Differences between keratin straightening and hair botox

Nature has not blessed every girl with beautiful color and shine in her curls. In addition, hair experiences a lot of stress every day: blow-drying, exposure to ultraviolet rays, and a harmful environment. Basically, the fair sex complains of hair loss, dry scalp, and brittle ends.

And what girl doesn’t dream of attracting attention with well-groomed and healthy curls?

To solve these problems, cosmetologists and dermatologists offer a huge selection of services for the treatment and revitalization of hair and scalp.

The most well-known methods are Botox and keratin straightening.

What is the difference between Botox and keratin straightening?

This procedure is recommended for those girls who complain about poor hair condition - dry and brittle, lack of healthy shine.
The procedure is suitable for girls with thin and weakened hair with split ends. Also, Botox is perfect for those who use frequent coloring and lightening. The main task of keratin hair straightening is to straighten the curls. The result of this procedure is straight, frizz-free strands for up to 5 months, but keratin straightening significantly reduces the volume of hair.
Unlike Botox, the keratin composition does not contain many productive components, since the main task is to straighten unruly strands. The procedure is suitable for girls with curly, unruly and excessively fluffy locks.

Carrying out procedures at home

The preparatory stage is the same: the head is cleaned with a special shampoo from the set or the strands are washed twice with the available product. Dry with a towel or hairdryer (“cold” mode).

Botox is applied to strands up to 5 cm wide using a brush, moving from the back of the head to the temples. Then, distribute it with a comb. Wear a plastic cap. After the time specified by the manufacturer, the composition is washed off and the strands are treated in accordance with the instructions.

Keratin is usually sprayed onto the strands, then combed through for better distribution of the substance. On average, after 20 minutes, the strands are smoothed with an iron, sealing the keratin inside. To achieve maximum effect, it is not recommended to wash your hair for the next 3 days or wear hair clips.

Video: keratin hair treatment at home.

Pros and cons of keratin hair straightening

Keratin straightening is chosen mainly by those who find it difficult to manage their hair and in the morning styling turns into real torture.
Girls with voluminous, wavy and unruly hair need to know the pros and cons of this procedure. Benefits of keratin hair straightening:

• Well-groomed appearance of even weak and previously broken hair;
• Gentle smoothing without disturbing the structure;
• Keratin can be repeated after a short time;
• Long lasting effect;
• Sun protection.

Despite the many advantages of keratin straightening, there are also disadvantages:

1. Reducing hair volume;
2. Some contraindications (pregnancy and lactation);
3. Long duration of the procedure and high cost;
4. Possible allergy to formaldehyde.

The keratin straightening procedure is carried out using professional means, which include nano-molecules of keratin with the effect of heat due to tightening. Thus, the iron seals the keratin inside the hair, adding shine and softness.

Composition difference

What is the difference between Botox and keratin straightening? The composition of the products used.

Botox complexes include the following main drugs:

• "Intra-Silan" is an active substance, a molecule that replenishes hair damage.
• Hyaluronic acid - supports and preserves the internal structure of the hair, providing deep hydration.
• Keratin amino acids, cysteine, are analogues of natural keratin, which is found in our hair. It speeds up the recovery process of curls.
• Collagen - retains moisture.
• Elastin - gives smoothness, elasticity, flexibility, provides trouble-free and easy styling.
• Protein - activates hair growth and prevents hair loss.
• Vitamins A, B, C, E, D for the health and beauty of strands.
• A variety of oils for nutrition and softness.
• Herbal extracts, plant extracts, fragrances.
• Silicone fillers and some chemical elements.

Keratin complexes consist of:

• Keratin amino acids, liquid keratin.
• Silicone fillers.
• Preservatives.
• Aldehyde derivatives (formaldehydes or glyoxals) are carcinogens, toxic substances, and are allowed in minimal concentrations in cosmetology. They are the ones who straighten the hair.
• Moisturizing elements and conditioning agents.
• Oil.

Useful tips from a cosmetologist

The most important piece of advice is that before the procedure you have chosen for your hair, you must familiarize yourself with the contraindications and consult a specialist cosmetologist.

The remaining tips are more applicable after hair treatments.

After keratin straightening or Botox, careful daily care is required, especially in the first three days after the procedure. Here are some tips to help you with hair care.

• Do not expose them to moisture, avoid the pool and try not to get your hair wet in the rain. If you get wet, you can straighten your hair with an iron, but this is still an undesirable effect.
• In the first days after the procedure, try not to use thermal equipment for your hair: curling irons, hair dryers, straighteners.
• Immediately after the procedure, you should not break your hair in any way, do your hair, or pin it up.
• It is undesirable to use chemicals (varnish, foam, mousse), this can lead to a negative reaction with keratin.
• It is better to do coloring in advance, about a week before straightening. For painting, you need to choose a paint that does not contain ammonia.
• For a long-lasting effect, sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners will help.

