If you are tired of fighting frizz every time you step outside in Perth, a hair smoothing treatment can feel like the answer. But before you book, the question that matters most is simple: how long does a hair smoothing treatment last?.
We offer two main smoothing services that actually change your hair’s texture rather than just styling it: QiQi Hair Controller and Keratin relaxing. Both deliver results that keep working long after you leave the salon, but the duration depends on the service, your hair, and how you care for it afterwards.
What “Smoothing Treatment” Means at Circles of Hair
Not all smoothing services are the same. We separate QiQi and Keratin relaxing from regular treatments because they reshape the hair rather than coat it.
QiQi Hair Controller uses acidic actives to soften the disulphide bonds in your hair. This lets us reshape the texture with heat so humidity no longer decides how your hair looks. It is safe on coloured and chemically treated hair, and there are almost no restrictions afterwards. You can colour the same day, wash the same day, tie it up, work out or swim.
Keratin relaxing loosens the actual curl pattern. It is the choice when you want the curl itself reduced rather than just frizz controlled. Results typically last three to five months and grow out gradually instead of leaving a hard line where the treated hair stops.
Both services are half-day appointments at either our Subiaco or Fitzgerald salon. Prices start from $625, though final cost depends on length and density.
How Long Does a Hair Smoothing Treatment Last?
QiQi and Keratin relaxing typically run three to five months. The results soften gradually rather than stopping at a hard line. A perm, by comparison, grows out with your hair and the look depends on your cut extensions.
The exact duration varies with:.
– Your hair type and condition.
– How often you wash and heat-style.
– The aftercare products you use.
– Whether you follow the first-week instructions your stylist gives you.
Most clients who choose QiQi find the frizz control and manageability last the full three to five months before a refresh feels worthwhile. Keratin relaxing clients often see the loosened curl pattern hold for a similar window, then soften as new growth appears.
What Affects How Long Your Smoothing Treatment Lasts
Aftercare is where results are made or lost. Your stylist at Circles of Hair will give you specific instructions for the first few days and the first week. Following them protects the bonds we just reshaped.
Heat styling, harsh shampoos, and tight ponytails in the first days can shorten the life of any smoothing service. Using the right products and avoiding unnecessary tension helps the treatment last closer to the five-month end of the range.
Colouring on the same day is possible with QiQi. Keratin relaxing usually needs colour separated out so the two appointments are sequenced properly.
How to Choose Between QiQi and Keratin Relaxing
The decision comes down to what your hair actually does.
If the problem is frizz and humidity and you want to keep natural movement, QiQi is usually the right call. Most people who come in asking for “straightening” leave having booked QiQi because it removes the daily fight without changing the underlying texture too dramatically.
If your curl pattern is the main issue and you want it genuinely loosened for a few months, Keratin relaxing is the service that delivers that. It is bookable online directly, and your stylist confirms it is the right option at the start of the appointment.
We are honest about what will and will not work on your hair. If the condition is not right on the day, we will tell you and suggest what needs to change first.
The Appointment and What Happens Afterwards
Both services are longer appointments than a regular treatment. Bring headphones and something to do. You leave finished, and your stylist tells you exactly what to do for the first few days. This part matters more here than on almost any other service.
QiQi has no downtime restrictions. Keratin relaxing has a short window of specific instructions that your stylist will cover on the day. Perms (done at Subiaco only) want a gentle first wash and curl-friendly product.
Why the Duration Matters When You Book
Knowing a smoothing treatment lasts three to five months helps you plan around holidays, weddings, or just daily life in Perth’s climate. It also explains why we treat these services differently from regular masks or glosses. They keep working after you walk out.
If you are not sure which service you need, book a consultation. We will test your hair properly and point you at the option that matches what your hair actually does.
Get in touch if you want the timeline set against the hair in the chair.