Frizzy Fringe?
Try ‘Hair Botox’
(Yes, Really)
This New Smoothing Treatment
May be Just the Answer
“Darling, call me urgently!”
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“I’m in Venice. You’ve never felt heat like this in your life…”
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“…and you should see my fringe. Not an ounce of frizz!”
“I’m in a meeting — all OK, Mum?”
Oh gosh, is she dehydrated? Does she need help?
So what has happened? How did my mum rid herself of the frizz-fest fringe? Enter a treatment known as “hair botox”.
Hair what? Botox?! Wait. Does it freeze the hair like Botox? Is it anti-aging?
Just as Botox can smooth out lines on a forehead, this smooths out the hair.
The hyaluronic acid, pracaxi seed oil, and karite, or shea, butter conditions and brings hair back to what it felt like in your twenties.
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As I learn more about this hair botox, my first thought is that it sounds a lot like my beloved keratin blow-dry, which I have relied on for years for tackling frizz.
But the main difference is that this is formaldehyde-free. It’s worth pointing out that small amounts of formaldehyde are legal in beauty products in the UK (it’s an ingredient commonly found in nail polish, for example), but some people prefer to steer clear of the chemical, so this will be a key change for them.
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It has been a lifesaver for my mum’s fringe specifically, but it has other skills too.
It’s brilliant for women who have left their hair grey but aren’t happy with the coarser texture, this process brings it back to its youthful state. It’s for those who want body but always want that ‘step out of the shower and go’ effect.
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I remember the message I received from my mum when I booked her fringe for a straightening treatment about a year ago. “It’s too flat! I need something that keeps the volume but takes away the frizz. Help me, darling!”
Success — we’ve finally found her happy fringe place.
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Keratin V.S. Hair Botox
Keratin
Application in the salon
Leave it in for 3 days
after the application
Hair Botox
Application in th salon
Leave it in for 30-60 mintues
Rinse it after
Three Things to Know about Hair Botox
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Hair botox is slowly rolling out across the UK.
One of the best salons is Sam Warrington, London W9. “You need to go to someone reputable,” says Sam Salha, founder of Sam Warrington.
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A good indicator is price. For a full head you’re looking at about £175, but if you’re in my mum’s camp and only want your fringe smoothed out, that will cost about £45.
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It should last for at least three months, and at-home upkeep is minimal but specific. “You must use sulphate-free shampoo,” Salha says. A few pro-favourite brands: Pureology, Alterna and Kevin Murphy.