Keratin Complex treatments in Ormond Beach, chosen for your hair
From an express option the brand says adds 15 minutes to a color service to treatments it rates for up to five months, the Keratin Complex range covers a wide spread of smoothing goals. At Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique in Ormond Beach, Vanessa reads your texture and color history, then recommends the one that fits.
Call the salon to book with Vanessa. She assesses your texture and past color before naming a treatment.
KCSMOOTH by Keratin ComplexBrand imagery, not a client of the salon
The Keratin Complex range, with how long the brand says each treatment lasts
- KCRIONewKCRIOUp to 3 months
Bottle images supplied by Keratin Complex.
A smoothing range with many formulas
Keratin Complex is an American smoothing company whose first treatment arrived in 2007. Its lineup now spans long-wear, express, and maximum-strength options, plus a formula designed with blonde hair in mind.
Alongside Kerasilk, Keratin Complex is one of the two lines Vanessa smooths with, and she picks the treatment after seeing your hair and hearing your goal. If smoothing is new to you, the keratin treatment guide is a good first read. Arrived here after searching Brazilian blowout? This is the type of service many people mean.
In the brand's words, each treatment "eliminates frizz, increases manageability, repairs damage", and Keratin Complex says hair is left softer and shinier.
- Year Keratin Complex introduced its first treatment
- 2007
- Keratin Complex treatments described on this page
- 7
- Span of results the brand states
- 6 wks-5 mo
Which Keratin Complex treatment matches your goal?
Pick the result you are after. Each choice brings up the matching Keratin Complex treatment, described in the brand's own terms and with its stated longevity.
NKSTNatural Keratin Smoothing Treatment
Keratin Complex describes NKST as its award-winning signature smoothing treatment. According to the brand, it blocks humidity, eliminates frizz, dramatically reduces blow-dry time, and enhances color vibrancy, and its results are cumulative from one treatment to the next.
Worth asking about for
- Hair that puffs up as soon as the humidity climbs
- Blow-dries that use up too much of your morning
- Colored hair you want to stay vibrant
The final choice of Keratin Complex treatment is made with Vanessa once she has seen your hair.
NKSTBNatural Keratin Smoothing Treatment for Blonde Hair
According to Keratin Complex, NKSTB is reparative and "not just for blondes." Its soft neutral-tint formula, the brand says, will not compromise blonde, grey, or silver tones. Keratin Complex also points it toward fine, fragile, or overprocessed hair.
Worth asking about for
- Highlighted, lightened, or naturally blonde hair
- Gray or silver that should stay true in tone
- Fine, delicate hair that is prone to frizz
The final choice of Keratin Complex treatment is made with Vanessa once she has seen your hair.
KCEXPRESSExpress Blow Out Smoothing Treatment
KCEXPRESS is the express, color-locking smoothing in the Keratin Complex lineup. The brand puts it at 15 minutes added to a color service, or about an hour as a service of its own, says hair can be shampooed just hours after, and recommends it for spot treatments, bangs, and problem areas.
Worth asking about for
- A first try at smoothing
- Calmer hair for a beach season or a vacation
- Just your bangs or a frizzy hairline
The final choice of Keratin Complex treatment is made with Vanessa once she has seen your hair.
KCMAXMaximum Keratin Smoothing Treatment
KCMAX is the strongest smoother Keratin Complex makes, a three-step system for straighter, smoother hair. Allow roughly 90 minutes, by the brand's estimate. There is no wait time, so the brand says hair can be pulled back or clipped right away.
Worth asking about for
- Curls or heavy frizz you would like sleek
- A straight style most days of the week
- Clipping your hair up as soon as you leave
The final choice of Keratin Complex treatment is made with Vanessa once she has seen your hair.
PBOPersonalized Blow Out
With PBO, Keratin Complex lets you choose the finish: Frizz Control, Ultimate Smoothness, or Maximum Straightness. The brand describes it as a same-day style with zero downtime.
Worth asking about for
- Less frizz while keeping some wave
- A sleeker look that stops short of straight
- Styling your hair that very day
The final choice of Keratin Complex treatment is made with Vanessa once she has seen your hair.
