Vanessa.at Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique386-872-2263
Smoothing by Keratin Complex and Kerasilk

Keratin treatment in Ormond Beach for calmer hair on humid days

Salt air and summer humidity are hard on hair that likes to frizz. At Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique on 236 Riverbeach Dr. in Ormond Beach, Vanessa smooths with Keratin Complex, which says its treatments eliminate frizz and increase manageability, and Kerasilk, which describes smoother, more manageable hair. She chooses the treatment once she has seen your hair.

Call to book smoothing386-872-2263Compare the two brands

Call the salon to book with Vanessa. She reviews your texture and color history before she suggests a treatment.

Real client of Vanessa with shiny rose copper hair, styled smooth

High-shine rose copperColor and finish by Vanessa on a real client

Longest wear the makers state
5 months
KCEXPRESS wear, per Keratin Complex
6 weeks
Smoothing lines Vanessa uses
Two
How to begin
One call
How smoothing works

Why keratin helps when the air is thick

Frizz is mostly hair drinking in water from the air. Smoothing treatments, many of them set with heat, help strands take in less of that moisture, so the polish you leave the house with has a better chance of lasting.

The degree of smoothing varies from one treatment to the next. Vanessa uses Keratin Complex and Kerasilk, and before she starts she describes what the treatment she has chosen will and will not change on your hair.

Drawing of untreated strands fanning out into frizz and loose flyaways, surrounded by water droplets

No treatment, muggy airStrands absorb water vapor, swell, and separate into frizz.

Drawing of smoothed strands falling neatly side by side, with water droplets sitting outside the hair

Smoothed, same weatherStrands stay aligned, and the moisture has far less to grab onto.

A simplified drawing of how smoothing behaves in humidity. It is not a client photo.

What tends to shift

The differences you feel

  • Less puff when the air turns heavy

    Smoothed hair tends to soak up less moisture from the air. Summer humidity is when the change is easiest to notice.

  • Shorter sessions with the dryer

    Keratin Complex says NKST dramatically reduces blow-dry time, and smoothed hair often dries faster, so the round-brush routine can take a smaller bite out of your morning.

  • Softer to the touch, easier to detangle

    A comb slides through wet hair with less tugging, and the ends tend to look neater in the weeks between trims.

  • Styles keep their shape

    A sleek finish that once lifted and fuzzed by early afternoon has a much better chance of making it to dinner.

What tends to stay

What you keep

  • Movement, if you like yours

    Each brand has gentler and stronger options. A soft treatment takes the edge off surface frizz; a stronger one moves you toward sleek. Vanessa tells you how much your wave will relax before anything is applied.

  • Freedom to style

    Curls, loose waves, and a glassy straight finish are all still on the table, and smoothed hair often takes the look in fewer passes.

  • Your regrowth

    Hair that grows in after the appointment arrives with its usual texture, while the treated lengths ease back a little with every wash.

The brands behind the treatment

Keratin Complex or Kerasilk, decided together

Working with two professional smoothing lines means Vanessa can fit the treatment to your hair. Here is a short introduction to each, with a full page for both.

  • Keratin Complex brand photo of a model with long, sleek, deep brown hair
    Brand photo from Keratin Complex, not a client of the salon.Brand imagery, not a client.

    Express to long-wear smoothing

    Keratin Complex

    A US smoothing brand with a wide range. Keratin Complex says one of its treatments can be added to a color service, while others are made to last through months of sticky weather.

    6 weeks to 5 monthsThe spread of results Keratin Complex states across its range

    • KCEXPRESS, which Keratin Complex says adds 15 minutes to a color service
    • PBO, the Personalized Blow Out, finished as Frizz Control, Ultimate Smoothness, or Maximum Straightness
    • NKSTB, which the maker says will not compromise blonde, grey, or silver tones
    See the Keratin Complex range
  • Kerasilk brand photo: a stylist works the keratin formula onto a parted section of dark hair using an applicator bottle
    Brand photo from Kerasilk, not a client of the salon.Brand imagery, not a client.

