What is better for hair: Botox or keratin?

For many years, the owners of naughty curls gathered their hair in a bun or braided - there was simply no other way to lay your hair, without being late for work or study. Nowadays, the situation has changed - the cosmetology industry offers a wide selection of tools to eliminate this problem, keratin straightening and botox are considered the most effective. However, many women do not see the differences between these techniques and make the wrong choice.

Botox is a procedure aimed at restoring hair, while the main task is the treatment and regeneration of curls, and not straightening, as is characteristic of keratin. To some extent, Botox also helps to smooth strands, reduce fluffiness, but to get rid of the waviness in full with its help will not work.

Keep in mind that in the technical sense, Botox has absolutely nothing to do with the same procedure for facial skin. The technique got its name only because the result is a light anti-aging effect, so that the curls look more attractive.

Botox will be the best choice for women who want to make their hair more radiant, make it easier to comb, reduce the porosity of hairs, and for blondes this is also a great opportunity to remove yellowness. Indications for the procedure are:

• cross section of tips;
• fragility of strands;
• dry hair
• weak growth;
• plentiful loss.

And also Botox is used for thin and weakened strands.

Let us dwell on the advantages and disadvantages of Botox for hair.

Benefits include:

• hair shaft regeneration due to exposure to botulinum toxin;
• stop loss;
• reducing brittle hair, reducing the cross section of the tips;
• thanks to its oils and vitamin-mineral complexes, the therapeutic effect is ensured;
• the appearance of shine, softness and silkiness of the strands.

Among the minuses note:

• not suitable for straightening hair;
• not effective on often stained curls;
• when used in conjunction with any other mechanical effects on the hair, it leads to the opposite result - loss, excessive dryness and desalination.

Keratin straightening is very popular among women of all ages. This is not surprising, since the procedure allows you to cope even with the smallest unattractive curls and naughty strands. However, in recent years, a lot of dissatisfied reviews have been heard towards keratin, so before resorting to keratinization, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons of such an effect.

The main task of keratin straightening is to smooth curly hair and curly curls. After the procedure, unnecessary fluffiness is removed, as a result, a woman gets smooth and well-groomed curls, but at the same time the volume of hair is visually reduced.

Hair remains smooth even after washing with shampoo, but it should be borne in mind that it will be rather difficult to make some other hairstyle. After keratinization, the strands cannot be twisted into curls, in addition, it is not recommended to expose them to styling with the help of a curling iron and other "hot" devices.

Keratin, like Botox, has its pros and cons.

The advantages include:

• lasting effect - up to 4-5 months;
• complete hair straightening even after a failed perm;
• the appearance of shine, elasticity and smoothness of the strands;
• decrease in fluffiness and severity of the degree of electrification;
• the hairstyle remains smooth even in wet weather;
• keratin creates a protective layer on the hair, which eliminates the harmful effects of external factors.

Of the minuses, we can distinguish:

• after the procedure, only special phosphate-free shampoos can be used;
• during keratin straightening, the active preparations are “absorbed” into the hair, which involves exposure to a hot iron up to 230 degrees;
• when keratin is heated, formaldehyde is released, therefore, after the procedure, the use of hot hair styling methods is unacceptable;
• in some cases, there is a manifestation of allergies.

The differences between Botox for hair and keratinization are largely explained by the features of the active component and the application technique. So, in the structure of Botox, the main substance is the intrasilane molecule, when in contact with the aqueous medium, it penetrates deep into the hair shaft and completely fills all the smallest damage to its structure. In addition, the composition of the drug includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids, medicinal oils and extracts of medicinal plants, as well as hyaluronic acid, necessary for moisturizing curls.

The procedure is as follows: the composition is rubbed into the hair and head, then put on a warming cap and intensively warm with hot air for 15-20 minutes, preferably under a climazone. After the allotted time, they wash their hair with ordinary shampoo and do the usual styling, in general, all the manipulations take 30-40 minutes.

Hair after Botox looks soft and silky, full of strength, there are no signs of fluffiness and cuteness on them, they comb well, keep their shape perfectly and maintain volume even without styling.

The cost of the procedure is approximately 2 thousand rubles and depends on the length of the hair.

