TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray Review

A few weeks ago I had plans to go out with a friend and when I got to her house her hair looked awesome. It was all poofy and beautiful so of course I had to ask her how she did it. She said she got the volume with Velcro rollers and some Redken thermal spray. Well I couldn't find the Redken spray she had mentioned locally so I went to the drugstore and found TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray.

It sounded like the same thing as the Redken product but was a lot cheaper at only $4 for 8 ounces. Turns out it was a waste of $4 and I should have just kept looking for the Redken spray.

There were a number of thermal sprays at the drugstore from which to choose, but I selected Tresemme's as it had a nice trigger type spray nozzle rather than a pump.
This product is for protecting hair against the damage that can come from using heated styling tools like dryers, curling irons, and flat irons. The back of the bottle claims that this product protects against heat and friction and keeps hairy shiny and incredibly soft. It also claims to transform all hair textures and enhances hair strand flexibility to help it hold its shape.

The instructions state to spray liberally 6 to 8 inches from hair and to use on wet hair before drying or on dry hair before using styling irons.

OK so I have used this spray both ways and I cannot see any improvement in my hair's style when I use it. I've sprayed it on wet hair before blow drying and on dry hair before using a curling iron. It may be protecting against damage but who would really know unless one systematically tests it on a regular basis by using it on only one side of the head and using nothing on the other side. I've used it with a round brush, with Velcro rollers, and with a curling iron and my hair still falls flat within minutes after use. I didn't get any of that volume my friend got with the Redken product.