Drybar Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist — 4.6 oz Lightweight Thermal Spray, Protects to 450°F & Smooths Frizz

Drybar Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist is a lightweight spray that shields dry hair from heat styling up to 450°F while smoothing frizz and adding a satin finish.

Designed for at-home styling and salon-quality results, this 4.6 oz mist layers lightweight actives and oils to reduce heat damage, protect color, and help hair look polished after blow-drying, straightening, or curling. Its Blanc scent blends coconut, amber, and vanilla for a subtle, fresh fragrance that won’t weigh hair down. Key functional ingredients include marula oil for surface smoothing, heat-activated rice protein to strengthen strands, fire tulip extract for protective support, and UV filters to guard against fading and environmental heat stress.

How does Hot Toddy protect hair when I use hot tools?

The formula creates a thermally protective barrier that helps minimize direct damage from high temperatures. Heat-activated proteins and protective extracts work together to fortify hair while oils help reduce friction and frizz during styling.

• Protects hair up to 450°F (232°C) from irons and brushes
• Heat-activated rice protein strengthens fibers during styling
• Marula oil smooths cuticles to reduce breakage and frizz
• Fire tulip extract supports resilience against heat stress

Will this spray make my hair greasy or heavy?

No — Hot Toddy is formulated as a lightweight mist specifically to avoid buildup that can weigh hair down. The blend of light oils and proteins leaves a satin finish and deters frizz without residue, making it suitable for fine to medium textures when used as directed.

• Lightweight spray delivers even coverage without heaviness
• Absorbs quickly so styling tools glide smoothly
• Leaves a satin, non-greasy finish
• Suitable for repeated use during multi-step styling routines

Can I use this on color-treated or UV-exposed hair?

Yes — the product includes UV protectors intended to reduce color fading from sun exposure and excess heat, helping hair maintain tone and shine. While not a substitute for dedicated color-care shampoos, it adds a protective layer during thermal styling and outdoor exposure.

• UV filters help guard against UVA and UVB-driven fading
• Marula oil restores surface shine for brighter-looking color
• Works alongside color-safe routines without interfering with treatment
• Ideal for heat-styling color-treated hair when used before tools

How should I apply Hot Toddy for best results?

For even protection, spray onto dry hair before using hot tools, focusing on mid-lengths to ends where heat damage is most common. Comb or finger-through to distribute, then style as usual; reapply light misting for additional passes or touch-ups.

• Spray 6–8 inches from dry hair for even misting
• Concentrate on mid-lengths and ends rather than roots
• Comb through to ensure full strand coverage
• Use before blow-drying, straightening, or curling

Who is this for? Drybar Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist suits anyone who uses heat tools and wants a lightweight, salon-quality barrier against thermal damage. It fits daily stylers, color-treated hair, and those aiming to reduce frizz and enhance shine without heavy oils. If you seek a fragrant, easy-to-spray protector that supports strength and finish during hot styling, Hot Toddy offers a compact, travel-ready solution.

Ingredients

Hydrofluorocarbon 152A, Alcohol Denat., Disiloxane, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Parfum / Fragrance, Aqua (Water, Eau), Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-59, Potassium Sorbate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Coumarin, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes.