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Keratin or Botox for Hair? Need Advice

Ladies, I've read a lot about keratin hair straightening. There are many negative reviews, but even more positive ones. My hair is unruly, curly, porous, I'm a dyed blonde. As I understand it, there's another popular hair restoration service now - botox. I've never had it done, but the results in photos look amazing. And there are fewer negative reviews. Some recommend keratin, others botox. Some are for Japanese Honma (they have both botox for blondes, and keratin), others for Inoar or BBgloss. But I'm confused and don't know which procedure to choose, or which brand. Please advise, share your experiences.

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I had a Honma Botox treatment, my hair was shoulder-length, shedding terribly, getting tangled, thin, and split. I had it done - the result is brilliant. It stopped shedding, became manageable, soft, I couldn't stop touching it. My husband is a huge sceptic and opponent of all things hairdressing and makeup. But! When he saw the result... He asked if we could do the same for our 7-year-old daughter. He sometimes plaits her hair for school in the morning - she screams, her hair gets tangled, it's very long. So think about it! I recommend it. I've grown it out now, I'll have it cut and then do it again during the summer break.

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If you don't want to end up bald or with a mere three hairs in six rows, then stop tormenting nature - your own natural hair. Only naive fools believe in advertising photos, they'll draw you anything you want, just watch out, you'll be winding snot on your fist when you're left without your beautiful hair. The body always responds to any violence in a way that hurts a lot... stop while it's not too late.

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I've personally done both keratin straightening and botox, and I can definitely say it's worth doing!! Especially if your hair is weakened, broken... in my case, I burnt my hair with bleach and couldn't even comb it properly, it was breaking off - the whole bathroom was full of hair when I washed it!! My hair was like rubber, it even broke from touch. It was a nightmare, I had already said goodbye to my hair.. I wanted to cut it short like a boy or get a wig - I was panicking... but the stylist advised me to start with a nourishing keratin treatment and that's it) I left satisfied and now I get botox treatments every 3 months, my hair is manageable, smooth, and doesn't split! And it tolerates subsequent colourings well. So if your hair is already damaged - botox and keratin are definitely worth considering. Of course, I don't mean naturally healthy, vibrant hair - they don't need it.

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I agree with the second point as well. A few years ago, hair lamination became a thing. I tried it, nothing special. A little time passed, and it's already being labelled as harmful. Silicone in shampoo used to be considered a virtue. Now it's the opposite, silicone-free. And this "hair botox" has absolutely nothing to do with botox, they've come up with a name for fools who don't understand how botox works.

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Depending on the effect you're after, Botox does a good job of smoothing hair, though it's not particularly strong at straightening. For straightening, keratin is definitely better (my hair isn't particularly curly, so Botox was enough to make it straight). I had Inoa Botox, nearly 2 months have passed, and I liked it BUT... this washing with sulphate-free shampoo - my hair was not as fresh by the evening, even though I usually washed my hair every other day, or even every 2 days if I wore it in a ponytail. I only washed with sulphate-free for the first month, then I got bored and started washing with my regular shampoo, nothing washed out, just as the stylist promised - the effect is still holding, even though a little over 2 months have passed since the procedure. And another downside for some - with Botox the volume decreases a bit, and with keratin even more volume is lost.

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I was told it's better not to do this or that. After all, it's not very useful. If your hair is completely damaged, then yes, to revive it purely. My hairdresser explained to me just the other day. I was interested in keratin myself, in general, she discouraged me, said that my hair is normal and to make it straighter, just choose a shampoo to make it more manageable. I like Horse Power with Collagen.

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If I had to choose between the two, I'd probably go for Botox. BUT! I only tried it once, purely out of curiosity to see the results, to reassure myself that everything I do at home, without much effort, gives the same, if not better, effect, at least because besides achieving the beauty effect that Botox provides, my care also nourishes and revitalises my hair. It even treats it when needed. I'm talking about placental products, Placenta Formula. I've been using it for a long time and never once, out of sheer feminine curiosity, have I used the advertised salon services. Because, having a product at home in small bottles, which I apply after washing my hair, is much more pleasant for me. And if I compare Botox and my favourite Silk Formula, I can confidently say that mine is in no way inferior, and in some ways even surpasses it. Just think, OP, how ready you are to simply follow an advertised product. After all, you can do everything at home 🤣 And it's so nice to then see your efforts reflected in the health and beauty of your own hair.

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OP, I can wholeheartedly recommend Inoar to you. I've had their wonderful G-hair straightening treatment done several times, and each time I've been thrilled with the result. Whether you opt for Botox or keratin, that's up to you, each procedure has its pros and cons, but I would still advise you to get a good KV. What I like most is that one treatment allows you to enjoy the fabulous look of your hair for a solid five months, and you don't have to waste heaps of time styling it in the mornings. With Botox, it's trickier, the results don't last nearly as long!

