Frizzy hair does not just look messy. It changes how you feel when you walk outside. Humidity hits, strands swell, and the style you left the house with is gone within minutes. A hair smoothing treatment targets that exact problem by reshaping the hair’s texture rather than simply coating it.
We offer QiQi Hair Controller as a service designed for clients whose hair goes frizzy the second they step outside. The treatment softens disulphide bonds with acidic actives and uses heat to reset the texture. The result is hair that stays smoother for longer because the structure itself has changed, not because a product is sitting on the surface.
What Actually Changes in the Hair
QiQi works at the bond level. Acidic actives temporarily open the cuticle enough for the heat tool to reshape the hair shaft. Once the bonds reform, the hair holds the new, straighter pattern until it grows out. This is different from a coating treatment that washes away or breaks down quickly.
Clients notice three consistent changes after the appointment. First, the hair lies flatter and reflects light more evenly, which creates visible shine. Second, frizz caused by humidity drops sharply because the cuticle is smoother and less prone to swelling. Third, styling time shortens because the hair no longer fights the brush or straightener every morning.
The treatment does not turn curly hair completely straight. It reduces the amount of texture and movement while keeping enough body for natural styling. Most clients who book for frizz describe the result as “hair that finally behaves” rather than “hair that looks ironed.”.
How Long the Results Last
QiQi and similar keratin-style relaxing services typically deliver visible smoothing for three to five months. The effect softens gradually instead of stopping at a hard line where treated hair meets new growth. This gradual fade happens because the treated hair grows out and the bonds slowly relax with washing and styling.
Longevity depends on three factors. Hair porosity affects how well the active stays bound. Frequent washing with harsh shampoos can shorten the window. Heat styling at very high temperatures after the service can also reduce the duration. Clients who follow the aftercare guidance usually see the full three-to-five-month window.
The service works on coloured and chemically treated hair. Because it uses acidic rather than alkaline chemistry, it does not require the strict downtime that older formaldehyde-based products demanded. You can colour the same day, wash the same day, tie the hair up, swim, and exercise without the restrictions that once applied to smoothing treatments.
What to Expect on the Day
The appointment runs approximately half a day. Your stylist applies the product section by section, then uses a flat iron to seal the new texture. The process is methodical because even heat distribution determines how uniform the result appears.
You leave the salon with finished hair. No special waiting period is required before you can style or expose the hair to water. Your stylist will give you specific aftercare instructions for the first 72 hours and recommend products that support the new texture.
Safety and Product Choice Matter
Not all smoothing products are equal. Some older formulations released formaldehyde when heated, which created documented irritation and longer-term health concerns. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recalled products that contained unsafe levels of free formaldehyde precisely because of these risks.
Professional salons select products that have been tested for salon use and that meet current safety expectations. QiQi is positioned as a low-downtime option that avoids the formaldehyde concerns associated with older Brazilian-style treatment. The consultation or strand test still occurs when needed, and stylists assess hair condition before proceeding.
Clients with very damaged or heavily bleached hair may be advised to improve condition first. A smoothing treatment on compromised hair can produce uneven results or additional stress. The honest assessment at the start of the appointment protects both the hair and the outcome.
Who Gets the Best Results
The service suits anyone whose primary complaint is frizz driven by humidity rather than a desire to remove all curl. Fine hair that lacks grip benefits from the added manageability. Coarse or curly hair that swells in Perth’s climate sees the most dramatic daily difference.
Clients who want to keep some natural movement while stopping the frizz battle are the strongest match. If the goal is a completely flat, poker-straight finish for months, keratin relaxing or a different service may be the better conversation.
Aftercare That Protects the Investment
The first 72 hours set the longevity of the result. Avoid ponytails or clips that create creases while the bonds are still settling. Use the recommended shampoo and conditioner that do not strip the treatment. Limit very hot tools for the first few washes.
After the initial window, normal washing and styling routines resume. The smoother cuticle makes daily maintenance easier, which is the practical point of the service for most clients.
How QiQi Compares With Other Options on the Same Page
Perms add texture and are performed at the Subiaco salon only. Keratin relaxing loosens the actual curl pattern for three to five months and suits clients who want less curl rather than simply less frizz. QiQi sits in the middle: it targets frizz and humidity while preserving more of the original movement than a full relaxer.
Pricing starts at $625 for QiQi and keratin relaxing. Length and density affect the final figure, and your stylist confirms the exact cost before mixing product. A consultation is not mandatory for QiQi in the same way it is for perms, but stylists still assess suitability on the day.
What to Ask Before You Book
A good consultation covers your hair history, recent colour or chemical services, and the exact result you want. Ask whether the product contains or releases formaldehyde so you can make an informed choice. Confirm the aftercare requirements and the expected duration for your hair type and porosity. Request product recommendations that will maintain the result without stripping the treatment.
These questions protect both the outcome and your hair. Perth’s humidity makes the service particularly useful, but the right product choice and honest assessment of your hair condition determine whether the three-to-five-month window is realistic.
Booking the Right Service
Book online through the Circles of Hair booking system when you know QiQi matches your goal. Mention that frizz and humidity are the main concerns so the stylist prepares the correct product and timing. If you are unsure whether QiQi or keratin relaxing is the better fit, book in and a stylist will talk through the differences based on your hair description.
The service is available at both Subiaco and Fitzgerald salons. Results are consistent because the product and protocol are the same at each location.
The Honest Expectation
A hair smoothing treatment will not give you hair that never moves again. It will give you hair that stays noticeably smoother and more manageable in humidity for three to five months, with minimal downtime and no special restrictions after the appointment. The result is practical rather than dramatic: less time spent fighting frizz and more time with hair that looks the way you intended when you left the house.
That is the outcome our clients book QiQi for, and it is the result the service is designed to deliver.
Contact us if the frizz comes back before the next smoothing visit.