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It makes you wonder: What else can a little spot of Botox improve?Sex lives?
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and then, quickly, “Where do we sign up?”
Actually, theres no Botox involved, either.
Below, the most important things you should probably know about hair Botox treatments.
Meet the Experts:
What is hair Botox?
First off, theres no real Botox (or needles) involved.
Simply put, “hair Botox” is a misnomer.
“Its really a marketing tactic,” says cosmetic chemist Ginger King.
No medical degree, needles, or numbing ice-packs required.
There’s one big difference between hair Botox and other deep conditioners: collagen.
Not all deep conditioners are created equal.
Hair Botox can smooth out your hair and give you a boost of shine.
Antioxidants like vitamins E and C also help to restore the hair cuticle, says Dr. Farhang.
Over time, that means more perceived “fullness.")