When straightened with keratin, only hair is treated, without affecting the roots. Unlike Botox, the main goal here is not treatment, but smoothing, so the effect on the hair follicles makes no sense. Keratin begins to act under the influence of elevated temperatures, hot air contributes to its melting, as a result, the substance fills all the cracks and forms a hair frame, which allows you to keep them straightened.

Keratin straightening is a much more laborious and lengthy procedure than Botox. The composition is applied to the curls, departing from the basal zone several centimeters, and thoroughly dried with a hot hairdryer, then the hair is divided into thin locks and each carefully pulled out with a hairdressing iron when heated more than 200 degrees. This process takes from 2 to 4 hours and costs twice as much as Botox.

Another difference between keratinization and Botox is the composition of the drugs. There are no therapeutic additives, on the contrary, the mixture contains formaldehyde, which has a rather sharp and unpleasant odor - if it enters the lungs, it can harm the body. That is why both the master performing the straightening and the client must wear respiratory masks without fail.

Keratin is able to smooth even the tiniest curls, as well as African curls, so that the hair after the procedure becomes quite dense and heavy, and the cut ends are reliably sealed.

The difference in the preparations used and the application technique also explains the difference in the result. Botox does not remove curls and waves, but at the same time heals the hair and heals the scalp, and keratin makes the hair smoother and shinier, but does not have any healing effect on the curls.

Knowing how Botox differs from keratin, you can quickly determine which option is optimal in each individual case.

Keratin has a pronounced visual effect, but in no way affects the improvement of the quality of hair and hair structure. Let's say more, if keratinization is performed incorrectly or on excessively hard curls, then, contrary to expectations, they can become dry and brittle. That is why only a master in salon conditions can perform keratin straightening.

Botox compared to keratin is completely safe for hair, and you can even do this procedure on your own at home, especially not so long ago a series of drugs that do not need to be heated, but only washed off with water 30 minutes after application, appeared.

Botox is considered an ideal care product that strengthens and heals curls, but if the keratin layer is too badly damaged, you won’t be able to achieve full smoothness.

Many women are unhappy with the appearance and condition of their hair. Frequent dyeing, perm, low water quality, constant use of styling products - all this leads to a deterioration in the structure of hair, brittleness and cross section. That is why the fair sex is in constant search of funds that could improve the appearance and condition of the hair. Most often resort to botox and keratin straightening, but many do not know how one method differs from another, and are disappointed with the effect obtained.Owners of curly hair after using Botox are upset, seeing that fluffy and curls have not disappeared, and women who resorted to keratinization do not understand why hair loss did not stop.

According to user reviews and professional opinion, keratin has a more aesthetic effect - no treatment occurs. The procedure makes curls smooth and straight, but at the same time there is a reduction in volume by 60-80%. Such techniques are recommended for girls with tight curls and naughty locks.

By the way, some ladies go for a little trick - if keratin straightening is done first, then after a few months you can extend the effect with Botox. Such procedures are recommended for owners of lifeless and thin hair, but keep in mind: as practice shows, many women expect that hair will literally become radiant and shiny before their eyes. In fact, the effect is not so pronounced - after processing, the curls remain similar to your own, but at the same time they look a little more well-groomed.

Unfortunately, many women note that in practice the effect of Botox is much less lasting than stated in the hairdressing salon - after the second shampoo, the hair begins to return to its original state, becomes more porous, and after 3 weeks there is no trace of the effect, the strands are again confused and hardly combed. Despite the fact that such a procedure costs 2 thousand rubles and more, clients eventually acknowledge that the result was not worth the money spent on it.

Not all women are satisfied with keratin straightening - Many note that here the effect is also less lasting than promised by the authors of the technique. At the same time, the hair begins to get dirty very quickly, especially if the haircut involves a bang, just touch it a couple of times - it immediately hangs with icicles.

Some note that keratin harms hair, makes it more brittle. When keratin ceases to function, the hair looks like a washcloth and requires long-term treatment with masks, balms and serums. With all this, keratinization is an expensive procedure, the price tag for it starts from 4 thousand rubles, and in addition, it requires the use of special shampoos, which are much more expensive than usual.

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