Price for Smoothing Hair in India: 5 Treatments Compared
The price for smoothing hair in India runs from about ₹2,500 for short hair to ₹9,000 for long hair, and most medium-length sessions land between ₹3,500 and ₹6,000 before GST. Treatment type, hair length and the brand your salon uses decide where you fall in that range. Classic smoothening and keratin suit most budgets. Nanoplastia suits you if you want a formaldehyde-free formula. Rebonding suits you if you want permanent pin-straight hair.
Quotes are hard to compare. Two salons can differ by ₹2,000 for what sounds like the same service. Ads that say "starting from ₹1,999" rarely include your hair length, GST or the aftercare kit. This article takes five common treatments and shows what each costs by length, what pushes the bill up, and who it fits.
Prokarehub supplies salon professional keratin, BTX and nanoplastia products to salons and home users across India. So alongside each service price, you also see what the product behind it costs. That helps you judge whether a quote is fair. Treat every figure as an indicative range and confirm the final rate with your salon before you book.
1. Classic hair smoothening
How it works
Classic hair smoothening is a semi-permanent chemical treatment that relaxes your texture to cut frizz and add shine. It does not make hair pin-straight. The stylist washes your hair, applies the formula in sections and seals it with a flat iron. Expect 2 to 3 hours in the chair.
What it costs
Most salons price by length. Menus usually define short as shoulder length, medium as waist length and long as below the waist.
| Hair length | Typical range (GST extra) | Common menu price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short | ₹2,500 to ₹4,000 | ₹2,999 | 2 to 2.5 hours |
| Medium | ₹3,500 to ₹6,000 | ₹3,999 | 2.5 to 3 hours |
| Long | ₹5,000 to ₹9,000 | ₹5,999 | 3 to 4 hours |
Brand changes the entry price. Some salons advertise branded smoothening from about ₹1,999 for Streax, ₹2,499 for Matrix and ₹2,999 for Schwarzkopf. Those are starting prices before length is added.
Add GST, usually 18% on salon services, and an aftercare kit of ₹900 to ₹2,200 that many salons quote separately. For medium hair at ₹3,999, GST adds about ₹720, which makes ₹4,719. Add a ₹1,500 kit and you pay roughly ₹6,200 in total. City matters too: indicative ranges run from about ₹3,200 to ₹6,900 in Ahmedabad up to ₹4,400 to ₹9,400 in Mumbai.
Ask for the all-in price, with length, GST and aftercare included, before you compare two salons.
Who it suits
Choose this if you are a first-timer with frizzy or dry hair who wants softer, easier hair that still looks natural.
2. Keratin treatment
How it works
A keratin treatment coats the hair with a protein-based smoothing formula that is sealed in with heat. It reduces frizz and adds gloss. Brands claim results last about 3 to 6 months. Kera Fine says 3 to 5 months and Krone says 4 to 6. Your wash routine and hair type decide the real figure.
What it costs
Salon menus usually price keratin the same as classic smoothening. A common menu lists ₹2,999 for short, ₹3,999 for medium and ₹5,999 for long hair, with 2 to 4 hours of work. Add GST and the aftercare kit as in item 1.
The product itself is a small part of the bill. Prokarehub lists Kera Fine Keratin Hair Treatment 1000ml at ₹2,999, against a regular price of ₹12,000. A salon buying that bottle pays less than one long-hair session charges. You are paying mostly for the stylist's skill, the time and the salon's rent.
In a keratin quote, the product is the cheap part. You pay for the skill and the hours.
Who it suits
Choose keratin if you have rough, dry or frizzy hair and want a polished, glossy finish that holds up in humidity.
3. Hair botox
How it works
Hair botox is a deep-repair smoothing treatment for frizzy, damaged hair. It does not straighten as strongly as rebonding. It fills and conditions the strand, so hair looks smoother and shinier. A professional applies it after a clarifying wash and seals it with a flat iron or blow dryer.
What it costs
Menus often charge botox like keratin: ₹2,999, ₹3,999 and ₹5,999 for short, medium and long hair. Premium or international product lines can push the quote higher.
On the product side, the Krone Botox Monodose Keratin Treatment Kit is ₹5,525, down from ₹8,500. It includes a clarifying cleanser, smooth cream, mask and shine serum. For salons that buy in volume, Prokarehub also stocks the Krone Professional Proboto-X Keratin Smooth Cream in a 1L size at ₹23,995. These kits are made for trained hands. If you want to try one at home, patch test first and ventilate the room.
Hair botox costs about the same as keratin, so choose by hair condition, not by price.
Who it suits
Choose botox if your hair is damaged and dull and you want repair and shine more than a straight look.
4. Nanoplastia
How it works
Nanoplastia is a formaldehyde-free smoothening treatment that aims for naturally straight, glossy hair. It is applied and sealed like other smoothening services and takes about 3 to 4 hours. Check the exact ingredient list with your salon. Marketing terms differ between brands.
What it costs
The gentler formula costs more. Rates for formaldehyde-free smoothening run ₹5,500 to ₹9,500 across India. One menu shows nanoplastia at the prices below.
| Hair length | Menu price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Short | ₹3,499 | 3 hours |
| Medium | ₹4,999 | 3 to 3.5 hours |
| Long | ₹6,999 | 4 hours |
That is ₹500 to ₹1,000 above the keratin price for the same length. The premium pays for the formulation. Professionals can browse the KERATIN/BTX/NANOPLATIA collection at Prokarehub to compare product options before pricing the service.
Nanoplastia costs ₹500 to ₹1,000 more than keratin for the same length, and the extra pays for the gentler formula.
Who it suits
Choose it if you are sensitive to strong fumes or prefer a formaldehyde-free formula. Tell the stylist about asthma or a reactive scalp before the session.
5. Rebonding and permanent straightening
How it works
Rebonding is the answer when you search for permanent smoothing hair price. A straightening cream breaks and reforms the hair's internal bonds, and a neutralizer then fixes the new shape. Treated hair stays straight for good, but new growth comes in with your natural texture. The session takes 3 to 5 hours.
What it costs
One menu lists rebonding at the prices below.
| Hair length | Menu price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Short | ₹3,999 | 3 hours |
| Medium | ₹5,499 | 3.5 hours |
| Long | ₹6,999 | 4 to 5 hours |
Plan for root touch-ups at ₹2,000 to ₹3,500 as your hair grows. Straightening creams cost far less than the service. