Comparison of hair lamination with Botox and keratin straightening

A woman's appearance largely depends on the condition of her hair. Despite the fact that many girls naturally have healthy, thick, strong and beautiful curls, there are a large number of different external circumstances (in particular, the environment, poor-quality care products, poor water quality and much more) that worsen the condition of the hair. That is why many ladies have to resort to health-improving cosmetic procedures, the most popular of which are Botox and lamination.

What are these methods for improving hair health? How are they different and which one should you choose? What is the cost of the procedures? Read more about this in our material.

The essence of the methods

You can now transform your hair in just one trip to the salon; you don’t need to use expensive professional masks and balms for months. Lamination and Botox are aimed at instantly restoring hair, making it smooth, silky and shiny. Despite the fact that the visual effect of the procedures is approximately the same, the technologies for their implementation differ, as do the treatment compositions themselves.

Let's take a closer look at how each procedure is carried out to understand what is best to choose for your type of curls.

Definitions

Botox for hair is the application of gentle substances. The procedure itself consists of two stages, the effect lasts from one to three months. Vitamin preparations penetrate the hair structure and treat curls from the inside. The complex restores structure, adds shine and silkiness and fights split ends and fragility.

Lamination is the application of a composition that smoothes hair scales and creates a protective barrier on curls.

Please note that lamination adds shine to hair and protects it from the harmful effects of natural phenomena. The effect lasts for about a month.

What does lamination give?

Hair lamination is similar to paper lamination: the strands are wrapped in a transparent film that protects them from the negative influence of external factors, chemical and thermal damage.
The hair shaft receives a durable “shield” that shines glossy in the sun. The curls become more voluminous, the hairstyle looks well-groomed and luxurious.
Problems with combing disappear, due to the leveling of the surface, the hairs stop getting tangled. It is advisable to laminate your hair before traveling to hot sunny countries and winter frosts to protect it from injury.

Stylists note that the procedure gives the following results:

• reliable protection from frost and ultraviolet rays;
• thickening of the hair shaft;
• alignment;
• mirror shine hairstyle;
• smoothness;
• eliminating frizz from curls;
• clear outlines of strands;
• weighting of strands;
• sealing split ends.

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.

What does Botox do?

Women often associate the procedure with cosmetic wrinkle smoothing. However, there is no need to be afraid, no poisons are used when processing curls, and the name is consonant, because the effect of Botox for hair and skin is similar: you get the straightening of all irregularities. The treatment also helps restore the shine and brightness of your curls from within.

The serums contain natural oils, vitamins, and plant extracts that penetrate deep into the hairs, nourish them and saturate them with moisture. As a result, the curls become more elastic, stronger, and less susceptible to destruction.

For girls who want to grow their length, Botox is ideal. It helps achieve the following goals:

• restoration of damaged hair structures;
• rod reconstruction;
• additional food;
• emphasizing the brightness of hair color;
• health improvement;
• smoothness;
• eliminating fragility and split ends;
• preventing hair from fluffing;
• alignment;
• giving volume to fine hair.

Some brands offer hair lamination formulations with a Botox effect.
They promise great results: after the procedure, up to 70% of the beneficial components remain in the curls, thanks to the protective film, and continue healing from the inside. The technique is best used in a salon setting, since failure to follow the rules for using the serum and dosage can cause negative consequences. When oversaturated with nutrients, curls become more brittle and fragile.

How is it different from Botox?

Botox for hair is a new salon procedure aimed at “rejuvenating” strands : restoring their structure, fighting split ends, adding volume and smoothness. This restoration method was developed by Arab cosmetologists and is based on the penetration of a large amount of vitamins and amino acids into the structure of the hair shaft.

Important! This procedure improves the condition of the hair, makes it smooth, but does not help straighten it.

Mode of application:

1. 
   First, the hair and scalp are thoroughly cleansed.

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2. Then the two phases of the product’s component composition are mixed and applied to each strand.
3. Cover the head with a plastic cap and insulate it with a thermal cap or climazone.
4. After 30 minutes, the composition is washed off with massage movements, dried and laid.

Hair lamination involves applying special compounds to the strands, which form a thin film on the surface of each hair, penetrate the pores and fill the voids. This protective coating keeps moisture inside the hair shaft and protects it from environmental influences. Some lamination compositions contain caring components.