Tips from hairdressers

Before going to the salon, you should consider the following points:

• a mistake by the master can lead to the opposite effect;
• on coarse hair the effect lasts less;
• after keratin treatment, you should not wash your hair for more than a day;
• Straightening is not recommended for hair that is prone to oiliness, as well as very thin strands;
• if the curls are severely damaged, but you really want a straightening effect, it is better to first treat them with Botox;
• it is permissible to “mix” 2 procedures at once, but only with the approval of the master;
• To maintain smoothness, you need to purchase caring products.

In addition to restorative procedures, it is necessary to use professional cosmetics of proven quality. Nourishing masks and sulfate-free shampoos are suitable for this.

The main thing is to follow the technology of the procedure and choose experienced professionals who use high-quality compounds. Otherwise, you can achieve the opposite effect.

Straightening with professional cosmetics

Nowadays, many online or retail professional hair stores offer a ton of different brands of hair straighteners.

Shampoos and balms with a smoothing effect:

• Take Home Smoothing kit by Paul Mitchell
• SYOSS Shine Boost by SYOSS
• "Perfect smoothness" from KEMON
• “Asian smoothness” from GlissKur
• Straight & Easy from Nivea Hair Care.

Straightening cream

• Shock Wave
• Studio Line Hot Liss from L'Oreal Paris
• Liss Ultime from L'Oreal Professional.

Advantages of professional cosmetics:

1. Balanced composition for straightening;
2. Separation for different hair types;
3. Quality guaranteed by the manufacturer;
4. Instructions.

Professional cosmetics will help you easily perform the Botox or keratin straightening procedure. Cosmetics from the original manufacturer guarantee a natural composition and high-quality procedure. The effect of the procedure will be visible immediately after the first application.
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What is better for hair: Botox or keratin?

What is keratin?

Keratin is a procedure that helps straighten hair of any structure. This is its main and only goal, that is, we are not talking about any hair restoration. After the procedure, even the most unruly curls become straight, shiny and smooth.

Keep in mind that keratin will not allow you to curl your hair if you suddenly want a change. Moreover, you should not expose your hair to hot tongs and curling irons. In general, you should avoid any heated tools.

The effect of keratin strengthening will remain on the hair even after using shampoo, but only if it is sulfate-free. Using regular shampoo, the effect will disappear much faster and the procedure will have to be done again.

The entire strengthening procedure follows the following algorithm :

The hair is thoroughly combed, untangling all knots with a fine-toothed comb.

Then the curls are washed with a special composition, which washes away all impurities and prepares the strands for applying the product; after shampoo, the hair is dried well.

The master applies liquid keratin to the entire length, which must be left on the strands for about 40 minutes. Afterwards, apply another similar layer and keep it on the hair again.

Next, you need to thoroughly dry your curls with a hot hairdryer or under a climazone so as not to burn your hair with an iron.

The master divides the hair into thin strands and straightens them with an iron at a high temperature of about 230 degrees.

Everyone approaches keratin straightening differently: on the one hand, the hair looks much better and protected for a long time, on the other hand, there is a thermal and chemical effect on the curls, which can severely damage the hair.

Benefits of Keratin

• the effect lasts on the hair for up to 5 months;
• straightens hair even after perm;
• visually the hair looks more attractive: it is shiny and smooth;
• curls are protected from external damage.

Disadvantages of Keratin

• To maintain the effect, special care is required: use only sulfate-free shampoos;
• After the procedure, it is forbidden to style your hair with “hot” tools;
• strong thermal effect on the strands with an iron.

What is Botox?

Botox is a procedure that is designed to heal and restore damaged hair. The purpose of the procedure is to treat unhealthy hair and quickly improve its appearance. Botox can help straighten your curls a little and reduce frizz, but you won't be able to completely get rid of the waves.

If you want to make your hair more shiny and improve combing, then the Botox procedure will be useful to you. It is necessary for women whose hair has lost its healthy appearance:

• split ends;
• fragility of curls;
• slow growth;
• profuse hair loss;
• dryness and thinness of hair.

A bonus to the chic appearance of hair is that Botox removes yellowness from blonde hair.

Any Botox composition works in two stages. The first stage is a chemical composition that ensures deep penetration of beneficial substances into the hair structure and locks them there. The second stage is active substances from natural ingredients that provide hair with nutrition, restoration and shine.

