Best Hair Primer

So, if you're interested in conditioned, protected and luscious hair, we've found the best hair primer sprays and creams on the market. Start shopping below.

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The Best Hair Primers:

1. Saves you so much time: Living Proof StyleLab Prime Style Extender

2. For a super flawless base: Percy & Reed I Need A Hero! Wonder Balm Hair Primer

3. Get that hair transformation: Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

4. Ditch the damage with ease: Redken Extreme Play Safe Treatment

5. Gorgeous, lightweight formula: Gisou Propolis Infused Polishing Primer

6. Sleek salon-quality results: Paul Mitchell Neuro Prime HeatCTRL Blowout Primer

Living Proof StyleLab Prime Style Extender

Our thoughts: Not only does the formula hold your style for two times longer, but it'll also help repel dirt and oil, keeping your hair squeaky clean.

Percy & Reed I Need A Hero! Wonder Balm Hair Primer

Our thoughts: It'll add a shine to your hair within seconds, and the leave-in formula will protect you against heat-related breakage, and lessen the look of split ends.

Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

Our thoughts: The formula will protect your hair from heat and UV damage. It also detangles, eliminates frizz, and prevents breakage - oh, and it has a gorgeous fruity scent.

Redken Extreme Play Safe Treatment

Our thoughts: This primer will shield your hair from the damaging effects of heat via a fortifying 3-in-1 treatment. It minimises breakage, enriching your tresses too.

Gisou Propolis Infused Polishing Primer

Our thoughts: Utilising the power of propolis, (used by bees to build strong beehives), this will diminish frizz and reduce drying time, basically transforming your styling process.

Paul Mitchell Neuro Prime HeatCTRL Blowout Primer

Our thoughts: Apply to damp and clean hair and easily reduce the rate of heat transfer from roots to ends, up to 86 percent. We're completely obsessed!

What is hair primer?

Just like primer for your face, lashes or eyeshadow, hair primer acts as a base for your hair (duh), protecting it against heat damage, as well as environmental pollutants and humidity. If you're styling your hair, applying hair primer beforehand will also help it last longer.

How does hair primer work?

Hair primer is usually a cream or balm that creates an even surface and shield around your hair strands. The right formula should also have the effect of a leave-in conditioner, softening your hair and reducing frizz.

How to use a hair primer:

Start by washing and conditioning your hair, and then apply a penny-sized amount of primer to your hair before drying or styling. Easy as pie, right?