We recommend a consultation before your hair treatment so that we can look at your hair and then help you book the right treatment.
Afro relaxer: A treatment for afro-textured or very curly hair that makes the hair straighter, smoother and easier to style.
Keratin treatment: A nourishing treatment that reduces frizz and makes the hair softer, shinier and easier to style.
Texturizer treatment: A treatment that softens curls, reduces volume and can be adjusted for looser curls or a straighter result.
Always tell us about any previous colouring, bleaching, relaxers, texturizer or other chemical treatments. Follow the instructions for your specific treatment: before a keratin treatment or afro relaxer your hair may need to be clean, while a texturizer usually requires that you do not wash your hair for about 4–5 days beforehand.
We start by assessing your hair and going through the result you want. Then the treatment is applied step by step, adapted to your hair type, and finished with nourishing products and light styling.
Use moisturising, gentle products after the treatment. Avoid excessive heat styling, use hair masks regularly and follow the salon's advice on washing, styling and when you can colour or treat your hair again.
Comparison of smoothing hair treatments
| Treatment | Suits you if you | Result | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro relaxer | have afro-textured or very curly hair and want a straighter result (wears on your own hair) | Longer-lasting straighter hair on the treated lengths | Straight, smooth and more manageable hair |
| Keratin treatment | have frizzy, dry, curly or hard-to-style hair | Less frizz, more shine and softer hair | Shine, control and easier styling |
| Texturizer treatment | have curly, tightly curled or afro-textured hair and want to soften the texture | Softened curls and less volume – can even be made fully straight | Softer curls and a more manageable texture |
Frequently asked questions about smoothing treatments
A deeply moisturising treatment that fills the hair strand with moisture and nourishing ingredients. Hair becomes softer, fuller and shinier.
No. The name refers to the plumping effect within the hair strand. The treatment is applied to the hair like a mask and contains no botulinum toxin.
If the problem is frizz and long styling time, a keratin treatment is the best fit. If your hair is dry, tired and damaged but you want to keep your texture, hair botox is the better choice.
For you if you have dry, damaged or chemically treated hair that has lost its bounce and shine.
No. Hair becomes softer and more manageable, but curls and waves keep their shape.
Yes, the treatment often suits damaged and coloured hair especially well. Tell us when you book what your hair has been through and we'll tailor the treatment.
No, hair botox doesn't need a waiting period like a keratin treatment. Use a sulphate-free shampoo when you wash.
Sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner. Sulphates wash out the nourishing ingredients too early.
Yes, with Cocochoco Hair Botox as an at-home mask between salon visits.
Choose short hair if your hair ends above the shoulders and long hair if it's longer. If you're unsure, we'll help you on the day.