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Cantu Shea Butter Thermal Shield Heat Protectant - 5.1 fl oz
$5.29
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About this item
Highlights
- Pre-treatment for all hairstyles to prevent damage caused by flat irons and heated styling tools
- Shields hair from heat styling tools up to 425°F / 220°C
- Made with pure shea butter to replace vital moisture, revealing stronger, healthier hair with a natural shine.
- Tames flyaways and creates a light hold on styled hair
- Great fit for relaxed, texturized, permed & color treated hair
Description
Prioritize hair protection and obtain your best styling results yet with Cantu Shea Butter Thermal Shield Heat Protectant. We’ve crafted our formula with the importance of caring for every strand of hair in mind, especially when using heated styling products such as flatirons and curling irons. Nourishing shea butter acts as a moisturizing, protective barrier in this pre-treatment. Help defend against damage from temperatures as high as 425°F / 220°C and style with absolute confidence. It’s also an excellent finishing touch to smooth stubborn flyaways and create a light hold on your style. Since the beginning, you’ve pushed us to advance skin and hair science to honor your locs, your curls, your waves, your braids, your natural. At Cantu, we support your journey with care and we celebrate all the styles you rock!
Hair Type: All Hair Types, Frizzy, Textured
Product Warning: Eye irritant, flammable, keep out of reach of children
Product Form: Liquid
Sustainability Claims: Cruelty-Free
Package Quantity: 1
Beauty Purpose: Heat Protection
Net weight: 5.1 fl oz (US)
TCIN: 21407492
UPC: 817513015588
Item Number (DPCI): 063-05-0807
Origin: Assem In USA w/ foreign parts
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Ingredients:
aqua (water), alcohol, polysorbate 20, parfum (fragrance), vp/va copolymer, sodium laneth-40 maleate/styrene sulfonate copolymer, phenoxyethanol, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, citral, benzylsalicylate, coumarin, butylphenyl methylpropional, linalool, benzyl benzoate, hexyl cinnamal, d-limonene.' '
Allergens & Warnings:
WARNING: FLAMMABLE. KEEP AWAY FROM FLAME AND HIGH HEAT. DO NOT SMOKEDURING APPLICATION ORUNTIL HAIRIS FULLY DRY. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND OPEN ORIRRITATED SKIN. IFEYE CONTACTOCCURS, RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER.IFEYEIRRITATION PERSISTS, CONTACTAPHYSICIAN. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. IF INGESTED, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 8.22 inches length x 1.45 inches width x 1.37 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.43 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Alaska, Hawaii
Return details
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Q: Is this product suitable for all hair types?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: Yes, it is designed for all hair types, including frizzy and textured hair.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: What is the maximum temperature protection offered?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: This product shields hair from heat styling tools up to 425F / 220C.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: What is the main ingredient in this heat protectant?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: The main ingredient in this heat protectant is pure shea butter.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: Does this product help with flyaways?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: Yes, it tames flyaways and creates a light hold on styled hair.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: Can this product be used on color-treated hair?
submitted by AI Shopping Assistant - 22 days ago
A: Yes, this product is suitable for relaxed, texturized, permed, and color-treated hair.
submitted byAI Shopping Assistant - 22 days agoAi generated
Q: Is this product silicone-free?
submitted by SM mom - 1 year ago
A: Hello! Cantu Shea Butter Thermal Shield Heat Protectant is silicone-free.
submitted byCantu Product Expert - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: is it good to use on curly hair to blow dry it ?
submitted by kayle - 2 years ago
A: Hey, Great question! Yes, the Cantu Shea Butter Thermal Shield Heat Protectant shields hair up to 425°F and tames flyaways to create a light hold on styled hair. For all your future beauty questions, get real-time answers using the “Chat with a Virtual Beauty Consultant” button, found on every product page.
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: is it fragrance free
submitted by ABC - 5 years ago
A: Good morning No this item does not list Fragrance Free on the bottle.
submitted by- Ultra Standard - 5 years agoBrand expert
Q: Is this brand cruelty free?
submitted by Taps - 7 years ago
A: We do not test our final products on animals, but we do however like to test on family and friends!
submitted byCantu Product Expert - 6 years agoBrand expert
Q: What are the ingredients?
submitted by UT Yogini - 7 years ago
A: Hi Porsh! There ingredients in this product as as follows: Water (Aqua, Eau), Alcohol Denat., VP/VA Copolymer, Sodium Laneth-40Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Polysorbate 20, Fragrance (Parfum), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citral, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool. Hope this helps!
submitted byTarget Beauty Consulting - 7 years agoBrand expert
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4 out of 5 stars
25 October, 2025
originally posted on influenster.com
This is a good product. Only flaw is it is a littl
This is a little spendy. But i feel the quality of the product does it justice. It works great with flatirons. It doesn't leave my hair with heat damage. The packaging is eye-catching. One of the hardest things with hair products is the scent. This product does have a good scent also.
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Smells good and protects my hair from Heat damage, it is effective and leaves my hair with a nice shine and looking healthy and hydrated Smells good and protects my hair from Heat damage, it is effective and leaves my hair with a nice shine and looking healthy and hydrated
5 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
Cantu Thermal Shield is an affordable heat protect
Cantu Thermal Shield Heat Protectant is a budget-friendly option that protects hair up to 425°F. It left my hair soft, reduced frizz, and added shine.The coconut-vanilla scent is light and pleasant.Overall, it offers great value for everyday heat styling.
5 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
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I use Cantu Heat Protectant every time before I diffuse my hair, and it’s been a total lifesaver. It helps protect my curls from heat damage without feeling heavy or greasy. I spray it on damp hair, then gently scrunch before diffusing, and my curls come out soft, defined, and frizz-free. Plus, it smells really nice! It’s also super affordable and lasts a long time, making it great value for money. If you use heat on your curls, I definitely recommend giving this a try.
4 out of 5 stars
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originally posted on influenster.com
good and effective
Great! It protects hair from heat, prevents frizz, adds shine, softness, and a delicious scent that lasts for several days. It's recommended to use a serum afterward to increase hair manageability!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
3 January, 2025Verified purchase
Not great
This made my hair stiff and matted feeling. I got constant, huge tangles and wanted to chop it off after using this for a couple weeks. There’s much better products out there.
1 out of 5 stars
14 December, 2024Verified purchase
Missing product!
I never received the product! Target didn't have it in my pickup order, yet they charged me for it and wouldn't give a refund or replace the item since the order had been picked up. I'm not dealing with Target anymore! I will try this product from a different store.
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Broke me out
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5 out of 5 stars
8 June, 2024
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I have time using it and my hair has improved a lot it is very light and easy to use and the richest thing is its coconut smell that stays in your hair and with ingredients that do not affect it
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originally posted on influenster.com
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1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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Pass
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Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
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Smells good and leaves my hair soft. Only wish the spray nozzle had more area range.
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2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
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Safisfied
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