-the-salon feeling with this leave-in that works as both a repair treatment and a heat protectant.
    Erica Metzger, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2021
  • 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
  • Make sure to use a heat protectant prior to blowing out and flat ironing your tresses to achieve the award-winning look.
    Victoria Rodriguez, Seventeen, 23 Apr. 2021
  • At the end, a rubberized clear coat is put down, which is a protectant from graffiti.
    Rebecca Hazen, Houston Chronicle, 11 June 2018
  • To avoid ruining your favorite pair of leather boots, spray them with this protectant.
    Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2019
  • 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
  • Some dry conditioners can even be used as a heat protectant for restyling your hair.
    Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2021
  • 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
  • Finely ground oat grain (Avena sativa) applied topically acts as a skin protectant.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2024

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