KCSMOOTHHeat Activated Smoothing Treatment
KCSMOOTH is a two-step smoothing treatment activated by heat. Keratin Complex says it is designed for maximum manageability in less time.
Worth asking about for
- Hair that knots and resists the brush
- Less time spent in the chair
- Simpler daily styling more than a sleek finish
The final choice of Keratin Complex treatment is made with Vanessa once she has seen your hair.
KCRIOSleek and Strong
The most recent arrival from Keratin Complex is KCRIO, summed up by the brand in three words: "Sleek and Strong." Vanessa can tell you whether it is a match for your hair.
The final choice of Keratin Complex treatment is made with Vanessa once she has seen your hair.
Treatments are listed as Keratin Complex presents them. Images supplied by Keratin Complex. They are brand photos, and each small before inset is the maker's own, not a salon client.
Pick a season of smooth, or just a few weeks
Each Keratin Complex treatment carries an "up to" figure from the brand. The longest is not always the best fit. A six-week express option can make sense ahead of a vacation, while a five-month option is for the woman who would rather not think about frizz until the weather turns.
- NKSTUp to 5 months
- NKSTBUp to 5 months
- KCMAXUp to 3 months
- PBOUp to 3 months
- KCSMOOTHUp to 3 months
- KCRIOUp to 3 months
- KCEXPRESSUp to 6 weeks
These numbers come from Keratin Complex. On your own hair, wash frequency and exposure to sun, salt water, and chlorine decide how close you get to them.
Call to book with Vanessa386-872-2263
KCEXPRESS, the brand's express option
Of all the Keratin Complex treatments, the Express Blow Out Smoothing Treatment asks the least of your calendar. The brand describes it as color-locking smoothing and says it adds 15 minutes to a color service. Vanessa recommends whether it suits your hair once she has seen it.
- Added to a color service
- 15 min
- As a stand-alone service
- About 1 hr
- Wait before your first shampoo
- Hours
- Upper end of the results
- 6 wks
Figures supplied by Keratin Complex.
Alongside color
Keratin Complex says it adds 15 minutes to a color service. Vanessa recommends whether it suits your hair. See Vanessa's hair color services.
A low-commitment trial
With results the brand rates for up to six weeks, it can be a way to find out how you like smoothed hair before trying a longer-wear treatment.
Targeted touch-ups
Keratin Complex recommends it for spot treatments, bangs, and problem areas, like a hairline that frizzes or the pieces that frame your face.
A Keratin Complex option made with blondes in mind
According to Keratin Complex, NKSTB is reparative and "not just for blondes." Its soft neutral-tint formula, the brand says, will not compromise blonde, grey, or silver tones. Keratin Complex also points it toward fine, fragile, or overprocessed hair.
NKSTBUp to 5 months, by Keratin Complex's figure
Fitting smoothing into your color routine
Shade first, smooth second
Coloring before smoothing is a common order, so the treatment seals over the finished result. Vanessa plans the sequence, and the gap between visits, around your color and the treatment she chooses.
Just lightened?
If bleach, highlights, or balayage were done recently, a short pause before smoothing may be wise. Mention it when you book.
On a gray coverage schedule?
Share how often you touch up your roots so both services fit together. Related reading: root touch-ups and gray coverage, or highlights with Vanessa.
Inside a Keratin Complex appointment
An outline of how the time is spent. Steps shift from treatment to treatment, and Vanessa explains the plan for yours before anything begins.
How much time should I set aside?
Your hair and your treatment decide that. For reference, Keratin Complex estimates about 15 minutes added to a color service for KCEXPRESS, or about an hour on its own, and about 90 minutes for KCMAX. You will get a time estimate when you book.
Talk it through
Vanessa studies your texture, color history, and styling habits, and asks how smooth you want your hair to be.
A treatment chosen for you
She recommends a treatment from the Keratin Complex range and gives you the price before any work begins.
The treatment
Steps differ across the range. Keratin Complex describes KCMAX as a three-step system, and Vanessa walks you through yours at the appointment.
Heat, where the formula calls for it
Some treatments are set with heat. Keratin Complex describes KCSMOOTH as a two-step treatment activated by heat.
