Since today Botox is one of the most effective salon treatments for hair care, many people who want to restore the shine and well-groomed appearance of their hair and get rid of split ends resort to it. At the same time, the question of whether it is possible to dye your hair after Botox interests almost everyone who dreams of shatush, ombre, balayage and other fashionable types of coloring. We suggest you figure out how this procedure works, whether you can dye your hair immediately after the procedure or whether it is better to dye your hair after a certain period of time.
In what cases should you use Botox?
Botox for hair is a healing procedure for resuscitating strands. From the first use it has a nourishing, moisturizing, rejuvenating and reconstructive effect on the hair structure.
The Botox procedure for hair is useful not only for weakened and dry curls, but also for those who straighten them daily with straightening irons
The Botox procedure brings particular benefits to hair in the following cases:
- presence of split ends;
- dry and brittle strands;
- curly, unmanageable curls;
- coarse hair with a rough, uneven structure;
- reanimation of depleted and dull strands after dyeing, bleaching or unsuccessful perm;
- slow growing hair.
According to experts, Botox therapy should be entrusted to a specialist who is well acquainted with the characteristics of your hair.
When do all restrictions end?
How many days after facial correction with Botox are restrictions lifted? This question is perhaps the main one after the list of restrictions. After all, o means that you can begin your daily activities with renewed energy.
The return to a “free” life should begin in this order:
- You can lie down 4–5 hours after the procedure.
- After 2–3 days, it is permissible to apply a light moisturizing mask or clean the skin with non-abrasive peeling
- After 12–14 days, you are allowed to take a hot bath, go to the steam room or visit the solarium.
- After the third week, begin various cosmetic procedures.
Facial Botox does not impose any restrictions in the future. You can lead your usual lifestyle, play sports, sunbathe, take care of your health and take care of your skin. But facial expressions need to be controlled. The calmer the muscles, the longer the toxin will act.
In the future, to maintain the effect or as an alternative to injections at home, you can use the Botox Active Expert mask from Dizao.
The product contains hyaluronic acid, vitamins, squalene, reductin and peptides, has a smoothing and strengthening effect on dull, wrinkled skin. You can purchase a mask at a pharmacy or specialty store.
Reviews from real people
Svetlana, 32 years old, Izhevsk:
I had been thinking about Botox for two years and finally decided to do it. I put it on the forehead and between the eyebrows. It didn't work. I injected the branded composition, 15 units, and they showed me the ampoule. The needle is tiny, it doesn’t hurt at all and there are no marks left. I followed all the doctor’s instructions: I didn’t lie down for 4 hours, I didn’t go to the solarium or bathhouse, I didn’t drink alcohol. Why didn't it work? I'm sure it's my fault. I stupidly went for myostimulation on the 5th day and ruined everything. It turns out that it’s possible only after 2 weeks, but I didn’t know.
Yana, 28 years old, Saratov:
I want to share my bad experience. I have often grimaced since childhood. I understand that it’s harmful, but I can’t get out of the habit. The first wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes appeared at the age of 25. The cosmetologist advised me to inject botulinum toxin. On the 3rd day after the procedure, bumps formed above the eyebrows, the right eye changed shape and swelling, and a bag came out. I ran to the cosmetologist, she threw up her hands. He says it’s my own fault, I should have behaved correctly during the rehabilitation period or there weren’t enough units. She offered to poke me. No, I don’t agree to such an operation anymore.
Anna, 40 years old, Samara:
Since I was 37, I regularly inject Botox around my eyes in an expensive clinic. I always entered 16-20 units according to the markings - 0.1-0.4 units. to the point and everything was fine. But last time I had no luck. I decided to raise my eyebrows and injected my forehead a month after my eyes. Having finished the procedure, I went to work. It was an employee’s birthday and she had a drink. The next morning I barely opened my eyes, my forehead was swollen, the bridge of my nose was like an Avatar. On the 4th day, the bags from under the eyes slid onto the cheekbones, and my head ached wildly. Everything went away in just a week. She raised her eyebrows, as they say.
