Shay Mitchell Swears by This $7 Heat Protectant That’s ‘Almost Like a Hair Perfume’ (2025)

Shay Mitchell is no stranger to long days on set, glam team touch-ups, and the occasional heat overload — which is exactly why her haircare routine is all about protection and repair.

As the new face of OGX’s “Damage Detected” campaign, the actress, entrepreneur, and mom has teamed up with the brand to spotlight the Bond Protein Repair collection, a line designed to strengthen and restore overworked strands. In this exclusive interview, PEOPLE caught up with Mitchell at OGX’s pop-up event at The Grove in Los Angeles, where she hosted a live masterclass alongside celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.

Ahead, Mitchell shares her go-to products, styling tips, and the rituals she swears by to keep her hair healthy and camera-ready.

She starts with “the basics”

For hair wash day, Mitchell swears by the OGX Bond Protein Repair Shampoo and Conditioner duo as her haircare foundation: “I start with the OGX shampoo and conditioner — those are the basics.” This powerhouse pair is formulated to help restore broken hair bonds, strengthen weak strands, and improve elasticity.

Designed for damaged or over-processed hair, it gently cleanses while deeply repairing and reinforcing the hair structure from within. Whether she’s prepping for heat styling or just keeping her hair healthy day-to-day, these deeply nourishing basics are a must-do first step.

The “essential” product she always keeps in her bag

For Mitchell, healthy hair on-the-go starts with serious protection. “I get my hair done so much — blowouts, styling, heat tools — so a good heat protectant is essential.” Her go-to? The brand’s Bond Protein Repair Heat Protect Spray, which she always keeps in her set bag; right now, it’s the new Béis Soft-Sided Collapsible Carry-On.

“It protects up to 450 degrees, which is major when your hair’s constantly going through it,” Mitchell shares. She loves that it works on wet or dry hair, has a continuous mist spray, and smells amazing — “almost like a hair perfume.”

Her nighttime secret for “soft and healthy” hair

On days off when she’s not in the glam chair, Mitchell relies on this OGX Sealing Serum. “If I’m not getting it styled professionally, I always put it in a wet braid at night, and when I wake up, it’s super soft and healthy,” she says.

This quick and easy leave-in multitasker nourishes and protects strands while you sleep, thanks to a blend of silk proteins, coconut oil, and coconut milk. It helps seal split ends, reduce frizz, and strengthen hair from root to tip. “That’s sort of my go-to: slicked back, tight braid.”

From glam sessions to nights in, Shay Mitchell keeps her hair routine simple, nourishing, and protective with this affordable OGX lineup. Powered by ingredients like coconut oil, silk proteins, and keratin, it’s all about achieving healthy, resilient hair with minimal effort.

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