Hair Botox: What It Is and How It Works

As we get older, we begin to lose hair, and the remaining hairs take on an aged appearance. After years of abuse from color and heat, our hair becomes lackluster. If you are looking for something to fix your dull, damaged, frizzy hair, then hair Botox might be your answer. Hair Botox is a salon or at-home treatment that can immediately improve the appearance of your hair. Read on to learn if hair Botox is right for you.

What is hair Botox?

Hair Botox has nothing to do with actual cosmetic Botox wrinkle injections. In fact, it is a deep-conditioning treatment applied topically to your hair and sealed in with heat. It smooths your hair like Botox smooths your wrinkles, hence the name. Hair botox coats the hair to strengthen it and give it shine and body. It is not a permanent fix and must be repeated in 3–4 months to maintain the improvements.

Benefits of hair Botox treatment

The ingredients of hair Botox vary from salon to salon. However, most contain collagen, vitamins, antioxidants, and oils. Hair Botox is applied directly to your hair from roots to ends and left on the hair for a period of time, then washed off. The product coats the hair with a protective layer that can last for months.

The benefits of hair Botox include:

• Mend damage. Collagen coats the hairs to fill in defects to mend damage or split ends, thicken fine hair to make it fuller, and smooth frizz.
• Nourish. Vitamins, like C and E, nourish the hair.
• Hydrate. Oils, like jojoba and argan, hydrate the hair.

Side effects of hair Botox treatment

Hair Botox is usually safe and has very few side effects. Side effects include irritation or allergic reactions to the ingredients. If you are prone to allergies or have sensitive skin, you might want to try a test spot first.

These side effects may appear as:

• Redness
• Flaking
• Ithcing
• Swelling
• Soreness

If you get hair Botox treatments too often, it can backfire. Overuse of hair Botox can damage the hair follicles and lead to hair thinning. It can also cause breakage, dehydration, and dullness.

Can anyone get hair Botox?

Hair Botox is safe for all hair types. It is actually good and nourishing for your hair. Everyone can benefit from this treatment, but especially those with damaged hair. Hair Botox should not remove the curl or color from your hair. If you are allergic to the ingredients, do not get the treatment.

Hair Botox treatments in salons vs. at-home

While both salon and at-home treatments can improve the appearance of your hair, you will likely get better results at a salon. Salons have stronger products and have the experience to apply them. They can use steam, hair dryers, or red light to help the ingredients penetrate. Salon professionals know how to increase the longevity of the treatments and can advise you on the correct product to use after your treatment.

Hair Botox vs. keratin treatments

Keratin treatments contain chemicals, like formaldehyde, to straighten and smooth the hair. Formaldehyde has been linked to cancers. While these treatments can effectively smooth frizzy, damaged hair, they will remove the curl. Hair Botox does not contain chemicals and will not remove your curl. It is safe for all hair types.

Hair Botox is a safe, effective treatment to improve the appearance of damaged and fine hair. It does not give permanent results. You must repeat the treatment 3–4 times a year to maintain your good results. Be sure to do your research and find a reputable salon. Always check the ingredients to make sure you do not have a history of allergies or irritation from them. If you are unsure, try a test spot or ask your dermatologist for help.