Hair botox is a type of intensive treatment that hydrates, adds shine and fills the hair strands, leaving them more beautiful, without frizz and no split ends. Although it is known as botox, this treatment does not contain botulinum toxin, having this name only because it renews the hair, correcting the damage, as happens in the treatment that is carried out on the skin.
Hair botox is done using products that help nourish the hair and make it more hydrated and less brittle, as they are rich in proteins and vitamins and, therefore, should not be done with the aim of straightening the hair. However, some products used to make botox may contain chemicals, resulting in a straightening effect.
Hair botox products can be found in online stores or specific stores that sell hairdressing products and the price may vary according to the brand and quantity of product purchased.
What is it for
Hair botox serves to strengthen the strands, giving them more resistance and flexibility, in addition to making the hair silkier. To achieve this, the hair botox formula contains vitamins and proteins that are essential for hair health.
This treatment can be done on any type of hair, but it is especially recommended for damaged, weak, devitalized and brittle hair, and is generally recommended for those who frequently use a straightener or undergo chemical treatments, such as progressive brushing or coloring, for example.
Some of the brands that offer this type of treatment are Cadiveu, with the product Plástica de Argila, L’Óreal, with the product Fiberceutic, and Forever Liss, with the products Botox Capilar Argan Oil and Botox Orgânico.
Homemade hair botox step-by-step
To do hair botox at home, it is important to follow the following steps:
- Wash your hair and scalp twice with an anti-residue shampoo or with the shampoo included in the hair Botox kit;
- Remove excess water from hairusing the dryer, around 70%;
- Divide your hair into several sections similar;
- Apply the hair Botox productmassaging each strand well from the roots to the ends, with the hair well stretched, combed with a comb, strand by strand;
- Leave the product to act for 20 minutesit is not necessary to cover your head;
- Wash your hair thoroughly with water;
- Dry your hair well with a hairdryer and brush, and if you prefer, you can finish with a straightener.
The results of hair botox can last between 20 and 30 days, depending on the product used. Therefore, for a better result, it may be necessary to apply hair botox twice in the same month.
Before purchasing and using a hair botox product, it is important to pay attention to the substances present in its composition, as some products may contain low concentrations of formaldehyde and/or glutaraldehyde, which are not recommended by ANVISA.
Before and after hair Botox
Common questions
Below are the main questions about hair botox:
1. Does hair Botox contain formaldehyde?
The objective of botox is to increase the hydration and flexibility of the strands and, therefore, it contains components that promote hair nutrition, without formaldehyde in its composition. However, some brands of hair botox have a small amount of formaldehyde, which could help promote hair straightening.
However, ANVISA determined that formaldehyde can only be used in cosmetic products in small concentrations and, therefore, it is important that the person pays attention to the label of the product they use so that there are no inappropriate amounts of formaldehyde and, thus, consequences. for the organism.
2. Does hair botox straighten hair?
As most products used in botox do not contain formaldehyde or other chemicals that alter the structure of the hair, the procedure is not capable of making the hair smoother, like what happens after a progressive brushing, for example. The smoother appearance of the hair is due to greater hydration of the strands, which reduces volume.
Hair straightening only happens when the product used in the botox treatment contains formaldehyde, which can be noticed through the intense smell after applying the product and/or the burning sensation on the scalp, for example.
3. How does your hair feel after washing?
After applying botox to your hair and following the entire procedure, you must maintain a routine of cleaning and moisturizing your hair whenever necessary. After washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner or hydrating mask and letting your hair dry naturally. The hair is not completely straight, but it looks very beautiful, natural, without frizz and, consequently, with less volume.
4. How long does it last?
The duration of the Botox effect may vary from one person to another, but generally within 30 days you can notice differences in your hair, requiring a new application. However, those who have curly hair, a lot of volume or very dry strands can apply hair botox every 15 or 20 days.
5. Who can use hair botox?
Hair Botox is recommended for anyone who wants to care for and hydrate their hair, from the age of 12, however it is important to pay attention to the product used, as although it is not common, some brands of hair Botox may contain formaldehyde or glutaraldehyde in its formulation, which are not recommended by ANVISA.
