We have been doing this for YEARS! We were one of the first hair salons in Canberra to use keratin treatments. Currently we are using Cezanne for this service. Our keratin services starts at $350 and is great for getting unruly hair under control or for hair that really needs strengthening. 

Cezanne Classic Keratin Smoothing Treatment reduces frizz and delivers smoother, stronger, healthier, more manageable and exquisitely beautiful hair that lasts for 3 months. Cezanne’s unique blend of ingredients is non-toxic, naturally safe, and effective. There are no vapours or fumes and is 100% formaldehyde-free. It’s also free from any other kinds of aldehydes and harmful toxins, for that matter. It’s hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested so it won’t irritate the scalp. Cezanne actually strengthens the hair, using a revolutionary low pH technology that restores bonds that are broken or damaged.

*$150 deposit required when booking this appointment

Please read all the information in our Keratin Smoothing Checklist (below) carefully—both before and after your appointment.

At Bizarre of Canberra, we are renowned for the best keratin treatments in Canberra. We’ve had thousands of happy customers visit our salon in Manuka.. And they all keep coming back time and time again so that we can transform their frizzy locks into a smooth, silky and soft mane.

We’ve put together the detailed Keratin Smoothing Checklist below. This is designed to help answer some of the most common questions we receive about the treatment. So, before you book an appointment with us (or while you’re waiting to see us), be sure to take a look—it might even give you some information and insights that you didn’t know you needed!

Cezanne smoothing treatments are designed as a method of frizz reduction. It is also designed as a styling aid. Cezanne smoothing treatments will reduce your frizz, not eliminate it. The more you do the treatments, over time, they will reduce more frizz. Your first treatment will be a great result, but the more you do the treatment the more frizz reduction you will achieve.

For the best results at home, using heat styling tools will produce a silkier, less frizzy appearance. If you let your hair dry naturally, like hair that hasn’t been treated, you may still have an appearance of frizz.

No, our Cezanne keratin smoothing treatment will not straighten or relax your hair. In situations where straightening occurs, we consider this a bonus—it’s certainly not the main aim of the treatment. Once you reduce frizz, your hair will appear softer and smoother, which can give the illusion of straighter hair. If you are wanting to straighten your hair, have a look at our Nanoplasty treatment. 

No, Cezanne keratin smoothing will not flatten your hair. It will leave you with your natural volume. Your hair may appear to have less volume for one to two weeks after your treatment but most of your natural volume will return. Please be aware that a reduction in frizz may seem like it is a reduction in volume. Smoother hair looks flatter.

No, our smoothing system is 100% formaldehyde-free and non-toxic.

For most people, you’ll see the best results from your keratin smoothing treatment for 3 months. However, you may see some results for up to 6 months.

Yes, to a degree. While most people absolutely love the results, there is a small percentage of people who need more than 1 treatment to experience the total magic of keratin smoothing.

If you have extra frizzy, broken and bleached hair, you are likely see good results after just one treatment. Consecutive treatments will deliver better and better results, each time. If you have thick or course hair, we aim for frizz reduction.  We also recommend follow up treatments every 3 months, building up the effect in your hair, to dramatically reduce frizz with each visit.

• Curl is not frizz.
• Wavy hair is not frizz.
• Broken and damaged hair is not frizz.
• Short or broken hair around there hairline is not frizz.
• Volume is not frizz.
• Hair that is split and damaged at the ends, and needs to be cut, is not frizz.

All of the above points may seem like frizz but they aren’t. As such, keratin smoothing will have minimal effect on all these factors.

Frizz is a texture of the hair that keratin smoothing will reduce. The frizzier the hair, the more regular treatments you may need to achieve success.

Keratin smoothing at Bizarre of Canberra starts at $350. This is for up to 30g of solution—60% of people fit into this category. If you have very thick or long hair, you might require more than 30g of solution. The charge for additional grams (over and above the initial 30g ) is $3 per gram. We may use anywhere from 10g to 80g more. Rest assure we only use what is needed. 

If you are using low-quality shampoo and conditioner or styling products (especially products that are high in silicon), you must detox your hair for 1 week prior to your appointment. Low quality shampoos affect the success and longevity of your keratin treatment. Instead, you will need to use a care regimen that we recommend for 1 week prior to your appointment.

If you believe this applies to you or you have any concern, please call us at the salon on 62950828. Have a chat to one of our keratin smoothing technicians—they’ll be more than happy to help.

We recommend at least one week after your keratin smoothing treatment.

Yes, a maximum of a shade. Smoothing treatments contain the natural active ingredient glycolic acid, which may lighten your hair a small amount. If you are an artificial blonde or an artificial red head, the treatment may remove your toner and fade your vibrant colour. This is why we recommend fresh colouring of the hair 1 week AFTER your treatment. Please be aware some brunettes will lighten to a warm colour. 

Keratin smoothing will cosmetically give your hair the appearance of smoother, better hair. However, it’s important to remember that once the hair is damaged, it remains damaged. We are effectively treating the hair to reduce the appearance of that damage.

Yes, there are factors that can effect the life and success of your treatment. We recommend that you keep the following in mind to get the best out of your Cezanne keratin smoothing:

• Using low-quality shampoo and conditioner and styling products. We use and recommend Cezanne products.
• Sulphate and paraben-free products must be used, and the brand must be approved by your Bizarre stylist if you don’t purchase from us.
• Excess (more than once a week) straightening and the use of hot-tools will decrease the life of your treatment.
• Chlorine will reduce the life of your smoothing treatment.
• Excess washing more than a couple of times a week will reduce the life of your smoothing treatment.
• Sun exposure. This applies mostly in an Australian summer. Prolonged exposure to the sun will reduce the life of your keratin smoothing treatment.
• Saltwater and the beach. Although it is better than a chlorinated pool. Swimming of any sort will reduce the life of your smoothing treatment. We recommend wetting your hair with fresh clean water first. Afterwards, thoroughly shampoo your hair and use the Cezanne treatment. 

Once you leave the salon, your hair will feel a little tacky, as we need to keep some of the keratin smoothing product in the hair to make it work. This will disappear once you wash your hair. Even though you can wash your hair right away,  we would like you to wait 2 days before washing your hair with your Cezanne  approved products.

Yes, we do. If for any reason you feel that your keratin smoothing hasn’t worked as well as you had imagined, please get in contact with us via phone on 62950828 no more than 2 weeks after your treatment. Make sure you have followed all the above instructions and have read all of the above information before and after your treatment. We will book you in for a 15-minute in-salon consult appointment to look at your hair and decide whether any further action or appointment is needed