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About Hair Botox
Aftercare Routine at Home
Wash hair only with sulfate-free shampoo after 48 hours. Use a silicone-free mask once a week to avoid coating buildup. Sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction. Limit flat-ironing to once a week at 150 degrees maximum. Deep-condition with protein-free products to maintain softness.
Step by step at the salon
The professional washes the hair, applies the product section by section, and uses flat iron heat-sealing passes at 180 to 230 degrees Celsius. Processing time runs from 20 to 45 minutes before rinsing. A final blow dry and flat iron finish locks the product inside the cuticle.
Time needed for the appointment
Plan for 90 minutes to 3 hours in the chair, based on density and length. Thick or long hair needs more sectioning and more iron passes, so the time goes up. Adding toner or root color on the same day extends the visit further.
Hair botox versus keratin straightening
Hair botox targets internal repair and reduces frizz without changing the curl pattern much. Keratin straightening uses stronger actives and thermal plates to relax the curl for a straighter shape. Botox fades gradually, while keratin treatments can last 4 to 6 months.
Step by Step at the Salon
The technician washes hair with a clarifying shampoo, towel-dries it to about 70 percent, then sections the hair and applies the botox formula with a brush. After 20 to 45 minutes under a plastic cap, hair is rinsed, blow-dried, and flat-ironed in sections at 200 to 230 degrees Celsius to seal the product.
Time Needed for the Appointment
Plan 2 to 4 hours from arrival to finish. Short hair takes around 90 minutes; shoulder-length hair about 2 hours; hair past the mid-back needs 3 to 4 hours. The flat-iron pass alone takes 30 to 60 minutes. Add 15 minutes for consultation and photo record-keeping if the salon offers it.
Hair Botox Versus Keratin Straightening
Keratin straightening delivers a stronger straightening effect, often lasting 4 to 6 months, but usually contains formaldehyde or glyoxylic acid. Hair botox gives softer waves with curl reduction of 30 to 50 percent and is gentler chemically. Choose keratin for rigid straight hair; choose botox for frizz control without harsh fumes.
How long the result lasts
Results stay visible for 8 to 16 weeks depending on hair porosity, home care, and wash frequency. High porosity hair absorbs more product and may keep the effect longer. Washing every day shortens the lifespan, while sulfate-free shampoo extends it.
Common mistakes that ruin the result
Skipping the flat iron heat seal leaves the product only on the surface and washes out within days. Using sulfate shampoo in the first 3 days strips the actives. Tying the hair tight right after the service creates marks that set into the new shape.
Red flags when choosing a technician
Avoid providers who skip the patch test, refuse to disclose the full ingredient list, or rush the iron step. A sealed treatment room with proper ventilation lowers fume exposure. Ask for a written aftercare sheet and a clear retouch policy before the first application.