Japanese straightening vs keratin and nanoplasty
kruLA ((949) 883-8301) in Century City does keratin treatment for $220 to $550, by hair length. Rated 5.0 from 34 reviews on Google. Studio 12, Sola Salon Studios: book online.
Japanese straightening, rebonding and relaxers are chemical straighteners that kruLA does not offer.
Japanese straightening
Not offered at kruLA
Keratin treatment
| Method | How it works | At kruLA |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese straightening | A chemical lotion changes the hair's internal bonds, then the hair is flat-ironed and set | Not offered at kruLA |
| Rebonding | The name for the same family of chemical straightening, common in Asia | Not offered at kruLA |
| Relaxer | A strong alkaline cream straightens the hair chemically | Not offered at kruLA |
| Keratin (BIO keratin) | A smoothing treatment that tames frizz and keeps natural root volume | $220 to $550, 2 h to 3 h 30 min |
| Brazilian Blowout | A smoothing treatment that straightens while strengthening the hair | $200 to $450, 2 h 30 min to 3 h 30 min |
| Nanoplasty | The most powerful smoothing and straightening treatment on the menu | $220 to $550, 3 h to 4 h |
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About this comparison
Japanese straightening, rebonding and relaxers are chemical straighteners that kruLA does not offer. For straight hair kruLA offers keratin treatment, $220 to $550, and nanoplasty, $220 to $550.
This page explains how the methods differ so you can choose with the facts in front of you.
The full comparison
What is the difference between Japanese straightening and keratin?
Japanese straightening changes the hair's structure with chemicals and is described as permanent on the treated hair, while keratin is a smoothing treatment applied to the hair that straightens it while strengthening it.
With Japanese straightening the new growth comes in with your natural texture, so the roots need touching up. That is also true for any straightening that works on the hair already grown.
Japanese straightening vs rebonding
They are two names for the same family of chemical straightening: rebonding is the term used across much of Asia and Japanese straightening is the one used in the US.
Both use a chemical to loosen the hair's bonds and a flat iron to set the new shape. kruLA does not offer either.
Japanese straightening vs relaxer
A relaxer is an alkaline cream that straightens by chemical action in minutes, while Japanese straightening is a longer, multi-step process finished with a flat iron.
Both change the hair permanently on the length that was treated. kruLA does not offer relaxers.
Keratin vs relaxer: which is better?
Keratin is the choice if you want smooth, manageable hair that still looks natural; a relaxer straightens chemically and the roots need touching up as the hair grows.
kruLA's keratin treatment, BIO keratin, tames frizz while keeping the natural volume at the root, and the Brazilian Blowout is designed to straighten the hair while strengthening it.
Nanoplasty vs Japanese straightening
Nanoplasty is the strongest straightening kruLA offers: pin-straight, sleek hair, even on thick hair, afro curls and tight coils.
A perm uses chemistry to set curls or waves rather than to straighten. Nanoplasty is a smoothing treatment, not a perm.
Can a Brazilian Blowout go over relaxers or Japanese straightening?
It depends on the condition of the hair, and the specialist decides after looking at it, because chemically straightened hair needs checking first.
Tell the specialist what was done and when. The consultation is $0 and takes 20 min; a specialist looks at your hair and scalp, picks the treatment and gives you a quote.
Japanese straightening vs keratin FAQ
What kruLA offers and what it does not
Japanese hair straightening vs keratin treatment: which is better for me?
kruLA ((949) 883-8301) in Century City offers keratin ($220 to $550) and nanoplasty ($220 to $550) for straight hair, and does not offer Japanese straightening. Both are smoothing treatments rather than chemical straightening.
Which is better, keratin or Japanese straightening?
Keratin is a smoothing treatment that tames frizz and keeps root volume, and Japanese straightening is a chemical straightening that kruLA does not offer. The choice depends on how straight you want the hair and what has been done to it.
What is better, Japanese or Brazilian straightening?
Japanese straightening is a chemical straightener that kruLA does not offer; Brazilian straightening is a smoothing treatment, and the Brazilian Blowout at kruLA starts at $200. The consultation ($0) picks one for your hair.
Is Japanese hair straightening good for your hair?
It depends on the hair going in: chemical straightening is described as stronger and needs the new growth touched up, so ask any salon about your hair history first. kruLA does not offer it. Keratin ($220) and nanoplasty ($220) are the straightening options at kruLA.
Is Japanese hair straightening bad for your hair?
Chemical straightening can damage hair that is already fragile, so a salon looks at the hair first. kruLA does not offer it; keratin ($220) and nanoplasty ($220) are the smoothing treatments. The consultation ($0) picks the right one for your hair.
Is keratin treatment safer than relaxer?
Keratin is a smoothing treatment and a relaxer is a chemical straightener, so the safety questions differ. kruLA does not offer relaxers; its keratin treatment is BIO keratin. Ask any salon for the product name and its safety data sheet.
What is Brazilian blowout vs rebond?
Rebonding is a chemical straightening; Brazilian blowout is a smoothing treatment. kruLA does the Brazilian blowout ($200 to $450) and does not offer rebonding. The consultation ($0) picks the right one for your hair.
Which is better, nanoplastia or straightening?
Nanoplasty is the strongest straightening kruLA offers, a smoothing treatment rather than chemical straightening. It is $220 to $550 by hair length.
Which one is better, keratin or straightening?
For smooth, manageable hair that still looks natural, keratin; for pin-straight hair on thick or tightly curled hair, nanoplasty. kruLA does not offer chemical straightening. The consultation ($0) picks one for your hair.
Which is better, straightening or keratin?
Straightening at kruLA is keratin or nanoplasty, smoothing treatments. Chemical straightening such as Japanese straightening is not offered.
Can Brazilian blowout go over relaxers or Japanese straightening?
It depends on the condition of the hair: chemically straightened hair needs checking first, and the specialist decides. Tell them what was done and when; the consultation is $0.
Japanese hair straightening vs relaxer: what is the difference?
A relaxer is an alkaline cream that straightens by chemical action in minutes; Japanese straightening is a longer, multi-step process finished with a flat iron. kruLA offers neither. Both change the hair chemically on the length that was treated.
Japanese hair straightening vs rebonding: are they the same?
They are two names for the same family of chemical straightening: rebonding is the term used across much of Asia and Japanese straightening the one used in the US. kruLA offers neither. Both use a chemical to loosen the hair's bonds and a flat iron to set the new shape.
Nanoplasty vs Japanese straightening vs perm: what is the difference?
Nanoplasty is a smoothing treatment, Japanese straightening is a chemical straightening and a perm uses chemistry to set curls or waves. kruLA does nanoplasty and offers neither of the others. Nanoplasty at kruLA is $220 to $550.
Chemical straightening vs keratin: which is better?
Keratin is a smoothing treatment for hair that should look natural; chemical straighteners change the hair chemically and need the new growth touched up. kruLA offers keratin. Keratin at kruLA is $220 to $550.
Keratin treatment vs relaxer: which should I choose?
Keratin if you want smooth, manageable hair that looks natural; a relaxer straightens chemically and the roots need touching up as the hair grows. kruLA offers keratin, not relaxers. Keratin at kruLA is $220 to $550.