    One treatment, two strengths

    Kerasilk

    Kerasilk is the premium care line from Kao, the group behind Goldwell. Its keratin treatment comes as a pair of services, which lets Vanessa match the strength to your hair.

    Up to 5 monthsHow long Kerasilk says its treatment keeps hair smooth

    • Control Service, described by Kerasilk as powerful yet gentle, for unruly hair
    • Refinement Service, aimed at surface frizz and a natural-looking smoothness
    • Kerasilk pairs biomimetic silk and shea oil with its heat-activated KERASHAPE technology
    See the Kerasilk services

How the choice is made

Brand and treatment are settled once Vanessa has your hair in front of her.

  1. Your texture: frizz, wave, or curl
  2. The finish you picture, soft or sleek
  3. How many months you want it to carry you
  4. The color you wear now and the color you want next
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brazilian blowout near me

Typed in Brazilian blowout?

That name belongs to one company's product, though many people use it for any salon smoothing. See what Vanessa offers in its place and how she helps you pick.

Read the Brazilian blowout page
Product details

Treatments from both smoothing lines

A selection from Keratin Complex and Kerasilk, described in the makers' own terms. Vanessa chooses the one for your hair once she has seen it in person.

  • Keratin Complex product photo: a KCEXPRESS bottle from the brand's express smoothing range

    Keratin ComplexExpress smoothing

    KCEXPRESS

    Per Keratin Complex, it adds 15 minutes to a color service or takes about an hour on its own, with results lasting up to 6 weeks.

    Good forExpress smoothing that the maker says can join a color service

    Details
  • Keratin Complex product photo: a PBO Personalized Blow Out bottle set against green

    Keratin ComplexPersonalized Blow Out

    PBO

    Keratin Complex offers three finishes, from Frizz Control to Maximum Straightness, with same-day styling and results lasting up to 3 months.

    Good forPicking exactly how smooth you want to go

    Details
  • Keratin Complex product photo: the NKSTB bottle for blonde hair, shown against gold

    Keratin ComplexReparative smoothing for blonde hair

    NKSTB

    Keratin Complex makes it for fine, fragile, or overprocessed hair, with a neutral tint that will not compromise blonde, grey, or silver tones. Up to 5 months, per the maker.

    Good forSmoothing for blonde and lightened hair

    Details
  • Kerasilk product photo: the Keratin Treatment bottle beside its finishing serum

    KerasilkControl and Refinement services

    Kerasilk Keratin Treatment

    Kerasilk says its keratin treatment smooths frizzy, curly, or wavy hair for up to 5 months.

    Good forLasting smoothing, from full control to a light frizz refinement

    Details

Product imagery and product claims supplied by Keratin Complex and Kerasilk. These are brand photos, not salon clients.

Good candidates

Signs your hair would welcome smoothing

Smoothing is often most noticeable on hair that puffs, frizzes, or seems to take forever to dry. Vanessa makes the call in person, and if a different service should come first, she will tell you.

  • Hair that frizzes as soon as you open the front door in July
  • Dense or coarse hair that keeps you at the dryer far longer than you would like
  • Waves or curls you would like softer and simpler to style
  • Blowouts that lose their polish before the afternoon is out
  • Mornings when you would rather air-dry, or dry quickly and head out

Times Vanessa may advise holding off

  • Hair that is fragile or breaking

    Ends that snap, or lengths that feel stretchy and gummy when wet, may need a trim and a little recovery first. Vanessa will say so plainly.

    Haircuts and trims with Vanessa

  • Lightening that is still fresh

    Mention any recent bleach, highlights, or balayage. Vanessa times the smoothing so your color and the treatment both turn out well.

  • A goal of poker-straight hair

    Smoothing tends to soften texture more than it flattens it. Vanessa tells you how sleek your particular texture is likely to get.

