Hair
Keratin / smoothing prices in the US
Keratin / smoothing runs $200–$300 at most US salons, median $250. That’s from 23 prices on 16 published menus — not an estimate.
Low
$125
Typical
$200–$300
Median
$250
High
$400
Book keratin / smoothing direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold keratin / smoothing pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
BossLady Hair Studio
Book on GlossGeniusPeoria, AZ
Enchantress Beaute Bar
Book on BookedByIndependence, MO
Erica Ruiz hair
Book on GlossGeniusPlacentia, CA
Hair By Arlenia
Book on VagaroBoynton Beach, FL
Hair by Gina
Book on VagaroBoynton Beach, FL
Smart Braids
Book appointmentLexington, KY
True Beauty In You Suites LLC
Book on StyleSeatPark Row, TX
Salon Fusion by DL
Visit websiteFeasterville-Trevose, PA
Reading on keratin / smoothing
- Non-Keratin Hair Smoothing: A Practical GuideAcid, amino-acid, tannin and thio smoothing systems all work without a keratin-plus-aldehyde formula. Here is what each chemistry actually does, how long it holds, and where the trade-offs land.
- Keratin vs Non-Keratin Smoothing: What to BookAcid smoothing, tanino therapy, thermal reconditioning and bond treatments all get sold as keratin alternatives, and they behave very differently. Here is what each does to the hair and who should pick which.
- Keratin vs Other Hair Smoothing Treatments ComparedKeratin, Japanese reconditioning, relaxers, acid smoothing and silk presses all promise smooth hair. They differ in how much of the hair's bond structure they destroy to get there.
- Hair Botox vs Keratin vs Tanino: Smoothing Compared$150 to $500 buys hair botox, keratin, or tanino in 2026. Compare formaldehyde content, longevity, frizz control, and which smoothing treatment fits your hair.
- Premium Non-Keratin Smoothing: The Systems That WorkCysteine, tannin, glyoxylic acid and thermal reconditioning all smooth hair without a keratin formaldehyde system. Here is how each chemistry behaves, which hair types it suits, what smoothing costs across sampled salons, and how to maintain the result.
- Alternatives to Keratin: Professional Smoothing OptionsAcid smoothing, thermal reconditioning, bond building, and deposit-only masks all get sold as keratin alternatives. Here is what each one changes, what it cannot do, and who is disqualified.
Keratin / smoothing — FAQ
How much does keratin / smoothing cost?
Across 16 US salon menus we've collected, keratin / smoothing runs $200–$300 at most places, with a median of $250. The full spread is $125 to $400 — 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
Highlights · $120Braids · $100Sew-in / weave · $180Hair color · $85Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $150Haircut · $75Knotless braids · $220Relaxer · $110Blowout · $68Root touch-up / color · $103Box braids · $170Silk press · $118Men's haircut · $45Balayage · $253Deep conditioning / treatment · $35Boho braids · $260Kids haircut · $25
Prices sourced from 67US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-17). Method on the price index. Providers on Best Hair Guideare paid listings; booking links go direct to each provider’s own scheduling, and are marked rel="sponsored".