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Keratin / smoothing prices in the US
Keratin / smoothing runs $225–$350 at most US salons, median $300. That’s from 49 prices on 31 published menus — not an estimate.
Low
$85
Typical
$225–$350
Median
$300
High
$475
Book keratin / smoothing direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold keratin / smoothing pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Design 25 Salon
Book on SquareIndianapolis, IN
Giorgio Salon LLC
Book on ZocaHouston, TX
Hair by Tiana
Book on StyleSeatOakland, CA
Hairbygino
Book on ZocaDallas, TX
Ksweetshaircompany
Book on ZocaDallas, TX
Loc Seeds
Book on AcuityIndianapolis, IN
Reading on keratin / smoothing
- Silk Press vs Keratin Smoothing in Galleria: Cost, ResultsSilk Press and Keratin Smoothing get asked about side-by-side by Galleria clients every week. Here's the 2026 Galleria-specific comparison — pricing, where to book, and how to pick.
- Houston Summer Frizz Control: Keratin vs Gloss vs Smoothing Treatments ComparedHouston dew points climb past 70F by late May, and frizz-control treatments range from $85 in-salon glosses to $450 keratin services. Here is the licensed-stylist breakdown of which treatment actually lasts a Houston summer, by neighborhood and hair type.
- Houston Memorial Day Pool Prep Haircare (Chlorine Protocol)Houston pools opened Memorial Day weekend 2026 and chlorinated-water exposure begins compounding immediately. The 5-step protocol below extends color, prevents brassiness, and protects keratin smoothing through Labor Day.
Keratin / smoothing — FAQ
How much does keratin / smoothing cost?
Across 31 US salon menus we've collected, keratin / smoothing runs $225–$350 at most places, with a median of $300. The full spread is $85 to $475 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
Are these prices what I'll actually pay?
They're list prices from providers' own published menus, not quotes. Expect the final figure to move with length, density, add-ons and who's in the chair, and expect tip on top. Booking direct with a provider is the only way to get a firm number — the book links on this page go straight to their own scheduling.
Other hair services
Braids · $120Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $180Highlights · $150Sew-in / weave · $160Hair color · $95Knotless braids · $220Haircut · $55Blowout · $65Box braids · $180Root touch-up / color · $100Boho braids · $300Men's haircut · $55Relaxer · $115Balayage · $250Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Silk press · $110Kids haircut · $35
Prices sourced from 170US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-01). Method on the price index. Providers on My Hair Salonsare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".