Standard substances for the Botox procedure contain:

• vegetable and essential oils;
• natural collagen and hyaluronic acid;
• keratin.

The whole procedure lasts longer than an hour and is performed according to the algorithm:

The hair is washed with a special composition that washes away all impurities and prepares the strands for application of the product, after which it is dried a little.

A special serum is applied to the entire length and roots, which is needed to penetrate all the beneficial elements into the hair. The serum is left on the hair for 40 minutes.

A fixing agent is applied on top of the previous layer, which should seal the nutrients and prevent the active composition from being washed off. After 5 minutes, the hair is washed with plain water.

The final part of the procedure is to apply a leave-in mask so that the serum remains on the hair longer and the effect of the procedure is preserved.

Immediately after the procedure, you can notice improvements in the appearance of your hair: the curls have become shiny, soft and silky. You can also notice the volume that appears.

Benefits of Botox

• preventing hair loss;
• lack of fragility, reduced split ends;
• therapeutic effect due to the composition of the drug;
• hair is soft, manageable and shiny.

Disadvantages of Botox

• does not provide straightening of curls;
• weak effect on frequently dyed hair;
• if the hair is exposed to temperature during the procedure, it has the opposite effect, that is, the hair becomes thinner, falls out and becomes brittle.

Main differences

The Botox procedure is mainly distinguished from keratinization by the features of the composition and the method of performing the work.

Botox and nanoplasty: differences

Botox is primarily designed to improve the condition and health of hair. It helps grow hair, recommended for blondes and those with dry and lifeless hair. You can also make it yourself if you purchase a special composition.

Nanoplasty, although it strengthens curls from the inside, is primarily designed to straighten them and create smoothness, well-groomedness and shine. It cannot be done at home.

Nanoplasty:

1. It has a safer composition and therefore can be used during pregnancy.
2. It will not cause itching as it is not applied to the roots.
3. The effect lasts longer.
4. Curls may lose volume.
5. After the procedure, wash your hair only with sulfate-free products.
6. Cannot be done at home.
7. Not recommended for severely damaged hair.
8. The hair may become a couple of shades lighter.

Botox:

• Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation.
• Visible effect within 1-3 months, but cumulative.
• Volume is maintained.
• Can be washed with any shampoo.
• You can do it yourself.
• Recommended for hair in poor condition.
• The curls are not lightened, but they get rid of the yellowness in the blonde.

What is better to choose and in what cases?

When choosing hair care in each specific case, you need to focus on the available indications and contraindications. It is necessary to determine the desired goal of the procedure, while analyzing the general health of the body, the quality of the hair and scalp.

• If the main thing is to smooth out unruly curls, then it is better to resort to keratin straightening. But in case of incipient alopecia, oncology, pregnancy, or a tendency to allergies, this service should be abandoned.

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  If the goal is to treat your hair and reduce its frizz, then Botox is suitable. Contraindications include oncology, menstruation, exacerbation of chronic diseases, pregnancy, taking certain medications and individual intolerance to components.

• If the main desire is to improve the hair structure and straighten it, then nanoplasty will help. The important point is that pregnant women and breastfeeding women can have it done, but those whose hair condition is too deplorable should wait to undergo the procedure.

Currently, the number of salon procedures provides a wide range of choices. But having chosen the method that suits you, you should not forget that you also need to approach the choice of a master with all responsibility . After all, even the best care can be disastrous in the hands of a non-professional.

Reviews about hair nanoplasty

Ekaterina, Krasnodar

“I went into the procedure with great apprehension, since there is little information about hair nanoplasty on the Internet. But my master, who I get my hair extensions from, recently learned and assured me that my hair needs rest. She offered nanoplasty, I agreed and I don’t regret it at all. I did the procedure 3 months ago, and my hair is still smooth and shiny! Nanoplasty is an excellent alternative to hair extensions.”

Elena, Moscow

“I heard a lot about the positive consequences of nanoplasty for hair from my friends, it was they who gave me a certificate for this procedure in the salon. I have naturally curly hair and I straighten it all the time. Nanoplasty not only straightened my hair for several months, but also cured my split ends. I am very pleased".

Larisa, Sochi

“I’ve been meaning to treat my hair for a long time because I dried it out too much with a hairdryer. I was choosing between keratin straightening and nanoplasty. I finally made my choice in favor of the second one when in one article I came across a photo of hair nanoplasty before and after. I was very impressed with the result. My hair hasn’t become heavier, it’s shiny and always in perfect order.”

Every day the beauty industry never ceases to amaze us and comes up with more and more new personal care products. Hair nanoplasty is a great opportunity to become even a little more beautiful without harm and for the benefit of your appearance. Beautiful hair is always in fashion.