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Three smoothing treatments, three very different results, and a lot of confusion about which is which. If you have been putting off booking because you are not sure what you would actually be getting, here is a plain comparison of keratin, Brazilian Blowout and Magic Sleek, and who each one suits.
Start with what they have in common. All three reduce frizz, cut down blow dry time and make hair easier to manage in humidity. None of them is a permanent straightener. They wear off gradually as the hair grows and is washed, which is why the regrowth looks natural rather than leaving a hard line.
A keratin treatment works into the hair shaft and is the most transformative of the three. It loosens the curl pattern noticeably, taking tight curls to loose waves or waves to nearly straight, and typically holds for three to five months. The trade off is the aftercare. Most keratin formulas ask you to keep hair dry and untied for a couple of days afterwards, and to wait before colouring.
The most common mistake is choosing a treatment by how long it lasts. Choose it by how much of your natural texture you actually want to keep.
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A Brazilian Blowout is a branded system that coats the outside of each strand and seals it with heat. Because it smooths the cuticle rather than restructuring it, your curl pattern largely survives. Curls come out more defined and far less frizzy rather than straightened away. Expect roughly two to four months, depending on how often you wash. It suits anyone who wants their own texture back on a good day, not a different head of hair.
Magic Sleek sits between the two and is the option we are asked about most. It is formaldehyde free, built on plant derived amino acids, and it works inside the hair fibre rather than coating it. It can be dialled up for a very sleek finish or kept softer to remove frizz while leaving movement. Results generally run four to six months, and there is no waiting period before washing or colouring, which matters if you are fitting it around an event.
On safety, formulas vary by brand and generation, so the sensible thing is to ask what is being used on your hair rather than rely on general reputation. Any of these treatments should be done in a ventilated space by someone trained in that specific system, and we are happy to talk you through exactly what we apply and why.
Pricing reflects the work involved. Keratin smoothing starts at $280 and Brazilian Blowout at $300. Magic Sleek is priced by length, starting at $250 for short hair, $300 for medium, $350 for long and $400 for extra long or very thick hair. Because thickness and condition affect the time it takes, we quote properly at consultation rather than over the phone. Call (347) 894-1757 to arrange one.