  • One special evening

    If you only need sleek hair for a single wedding, dinner, or photo session, a professional blowout may do the job on its own.

    Salon blowouts with Vanessa
In the chair

What happens during a smoothing visit

The exact steps differ between Keratin Complex and Kerasilk, and Vanessa explains yours before she begins. In broad strokes, the visit looks like this.

  1. 01

    A close look first

    Vanessa checks your texture, your ends, and the color already on your hair, then names the Keratin Complex or Kerasilk treatment she suggests and is clear about what it can and cannot do.

  2. 02

    Your treatment, step by step

    Application, processing, and finishing differ by brand and by treatment. Vanessa walks you through the steps for yours at the appointment.

  3. 03

    Heat, where the maker calls for it

    Some formulas are heat-activated. Kerasilk describes its KERASHAPE technology that way, and Keratin Complex says the same of KCSMOOTH.

  4. 04

    Home care, explained

    Before you go, Vanessa tells you when your first wash can happen and recommends home care for your hair.

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After your visit

Caring for smoothed hair, week by week

Broad advice that applies to most keratin smoothing. Where a step carries Vanessa's name, the details depend on which Keratin Complex or Kerasilk treatment you had, and she goes over them at the end of your appointment.

  1. Still in the chair

    Hear the rules for your treatment

    Ask whether your treatment limits ponytails, clips, or tucking hair behind your ears. Keratin Complex says hair treated with KCMAX can be pulled back or clipped right away.

    Check with Vanessa

  2. Your first shampoo

    Follow her timing

    Timing differs by treatment, and Vanessa tells you yours. Keratin Complex says hair treated with KCEXPRESS can be shampooed just hours after.

    Check with Vanessa

  3. Each week

    Choose gentle cleansing

    Sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner are the standard advice. Strong clarifying formulas strip smoothing away sooner.

  4. Month by month

    A slow, even fade

    Each wash softens the result a little, so frizz drifts back gradually instead of returning overnight. Your washing habits and your time in the pool or the ocean both set the pace.

  5. As texture returns

    Book the next round

    When you start to see frizz again, give the salon a call. Vanessa will suggest a rhythm for repeating your particular treatment.

    Check with Vanessa

Beach-town habits that stretch your results

  • Ocean and pool days

    Soak your hair in fresh water before you get in, and rinse again the moment you step out. Both salt and chlorine pull moisture from the hair.

  • Hot tools

    Smoothed hair often styles faster, so a lower heat setting can be enough. A heat protectant helps every time.

  • Sun

    Hours on the sand leave hair parched. A hat or a UV spray helps protect both the hair and the color.

  • Sleep

    A silk or satin pillowcase reduces rubbing overnight, so there is less frizz waiting for you in the morning.

Smoothing, color, and cut

Booking keratin alongside color and a trim

Color and smoothing get along well as long as the sequence is thought through. Share your current shade and the one you are considering, and Vanessa will decide which comes first.

If a fresh shade or a root touch-up is on your list, have a look at Vanessa's hair color services and mention it when you call the salon, so the two appointments land in a sensible order.

Frizz is most visible at the ends. Pairing your treatment with a haircut or a clean-up trim lets the smooth finish show at its best.

  1. Color goes on first

    A common order is color, then smoothing, so the treatment seals over your finished shade.

  2. Smoothing follows

    Keratin Complex says KCEXPRESS adds 15 minutes to a color service. For longer-wear treatments, Vanessa decides the order and how far apart to book them.

Planning to go blonder?

Lightening that has only just been done may mean smoothing waits a little. Let the salon know about any recent bleach, highlights, or balayage. For blonde, gray, and silver hair, Keratin Complex makes NKSTB, and Vanessa can say whether it is right for you.

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Pricing

Pricing a keratin treatment

Every quote starts with your hair. Long or dense hair needs more product and more chair time, and the specific Keratin Complex or Kerasilk treatment plays a part too. Vanessa gives you the price once she has seen your hair, before any work begins.