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Reading reviews... and where on earth did you get the idea that keratin turns hair into a scrubbing brush? That it breaks and frizzes up straight after? I've had keratin treatments several times. The first time, there weren't as many different formulas available, so I can't remember exactly which one was used, possibly the now universally disliked CocoChoco or whatever it's called. Anyway, my hair was like in the adverts, neither greasy nor oily. True, I had to avoid washing it for three days. The effect lasted a long time, to the point where it got a bit tiresome and I started washing with regular shampoo. Yes, it reduces volume, but having smooth hair straight after washing and just blow-drying, and the mirror-like shine were more important to me. I had keratin treatments a few more times, but at home. Here, yes, the effect didn't last long. Both Inoar and BBGloss quickly lost their effect. But the stylist who used the Inoar product, it's unclear where she bought it because the bottle itself looked different. Maybe it was ordered online where it's cheaper. And then none of the stylists afterwards carried out all the straightening steps. That's deep cleansing shampoo, the keratin formula itself and then a mask! So, you need a good stylist, preferably one recommended by friends. Be careful with your precious locks 😊 I'm planning to have a botox treatment next. From the reviews and description, I think it's a decent procedure.

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Girls, I've had both keratin and botox treatments, for me botox is better and here's why, after keratin my hair started to split after a month and quite badly, even though I wanted to reduce volume, botox was a find with no side effects and I'll be having it in the future. This procedure lasts for 2 months. Waist-length hair.

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I want to say about this procedure, everything they write about the danger is not true, I do it myself not for the first time and I am convinced that the hair becomes more lively and manageable, if of course you take care of them properly and do not damage them even more, these procedures are suitable for those with dry and porous, damaged, dull and shaggy hair😂Perhaps they just worry and behave capriciously in humid weather! But the main thing is that it saves from UV rays and static electricity, which means it still protects your hair because external factors also destroy our little hairs!!!

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To all those who write about keratin and the like being harmless: have you actually read about what keratin straightening is and how it straightens hair!? Have you delved into it? Absolutely any keratinising product contains formaldehyde! Regardless of what the manufacturer claims. If the product doesn't contain formaldehyde itself, it means it contains aldehydes, their derivatives or aldehyde-containing acids, which during the procedure form the same notorious formaldehyde. It is formaldehyde that is the active substance that, in fact, straightens the hair, destroying the so-called disulphide bonds in their structure!

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It's so funny to read reviews from those who haven't had it done and write that it's better not to do it, or you'll end up bald! They're probably not pretty themselves and are just getting in the way of others! 😆 But in reality, everyone I know who's had it done, including myself, were pleased with the Cadiveu keratin straightening treatment. Hair is smooth, manageable, soft, beautifully shiny, grows quickly, and is easy to comb! Go for it, you won't regret it!

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I still don't understand how stylists damage their clients' hair and with what? There are excellent products on the market now. Affordable training. Wonderful tools. If you have enough experience, then a stylist only has grateful clients. I have clients who have been getting keratin straightening for 5 years. Their hair is simply gorgeous, even before the next repeat procedure. Such clients just love perfect smoothness, so they repeat every six months.

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A few years ago, I had a keratin hair straightening treatment, and recently I had hair botox. Firstly, it's very important to choose a good stylist, and secondly, the quality of the product. I wasn't so lucky with the keratin straightening - the stylist severely damaged my hair, and I had to restore it. After the botox - both the result and the experience were more pleasant. I'm all for botox!

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I've had keratin straightening done twice. The first time, I'm not sure what was used - I simply trusted my hairdresser. The second time, they used Luxliss - my hair looked fabulous. For the first month, you just wash your hair, comb it - and it's perfectly straight. After that, I just blow-dry it from the top and that's it, maybe curl the ends inwards a bit. It's been 5 months now, and the effect is still there. My hair used to be like a scrub brush (lightened and dyed many times), but now it's smooth. If there's a curl somewhere, it still lies neatly, not frizzy. Sulfate-free shampoos are nonsense, I've tried many, they all dry out the hair terribly. Moreover, in Luxliss home care, the shampoo contains sls, which means you can use sulfate shampoos. But of course, you can forget about volume, even with fairly thick hair, there was no volume after the keratin for a long time. Now I'm planning a short haircut and again thinking about making life easier, but I'll probably do a nanoplasty - it's something in between keratin and botox.

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Girls, I've done both treatments, and both times were great! The keratin lasted half a year (I maintained the effect with sulphate-free care), botox up to 2 months, neither procedure damaged my hair, more volume was lost from the keratin. I think those who say that their hair got worse after the procedure, just get used to the good look of their hair after the KV in half a year, and then the composition washes out and the hair becomes as before, not of the best quality, hence they write that it's bad. You get used to the good quickly😆

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Nothing. It's *** for the hair. Better to make masks at home than this. I was left almost hairless with these procedures. Botox, keratin, olaplex, plastic - all rubbish. Even in super expensive salons. The stylists need money, and you can not only ruin your hair, but also your nervous system. Don't make my mistakes 😥

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I had a keratin straightening treatment. Yes, my hair was smooth and shiny after the procedure, it didn't frizz and looked well-groomed. The downsides - it instantly lost a significant amount of volume and started to get dirty quickly, the day after washing my hair was dirty. But the main surprise awaited me a month and a half to two months later. My hair became dry, started to split and tangle, and began to fall out. Keratin is not a treatment, no matter what anyone says. The straightening happens due to formaldehyde and high temperatures. When the keratin washes out, you're left with dry, damaged hair. I won't be doing it again. Unfortunately, you can't restore hair, I'll have to gradually cut it off and wait for new hair to grow.

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I'd advise against doing any of the aforementioned, ruining your hair with your own money, only to spend a long time restoring it. Instead, invest in a good shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, cream, and scalp scrub - it's better to spend on these for the health of your hair.

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