Mode of application:

1. The procedure begins with washing your hair.
2. Then the master applies a composition similar to a transparent resin or glue to the slightly dried hair with a brush.
3. The head is covered with a cap and warmed up for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Then the composition is washed off with nourishing shampoo, conditioner is applied and styled. You can find tips on choosing a shampoo after Botox here, and read about how to properly wash your hair after this procedure here.

comparison table

The following table will help you better understand the difference between the two procedures:

For those who are still deciding whether it is better to choose Botox or lamination, we suggest that you read the following articles about restoring curls:

• The nuances of the Botox procedure for curly, straight, thin and other hair types.
• Is it worth it for short hair?
• What can and cannot be done with hair after Botox?
• Can this procedure be used during pregnancy?
• How to make Botox for hair at home?
• What is cold Botox?
• All the pros and cons of Botox for hair.
• The nuances of using hair masks before and after the procedure.
• Can it be done before and after coloring?

Differences between procedures

Now that we have become familiar with the nature of the most popular health procedures for hair, we should understand the question of how Botox differs from lamination (and vice versa), what is the fundamental difference between the processes, and what are the consequences for hair.

Thus, a noticeable difference can be seen in the immediate result of the procedures.

• If you choose lamination, then you should expect the color to remain rich and vibrant (even in the case of dyed and highlighted hair). In addition, your curls will be straight and smooth, gaining natural shine and volume. Another positive effect of lamination is giving thickness to the hair.
• Botox is more aimed at healing strands from the inside. After the procedure, the hair will become more vibrant, it will gain elasticity, become strong and resistant to external influences.

Thus, we can conclude that lamination is more of a cosmetic than a medical procedure, and Botox is the opposite.

In addition, there are differences in the cost of salon procedures. It is this characteristic that is often decisive for many women. It is worth noting right away that both procedures are quite expensive, especially if carried out in elite beauty salons by highly qualified specialists. So, high-quality Botox will cost you at least 2,500 rubles, and lamination can be done from 2,000 rubles. The specific price will depend not only on the length of your hair and the drugs used, but also on the pricing policy of the beauty salon you choose.

Hair lamination or keratin straightening?

1. Lamination only guarantees a visual effect. The external beauty of the curls is ensured by covering the strands with a special protective film. It reflects light, which gives the hair a bright shine. In order to have an internal effect on the hair, modern manufacturers will supplement the composition with natural biological components. However, compared to the healing effect of keratation, the activity of such components is very low.
2. Keratin hair straightening is one of the methods that restores health to curls. The process is not only “soldering” hairs under a film. Keratin fills them from the inside, gluing microcracks, restoring the structure. By means of which the effect of smoothness and silkiness is achieved.
3. What is the difference between keratin hair straightening and lamination? The defining difference between these methods is the method of influencing curls.
   It is worth emphasizing that keratization is essentially lamination, with an additional therapeutic effect.

We invite you to watch a video about what hair lamination is:

Execution technology

To perform both lamination and keratization in a beauty salon, it will take approximately the same time - from one to three hours.

1. Lamination . The advantage of lamination is the ability to correct the original hair color. The master selects the required shade, taking into account the client’s wishes, and applies a protective layer.
2. Keratin . With keratinization, you won’t be able to change your hair color right away; you’ll have to wait about two weeks.
3. Differences . Another significant difference between the methods is the ability to carry out the procedure at home. Special sets are available for sale. Lamination can be easily done using ordinary gelatin. For keratization, certain skills and equipment are required, so this method is exclusively salon.

We invite you to watch a video about how the hair lamination procedure occurs:

We invite you to watch a video about how the keratin straightening procedure occurs:

What are the contraindications?

Lamination

• Using this method on curls with a porous structure may not give a satisfactory desired result.
• Carrying out the procedure after a perm will lead to loss of curls.
• A significant disadvantage of the method is the uneven washing off of the film.
  In places where there is no protective layer, creases, tangling of strands, and splitting of hair can form.

Kerating

• The method is contraindicated during pregnancy.
• Sparse curls can look lifeless and weakened.
• The hairstyle quickly gets dirty and loses volume.

Difference in Result

1. 
   The lamination effect lasts 3-4 weeks. Under the influence of the sun and hot air, the film becomes significantly thinner and is quickly washed off with shampoo.

