Silk press vs keratin
kruLA ((949) 883-8301) in Century City does silk press for $95 to $140 and keratin treatment for $220 to $550. Rated 5.0 from 34 reviews on Google. Studio 12, Sola Salon Studios: book online.
A silk press is a styling service for natural, textured and coily hair; keratin and nanoplasty are smoothing treatments.
Silk press
Keratin treatment
| Silk press | Keratin (BIO keratin) | Nanoplasty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Blow-dry and flat-iron press, no chemical straightening | Smoothing treatment that tames frizz and keeps root volume | The strongest straightening treatment on the menu |
| Hair it suits | Natural, textured and coily hair | Frizzy hair you want smooth with its natural volume kept | Thick hair, afro curls, tight coils |
| Price | $95 to $140 | $220 to $550 | $220 to $550 |
| Session | 1 h to 1 h 30 min | 2 h to 3 h 30 min | 3 h to 4 h |
What clients say
I had such a great experience getting my keratin treatment! Olena was amazing from start to finish! Super professional, kind, and attentive. My hair looks and feels incredible. Highly recommend!
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I want to leave a sincere review after my procedure. I am absolutely delighted! She is not just a specialist — she is an incredibly pleasant, attentive, and very kind person. From the very first minutes, you can feel her professionalism and love for what she does. … The result exceeded all my expectations — the work was done perfectly, and it’s clear that she truly knows her craft at a high level. …
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My first hair Botox appointment ever and Elena was kind and explained the process and other options. My hair turned out beautiful! …
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About this comparison
A silk press is a styling service for natural, textured and coily hair; keratin and nanoplasty are smoothing treatments. At kruLA a silk press is $95 for curls and $140 for coily and tight curl patterns (Type 4). Keratin is $220 to $550 and nanoplasty is $220 to $550.
The difference to plan around is what brings the texture back: with a silk press it is water, humidity and sweat; with keratin and nanoplasty the smoothing fades gradually as the hair is washed and grows out.
The full comparison
What is the difference between a silk press and keratin?
A silk press straightens the hair with heat and tension until the next wash, while keratin is a treatment applied to the hair that keeps it smooth through washing.
kruLA's silk press starts with a clarifying shampoo and a moisturizing conditioner, then a high-tension blow-dry with heat protection and a precision flat iron. There is no chemical straightening step.
Silk press vs nanoplasty: which is better for curly hair?
Choose a silk press if you want straight hair for an event and your curls back afterwards; choose nanoplasty if you want the curl pattern straightened for a long stretch.
Nanoplasty handles thick hair, afro curls and tight coils. A silk press leaves your natural pattern intact once the press is washed out. The questions people ask about curl loss are answered in nanoplasty for curly hair.
Silk press vs Brazilian Blowout
A Brazilian Blowout is a smoothing treatment, a silk press is a heat style: one changes how the hair behaves between washes, the other only styles it.
At kruLA the Brazilian blowout is $200 to $450, done with the brand product, and a silk press is $95 to $140.
Silk press vs hair botox
A silk press makes hair straight and glossy for the moment; hair botox softens and smooths without straightening tight curls.
If you want more softness and less frizz while keeping your texture, see hair botox. If you want it straight today, a silk press does that.
Silk press vs hair reconstruction
Hair reconstruction repairs the hair and then straightens it with keratin or nanoplasty, while a silk press only styles it.
Reconstruction is for severely damaged hair that needs repair as well as smoothness. It is a treatment of the strands and not a hair transplant. See hair reconstruction.
What is the difference between a silk press and a blowout?
A blowout is a blow-dry that smooths and shapes the hair; a silk press adds a flat-iron pass to reach a bone-straight, mirror-shine finish on textured hair.
The consultation is $0 and takes 20 min: a specialist looks at your hair and scalp, picks the treatment and gives you a quote.
Silk press vs keratin FAQ
Silk press or smoothing
Keratin treatment vs silk press for 4C hair: what's the difference?
kruLA ((949) 883-8301) in Century City: a silk press ($95 for curls, $140 for Type 4) straightens with heat and tension until the next wash, and keratin ($220 to $550) holds the smoothing through washing. For 4C hair that you want straight for a long stretch, nanoplasty is the treatment.
What is the difference between a silk press and a keratin?
A silk press straightens the hair with heat until the next wash, and keratin keeps it smooth through washing. The silk press at kruLA is $95 to $140; keratin is $220 to $550.
How does a silk press compare to other hair straightening treatments?
A silk press is a heat style, keratin and nanoplasty are smoothing treatments, and hair botox is a smoothing that keeps your wave. A silk press leaves the natural pattern intact once the press is washed out.
Keratin treatment vs silk press: which is better?
A silk press is better for straight hair for an event with your curls back afterwards; keratin is better for less frizz that holds through washing. A silk press at kruLA is $95 to $140; keratin is $220 to $550.
Brazilian blowout vs silk press: what is the difference?
A Brazilian blowout is a smoothing treatment and a silk press is a heat style: one changes how the hair behaves between washes, the other only styles it. A silk press is $95 to $140 at kruLA; the Brazilian blowout is $200 to $450.
Silk press vs relaxer: what is the difference?
A silk press straightens with heat and returns to your natural texture when the hair gets wet. A relaxer is a chemical straightener; kruLA does not offer relaxers.
Nanoplasty vs silk press: which is better?
Choose a silk press for straight hair for an occasion and your curls back afterwards; choose nanoplasty to have the curl pattern straightened for a long stretch. Nanoplasty at kruLA is $220 to $550; a silk press is $95 to $140.
Hair botox vs silk press: which is better?
A silk press makes hair straight and glossy for the moment; hair botox softens and smooths without straightening tight curls and keeps your texture. Hair botox at kruLA is $200 to $450; a silk press is $95 to $140.
Hair reconstruction vs silk press: which is better?
Reconstruction repairs the hair and then straightens it with keratin or nanoplasty; a silk press only styles it. Reconstruction is for severely damaged hair.
Why did my curls not come back after a silk press?
Heat can loosen a curl pattern when the hair is fragile or the heat was high. Tell your stylist at (949) 883-8301; a repair step such as cold hair recovery can help the hair, and the consultation ($0) shows where it stands.
Which costs more at kruLA, a silk press or keratin?
A silk press is $95 for curls and $140 for Type 4; keratin is $220 to $550 by hair length. The silk press has no hair-length step.
Which takes longer at kruLA, a silk press or keratin?
A silk press takes 1 h for curls and 1 h 30 min for Type 4; keratin takes 2 h to 3 h 30 min. Book online and the session time is shown next to each price.
Do I need a silk press if I already have keratin?
A smoothing treatment makes the hair easier to style; a silk press adds a flat-iron finish for a bone-straight look. Ask the specialist at the consultation ($0).
Is a silk press or keratin better for curly hair?
Silk press for straight hair for a day or an event; keratin to loosen and smooth for longer; hair botox to keep your curls and cut the frizz. The consultation ($0) picks one for your hair.
Can I get a silk press on hair that has keratin?
Often yes, and the specialist decides after looking at your hair. Tell them what was done and when.
How do I book a silk press or keratin at kruLA?
Online in Square: choose the service and your curl pattern or hair length, see the price and the session time, then pick a time. Or call (949) 883-8301.