Botox and keratin straightening: pros, cons, differences

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Poor water quality, regular dyeing and constant exposure of hair to curling irons, hair dryers and other “hot” devices - all this greatly damages the hair, making it lifeless, thin and brittle. Therefore, women are forced to look for ways to change this state of affairs. The endless search for drugs that can improve the structure and appearance of curls leads women to Botox and keratin strengthening procedures.

But many of them do not notice the difference between the procedures and are indignant at the resulting effect, expecting something completely different. Women with wavy hair do not understand why the curls remained in place after Botox, and women who wanted a high-quality care procedure are upset that the condition of their hair only worsened after keratin.

What is included in Botox and keratin?

Botox for hair differs in composition from the drug used for skin rejuvenation, where the main active ingredient is botulinum toxin. There may be a botulinum component in the preparation for curls, but this is not the protein that helps get rid of wrinkles, but a more gentle one. The name of the drug is associated with an effect similar to the effect of a protein toxin on the skin.

Complexes used for hair therapy consist of:

amino acids that accelerate recovery processes;
nourishing and softening oils (argan);
keratin;
collagen;
vitamins;
moisturizing hyaluronic acid;
elastin.

Manufacturers add additional components to this product - green tea, aloe vera and others. The Botox procedure is mainly intended to restore diseased and damaged hairs. Penetrating into their structure, a cocktail of beneficial substances eliminates porosity and excessive fluffiness, removes yellowness from bleached strands and makes them shiny and smooth.

The main purpose of keratin straightening is to smooth and straighten unruly curls. The main component of the product is keratin.

Most preparations contain formaldehyde, without which straightening will be less effective. But in some cases, the component can provoke an allergic reaction.

The essence of keratin straightening

Straightening with keratin is used externally and is aimed at obtaining smooth, even hair. Upon leaving the salon, the client receives well-groomed, glossy hair.

Keratin fills voids and improves the appearance of hair. It does not act on the filiform processes from the inside. The main factor when choosing keratinization is the duration of the effect and instant results.

Differences and Common Characteristics

The difference between hair treatments is significant in fundamental aspects.

Botox	Keratin straightening
Purpose of the event	Health improvement	Straightening
Effect duration	2-3 months	4-6 months
Therapeutic effect	Expressed	The therapeutic effect is slightly less, although keratin saturation occurs
Appearance of strands	Not a powerful straightener, curls are denser, more voluminous. Porosity disappears.	Hair is smoothed and strongly straightened. The fluffiness disappears, but the volume decreases. A shine appears.

Both procedures have their own disadvantages that need to be taken into account when choosing the right one.

Cons of keratin straightening

harmful for pregnant and lactating women;
do not wash your hair for a day (sometimes longer) after application;
a mistake by the master will lead to a pollution effect;
lasts less on hard strands;
To maintain smoothness, you will have to purchase special care products.

Cons of Botox for hair

To avoid unpleasant consequences, the procedure should not be performed:

along with curling;
girls who regularly dye their hair.

Both manipulations can be carried out in the salon or at home. To achieve a successful result, we suggest you watch this video first:

Both sessions are carried out after washing your hair, and at the end, the strands are straightened using a special iron. Botox is applied for 20-40 minutes, depending on the drug chosen. Leveling with keratin, by comparison, takes several hours. For this procedure, a special filler is purchased.

Hair care after services

After these procedures, the hair looks luxurious, but this does not mean that you can neglect quality care. Mistakes made during shampooing and before styling can be costly! So, what should proper care look like after keratinization and Botox?

Shampoo

When Botox or keratinization is completed, the master probably recommends washing your hair every two to three days in order to allow the ingredients to become more firmly entrenched in the hair structure. After this short break, you should buy a mild sulfate-free shampoo . Why sulfate-free? The fact is that aggressive surfactants, and sulfates belong specifically to this category, contribute to the leaching of keratin. Which shampoo to choose? Of course, professional! For example, Liss Unlimited from L'Oréal Professionnel , and for home cleansing after a Botox hair treatment, SalonSecret experts recommend Fluidealiste from Kérastase .

Air conditioner

After Botox for hair, it is not recommended to use conditioners, oils and masks. With keratin straightening, everything is not so strict: masks can help loosen the hair cuticle and wash out the keratin, but conditioner can and even should be used. True, the chosen option should be as light as possible and at the same time moisturize well. Our choice is a wash-off treatment from the Liss Unlimited from L'Oréal Professionnel .

Special care

As we have already said, in order to prolong the effect of the procedures and not inadvertently nullify all the efforts of your master, there is no need to use masks after keratinization and Botox.

But special care should not be neglected. In this case, sprays with thermal protective and moisturizing functions will come in handy. Our shortlist includes the Absolut Repair from L'Oréal Professionnel the One United Elixir spray lotion from Redken with 25 (!) essential functions of ideal care for all hair types, as well as Défense thermal from Kérastase , which protects hair. only from damage, but also from humidity.

Despite the cosmetic rather than therapeutic effect, Botox and hair keratinization have been popular among salon regulars for many years. Are you familiar with these procedures? Tell us about your experience!

Hairdressers' opinion

Anastasia, 8 years of experience, St. Petersburg:

I advise most of my clients to choose Botox. Basically, girls are satisfied with the degree of straightening after it, although the effect is not as powerful as after keratin. Everyone notices the influence of vitamins, oils and amino acids included in medicinal preparations. Already one session demonstrates the powerful effect of Botox. The product has a cumulative effect.

