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Times
9 hours ago
- Health
- Times
This defrizzing hair treatment has changed my life
I have had the most amazing hair treatment. It used to be marketed as 'Hair Botox' before actual Botox objected, but that gives you the idea. It irons out all the frizz, but without the hideous formaldehyde component of comparable treatments of yore. It is also much more effective — life-changingly so, for me. For the first time in my entire life, I can wash and go. I appreciate that most people have always been able to do this, but not me, or at least not for years. As my hair has got finer and as I have had to colour it more often, it has become a hellscape of frizz if left unattended. The treatment is called Hyrolox and comes via Ondine Cowley at Gielly Green, London (from £400, She didn't invent it — that was clever Brazilians — but she refined it and then imported it. When she suggested it might work for me, I was highly sceptical: I do not think of my hair as robust, and for this reason I try to keep well away from chemical treatments. But the idea of it being smooth was irresistible, and she kept saying she thought it would change my life — without harming my hair. On the contrary, she said it would rejuvenate it. Ondine, smooth and gorgeous of lock, has — or had — unmanageably frizzy hair herself (though you would never believe it to look at her), and I'm always encouraged by people who are brilliant adverts for their product. So I went for it, feeling slightly mad for doing so: how could it possibly work on my nightmare hair? It has changed my life, more than anything I've ever had done other than micro extensions (also at Gielly Green, courtesy of Charlie, a stone-cold genius. I wouldn't dream of seeing anybody else, anywhere. She is amazing at doing extensions for volume on thinning hair, ie me). Tragically the extensions had to come out before the Hyrolox could be applied. It goes on for however long Ondine determines, and your hair is then ironed straight but, crucially, not flat. I don't know how it's not pancake flat, but it isn't. You then have to sleep on it overnight and go back the next day. It also leaches colour out of your hair: I left the salon not only very thin of hair, but also half grey — I was having my long overdue colour and extensions redone the following day. The bit that wasn't grey was a really startling shade of pale orange. I walked from the salon to my hotel with, literally, a bag on my head, and went to dinner that night with a huge headscarf that kept slipping off. No matter: it was worth it. • Read more beauty product reviews and advice from our experts This isn't going to mean anything to many of you, but it will mean everything to those of you who have the same issue: I can wash my hair, rough dry it, and it is perfect. It is shiny, younger-feeling, with not an iota or frizz, dryness, flyawayness or anything else. It is sleek but not flat. It's the best it has looked in years. I have gone from actively avoiding washing it because it takes so long to make it look reasonable to washing it every two seconds because I can't quite believe how smooth and pliable it looks three minutes later. No product, no nothing. Not only that, but it's in the best nick it has ever been in, even though before the Hyrolox it was in the worst nick imaginable. It's the best hair treatment I've ever had and I could not recommend it more highly. I could actually weep with gratitude. Buy Nighties from If Only If, several of which are more than nice enough to wear as summer dresses (I love the brown gingham, also the lemon yellow). Before I discovered these people, nighties were a grim nightmare of faux-sexy or faux-prim. No longer! From £85, The Sunday Times Style Beauty awards are back for 2025. You could win a luxury five-star holiday at Sani Resort in Greece, plus we have more than £25,000 worth of beauty prizes up for grabs. To be entered into the prize draw, vote for your favourite products at
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Hair botox, keratin, nanoplastia: Tips on choosing the right smoothening treatment for your hair type
Hair treatments can offer stunning results but only when chosen and timed correctly. No aesthetic goal should come at the cost of long-term hair health so, consult a trichologist or cosmetologist before undergoing any smoothing procedure, especially if your hair is already stressed. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Trishna Gupte, Clinical Cosmetologist and Trichologist Director at The Cosmo Square in Pune's Koregaon Park, recommend skipping all smoothening treatments if you have: • Ongoing hair thinning or post-illness hair loss • A history of autoimmune scalp conditions • Chemically bleached or excessively colored hair that's breaking • Active dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, or scalp psoriasis She said, 'Instead, focus on medical treatments like low-level laser therapy (LLLT), PRP, or biotin-rich topical solutions, along with internal hormonal and nutritional assessments.' Dr Trishna Gupte said, 'Despite the name, Hair Botox doesn't involve any actual botulinum toxin. It's a deep repair treatment using a mix of keratin, collagen, vitamins, and amino acids that hydrates and smoothens the hair shaft.' Dry, frizzy, coloured, or chemically processed hair needing repair—not straightening. According to Dr Trishna Gupte, this is the gentlest of the three. Dr Trishna Gupte shared, 'It improves texture without altering the natural curl pattern. However, if you are already experiencing hair thinning or active shedding, I advise caution. Even non-chemical treatments can weigh down fragile roots and interfere with natural regrowth.' Dr Trishna Gupte explained, 'Keratin treatments use heat to infuse keratin protein into the hair, reducing frizz and semi-permanently straightening the strands. Some variants contain formaldehyde or similar agents for longer-lasting results.' Frizzy, wavy hair that's difficult to manage. While the outcome is visually impressive, Dr Trishna Gupte does not recommend this treatment for anyone with existing breakage, hormonal hair fall or damaged cuticles. This is because the high heat and chemical exposure can cause further hair shaft damage and scalp inflammation in sensitive individuals. Dr Trishna Gupte revealed, 'Nanoplastia uses nano-molecular technology combined with natural ingredients like amino acids and collagen to smooth and straighten hair.' All hair types, particularly clients looking for formaldehyde-free, long-lasting straightening. Dr Trishna Gupte concluded, 'This is often positioned as a safer alternative to keratin, and for many, it is but keep in mind—it's still a heat-intensive procedure. If your hair is chemically lightened, overly porous, or your scalp is reactive, even this treatment can trigger dryness or breakage.' Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