Intra-silane is the basis of the therapeutic composition
The composition for Botox is characterized by a high content of active components. It is based on the protein molecule Intra-Cylane, which transports nutrients inside the hair. Penetrating into
the middle, in the cortex layer it creates a framework of microelements, vitamins and amino acids and other bioactive nutrients. And then it smoothes the scales of the hair cuticle, as if sealing them inside the hair shaft. This makes the strands smooth, elastic and strong.
The therapeutic effect on hair is ensured by the presence of Botox serum:
- keratin-collagen complex;
- amino acids;
- nourishing oils;
- vitamins A, E, group B;
- plant extracts with antioxidant effect - green tea, aloe vera.
Thanks to the saturation with nutrients at the cellular level, the structure of the hair shaft becomes smooth and dense, and the hair itself, after this procedure, becomes soft and strong, gains volume and a silky shine, and stops tangling.
Botox for colored hair
Like any composition that deeply penetrates the hair structure, Intra-Cylane, when applied immediately after coloring, is capable of destroying the color pigment.
To avoid this, the Botox procedure should be carried out a week after applying the coloring compounds. The procedure itself includes:
- Washing hair using gentle shampoos, without sls/sles substances. Washing allows you to rid your hair of remnants of styling products, silicone, and various contaminants, preparing the strands for the application of the medicinal composition.
- Carefully apply the therapeutic activator serum along the entire length of the strands using a special dispenser syringe, lightly rubbing it into the hair.
- Treatment with a fixative according to the recommendations specified in the instructions for the drug.
- Heating under climasol for half an hour, after putting on an insulating cap. This manipulation ensures the sealing of nutrients inside the hair shaft. Sometimes irons are used for this purpose.
- Carrying out a massage that stimulates the penetration of the composition into the hair.
- Rinse off the serum with cool water and dry your hair with a hairdryer.
Is it possible to carry out the procedures in one day and what will be the effect?
Combining these procedures is not recommended for the following reasons.
During dyeing, the coloring pigment penetrates the hair structure and changes the previous color of the hair. During the Botox procedure, the substances contained in the mixture penetrate deeply into the structure of the curls and partially wash out the coloring pigment. Because of this, the coloring effect is reduced or eliminated. In addition, the general condition of the hair may worsen, the hair will become dull or fluffy at the ends.
Coloring after Botox
If you want to change the shade of your hair after the Botox procedure, you should use dyes containing hydrogen peroxide. The presence of this component in the composition will ensure access of the pigment to the hair. The procedure itself involves:
- preparing the coloring composition in accordance with the recommendations specified in the accompanying instructions;
- Apply it evenly to the scalp and leave for the time specified in the instructions. During this time, the sealed hair scales will loosen and open slightly to allow the coloring pigment to pass through. Under its action, the natural pigment that provides the natural shade of the strands is destroyed and replaced by an artificial one, giving the hair the chosen shade;
- When the paint expires, the strands should be washed thoroughly.
Since coloring and Botox have mutually exclusive effects on hair, it is not advisable to carry out these procedures at the same time
What happens if you break the sequence or reduce the interval?
As such, there is no established sequence for performing coloring and Botox procedures .
Therefore, nothing will happen if you break the sequence. You can independently determine what will be more convenient for you - coloring before or after the salon procedure. It will be more difficult if you do not maintain the required time between procedures. In this case, there is a high probability that the entire effect of Botox therapy will be lost, and the desired shade will not be obtained. As a result, the curls will take on a sloppy, unkempt appearance. And all the efforts and money spent on achieving an excellent result will be in vain.
Rules for a successful combination of coloring and Botox
When planning to change the shade of strands revived by Botox and at the same time wanting to preserve the resulting effect of well-groomed curls longer, you should follow the following rules:
- The time interval between the two procedures should be 1-3 weeks. Otherwise, the ends of the strands will take on a sloppy appearance, become split, and the paint itself will lie unevenly or will not reach the desired shade.
- For painting, it is better to use gentle paints that do not contain ammonia.
- To obtain the desired shade, you should choose a durable paint that is a shade darker for painting.
