Every woman dreams of beautiful and healthy hair. That is why today the use of Botox, which significantly improves the structure and general condition of curls, is constantly growing in popularity.
Features
Botox for curls is a procedure aimed at the regeneration of hair. This technique is relatively young, but has already won the recognition of women due to its exceptional effectiveness: the strands become fluffy, volume, smoothness and radiance are added - all this after a single session. It should be noted that botox for hair has nothing to do with the same injection of botulinum toxins. This composition is used for hair, because it contains such useful and necessary components as:
- amino acids - contribute to the normalization of water balance, strengthen follicles and maintain the content of essential proteins;
- keratin and collagen - protein components that fill all the voids inside each hair, so that the so-called elastic frame is formed; due to this effect, the hair becomes less brittle and tear resistant;
- hyaluronic acid - strengthens the structure of each hair, nourishes and moisturizes;
- vitamin complex - contains all the necessary “beauty vitamins” - A, D, E and C, due to which normalization of intracellular processes, increase of immunity, as a result of which the hair becomes resistant to adverse external factors;
- plant extracts and essential oils - determine the softness of the hair, make the strands obedient, give healthy beauty, strength and shine.
Important! Most of the manufacturers in the preparation of a hair care product do not use botulinum toxin, but its analogue, intrasilane. It penetrates deep into the structure of the hair, thereby ensuring its elasticity and strength.
The procedure is suitable for women with brittle and weak, lifeless strands that require quick recovery. The effect of using the technology exceeds all expectations and is as follows:
- curls become soft, delicate, silky and obedient;
- after washing the hair is easy to comb;
- hair structure becomes denser and stronger;
- curls acquire the radiance characteristic of strong hair.
It should be noted that when using Botox, not a cosmetic, but a therapeutic effect is provided - each hair is not only smoothed out, but also restored from the inside. Botox allows you to seal the hair, as a result, the cut off is eliminated, the unaesthetic fluff disappears, which gives so much grief to the owners of curly curls, in addition, the yellowness characteristic of white-tinted curls is completely neutralized.
The result from one application of Botox is stored for 3-4 months. However, professionals recommend resorting to technology every 2–2.5 months, so that the effect remains consistently high.
It should be borne in mind that fast hair regeneration, unfortunately, is not available to all women. So, you should refuse to use the drug in the following cases:
- allergy to the main components of the applied composition;
- the presence of inflammation, abrasions and head injuries;
- pregnancy;
- period of breastfeeding.
Important! The procedure is not used for women whose age has crossed a 60-year milestone.
Experienced masters do not recommend applying Botox to freshly dyed hair, and also immediately after the procedure of lamination and keratinization, since excess exposure to the strands can lead to the exact opposite effect and spoil the hair completely. In addition, it is better to postpone a visit to the hairdresser during menstruation, as well as for any diseases of an endocrinological nature. Any hormonal disruptions in the body can lead to the most unpredictable results of Botox.
What tools can I use?
Professional means should be used to get a truly effective technical result, but not every woman has the time and financial ability to visit beauty salons, so the most famous cosmetic brands have introduced a line of products for home treatment. It is worth considering the best quality products.
- Fiberceutic These are products from the world famous brand L'Oreal Professionnel. This is a very effective opportunity to restore curls in the shortest possible time. The kit includes 15 ampoules with nutritious serum, as well as a syringe and a protective mask. After a single application, the strands become very soft and silky. However, users note that the effect of using this drug is not stable enough, and after 3-4 procedures, the hair starts to deteriorate at all, that is, the promised cumulative effect does not occur.
- H-BRUSH Botox Capilar. Manufacturer Honma Tokyo declares its innovative tool as highly effective, allowing to achieve a noticeable rejuvenation and regeneration of the structure of each hair. It takes about 2 hours to complete the transformation, and the effect lasts about 1.5–2 months. Opinions about this project were also divided into two camps - some women claim that the composition gives a tremendous effect, intensifying once in a while, while others note that when reused, the hair becomes dull and dry.
This serum does not contain hazardous formaldehyde, but it contains an analogue of parabens, however, in minimal dosages.
- Kallos Hair Botox. This is perhaps one of the best tools designed for salon, as well as for home care. The structure of the mixture is filled with a mineral-vitamin complex, amino acids and other substances necessary for hair. The set consists of 6 ampoules of serum, as well as a syringe and gloves, which facilitate the application of the composition to the hair.