2. Keratin has a cumulative effect. A correctly performed procedure gives a stable result that lasts about six months. However, it is recommended to repeat it every three months.
3. Differences . An important distinguishing factor between the two methods is the resulting volume of the hairstyle. The result of lamination is thickening of the hair, increasing the hairstyle at least twice. After keratin straightening, there is a noticeable loss of volume, and the effect of smooth curls appears.
4. Flaws .
   The common disadvantage of both procedures is increased hair loss. Special coating compounds thicken and weigh down the hair. Active combing can cause hair loss.

Aftercare

After lamination and keratinization procedures, special subsequent hair care is required.

For laminated strands

• Curls and coating with a special protective film should be protected from deep cleaning shampoos and any other products that can damage the coating.
• The use of tight clips, elastic bands, and curling of curls is not recommended.
• You can use any dye to dye your hair; it will apply evenly and the color will last for a long time.

After using keratin

• Hair treated with keratin should be washed with special sulfate-free shampoos. They prevent the rapid leaching of creatine, but are expensive.
• You should also prevent salt water from getting on your hair after a keratin treatment. Therefore, doing keratin straightening before going to the sea does not make sense.
• You can change the color of your curls only with dyes that do not contain ammonia.

Pros and cons of procedures

The advantages, of course, are obvious:

• radiant and long-lasting color for dyed hair;
• smoothness and silkiness of strands;
• long lasting effect;
• hair is manageable, strong and becomes stronger.

Minuses:

• lamination can create the effect of a dirty head;
• both procedures, with frequent use, weaken your hair, it becomes dull;
• lamination must be repeated once a month for the effect to last long; Botox is also renewed as the product is washed off;
• your hair will require professional care to maintain the desired effect;
• price.

Is it possible to combine such methods of care and how to do it correctly?

Healthy hair manipulations are useful in moderation. Hairdressers do not recommend carrying out various procedures with a short interval between them. It is much more useful to choose one most suitable procedure and repeat it as necessary to maintain the effect.

An exception to the rule is polishing curls manually or with a special machine. This manipulation is ideally combined with the subsequent application of a therapeutic nutritional composition to the strands.

Is it worth doing shielding along with polishing and what will the effect be?

Shielding and polishing complement each other. However, it is necessary to follow the order: first polishing is done, then shielding is carried out.

The result is absolutely healthy ends and smooth, silky, moisturized length. The effect of polishing is consolidated, since tips that are nourished and covered with a protective film are less susceptible to delamination.

Salon or home hair treatments should be in every girl's care arsenal. What is best for hair: shielding, Botox, polishing, thermokeratin or something else - must be decided based on the condition of the hair and the needs of the client.

To achieve maximum results, you also need to choose a competent specialist or high-quality products for independent use.

The effect of the procedures

These procedures are not a cheap pleasure if done in a salon.
Therefore, it is worth figuring out what effect you want to see. Lamination is done by women who want to maintain color durability after dyeing their curls; due to the composition, the coloring pigment is not washed out. Hair becomes smooth, shiny, strong and voluminous. Therefore, lamination gives thickness to the hair. After leaving, the strands become heavier if you don’t take care of them, for example, don’t buy special shampoos.

Botox gives a similar effect - softness, elasticity and silkiness, color fastness, etc., but unlike lamination, the procedure treats strands from the inside, making them vibrant and shiny, strong and resistant to split ends.

Both procedures have a beneficial effect on hair. To choose the right one, base it on the initial state of the head:

• If you have dead curls that require urgent treatment, then it is better to choose Botox.
• If you want to treat and give your hair a luxurious look, then lamination will help.

Ladies also choose salon procedures based on their cost.

We recommend that you learn more about hair restoration in the salon and at home on our website.

Other Features

Before the procedures considered, make sure there are no allergic reactions to the components. Also, lamination and Botox are not suitable for those who have scalp disease or wounds. Remember: if you want to change the color, you need to dye your strands immediately before the procedure. If your curls are split, cut off the ends first.

Do you have dry, brittle and lifeless hair? Here is a review of the best hair moisturizers:

• balms;
• masks;
• sprays;
• air conditioners;
• shampoos;
• folk recipes.

What to choose for a long-lasting effect?

If your hair is strong and healthy, and does not need long-term restoration, but there is a desire to revive the strands a little, then you should give preference to lamination. This procedure will contribute to even greater health of the strands, giving them a healthy shine and silkiness. Lamination will help temporarily protect curls from the negative influence of external factors.