- You should not use henna, basma or tinting agents when planning to color Botox-treated strands, as the effect may be unpredictable.
- It is possible to bleach or dye your hair after Botox therapy only after 15-20 days.
When is it better to use Botox therapy - before or after painting and why?
The Botox procedure can be performed either before or after hair coloring.
This is not so important, the main thing is that at least 7 days pass before or after Botoxing. As a rule, the desire to treat and smooth your hair using a salon procedure appears after using hair dyes. Repeated use of coloring compounds leads to deterioration in the quality of strands. Curls become brittle and lifeless. And, as a rule, after the next coloring, the owner of luxurious hair thinks about a visit to a beauty salon for a hair Botox procedure. After all, this drug literally seals the hair from the inside, preserving both the color and shine of the curls longer after applying the dye.
Those who dye their hair after using a medicinal composition usually want dramatic changes in their appearance. But they will also have to wait a little after Botox before dyeing their hair. Ideally, strands should be dyed 15-20 days after the salon procedure.
Important! After treating your hair, when purchasing paint, you will have to pay attention to the content of hydrogen peroxide in its composition. Unfortunately, without this component the coloring composition will not work.
Contraindications and possible negative consequences
Despite the absence of side effects, the Botox procedure may be ineffective in the following cases:
- critical days;
- if an individual atypical reaction to the components of the product is detected;
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- if there is damage to the scalp;
- in old age.
An atypical reaction (allergy) to Botox serum may include a rash, irritation and itching. Carrying out the procedure in a salon will make it as safe as possible.
The disadvantages of this caring procedure include a relatively short-term effect - up to 3 months and the refusal of hairstyles that involve collecting hair in tight buns and ponytails, the need for more frequent hair washing.
Can the paint be applied immediately?
Experts answer this question unequivocally: no. Neither a day, nor two, nor four will be enough, because after dyeing the hair looks well-groomed only until the first wash. While the curls are recovering from stress, they need to be prepared for Botox. To do this, experts recommend using special shampoos with a gentle effect, as well as conditioners and styling products.
If you dye your hair immediately after Botox treatment, it will resemble a haystack, losing its smoothness and silkiness. You need to understand that coloring, regardless of the drug, is a chemical process; it can change the physical characteristics of the hair. As a rule, this causes the strands to become porous, susceptible to breakage and the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. Despite the fact that immediately after painting they look beautiful and shiny, in fact painting damages their structure.
Caring for curls after Botox
For those who wear permanent chemical dyes a lot, using safe Botox will be a real salvation for their hair. In this case, the procedure will become an additional measure that maintains the health and youth of the strands. The following conditions will allow you to prolong its effect:
- The first wash after a Botox session for strands should take place no earlier than 3 days later, and it is recommended to use sulfate-free shampoos, conditioners and balms;
- reduce the use of hair dryers and straightening irons;
- moisturize your curls with oils.
How long Botox lasts on colored hair depends on the dyeing rules. These rules are not complicated, and their implementation guarantees long-lasting coloring and a long-lasting effect of healthy hair.
Professional opinions
Highly professional beauty salons do not recommend resorting to hair coloring immediately before hair botoxotherapy. This is explained by the mutually exclusive effect of the two salon procedures: the dye pigments loosen the hair structure, while Botox seals them. The opinion that quick recovery after coloring with Botox is useful is erroneous. Sealing each hair is beneficial for hair, including colored hair. In addition, the technique also has a beneficial effect on colored hair: it gets rid of dryness and the ends are sealed. However, immediately after coloring, the hair should rest from the negative effects of chemicals. And the point here is not even that the dye is harmful: there is no saving composition that would not harm the hair structure when dyeing.
Dyeing a few weeks after Botox will help restore the hair structure, prepare the strands for coloring and make it more gentle. This is especially important for those who dye their hair often, because each dyeing dries out its structure. Hair restored from the inside along its entire length will be easier to tolerate coloring.
Experts pay attention to the structure of the hair: coarse, thick and elastic hair requires more time. In this case, it is necessary to additionally nourish the curls during their rest from coloring, which will increase the effectiveness of botoxing.
