Keratin Treatment Cost

Keratin Treatments Cost

Keratin treatments have saved women thousands of hours that otherwise would have been spent blow drying and taming that curly, frizzy hair. But how much do keratin treatments cost at the salon?

We checked around at reputable salons across the country, asking the typical price for shoulder length hair. What did we learn? First, the most common name for salon receptionists is Krystal (there were three of them). In general, the average cost for keratin treatments was about $285.

The cost of keratin treatments vaired quite a bit, however - so by making a few phone calls and comparing prices, you might be able to save a few hundred dollars. The least expensive treatment in our sample was $125 at a salon in Denver. The most expensive was in a Detroit area salon for $400. Somewhat surprisingly, traditionally expensive areas like Manhattan and Beverly Hills didn't necessarily have the most expensive treatment costs.

A few salons quoted an hourly charge; we assumed that the keratin treatment process would take 2 hours.

Two of the salons were offering free aftercare shampoo and conditioner, which would be about a $50 reduction in overall cost.

Obviously the cost for keratin treatments will vary based on your hair length, thickness, and degree of curl, which determines the time required and the amount of keratin treatment that needs to be used. So some salons won't quote you a price without a consultation first.