If you\u2019re after your sleekest, shiniest hair ever without much effort, then you might want to consider a hair botox treatment. Don\u2019t worry: The name itself is totally misleading. No needles will be flying at your scalp at all, and botulinum toxin\u00a0isn\u2019t an ingredient either. Instead, you\u2019ll kick back in the salon chair and let this restorative process work its magic on your mane.<\/p>\n
\u201cHair botox is a 100 per cent vegan, deep conditioning treatment\u00a0that will keep your hair\u2019s texture intact while leaving it smoother and more hydrated than before,\u201d says Kayla Ciambrone, a Florida-based pro stylist at\u00a0Salon Gaudi<\/u>, where she regularly performs hair botox treatments. \u201cThe name comes from the way the product works\u2014as a filler for individual hair fibres, sealing split ends and giving hair a new sleekness and fullness to reduce frizz.\u201d<\/p>\n
When your locks are looking a little limp\u2014or when you feel like heat and stress have caused some\u00a0breakage or damage\u2014hair botox can help you turn back the clock and reset. Like any other treatment though, it\u2019s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the process to decide if it\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n
While\u00a0no injectables\u00a0are involved in hair botox, your stylist will likely start with a consultation prior to application of the product, which is essentially a non-chemical concentrate that can include ingredients like vitamin B5, vitamin E, collagen complex, antioxidants, and caviar oil, depending on the exact product. According to Ciambrone, these ingredients nurture your hair, fighting free radicals to combat the signs of aging locks, from brittle strands to broken fibers. Collagen helps to further repair your hair, while the oils in the treatment help to soften and seal the hair cuticle.<\/p>\n
Every treatment will be a little different, depending on your level of damage.\u201cWe assess your hair,\u201d says Ciambrone. \u201cDepending on the texture of your hair and the desired result, the hair botox is left on your hair anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour.\u201d<\/p>\n
Once it\u2019s time to rinse out the product, your stylist will use a special pH balancing shampoo and conditioner. \u201cYour hair is then blow-dried and flat ironed and cannot be washed or get wet for at least 48 hours,\u201d she says. \u201cI recommend 72 hours, if the client can wait.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pricing for hair botox starts at about R700 for shoulder-length hair and increases depending on hair density and length.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/b>How To Take Care Of Your Hair Until Your Next Salon Appointment<\/strong><\/p>\n Post-treatment, Ciambrone says you can expect to have sleeker,\u00a0fuller hair\u00a0and fewer split ends. You may notice less frizz as a result of the moisture the treatment adds back into your tresses as well. Results can last anywhere from two to four months.<\/p>\n Think of hair botox as a maintenance-like conditioning type of treatment. All hair can benefit from an addition of proteins and hydrating elements from time to time, which is essentially what this treatment delivers. That said, Ciambrone recommends that only a licensed cosmetologist or stylist apply the treatment for best results.<\/p>\n Again, because no harsh chemicals are involved in hair botox, Ciambrone says it\u2019s safe for any type of hair, whether natural, color-treated, or chemical-treated. She notes that it\u2019s especially restorative for those with\u00a0thinning, damaged, or dull hair.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/b><\/strong>\u00a04 Best Hair Protein Treatments To Help You Get Amazing Hair<\/strong><\/p>\n While you can expect your hair botox treatment to last around three months\u2014give or take a few weeks\u2014there are a few things you can do to prolong the benefits. Ciambrone suggests washing your hair with a gentle,\u00a0sulfate- and paraben-free shampoo\u00a0no more than two to three times a week. To take it a step further, you might consider sleeping on a silk pillowcase or sleeping with a bonnet on.<\/p>\n Hair botox isn\u2019t considered particularly harsh for your hair at all, but Ciambrone says you can still have too much of a good thing when it comes to this treatment, particularly if you\u2019re doing other things to your hair. \u201cI would not recommend doing any form of smoothing and\/or texture treatment services more than every two months to maintain the integrity of your hair,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/b> \u201cI Tried My Mom\u2019s Beauty Routine And Learnt 4 Important Lessons\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Some people confuse hair botox treatments with keratin because the end results can be similar. Many\u00a0keratin treatments feature formaldehyde though, which reduces frizz and straightens strands chemically\u2014versus hair botox working with your hair\u2019s natural texture for a more subtle effect. \u201cWhile keratin is often used to straighten and de-frizz hair, especially thick curly hair, hair botox will not change the texture of your hair,\u201d says Ciambrone.<\/p>\n One last thing to also keep in mind is that keratin and hair botox should never be done at the same time. \u201cWhich treatment is best for each client depends on their hair\u2019s integrity, texture, and their desired goal,\u201d says Ciambrone. \u201cAll of this is determined during the initial consultation when a client comes in.\u201d<\/p>\n This story was originally published on Fitness Advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019re after your sleekest, shiniest hair ever without much effort, then you might want to consider a hair botox treatment. 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