Wild hair? We can help.

Do you make this sound while styling your hair "urghhhlllglmsphttttt"?

Is your vanity filled with products that did the job for a while, but never quite hit the mark?

When you win the lottery is your first plan to have an in-house stylist do your hair everyday?

Here is everything you need to know about Keratin treatments.

There are many types of treatments. What we commonly call "Keratin Treatments" are actually in the smoothing category of hair services, and they vary -- A LOT.

You may be familiar with the old Y2K treatments that left hair super straight and limp. Well, these are not your mother's Keratin Treatments. With advances in hair technology and a few cancer reducing laws (darn red tape) we now have several formaldehyde-free options.

Here are a few that can be found in my salon:

Milbon

• Collagen/conditioning treatment

• Lasts 6 weeks

• Hydration + shine (short-term glow-up) 

Milbon is a Japanese professional haircare brand. It focuses more on deep conditioning and repair than chemical smoothing. Their treatments infuse moisture, collagen, and nutrients into the hair to improve texture, shine, and softness for a few weeks rather than permanently altering structure - kinda like 'try before you buy’.

This treatment is perfect for those who want instant repair, less frizz, and don't want to spend a ton of time in the salon. Milbon is a great add-on to every visit and only takes 10 minutes at the shampoo bowl. If you are looking soft, manageable, low-frizz hair, this treatment is for you.

Cost: $60 (add-on service) | $115 stand alone

Lasio Tropic

• Keratin Treatment

• Lasts 3 months

• Smooth + sleek

This formaldehyde-free treatment is a keratin-based smoothing system that coats the hair with protein, reducing frizz and relaxing curl while keeping some natural movement. It’s a more transformative option than Milbon, with results that are sleek, shiny, and easier to style for up to ~3–4 months.

This keratin treatment is perfect for humans with curly, frizzy, or just plain wild hair. You can expect to be in the salon for 1.5 - 3 hours. Home maintence requires you to shampoo and condition the next day.

Cost: $195 - $275 (varies by length and thickness of hair)

Cezanne

• Smoothing treatment)

• Lasts 5 months

• Long-lasting frizz control

Cezanne 5-month treatment after styling

A formaldehyde-free smoothing treatment designed to eliminate frizz without fully straightening the hair. It helps seal the cuticle, reduce blow-dry time, and keep hair manageable and glossy for up to 5 months, while maintaining natural texture. Think low-maintenance polish. If you want "smaller" hair this is the treatment for you. Plan for 3 hours in salon. Hair can be shampooed, styled, and colored immediatly after.

Cost: $315+

How the heck do I choose? Great question. Here are a few tips:

1. I want the lowest cost, least amount of time in the salon option. I get my hair done every 6 to 8 weeks. I don't need my hair smooth as glass. I just want my hair to feel nice.

   Choose: Milbon → not a keratin treatment; it’s a deep conditioning/repair treatment.

2. I want to wear my hair curly 90% of the time (or more). I want to speed up my dry time. I want my hair smooth when I do straighten it. Choose: Lasio Tropic → this is a true keratin smoothing treatment (protein-based, more transformative).

3. I wear my hair straight nearly every day. I want my blow-dry time to be cut in half. I want my style to last. I want smooth, glossy hair. I am willing to style my hair. Choose: Cezanne → keratin-adjacent; it smooths and reduces frizz but is typically marketed as formaldehyde-free smoothing, not a traditional keratin system.

You can book your treatment here - thanks for reading,

XOXO - Kimberly