Keratin, plex, hair Botox and arginine: what each one does

Four salon treatments for dry, damaged or weak hair, what each one does and which hair it suits.

If your hair feels dry, damaged or lifeless, it may be time to give it a professional treatment. With more than 20 years in hair, we don't just put product on; we get to know your hair first. Here are the four treatments we do in the salon, and what each one is for.

Keratin treatment

Keratin suits frizzy, curly or damaged hair. It smooths the hair and gives it a soft, glossy finish:

• Smoother, straighter hair without flat-ironing every day
• Much less frizz and dryness
• Softness and shine that last for a few months

Best for: coloured or bleached hair, and hair that has had a lot of heat.

Plex treatment

Plex works deep inside the hair to rebuild its structure. We mostly use it on hair damaged by colour, bleach or heat:

• Repairs weak, brittle hair
• Less breakage and fewer split ends
• A stronger hair shaft

Good to know: plex can also go on before or with your colour or bleach, so the hair takes less damage.

Hair Botox

Hear "Botox" and you probably think of skin. Hair Botox contains no botulinum toxin; it's a deep-conditioning treatment, named for the way it smooths the hair:

• Deep hydration
• Less frizz, dryness and fewer split ends
• Fills in damaged cuticles
• Soft, silky hair that's easy to style

Best for: fine, dry and fragile hair.

Arginine treatment

Arginine is an amino acid. In this treatment we use it to strengthen the roots and the scalp:

• Stronger roots
• A healthier-feeling scalp
• A stronger hair shaft from the inside

Best for: hair that has become thin or weak. If your hair loss is sudden, patchy or has gone on for a while, check with your family doctor or a dermatologist first; blood tests for iron, vitamin D and thyroid can help find the cause.

If you're not sure which one your hair needs, book a free consultation and we'll look at your hair first.