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Keratin / smoothing prices in the US
Keratin / smoothing runs $199–$350 at most US salons, median $275. That’s from 234 prices on 129 published menus across 15 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$20
Typical
$199–$350
Median
$275
High
$465
Keratin / smoothing cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $255 | $65–$400 | 6 |
| Atlanta, GA | $215 | $150–$399 | 3 |
| Austin, TX | $175 | $20–$350 | 3 |
| Carrollton, TX | $163 | $55–$180 | 3 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $138 | $100–$300 | 3 |
| New York, NY | $362 | $200–$362 | 3 |
| San Diego, CA | $300 | $225–$325 | 3 |
| Gilbert, AZ | $350 | $160–$450 | 2 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $238 | $225–$250 | 2 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $350 | $199–$1400 | 2 |
| Raleigh, NC | $118 | $55–$180 | 2 |
| San Antonio, TX | $325 | $275–$600 | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | $338 | $300–$375 | 2 |
| San Jose, CA | $313 | $225–$400 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | $340 | $200–$400 | 2 |
Book keratin / smoothing direct
Listed providers, prioritised by cities we hold keratin / smoothing pricing for. Confirm the service is on their menu before booking.
Adorable braids Katy
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Amira's Cryo Spa And Salon
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Anjel Salon & Spa
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Giorgio Salon LLC
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In The Loop by Lather
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Le Bijou Nails and Spa Salon
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Keratin / smoothing — FAQ
How much does keratin / smoothing cost?
Across 129 US salon menus we've collected, keratin / smoothing runs $199–$350 at most places, with a median of $275. The full spread is $20 to $465 — the low end is usually a junior stylist or a partial service, the high end a senior provider in a high-cost metro.
Where is keratin / smoothing cheapest?
Across the 15 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Raleigh, NC has the lowest median at $118 and New York, NY the highest at $362. These are small samples — 2 and 3 salons respectively — so treat them as a sighting shot, not a market average. The table above has the rest.
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 · $138Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $180Haircut · $55Hair color · $85Highlights · $175Sew-in / weave · $175Blowout · $65Knotless braids · $238Balayage · $245Root touch-up / color · $100Box braids · $185Men's haircut · $50Boho braids · $300Deep conditioning / treatment · $50Kids haircut · $32Relaxer · $120Silk press · $110
Prices sourced from 129US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-10-27).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".