✨ How to apply Ritual Botánico keratin step by step at home:

Keratin Evolution kit with 2 application methods, organic and vegan, transforms your hair with a formaldehyde-free straightening treatment, cruelty-free and plant-derived.
🌿 Ingredients

✔ Formaldehyde-free
✔ With Omega 9
✔ Made with 12 natural oils

Its formula, enriched with 12 natural oils: coconut, shea, chamomile, argan, cotton, myrrh, macadamia, olive, cinnamon, aloe, calamus, and green tea, provides shine, softness, and long-lasting results.

💚 Vegan and cruelty-free
💚 Traditional application method

STEP BY STEP:

Step 1: Wash your hair

Wash your hair 3 times with warm water and the deep cleansing ritual, STEP 1 (included); leave on for 5 minutes and rinse with plenty of water.

It is important to remove any traces of treatment, styling cream, grease, dust, and dirt to allow for homogeneous absorption of the keratin.

Step 2: Dry it 100%

Blow dry with cool air and gently detangle from the ends upwards.

Step 3: Apply the BioSerum ultra protector

Apply to the scalp.

Massage for 30 seconds and leave on for 5 minutes.

🚫 Do not rinse

Step 4: Apply the keratin

✔ Divide hair into sections
✔ Apply in thin strands
✔ Keep 5 mm away from the root
✔ Remove excess with a fine comb

Repeat throughout the hair.

Step 5: Waiting time

✔ Afro / thick hair: 90–120 min
✔ Wavy hair / light frizz: 45–60 min

Step 6: Drying without rinsing

Dry 100% without roughing up the hair.

🚫 Do not brush

⚠️ Do not flat iron wet hair

Step 7: Flat ironing (KEY STEP 🔥)

✔ Temperature: 210–230°C
✔ 7–10 passes per strand
✔ Adjust according to hair type

⚠️ If it shrinks or smells burnt → STOP

Step 8: Final wash

✔ Wait 20 minutes
✔ Wash the same day
✔ Sulfate-free shampoo

🚫 Do not use detox shampoo or step 1

Apply mask, rinse and dry without roughing up.
💜 Flexible Method (More natural result)

Ideal for:

✔ Thin hair
✔ Damaged hair
✔ Gentle waves
✔ Not very curly

STEP-BY-STEP

✔ Wash 2–3 times with deep cleansing shampoo
✔ Dry 100%
✔ Apply BioSerum
✔ Apply keratin without touching the roots
✔ Leave on for 45 min to 2 hours

💧 Rinse 90%

✔ Dry again
✔ Flat iron (7–10 passes)
✔ Wash and apply mask
✔ Final drying
🎯 Result

✔ Softer hair
✔ Less frizz
✔ Natural movement
✔ 80%–95% straightened
🌟 Benefits

✔ Straight and shiny hair
✔ No frizz
✔ More manageable
✔ Lasts 3 to 5 months
✔ Can achieve up to 100% straightness
✔ Promotes healthy growth
✔ Total frizz control
✔ Soft coconut fragrance

BEFORE AND AFTER USING KERATINA RITUAL BOTANICO

🌸 Fragrance

Delicate natural coconut fragrance, without strong odors.
⚠️ Warnings / Precautions

✔ Perform allergy, temperature, and color tests
✔ Results may vary depending on hair
✔ Apply 5 mm from the root

🚫 Do not sleep with the product
🚫 Avoid contact with eyes
🚫 Keep out of reach of children

May leave a slight odor for the first few washes.

Step 1: Wash your hair

Wash your hair 3 times with warm water and the deep cleansing ritual, STEP 1 (included); leave on for 5 minutes and rinse with plenty of water.

It is important to remove any trace of treatment, styling cream, grease, dust, and dirt to allow for homogeneous absorption of the keratin.

Step 2: Dry it 100%

Blow dry with cool air and gently detangle from the ends upwards.

Step 3: Apply the ultra-protective BioSerum

Apply to the scalp.

Massage for 30 seconds and leave on for 5 minutes.

🚫 Do not rinse

Step 4: Apply the keratin

✔ Divide hair into sections
✔ Apply in thin strands
✔ Keep 5 mm away from the root
✔ Remove excess with a fine comb

Repeat on all hair.

