Beat the Heat: Kenra’s Thermal Styling Must-Haves

Photography: Courtesy of Kenra Professional

When it comes to achieving polished, voluminous hairstyles for your clients, heat tools are non-negotiable. But without the right protection, heat styling can take a serious toll on the look and feel of your clients’ strands, leading to excess dryness, frizz, or breakage. That’s why Kenra Professional developed Beat the Heat—an expert-approved lineup of thermal styling must-haves designed to help heat-proof hair while elevating every look. 

Celebrity stylist and Kenra Professional Artistic Director David Lopez (@davidlopezzz) knows a thing or two about balancing heat styling with hair health. Known for creating touchable, glamorous styles that last, Lopez has mastered the art of heat styling. Ahead, he shares his backstage know-how and real-world experience, including heat-proofing styling tips and his go-to product picks for achieving flawless, damage-free results. 

Photography: Courtesy of Kenra Professional



Kenra’s Thermal Styling Toolkit

According to Lopez, gorgeous hair begins with having the right thermal styling tools and products. His personal recommendation? Kenra’s Beat the Heat lineup, which he turns to when creating his signature styles. “Heat styling should enhance your hair, not compromise its health,” he explains. 

From the ultra-sleek finish of Kenra Platinum Silkening Heat Crème to the time-saving magic of Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray, each product is designed with both performance and thermal protection in mind. Kenra Thermal Styling Spray 19 is a must-have for long-lasting hold while Kenra Platinum Heat Block Spray 22 locks in styles and combats frizz. 

Keep scrolling to learn more about each thermal styling essential and how to use them behind the chair to create stunning looks for your clients.

Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray is an advanced dry thermal protectant that delivers heat protection and salon-level results in half the time. “This lightweight formula cuts blow-drying time by up to 50%,” explains Lopez, making it a favorite among busy stylists. The weightless mist combats frizz and locks in moisture for shiny, soft strands and a long-lasting finish—perfect for big, bouncy blowouts or sleek, polished looks.

Kenra’s Platinum Silkening Heat Crème is Lopez’s go-to pick whenever he’s flat ironing or silk pressing his client’s hair. Formulated with sacha inchi oil, this must-have thermal styler is the ultimate tool against frizz and breakage. It melts into the hair with a lightweight formula that delivers frizz-free, ultra-reflective strands and sleek, glass-like shine. Plus, it reduces the number of passes needed when styling with hot tools.

What makes Kenra’s Thermal Styling Spray 19 one of Lopez’s MVP products? “Heat protection, humidity resistance, and a ton of hold, so the style lasts,” says the pro. This heat-activated, firm-hold spray is designed for definition and staying power, offering thermal protection up to 428°F and a non-stick formula that locks in styles with zero stiffness. It’s the perfect essential for achieving long-lasting curls, waves, or straight styles. 

“This ultra-fine finishing spray is everything you love about a hairspray and heat protection all in one,” says Lopez. The multi-benefit styler is formulated with bee propolis and designed for hairstyles that require serious staying power and heat protection in one. It forms a protective cast around the cuticle for unparalleled heat protection while providing high-hold support that doesn’t feel crunchy. 

Styling Tips to Beat the Heat Like a Pro 

The secret to protecting against damage when heat styling? The right prep and protection. Here are a few pro tips to keep in mind: 

• Adjust heat settings based on your client’s hair type 
• Avoid product overload, which can lead to unwanted product buildup 
• Always finish with a high-hold protectant spray to lock in your style 

Get the Look

Ultra-Shiny Glass Hair 

To achieve ultra-smooth, glass-like shine, start by applying Kenra Platinum Silkening Heat Crème to dry hair. Blow dry the hair smooth using a round brush, then flat iron in sections. Finish with Kenra Platinum Heat Block Spray 22 to seal in the look and add a shiny, sleek finish. 

Voluminous, Bouncy Blowout

For luxurious blowouts with healthy-looking shine, spritz Kenra Platinum Blow-Dry Spray onto the hair before styling. After blow drying with a round brush, create lasting bounce and maximum volume with Kenra Thermal Styling Spray 19. Add curls to your look with a large-barrel curling iron, then finish with the Platinum Heat Block Spray 22. 

Whether you want a sleek look, voluminous blowout, tousled waves, or soft, touchable curls, Lopez's expert techniques and Kenra Professional’s innovative formulas make styling effortless. With Kenra’s Beat the Heat lineup, you can achieve any style—while protecting your clients' strands 

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