Same Goal. Different Approach.
Both keratin treatments and hair botox reduce frizz and leave hair shinier and more manageable. But they work differently and suit different hair types. Here is how to choose.
What Is a Keratin Treatment?
A keratin treatment infuses hair with keratin — a protein naturally found in your hair, skin and nails. Over time, heat styling and colour treatments deplete your hair’s natural keratin, leaving it frizzy and harder to manage.
A keratin solution is applied and sealed in with heat from a flat iron. This smooths the hair cuticle and reduces frizz. Some formulas can slightly relax natural curl patterns.
Results last 3 to 5 months with proper aftercare. Sulfate-free shampoo is essential.
Best for: Thick, coarse or frizzy hair. Clients wanting longer-lasting smoothing and reduced styling time.
What Is Hair Botox?
Despite its name, hair botox contains no botulinum toxin. It is a deep conditioning treatment that fills damaged hair fibres with a nourishing blend of vitamins, proteins, amino acids and collagen. It repairs without chemically altering the hair structure.
Hair botox does not straighten hair — it enhances your natural texture, reduces frizz, and adds significant shine and softness.
Results last 2 to 4 months.
Best for: Dry, damaged or colour-treated hair. Clients who want to repair and nourish without changing their natural curl or wave pattern.
Key Differences
- Goal: Keratin smooths and straightens. Hair botox repairs and nourishes.
- Effect on curls: Keratin can relax curl patterns. Hair botox preserves natural texture.
- Chemicals: Some keratin formulas contain formaldehyde or similar compounds. Hair botox is formaldehyde-free.
- Duration: Keratin lasts 3 to 5 months. Hair botox lasts 2 to 4 months.
- Best for: Keratin suits frizzy, coarse or curly hair. Hair botox suits damaged, dry or colour-treated hair.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose keratin if you want sleeker, straighter hair with long-lasting frizz control and reduced styling time.
Choose hair botox if your hair is damaged, dry or chemically treated and you want to restore health and shine without altering your natural texture.
Our Recommendation
Not sure which is right for your hair? Our stylists assess your hair type and condition before recommending any treatment. Book via WhatsApp on 0310 0099997.
