Keratin Treatment and Smoothing in Hillcrest, for Brisbane's Southside
A keratin treatment takes the frizz out of your hair for up to 3 months. It leaves hair smoother, shinier and easier to style. At Hair Hub Hillcrest, Bharti, our female stylist, does yours in a private Hillcrest salon. Only one client is booked at a time. It takes 3.5 to 5.5 hours, depending on your hair length.
What is a keratin hair treatment?
Keratin smoothing calms frizz. Simple as that. Your hair sits smoother, picks up shine and takes far less effort to style. Keratin treatment and keratin smoothing are two names for one service. Our menu calls it Keratin Smoothing, and the booking page lists it as Keratin Treatment. Searching for keratin hair straightening? You’re on the right page.
Humid days are where keratin earns its keep. The keratin used at Hair Hub Hillcrest is formaldehyde-free. Bharti checks your hair before anything goes on, so you’ll know it’s right for you.
Keratin suits you if
- Your hair frizzes and won't behave in Queensland humidity.
- You'd like smoother hair for up to 3 months, without a longer commitment.
- You can set aside a long sitting: the shortest keratin booking is 3.5 hours.
- You're a teen aged 13 or over, booking with a parent's consent.
When something else suits you better
- Want smoothing that lasts longer? Nanoplasty usually lasts 6 to 8 months.
- Only need it sleek for the weekend? Hot iron straightening is a wash and a flat iron style. It holds until your next wash, up to a week.
- Hair that's dry and damaged? The Hair Treatment on our menu is a repair treatment for exactly that. See all our hair treatments.
Keratin results and aftercare
Smoother, shinier hair that’s quicker to style. That’s the result. It lasts up to 3 months, then the effect fades. Your hair type, how often you wash and your home care all decide how close you get to 3 months. So we won’t promise a date.
Keratin aftercare checklist
- Hold off on your first wash until the time you're given at the end of your appointment.
- Once you do wash, switch to a sulphate-free shampoo.
- Go easy on heat styling. Less heat helps the smoothing last.
- When the frizz starts creeping back, book your next keratin.
Want to know what shortens a keratin’s life? Read our guide to keratin aftercare mistakes . Wondering how humidity plays into it? See how long keratin really lasts in our climate
Your keratin appointment, step by step
Talk first, then a hair check
Tell Bharti what bugs you about your hair. She checks its texture and condition before anything else. Inspiration photos are welcome.
The keratin smoothing
Bharti works on your hair alone, with no other client booked.
Aftercare, before you leave
You're told when to wash and how to look after the smoothing, so there's no guessing at home.ve with smooth, easy-to-style hair.
Got a baby at home? Bring them along in the pram. The salon has step-free access, so the pram gets in easily.
How long a keratin treatment takes, by hair length
Hair length
- Short
- Medium
- Long
- Extra long
Appointment time
- 3.5 hours
- 4 hours
- 4.5 hours
- 5.5 hours
What keratin won't do
Honestly, it helps to know the limits before you book.
It won't last forever
Up to 3 months, then it fades. Plan on coming back.
It won't fix damage
Dry, damaged hair is a job for the repair Hair Treatment.
It won't give you a new shape
That's a cut. The Keratin Bundle or a women's haircut covers it.
It won't be quick
Even short hair needs 3.5 hours in the chair.
It won't make humidity disappear
It calms frizz and makes hair easier to manage. Queensland weather is still Queensland weather.
Keratin smoothing or nanoplasty?
Both calm frizz. Both are formaldehyde-free here. The real difference is how long the result holds.
| Features | Keratin smoothing | Nanoplasty |
|---|---|---|
| Result lasts | Up to 3 months | Usually 6 to 8 months |
| Time in the chair | 3.5 to 5.5 hours | 3.5 to 5.5 hours |
| Formaldehyde-free | Yes | Yes |
Trying smoothing for the first time? Keratin is the shorter commitment. Want the longest gap between appointments? Read about nanoplasty.
The Keratin Bundle
Fancy a new shape as well? The Keratin Bundle adds a style cut and a style blow dry to your keratin, all in one visit.
Keratin treatment cost and booking terms
Keratin is priced by hair length, from short to extra long. The booking page shows the current price for your length, so there are no surprises when you confirm.
A 20% deposit holds your appointment, and you pay the remaining balance after your treatment. Payment can be made by cash, PayID or card.
With 24 hours’ notice, you can move your keratin to a new time within a week.
Why clients choose Hair Hub Hillcrest for keratin
One client at a time
No man is ever in the salon during a woman's appointment.
Qualified and insured
Bharti, the owner and stylist, holds a Certificate III in Hairdressing. The salon is fully licensed and insured. Meet Bharti
Formaldehyde-free keratin
The keratin used here has no formaldehyde.
Want to see the work? Browse real results in our gallery
Related services
Three treatments. Each one fixes a different problem. Pick by what your hair needs, not by what sounds impressive.
Keratin treatment questions
How long does a keratin treatment last?
A keratin treatment at Hair Hub Hillcrest lasts up to 3 months. Results depend on your hair type, how often you wash and your home care. Using a sulphate-free shampoo and less heat styling helps the smoothing last longer.
How much does a keratin treatment cost?
Keratin smoothing at Hair Hub Hillcrest is priced by hair length, from short to extra long. You’ll find the current price for your length on our booking page before you confirm. Ask about our Keratin Bundle if you’d like to combine services in one visit.
Is a keratin treatment good for your hair?
Yes, keratin smoothing is good for frizzy hair that’s hard to manage in Queensland humidity. The keratin used at Hair Hub Hillcrest is formaldehyde-free. Expect smoother, shinier hair for up to 3 months, then the effect fades. A quick hair check first confirms it’s right for you.
When can I wash my hair after a keratin treatment?
Your Hair Hub Hillcrest stylist tells you when to wash at the end of your keratin appointment. You’ll leave with clear aftercare steps, so there’s no guesswork. When you do wash, use a sulphate-free shampoo to help the smoothing last up to 3 months.
What's the difference between keratin treatment and keratin smoothing?
There’s no difference at Hair Hub Hillcrest: keratin treatment and keratin smoothing are two names for the same service. Our menu calls it Keratin Smoothing. It calms frizz, makes hair easier to style and lasts up to 3 months.
Coming for keratin from Browns Plains or nearby? Book your keratin treatment: Brisbane's southside and Logan clients welcome
Searching for a keratin treatment near me from Browns Plains? We’re just around the corner in Hillcrest. Clients also come from Boronia Heights, Regents Park, Heritage Park, Forestdale, Park Ridge, Greenbank, Springfield and across Logan City.
Park Ridge and Greenbank are within about 15 minutes’ drive. Parking is free on the street, which matters when you’re settling in for a few hours.
Not on the list? We welcome everyone, but we are appointment only.
Hair Hub Hillcrest, 17 Lambretta Street, Hillcrest, Qld 4118. Open 7 days, 9 am to 5 pm. Free street parking. Look for our address on the mailbox: we’re the 4th house on the right. Step-free access, so a pram, walker or wheelchair gets in easily. Call or WhatsApp 0415 662 042, or use our contact page.