Given that there is no unequivocal opinion on the procedure and the drugs used, many women turn to alternative means of similar action. A pretty good result is shown by several masks and wrapping procedures.
From gelatin and green tea
Everyone knows that green tea has a powerful antioxidant effect when used internally, but few know that it contains anti-aging components that are activated when applied to hair. Gelatin is a protein similar to the natural one found in human tissues, therefore, in combination, this combination gives a powerful regenerative effect. To make a mask, you will need the following ingredients:
- infusion of green tea - 100-150 ml;
- gelatin - 2 tablespoons;
- burdock oil - 1 spoon.
The process of preparation and use is as follows:
- gelatin should be dissolved in a warm infusion of green tea and add burdock oil, then mix thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency is obtained;
- then distribute the mask along the entire length of the hair using a hairdresser brush and leave for 25-30 minutes;
- at the end of the procedure, the hair is washed without using shampoo.
Important! To fully obtain a restoring effect, a course of 1-2 procedures should be carried out with a frequency of 1 time per week.
From honey
Honey has the ability to soften even the toughest hair, in addition, it moisturizes and saturates the strands with nutrients. To achieve a lasting healing effect, you will need the following components:
- 1 tbsp. l honey;
- 2 tbsp. l castor oil;
- 2 tbsp. l gelatin.
The preparation and use of the mask is as follows:
- gelatin is dissolved in a small amount of warm water and honey is added;
- the mixture is heated in a water bath and mixed thoroughly so that a mass of homogeneous consistency is obtained;
- the substance should be rubbed into the hair with your hands, it is better to put them in rubber gloves - be hot;
- then you need to put on a warming cap and leave for 20-25 minutes.
Important! The course is carried out for 2-3 months 1 time in 7 days.
From protein and avocado
Avocados are not only tasty, but also healthy. This fruit is a valuable source of protein that can saturate the hair with all the missing micro and macro elements, as well as vitamins. Moreover, the active substances contained in it even allow you to awaken dormant hair follicles, thereby contributing to the growth of new hairs and an increase in the density of hair. To make maxi, you will need components such as:
- half ripe avocado;
- 1 egg white
- 10 drops of natural tea tree oil.
You must complete the following steps:
- the pulp must be milled with a fork or grind on a blender;
- then mix in the protein and add oil last;
- the resulting mass is distributed through the hair;
- put on a plastic bag with a warm hat and leave for 15-25 minutes;
- at the end of the exposure time, rinse with warm water.
Important! To achieve a therapeutic effect, 7-10 procedures are necessary, which are carried out once a week.
With hyaluronic acid
It should be noted that all folk remedies, of course, improve the condition of the hair, but in terms of the severity of the effect, they are not comparable with professional complexes. Botox improves the condition of the hair immediately, and masks with gelatin require quite a long treatment. As close as possible to salon compositions are wraps based on hyaluronic acid.Their preparation will take longer than all previous ones, and it will cost much more, but the effect, believe me, will be stunning.
To prepare the nutritional composition, you should prepare such components as:
- 3 ml of hyaluronic acid;
- 2 ml of elastin and collagen;
- 10 ml of keratin;
- 10 ml of jojoba oil and argan oil;
- 1.5 ml panthenol;
- 1 capsule of vitamin E and C;
- 2-3 drops of lactic acid.
The preparation and application process includes steps such as:
- to start, mix all the oils, and then gradually gradually mix all the other components;
- then fill the syringe with the resulting solution and carefully distribute it in strands, carefully processing one after another;
- to achieve the best effect of the composition, you must additionally put on a warming cap, and then intensively warm in a sushuar or a hot hairdryer for about 5-7 minutes;
- then the mixture must be kept for another 30 minutes and rinse with warm water without using shampoo.
How to do?
Regardless of which professional botox tool you have chosen. The technique of applying Botox to yourself requires the following recommendations:
- the main thing is that it is necessary to follow the manufacturer's instructions as precisely as possible; overexposure of the drug on the hair, the use of flat irons and tricks, if this is not provided for in the instructions, otherwise you risk seriously worsening the condition of your hair;
- be sure to prepare your hair for Botox - for this, they are washed with deep-cleaning shampoo, which allows you to raise the scales and thereby make the hair more susceptible to the effects of the components of the drug;
- to make hair easier to process at home - divide the hair into sectors and use clips;
- do not smear your scalp - back out from the basal zone by 2-3 cm, otherwise you will seriously lose in volume;
- Botox should be washed off with plenty of running water, if you leave the particles of the drug in the hair, they will look glued and greasy.