Olga, 11 years of experience, Saratov:

When girls ask what to choose from these procedures, I warn you that the effect will be different. A client may be striving for straight hair, but will choose Botox due to its low cost. In the end, she won’t get what she wanted. And it lasts less than keratin. Therefore, girls, consult with a hairdresser or cosmetologist to know for sure that you will get what you want.

Antonina, 3 years of experience, Murmansk:

Clients have heard that keratin straightening burns curls. This is wrong! If the procedure is carried out correctly, everything will be fine! But if the hairs are already damaged, then it is recommended to treat them first.

Phytolamination

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Typically, the procedure is used as a restorative agent and as a means of protection immediately before painting or perm. The advantage is that it has no contraindications even for people with sensitive scalps, allergies or pregnant women.

What result should you expect? The drug is recommended for use to eliminate split ends, to smooth out damage and cracks in hair prone to dryness and brittleness. It also normalizes the oiliness of the skin, making the hair healthy and fresh.

How is phytolamination performed? The complex consists exclusively of natural ingredients (phytoextracts of grape seeds, dandelion juice, natural oils, corn and silk proteins). The composition of the microformula creates an enveloping protective layer, due to which the structure is aligned and thin hair becomes thicker. After the procedure, blondes will receive another pleasant bonus: their hair will have a cool tint and the yellowish effect will disappear.

How long does the procedure take? The duration of the service is approximately two hours, it all depends on your hair thickness and length. Hair will retain a well-groomed appearance for a period of one to three months.

We thank our expert for preparing the material.

Natalya Zarichnaya , stylist of the Manikuroff studio chain

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Answers on questions

What is better to use: nanoplasty, lamination, keratin or Botox?

The procedures have different effects on the hair structure, so it is impossible to say for sure which one is better. Lamination is the application of a special colorless product to the strands, after which they become smoother and shiny, and are easier to comb.

Nanoplasty is essentially the same straightening with keratin, but without the use of formaldehyde. It is safer, but there is a possibility that you will not be able to achieve perfect straightening.

After how many months can the procedures be repeated?

If the effect gradually disappears, a repeat session can be performed.

Is there Botox for eyelashes?

Yes, there are serums with a similar composition that are designed to restore eyelashes.

Is it possible to use keratin plus Botox at the same time?

You can mix keratin and Botox, since the latter most often contains this substance. But it is better to consult a hairdresser before such an experiment.

Beauty without harming the body

To ensure that the keratinization procedure is harmless, it is worth remembering the following nuances:

Read reviews from clients of the specialist with whom you are booked for the procedure.
Familiarize yourself in advance with the tools that the master will use.
Do not skimp on the procedure; most often, formaldehyde-based preparations are much cheaper than their analogues.
Do not carry out the keratinization procedure yourself, since you most likely will not be able to calculate the dose of the composition and apply it correctly to your hair if you have not done this before.
Ask the master questions; the more knowledgeable you are, the more painless the result will be for you.

Each girl decides for herself individually whether she should undergo keratization. This procedure is indispensable for those who want to get gorgeous locks without constant care.

If you are still tormented by the question of whether keratin hair straightening is harmful, reviews and the consequences of manipulation will help you put this complex puzzle into one perfect picture.

Before you decide to undergo keratinization, it is worth understanding that this procedure has both pros and cons. But fortunately, there are many more advantages:

After keratinization, hair damaged by a hair dryer becomes more well-groomed and shiny.
Kerating helps you forget for a while what split ends are.
This procedure gives smoothness, silkiness and shine to unruly hair.

Operating principle

Botox for hair is always two-phase formulations. They are mixed before starting the procedure. The first phase is a special chemical reagent that allows beneficial substances to penetrate into the middle layers of the hair. It fixes these substances and prevents them from being washed away. The second phase consists of components that nourish and restore damaged hair. This can be aloe extract or natural oil, which will add a silky effect to your hair. For the desired effect, you should always follow the recommendations of a specific manufacturer.

General aspects

Everything in a woman’s look should be perfect – from the tips of her hair to her nails. Representatives of the fair sex pay close attention to their curls. A deteriorated environmental situation, stressful situations, an unbalanced diet, exposure to external negative factors - all this affects the condition of the hair.

It is difficult for an ordinary person to independently decide on the necessary type of salon procedure for caring for curls. An experienced, qualified craftsman will undoubtedly help with this.

What is the difference between Botox and keratin? Speaking about Botox, we do not touch upon the well-known beauty injections that help tighten the facial contour and smooth out wrinkles. Botox for hair is a complex procedure aimed at improving its health.

But keratin straightening is suitable for those who are tired of unruly, curly locks and want to become the owner of perfectly straight hair. Here is the main difference between Botox and keratin.

Price

Men's haircut

Master: Anastasia 30 minutes 250 ₽

Curls

Master: Ekaterina 40 minutes 500 ₽

Second step

Application of the composition itself. My mistake was that I think I went a little overboard. This did not affect the result, but I shed quite a few tears. Let me explain - the composition itself smells nice, like buttercup flowers, BUT! As soon as the reaction begins in the hair, fumes begin to flow, which affect the mucous membrane.

In short, I felt “sorry for the bird” throughout the entire second stage. It's all about the amount of money. The instructions indicate that excess product can cause such surprises. Well, experience is the son of difficult mistakes, I’ll take it into account next time.

In general, all this is bearable, it’s really possible to endure it. So, I apply the composition with a hairdressing brush to a length, retreating 1-2 cm from the roots, then comb it with a thin comb to remove excess. I leave it on for 30 minutes, then I go and wash off the composition by half . Those. you need to partially rinse your hair so that part of the composition remains on the hair. I do this without any means - just warm water.

The product looks like this on my hair: the strands instantly become heavier, straighten and shine. I saw this shine even through tears