Important: regardless of the chosen method, before going for the procedure, it is strongly recommended to visit a trichologist. The doctor will assess the general condition of the strands and help you choose a more suitable and safe method for their improvement.

Today, many salons offer a new healing technique - lamination with the Botox effect. This procedure has a longer lasting effect compared to conventional lamination.

Video: lamination or botox for hair, which is better

Cost in Moscow and St. Petersburg

If you want, it doesn’t cost anything to find a specialist who is ready to do lamination with Botox for a ridiculous price of 200-300 rubles; contacting him is a short-sighted idea. The preparations for these procedures are not cheap, which means that either the master has been keeping them open for a long time, gradually spending them on random clients, or he is going to cover your eyelashes with a bio-perm liquid or another cheap product that only imitates lamination.

What to choose for thin hair?

When choosing a hair restoration method, it is necessary to take into account the general condition of the strands and what result needs to be achieved. So, if the curls are too thin and damaged and need urgent treatment, preference should be given to the use of Botox. After its use, the nutrients included in the product continue their healing effects on the roots.

Botox is also suitable for those girls who want to grow long beautiful hair. The procedure will help restore the structure of damaged strands in the shortest possible time and saturate each hair with vitamins and nutrients. This effect will eliminate excessive fragility and get rid of split ends, prolong the brightness of the color, and make the curls smoother and more voluminous.

Conclusion

Thus, the choice of treatment technique for restoring curls depends on various factors. Both procedures have many benefits and have a positive effect on the hair. But each method also has its own contraindications that must be taken into account. Oversaturation of the scalp with nutritional compounds can lead to the opposite effect and significantly weaken the hairs. Therefore, the first procedure, regardless of whether it is Botox or lamination, must be carried out only by a qualified specialist. Reasonable use of Botox, due to its healing properties, will help restore the structure of the hair, and lamination will protect it from harmful factors and re-damage.

Curly hair

If you wear curls or have naturally curly hair, then there are special formulations and restoration techniques. Curly hair has a special twisted structure. They are more “fluffy”, dry and brittle. Therefore, the care will be special.

First of all, you need to figure out what effect you want to get:

• Leave your hair curly (that is, the curls will be more well-groomed and moisturized).
• Or straighten your curly hair.

In the first case, Botox is better suited so as not to weigh down the hair. In the second case, you can use both lamination and Botox.

If you want to straighten curly hair, then hot lamination is what you need. Because this option is more effective.

If you are blonde

Rio Bottox. Brazil is what you need. Developed by Brazilian specialists. Includes:

Serecin (a unique substance) for active recovery.

• Omega acids.
• Complex of vitamins.
• Life-giving oils.

On light hair it removes the unpleasant yellowing effect. A long-lasting effect after use was also noted.

What services are there with a similar effect?

There is another popular service - keratin straightening-restoration. Its difference lies in the fact that the master, using a special straightening iron, seals the active components of the composition in the hair at high temperature. This method partly combines both of the above procedures:

• thickens and seals hair like lamination;
• nourishes and moisturizes like Botox.

Note! Keratin straightening requires repetition every 4-5 weeks, takes much longer and is more difficult, and is also suitable primarily for those with curly hair.

Exotic procedures such as glossing, glazing, screening, eluminating, cauterization - nothing more than ordinary lamination with the addition of various care products, such as extracts from bamboo or soy stems, keratin, negatively charged ions; or using high temperatures.

Hair extensions

When extensions are made, the strands (tresses) are already in a processed state. High-quality tresses are made from natural hair and have an aesthetic appearance. Since the hair is natural, it can be subjected to various types of processing, including lamination. It should be said that this procedure is rarely resorted to.

• Firstly, because it is much more profitable to laminate your own hair, and only after that extensions.
• Secondly, because the tresses themselves do not require such a procedure.
• Thirdly, because extension presupposes subsequent correction, and this is a separate topic.

Eyelash care after Botox and lamination

During the first day after the procedure, eyelashes may remain unpresentable, and the skin of the eyelids may appear irritated. At this time it is important:

• do not rub your eyes;
• do not use cosmetics;
• do not wash your face (water can damage the thin lamination film);
• Do not expose your face to direct sunlight, steam, or humid hot air (bath, sauna).