Before you leave
Vanessa explains when you can wash and style, and recommends home care for your treatment.
Washing and styling rules for each treatment
Every Keratin Complex treatment has its own timing for that first wash and style. Where the brand publishes it, you will see it here. For the others, Vanessa gives you the details at the end of your visit.
Keratin Complex says
KCEXPRESS
Ready for a shampoo just hours after.
Keratin Complex says
KCMAX
No wait time: pull it back or clip it up right away.
Keratin Complex says
PBO
Style it the same day. Zero downtime.
Check with Vanessa
NKST, NKSTB, KCSMOOTH, KCRIO
For these treatments, Vanessa explains when to wash and how to style before you head home.
Looking after it at home
The brand pairs its treatments with Keratin Complex smoothing shampoo and conditioner. Vanessa recommends home care at your appointment, including how to protect your results from sun, salt water, and chlorine.
Call to book your treatment386-872-2263Pricing Keratin Complex smoothing
Two things set the price: the treatment itself and the amount of hair it covers. Vanessa gives you the price once she has seen your hair, before any work begins.
- Which Keratin Complex treatment Vanessa suggests
- How much hair there is, since length and density change the product and time involved
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.
FloridaLicensed
Let Vanessa match your Keratin Complex treatment
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.
- 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
Questions about Keratin Complex
Not seeing your question? Call the salon and reception will help you book the right appointment.
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- Monday
- 9am-5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-8pm
- Thursday
- 9am-8pm
- Friday
- 9am-8pm
- Saturday
- 9am-5pm
How do I know which Keratin Complex treatment to choose?
You do not have to decide alone. Going by the maker's descriptions, KCEXPRESS suits a quick smooth alongside color, KCMAX the sleekest and straightest result, PBO a finish you pick yourself, NKST long-wear calm, and NKSTB lightened, silver, or delicate hair. Vanessa makes the final recommendation once she has seen your hair.
How many months does Keratin Complex last?
By Keratin Complex's figures: up to 5 months for NKST and NKSTB, up to 3 months for KCMAX, PBO, KCSMOOTH, and KCRIO, and up to 6 weeks for KCEXPRESS. Washing frequency, sun, salt water, and chlorine all affect how long yours holds.
What is the KCEXPRESS express blowout?
KCEXPRESS is short for the Keratin Complex Express Blow Out Smoothing Treatment. The brand rates it for up to 6 weeks and says it adds 15 minutes to a color service, or about an hour if booked by itself. Hair can be shampooed just hours after, according to the brand.
Can smoothing and color happen in one visit?
Keratin Complex says KCEXPRESS adds 15 minutes to a color service, and Vanessa recommends whether it suits your hair. With the longer-wear treatments, Vanessa works out the order and the spacing. Mention both services when you call the salon to book.
Does Keratin Complex have an option for blonde or gray hair?
It does: NKSTB. Keratin Complex says its soft neutral-tint formula will not compromise blonde, grey, or silver tones, and the brand also intends it for fine, fragile, or overprocessed hair.
How soon can I shampoo after Keratin Complex?
That varies. Per Keratin Complex, PBO gives a same-day style, KCMAX hair can go up in a clip right away, and KCEXPRESS hair can be shampooed just hours after. For the rest of the range, Vanessa explains the timing before you go.
What will a Keratin Complex treatment cost me?
The treatment and your hair's length and density set the price. Call 386-872-2263 to book. Vanessa gives you the price once she has seen your hair, before any work begins.
Are Keratin Complex and Brazilian Blowout the same thing?
No. Brazilian Blowout is a brand name owned by a different company, even though plenty of people use the words for any salon smoothing. Keratin Complex is a separate smoothing brand and one of the two Vanessa uses.
Where is the salon located?
You will find Hair Goddess Salon, Spa & Boutique at 236 Riverbeach Dr. in Ormond Beach, serving Ormond Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea, and Holly Hill.
Call to schedule with Vanessa at Hair Goddess Salon & Spa
Mention Keratin Complex when you call, and reception will find the right appointment. Vanessa looks at how your hair frizzes, the color you wear, and how you style it, then points you to the treatment that makes sense.