Among the most common errors are the following:
- applying too much of the product - in this case, the hair will be oversaturated with nutrients, which leads to their bonding, giving them an untidy, stale and unkempt appearance;
- aging longer than indicated in the instructions - some women believe that this will allow them to nourish the hairs in a larger volume, but in practice this only leads to even more drying out of the strands;
- washing the hair before the procedure with an ordinary detergent - some inexpensive complexes do not contain deep-cleaning shampoo, buyers of the product think that you can do without them; this is not so, the standard remedy is completely insufficient for Botox, since it does not completely clean all the dirt from the hair.
Well, now let us dwell in more detail on the procedure for applying Botox on your own at home. First of all, you need to prepare the following tools:
- porcelain or glass bowl;
- syringe without a needle;
- a hat (or at least a package);
- hairbrush;
- towel;
- disposable gloves.
The sequence of actions is as follows:
- for starters, as we already mentioned, hair must be thoroughly washed;
- after that, the reconstructor is distributed throughout the entire pile, retreating from the root zone of 2-3 cm;
- the curls are carefully combed so that the composition is distributed as evenly as possible over the entire length and entire volume;
- the hair is thoroughly dried with a hairdryer in the regime of cold blowing;
- some compounds suggest a hot phase - in this case, the treated curls are straightened with a curling iron or ironing, spending 3-4 times each; the temperature regime is set taking into account the characteristics of the hair;
- Botox is usually kept for 15 to 30 minutes, the exact time depends on the cosmetic composition; some means use caps to create a greenhouse effect.
Hair Care Tips
So that the procedure gives a visible effect as long as possible, you should adhere to such rules for caring for hair, such as:
- you can wet your hair no earlier than 3 days after treatment;
- wash your hair only with special sulfate-free shampoos;
- the regularity of hygienic washing should not exceed 1 time in 5 days - if you wash your hair too often, the protective layer created by Botox will break down and the effect will quickly disappear;
- if your strands are prone to oiliness - use dry shampoos;
- after Botox, you do not need to make masks and wraps for hair, all oil formulations are under a special ban;
- after washing, the hair should be dried immediately, it should not be left wet until completely dry;
- for the duration of the Botox effect, the use of all kinds of styling products (gels, foams and varnishes) should be reduced to zero, since they destroy the protective coating;
- in the cold season, be sure to wear a hat or hood, and in summer protect your curls from exposure to direct sunlight;
- try to exclude stay in chlorinated water, and also refuse saunas and baths.
Reviews
Reviews on the use of Botox for hair are mostly positive. Users claim that this procedure is optimal for the restoration and regeneration of damaged hair. Many people confuse Botox with keratinization of hair, but these are completely different procedures with different efficiencies. So, keratin smoothes hair, but does not cure it, and if you need it just to improve the hair, then only Botox will help. The undoubted advantages of Botox are the speed of the procedure, in general, it will take no more than an hour to prepare the hair, treatment and fixing treatment procedures.
However, the cost of such a composition is high - the average price tag for professional funds starts from 1.5 thousand rubles, and with salon application, the total cost will be about 3-5 thousand rubles, depending on the level of the salon and the professionalism of the master.
It should be noted that according to reviews, different compositions have different efficiencies. So, the cheapest Chinese drugs quite often cause allergies, and the effect lasts less than 1 month. In terms of value for money, Brazilian products are called the best option.
If before Botox hair is dull with unkempt ends, then after the procedure they become smooth, filled with shine and radiance. Women note that curls look "like in advertising." In addition, they are easier to grow, the ends are less bifurcated, the tangles disappear. Botox makes hair heavier, so it’s easy to tail without “roosters” - when individual strands are puffed and puffed, thereby worsening the overall impression of the hairstyle. It should be noted that Botox does not stop hair loss, but significantly reduces it.
Among the shortcomings, there is a loss of volume at the roots, as well as the need to repeat the procedure every 2-3 months. It is noted that some formulations with frequent use lead to the opposite effect - they dry the hair and make it brittle. If you notice that the quality of hair after subsequent application is different from the previous one, change the drug.
On how to carry out the Botox procedure for hair at home, see the next video.