If you would like to have the smoothest, shiniest hair with minimal effort, a hair botox treatment might be for you. Don’t worry though, the name is completely misleading – no injections will be inserted into your scalp. Rather, you’ll relax in the salon chair and allow this rejuvenating treatment to do its work on your tresses.

According to Kayla Ciambrone, a Florida-based pro stylist who gives hair botox treatments on a daily basis, hair botox is an entirely vegan deep conditioning treatment that maintains the texture of your hair, while leaving it more hydrated and smoother than before.

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The term ‘hair botox’ comes from the function of this product as a filler for sealing split ends, making your hair fuller and sleeker, and adding some sleekness. Just as you should with any treatment, you need to familiarize yourself with the hair botox process to decide whether it is right for you. 

What is the purpose of a hair botox treatment?

Your hairstylist will most likely begin with a consultation before applying the product, which is basically a non-chemical concentrate. It may include ingredients such as vitamin E, caviar oil, antioxidants, vitamin B5, collagen complex, depending on the product. 

These substances, as per Ciambrone, nourish your hair by fighting free radicals and combating the indications of aging locks, such as brittle strands and damaged fibers. The treatment has oils that smoothen and seal the hair cuticle, whereas collagen aids in repairing your hair more. Based on the scale of damage, each treatment will be slightly different. “We look at your hair,” Ciambrone explains. 

The hair botox stays in your hair anytime between 20-60 minutes, depending on your desired result and hair texture. After the product has been rinsed out, your hairdresser should use a pH-balancing shampoo and conditioner.

“After that, your mane is blow-dried and flat ironed and can’t be washed or wet for at minimum 48 hours,” she adds. She also recommends waiting for 72 hours if possible. This treatment begins at around $200 for shoulder-length hair and goes up based on the length and density of the hair, according to Ciambrone.

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What are the advantages of a botox treatment for hair?

Ciambrone claims that after the treatment, you can anticipate seeing sleeker, fuller hair with fewer split ends. As a consequence of the moisture, the treatment restores to your hair, you might experience less frizz. The effects can linger for two to four months.

Look at hair botox as a form of conditioning therapy for your hair. Occasionally, all hair types can enhance the effects of proteins and moisturizing ingredients, which is exactly what this treatment does. To get the best outcome, Ciambrone recommends having the procedure done by a certified cosmetologist or stylist.

Which hair kinds or conditions are the greatest candidates for hair botox?

Hair botox is safe for any hair type and texture, whether color-treated, natural, or chemically-treated, according to Ciambrone, since no harsh chemicals are used. It’s especially beneficial for those with damaged, thinning, or lifeless hair, she says.

How frequently may hair botox be used?

Although the treatment should last three months on average, there are some things you can do to extend the effects. Ciambrone recommends washing your hair only two to three times a week using a gentle, paraben, and sulfate-free shampoo. 

Sleep with a silk bonnet or pillowcase if you want to take it a step further. Although hair botox isn’t seen to be especially brutal on your hair, Ciambrone believes doing it too much isn’t best, especially if your hair is going through other treatments as well.

What’s the distinction between keratin and hair botox?

Since the end results can be comparable, people seem to confuse hair botox treatments with keratin treatments. However, most keratin treatments contain formaldehyde, which chemically straightens strands and lowers frizz, as opposed to hair botox, which produces a more subtle effect by working with your hair’s natural texture.