Keratin in Cincinnati
Keratin and smoothing treatments in Cincinnati.
A keratin treatment smooths the outside of each strand to cut frizz, add shine and take real time off your blow-dry, for three to five months. It does not permanently straighten your hair: as it fades, your natural texture comes back. Plan on two to three hours, starting with a short consultation.
Smoothing Menu
Keratin and smoothing prices in Cincinnati
Prices are a starting point and can vary with hair length and density. We confirm your price before we begin. One more smoothing option is on our full pricing menu.
Keratin Express
$175
The lighter, faster option: frizz control without committing to the longest results.
Natural Keratin
$325
The full treatment, the one that carries a humid Ohio summer.
Relaxing Service
$105
A permanent change to the hair's structure, for guests who want texture gone for good.
Relaxing Retouch
$90
Treats the new growth on hair that has already been relaxed.
Choosing a Treatment
Which smoothing treatment fits your hair?
The options are not interchangeable, and picking between them is most of what the consultation is for. Keratin Express is the lighter, faster choice. Natural Keratin is the full treatment for the longest results. If you want texture gone permanently rather than softened, a relaxer is the right call instead, and we will talk through what that commitment means.
Keratin works on most hair types: curly, wavy, thick, fine and color-treated hair all respond. The full explanation is in our guide to keratin treatments in Cincinnati.
Your Appointment
What happens at the appointment
Come with your hair in its natural state if you can and skip heavy styling products that day. We start with a consultation about your color history and goals, apply the treatment, and seal it in with a hot iron. Your stylist tells you exactly when your first wash can be before you leave the chair, because it depends on the system we use.
Aftercare decides whether you get twelve weeks or twenty: sulfate-free shampoo, and patience with the first wash. More in our keratin aftercare guide.
Color and Keratin
Keratin on color-treated hair
Color and keratin work well together in the right order: color first, smoothing after, in the same visit or within a couple of weeks. Truly damaged hair sometimes needs conditioning first, and we will tell you that at the consultation rather than promise a result we cannot see yet. Planning color too? See our hair color and balayage page.
Getting Here
Montgomery Road, near Kenwood and Blue Ash
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Questions
Keratin treatment FAQ
Where can I get a keratin treatment in Cincinnati?
Salon Bastille offers keratin and smoothing treatments at 10794 Montgomery Rd in Cincinnati, a short drive from Kenwood and Blue Ash. Every smoothing service starts with a short consultation, and the full service takes two to three hours.
How long does a keratin treatment last?
Most guests get three to five months from a full keratin treatment. Where you land depends on how often you wash, which shampoo you use and how much swimming and sun your hair sees. Sulfate-free shampoo makes the biggest difference.
Is keratin the same as a relaxer?
No. A relaxer permanently breaks and re-forms the bonds inside the hair, and the change stays until new hair grows in. A keratin treatment works on the surface and wears away gradually over months, so your natural texture returns.
Can I color my hair after a keratin treatment?
Yes, with timing. We usually color first and smooth after, in the same visit or within a couple of weeks, because the treatment seals the color in. Coloring right after keratin can lift some of the smoothing result.
How much is a keratin treatment?
Keratin Express starts at $175 and Natural Keratin at $325, and our full menu lists one more smoothing option. Very long or very dense hair takes more product and time, so we confirm your price before we begin.
Do you take walk-ins for keratin?
Walk-ins are welcome at Salon Bastille, but a smoothing service takes two to three hours, so call ahead at (513) 791-0600 to book the time.
Ready for smoother hair?
Call (513) 791-0600 to book your consultation and treatment.