Step 5: Resting time

✔ Afro / thick hair: 90–120 min
✔ Wavy / slightly frizzy hair: 45–60 min

Step 6: Drying without rinsing

Dry 100% without disturbing the hair.

🚫 Do not brush

⚠️ Do not flat iron damp hair

Step 7: Flat ironing (KEY STEP 🔥)

✔ Temperature: 210–230°C
✔ 7–10 passes per strand
✔ Adjust according to hair

⚠️ If it shrinks or smells burnt → STOP

Step 8: Final wash

✔ Wait 20 minutes
✔ Wash the same day
✔ Sulfate-free shampoo

🚫 Do not use detox shampoo or step 1

Apply mask, rinse and dry without disturbing.
🛍️ Tools needed

To achieve a professional result, you need:

🧤 Gloves
🖌️ Application brush
💇🏻♀️ Fine-tooth comb
📎 Clips
💨 Hair dryer
🔥 Professional flat iron

💡 Recommendation: use a titanium flat iron for best results
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Frequently asked questions about Ritual Botánico Keratin

How is Ritual Botanico keratin applied?

Following the deep wash process, application in thin strands, resting time, drying, and ironing explained in this guide.
Should I wash it the same day?

✔ Yes, this treatment is washed out the same day.

🚫 It is not recommended to leave it overnight or sleep with the product applied.
How long does Ritual Botanico keratin last?

⏱️ Between 3 and 5 months

👉 Duration depends on hair type and aftercare.
Does your hair color change?

✔ It can slightly change the tone, especially in bleached hair.

👉 The color stabilizes with washes.
Does it work for bleached hair?

🚫 Not recommended

👉 It can alter the tone or affect the hair fiber if it is very sensitized.
Can it be used on children, pregnant women, or breastfeeding mothers?

🚫 Not recommended for:

✔ Girls under 16 years old
✔ Pregnant women
✔ Breastfeeding women

👉 This is out of caution and to avoid possible reactions.
Should I get keratin or hair dye first?

👉 Ideally, perform the keratin treatment first, then the dye.

This helps seal the hair fiber and improves color fixation.
How many days should I wait to dye my hair after a keratin treatment?

⏱️ Wait at least 8 days before applying hair dye

👉 This allows the treatment to fully stabilize.
What shampoo should I use after a keratin treatment?

✔ Salt-free and sulfate-free shampoo

👉 This helps prolong the treatment's duration.

⚠️ Avoid sea salt, as it can wash away the treatment and cause the keratin to be lost more quickly.
Can I exercise or sweat afterward?

🚫 Avoid sweating for the first 72 hours

👉 This helps maintain better results.
What happens if I leave the keratin in longer?

🚫 Does not improve results

👉 May damage hair if recommended time is exceeded.
Can I apply keratin if my hair is very damaged?

🚫 Not recommended

👉 The hair fiber must first recover before applying the treatment.
Why is it important not to touch the root?

👉 Because it can cause:

❌ Irritation
❌ Itching
❌ Sensitivity

✔ Always apply 5 mm from the root
Does keratin have a strong smell?

🚫 No

✔ It has a delicate coconut fragrance, pleasant during application.

💚 Take care of your keratin and make it last much longer

💡 70% of keratin's longevity depends on the care you give it at home.

To keep hair straight, shiny, and frizz-free for longer, it's essential to use salt- and paraben-free products, as they help maintain the sealed hair fiber.

💜 Choose your ideal option

🧴 Option 1: Aftercare kit

Repair and Growth Kit (5 pack) - Botanical Origin

$83.50 USD
$83.50 USD

👉 Perfect if you already have keratin applied

✔ Maintains the straightening effect
✔ Reduces frizz
✔ Prolongs results

✨ Option 2: Complete kit (Keratin + aftercare)

Smooth and Post-Care Kit (5 Pack) - Botanical Origin

$109.99 USD
$109.99 USD

👉 Ideal if you want the complete result from home

✔ You apply the keratin
✔ You maintain the result for months
✔ Savings in a combo