Drybar Heat Protectant Mist — Hot Toddy Travel Size 1.5 oz, Blanc Scent, Lightweight 450°F Shield

Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist is a lightweight Drybar spray that forms an invisible barrier to shield hair from heated styling tools up to 450°F while adding shine and reducing frizz.

If you rely on irons, straighteners, or hot brushes, this travel-friendly 1.5 oz mist gives targeted thermal protection without weighing hair down. Formulated with marula oil and heat-activated rice protein, the mist helps preserve moisture and smooth the hair surface so styles look polished after blowouts, curls, or straightening. The scent is Drybar’s Blanc blend — soft coconut, amber, and vanilla — and the formula is cruelty-free, vegan, and free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, nuts/nut oil, and honey.

How should I use Hot Toddy before heat styling?

Spritz the mist onto dry hair just before you bring heat to your strands. Work a small amount through sections for even coverage, then proceed to blow-dry, curl, or flat-iron as usual. Because it’s lightweight, it won’t leave buildup or weigh styles down.

• Apply to clean, dry hair before using a curling iron or flat iron.
• Spray 4–8 inches from hair and comb through for even distribution.
• Style immediately; suitable for touch-ups when needed.

What protection and styling benefits does it provide?

Hot Toddy creates a heat-stable barrier that helps guard against temperatures up to 450°F while supporting hair strength and surface smoothness. The rice protein assists in reinforcing strands when heat is applied, and marula oil helps tame frizz and add a satin finish without excess oiliness.

• Thermal defense rated up to 450°F (232°C).
• Heat-activated rice protein helps support strand resilience.
• Marula oil reduces frizz and increases shine for a salon-like finish.

Will this work for my hair type and routine?

This mist is formulated for all hair types and performs well whether your routine includes frequent heat or occasional styling. Its lightweight nature suits fine to thick hair and layers neatly under other styling products when needed. Travel size offers convenience for gym bags, carry-ons, and quick touch-ups.

• Safe for fine, medium, and coarse textures.
• Compatible with color-treated hair and daily styling routines.
• 1.5 oz bottle fits easily into travel or gym bags.

Are there notable ingredients or safety considerations?

The formula highlights marula oil for smoothing and a heat-activated rice protein to bolster hair when exposed to hot tools. Drybar’s Hot Toddy avoids common additives like parabens and sulfates and is vegan and cruelty-free. As with any styling product, avoid contact with eyes and keep out of reach of children.

• Key actives: marula oil and heat-activated rice protein.
• Free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, nuts/nut oil, and honey.
• Use externally only; avoid eye contact and inhalation.

Who is this for: Drybar Hot Toddy Heat Protectant Mist is ideal for anyone who uses heated styling tools and wants lightweight protection, reduced frizz, and a smooth, shiny finish—especially travelers or those who need a compact, easy-to-carry option for on-the-go styling. It’s a practical pick for salon lovers seeking a quick, protective step before curling, straightening, or hot-brush styling.

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.