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Keratin / smoothing prices in the US
Keratin / smoothing runs $200–$350 at most US salons, median $299. That’s from 187 prices on 104 published menus across 12 cities — not an estimate.
Low
$20
Typical
$200–$350
Median
$299
High
$475
Keratin / smoothing cost by city
Cities where we hold menus from at least two salons.
| City | Median | Range | Salons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $300 | $85–$400 | 6 |
| New York, NY | $362 | $200–$400 | 4 |
| Chicago, IL | $250 | $70–$475 | 3 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $138 | $100–$300 | 3 |
| Atlanta, GA | $200 | $150–$399 | 2 |
| Austin, TX | $163 | $20–$350 | 2 |
| Carrollton, TX | $115 | $55–$175 | 2 |
| Goodyear, AZ | $238 | $225–$250 | 2 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $350 | $65–$1400 | 2 |
| San Diego, CA | $250 | $250–$300 | 2 |
| San Francisco, CA | $338 | $300–$375 | 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.
Giorgio Salon LLC
Book on ZocaHouston, TX
Salon Vive
Book on PhorestHouston, TX
The Look Salon Houston
Book on SquareHouston, TX
Rockstar Hair
Book on GlossGeniusFort Lauderdale, FL
BB Meme Salon Hillcrest
Book appointmentSan Diego, CA
Golden Soul Salon
Book on VagaroAustin, TX
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.
- Keratin Treatment Cost in Phoenix, AZ 2026Keratin treatments in Phoenix vary widely in price. Learn about costs, benefits, and local salon options for these popular hair smoothing services.
- 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 104 US salon menus we've collected, keratin / smoothing runs $200–$350 at most places, with a median of $299. The full spread is $20 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.
Where is keratin / smoothing cheapest?
Across the 12 cities where we hold menus from more than one salon, Carrollton, TX has the lowest median at $115 and New York, NY the highest at $362. These are small samples — 2 and 4 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 · $130Highlights · $170Twists (Senegalese/passion/kinky) · $175Hair color · $85Haircut · $55Sew-in / weave · $165Blowout · $72Knotless braids · $220Balayage · $250Men's haircut · $55Root touch-up / color · $103Box braids · $180Boho braids · $290Relaxer · $118Deep conditioning / treatment · $48Kids haircut · $30Silk press · $105
Prices sourced from 552US providers’ own published menus (last updated 2026-08-26).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".