HAIR BOTOX: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TIKTOK TREATMENT
Cue: hair botox.
Utilising the same concept facial botox uses – AKA smoothing, ironing and polishing the look of your complexion, hair botox does the same thing for your lengths... Without the need for needles.
From what hair botox is to the best hair botox treatments
WHAT IS HAIR BOTOX
Usually an in-salon treatment, hair botox
HOW LONG DOES HAIR BOTOX LAST
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF HAIR BOTOX
Boosts Hydration: working on the internal and external structures of your strands, hair botox delivers a heavy dose of nourishment to your hair follicles and locks in your mane’s much-needed moisture...Smooths unruly strands: unlike a chemical straightening treatment, hair botox is powered by a blend of good-for-hair ingredients that leave your locks looking sleek and shiny, revealing a glass hair finish.A customisable treatment: whether you’re a 4C or 1A, hair botox works on all tress types *and* can be totally customisable to you. For example, you can make the treatment gentler and give your strands movement and volume *or* make it more intense for a straight sign off.
BEST BOTOX HAIR TREATMENT ROUTINE
If you’re not quite ready for an in-salon experience, you can still achieve the social-approved Glass Hair finish at home. With that in mind, we’ve collated some of the best botox hair treatments, and how to use them...
1. Start with a pre-cleanse and clarifying shampoo
2. Dry your hair until it’s 80% dry
3. Section strands and apply a deeply nourishing hair mask from root to tip. Choose a hair mask that is infused with keratin, biotin or collagen.
4. Use a wide-toothed comb to help evenly distribute the product.
5. Cover your hair with a shower cap and let the mask work its magic for 30-60 minutes. You can also use a hair dryer on the lowest heat to help the mask sink into your strands better.
6. Rinse and blow dry your hair on the lowest setting.
7. Now all that’s left to do is style your strands as you normally would.
For the best results indulge your locks in this treatment once a week.
HAIR BOTOX FAQs
Is hair botox damaging to hair?
No. The hair botox treatment used in-salon is formulated with a range of good-for-strand ingredients including keratin, collagen, vitamins and minerals. This isn’t a chemical hair treatment, so there are no known risks to your lengths.
Is hair botox better than keratin?
This depends on what you want from your treatment. Hair botox is used to smooth flyaways, make your mane more manageable and leave strands feeling silky soft. A keratin treatment on the other hand often contains formaldehyde (or something similar) to straighten strands. It’s usually used to achieve sleek, straight hair and can sometimes cause irritation.
Does hair botox make hair straight?
Not necessarily. Hair botox’
Now you know what the secret to soft, silky-smooth strands are, it's time to revamp your Sunday night ritual...and enjoy salon-worthy treatments from home!
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