Often after the procedure, the specialist offers to buy a special conditioner that will allow you to wash your face and remove makeup in the most gentle way for eyelashes. Using it you will increase the duration of the effect.

Price comparison

Let's compare prices for these hairdressing services:

• The price of Botox depends on the length of the hair and the salon, but it varies from two to three and a half thousand rubles. Home procedures will be cheaper, since the products cost from 1,500 to 4,000 thousand rubles per 100-500 ml, and they will be enough for more than one use.
• The price of lamination varies from two to seven thousand rubles: it depends on the qualifications of the hairdresser, the condition and length of the curls. The products themselves can be purchased at prices ranging from three to seven thousand rubles.

If you wear a haircut

And if you want to do lamination, no problem. But you should take into account the condition and type of your hair, and you should only trust experienced hairdressers. Haircut requires constant updating. Therefore, you may have to cut your laminated hair. And this is not very good. Since during lamination the tip of the hair is sealed and this prevents delamination and splitting.

Lamination is performed after the haircut, and not vice versa.

Botox for short hair

If you have a haircut, Botox can be used in the same way as with long hair. Fiberceutic from Loreal - ideal for short hair. Intra-silane is the active ingredient. Initially it is liquid, but after application it turns into a solid state.

Wherein:

• The hair structure is strengthened as much as possible, which helps maintain styling.
• The hair is at the same time quite flexible and at the same time durable and strong.
• They are obedient.
• The color becomes more vibrant.
• The roots are strengthened.
• Protect the ends.

It is the tips that are affected by the effects of the environment and adverse factors.

Lamination partially or completely solves this problem. In addition, there is a procedure called “end sealing”.

This is true for both haircuts and long hair. The point here is that a certain composition (most often protein) is applied not to the entire length, but to the ends of the hair and then moved by heat. This procedure is always hot.

If you combine sealing of ends with other wellness programs, the result will pleasantly surprise you.

Who should not use the techniques?

The high popularity of quick restoration of curls pushes many girls to go to a salon or independently use lamination or Botox compounds.

However, it is worth considering that not everyone can undergo the procedure. In some cases, improving the appearance of your hairstyle will have to be delayed for a while, and in others, a more suitable alternative will have to be found.

Let's consider what contraindications the methods have:

• Pregnancy and lactation period.
• Serious disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system.
• Violation of the integrity of the scalp.
• Advanced age.
• Personal intolerance to the components of the products.
• Tendency to allergies.

Contraindications and precautions

Although both procedures are considered safe and easy to perform, they also have a number of contraindications. For example, not a single good master will undertake the transformation of a client’s eyelashes if she has an eye disease (conjunctivitis, dryness, increased tear production) or irritation in the eyelid area. A session cannot be scheduled if a woman has recently undergone surgery in the upper or middle third of the face.

It is undesirable to do the procedure during pregnancy, lactation, or menstruation - not so much for fear of harming your health, but because of the hormonal changes that occur in a woman’s body during this period. They can influence the result obtained in the most unpredictable ways.

It is also important to make sure that there are no allergies to the drugs that you plan to use.

Care instructions

The effect of hair restoration procedures depends on how you care for it. Despite the fact that the techniques are intended to improve the condition of curls, after their use the strands require regular and careful care.

Following all the recommendations of hairdressers is the key to the health and beauty of your hair. Experts urge you to adhere to the following rules:

• we choose only mild shampoos that do not contain sulfate or parabens - these aggressive chemicals contribute to the rapid leaching of the protective layer and beneficial substances;
• We try to wash our hair as little as possible - the more often the compositions present on the curls come into contact with detergents and water, the faster they are washed out;
• We minimize the use of hair dryers, curling irons, straightening irons and tight elastic bands - they quickly destroy the structure of the curls and give them a sloppy appearance.

How to care for your curls after the procedure

You can extend the effect of the process of healing and nourishing curls for a long time if you provide proper care:

1. Use mild shampoos without sulfate and without parabens - aggressive chemicals that will negate your procedure; they will quickly wash away the restorative composition and protective layer.
2. Try to expose your hair to hygiene sessions as little as possible. The more often you wash your curls, the faster the beneficial substances applied during health-improving techniques are washed out.
3. Use hair dryers, curling irons, and straightening irons less and do not pull your curls with tight elastic bands; these hairstyle tools quickly make your hair look sloppy, destroying its structure.