  • Your hair's length and thickness
  • The Keratin Complex or Kerasilk treatment chosen for you
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Booking policy

  • Change or cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment to avoid a charge.
  • Same-day cancellations result in a 50% charge.
  • A no-call, no-show results in a 100% charge.
  • No refunds once a service has been completed.
Related services

Each smoothing brand has its own page, and a blowout or a color service can be planned around your treatment. Vanessa will suggest the sequence.

Portrait of Vanessa, a stylist at Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique, wearing dark hair with her own vivid pink color underneath

FloridaLicensed

Meet Vanessa

The stylist behind your smoothing

Vanessa is one of the stylists on the team at Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique and a Florida licensed cosmetologist. Her work spans soft dimensional color, corrections, cuts, smoothing, and extensions, and vivid shades are a personal favorite. She colors only with Goldwell, backed by Goldwell's MasterColorist Color Technician course.

Each appointment opens with a conversation about your hair. She tells you what she suggests and the reasoning behind it, names the products going on your hair, and shows you how to look after the result at home.

Trained atPaul Mitchell The School Fort Myers
  • Balayage, highlights, gray coverage, and corrections in Goldwell color
  • Smoothing treatments from Keratin Complex and Kerasilk
  • Eterna Medusa weft extensions, starting with a consultation
  • Sensory-Safe certified stylist, for autistic and sensory-sensitive clients
  • Evening chairs until 8pm, Wednesday through Friday
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Smoothing, answered

Questions about keratin treatments

Not seeing your question? Call the salon and reception will help you book the right appointment.

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Phones answered during salon hours

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9am-5pm
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Wednesday
9am-8pm
Thursday
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Friday
9am-8pm
Saturday
9am-5pm
386-872-2263236 Riverbeach Dr., Ormond Beach
Which smoothing brands does Vanessa work with?

Keratin Complex and Kerasilk. The treatment she picks hinges on your texture, how healthy your lengths are, any color you have planned, and the number of months you want it to hold.

What does a keratin treatment cost in Ormond Beach?

There is no single price. Your length, your thickness, and the treatment chosen for you set it. Call 386-872-2263 to book. Vanessa gives you the price once she has seen your hair, before any work begins.

How many months will my smoothing last?

Kerasilk rates its treatment for up to 5 months. Keratin Complex figures run from up to 6 weeks (KCEXPRESS) to up to 5 months (NKST). Your own results depend on your hair, your shampoo, and how much you swim.

Will my hair come out straight?

Usually it comes out smoother rather than straight. Both brands have stronger options for a sleeker look, so describe what you are hoping for and Vanessa will tell you what your hair can realistically do.

Can I have keratin smoothing if my hair is colored?

Often, yes. The planning is in the timing: color often goes first, and very recent lightening may mean a short wait. Vanessa works out the order with you.

How soon can I wash after smoothing?

It varies by treatment. With KCEXPRESS, Keratin Complex says hair can be shampooed just hours after; other treatments need a longer wait. Vanessa gives you the timing before you leave.

Does keratin help with Ormond Beach humidity?

It can. Treated hair tends to absorb less of the moisture hanging in the air, so frizz often stays quieter and styles can hold longer. It will not make hair frizz-proof, but sticky summer days usually become easier to handle.

Is keratin smoothing the same thing as a Brazilian blowout?

Brazilian Blowout is a brand name that belongs to another company, and the salon does not carry it. For the smooth result many people mean by the phrase, Vanessa uses Keratin Complex and Kerasilk.

More on the Brazilian blowout phrase
Where in Ormond Beach is the salon?

Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique sits at 236 Riverbeach Dr. in Ormond Beach, serving Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea, and Holly Hill.

Keratin treatment in Ormond Beach

Call to schedule with Vanessa at Hair Goddess Salon & Spa

Mention smoothing when you call, along with any recent color, and reception will book the right appointment. Vanessa will tell you whether smoothing makes sense and which of the two brands she would reach for.

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