Keratin treatment prices should be compared alongside the actual smoothing service and aftercare. Craft Collective offers keratin smoothing consultations. Explain whether your goal is easier blow-drying, less visible frizz or a smoother finish, and ask what the proposed treatment is expected to do on your hair.
Clarify the desired finish
Smoothing and a permanently straight appearance are different requests. Explain how much natural movement you want to retain and whether you normally wear the hair curly or smooth. A reference image cannot establish how a treatment will behave on your texture. Ask the stylist what change is realistic and which features of your current hair will remain. If you want only a polished finish for one event, compare a blowout before committing to a longer-lasting service.
Ask which treatment is being quoted
Different salons may use different systems and include different preparation and finishing steps. Ask for the product or system name, the intended application and the aftercare instructions before comparing quotes. Share previous color, lightening and other chemical-service history. If you have sensitivities or concerns about ingredients, discuss the exact product with the salon before booking. This page does not promise that a treatment is suitable for every person or that all keratin systems are equivalent.
Review the complete appointment
Confirm whether washing, preparation, application and finishing are included, and whether length or density changes the estimate. Ask how long to allow for the visit and which steps should be booked separately if you also want a haircut or color. The salon can advise on sequencing; do not assume multiple chemical services can be combined in the same appointment simply because the online schedule has an opening. The estimate should describe the approved service plan.
Include aftercare in the budget
Ask which home products or handling steps are recommended for the treatment actually used, and whether they are optional purchases or part of the proposed package. Discuss when to reassess the result rather than relying on a guaranteed duration. Washing habits, texture and the chosen treatment can affect the experience. Craft Collective’s current quote should be confirmed directly with the salon; this guide does not invent a treatment price, brand-specific guarantee or mandatory product bundle.
Questions before booking
Does keratin pricing include aftercare products?
Confirm the estimate. Product purchases and the salon treatment may be listed separately.
Is a smoothing treatment the same as a blowout?
No. A blowout is a styling service; discuss the intended treatment and longer-term implications separately.
See the work and meet the team
Explore the related service, the Craft Collective team and the salon gallery. Ask for examples relevant to your current hair and goal when choosing a stylist. The gallery is a portfolio, not a guarantee of an identical result on different hair.
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Choose your studio and appointment
Craft Collective has two studios: North Hills at 2014D Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 and Canonsburg at 115 W Pike St, Canonsburg, PA 15317. The nearby-area guides describe where guests travel from; they are not additional salon locations.
Check North Hills appointments online. For Canonsburg, a complex service or help choosing a stylist, call 724-514-7231. Confirm the selected service, estimate, studio and preparation instructions before the visit.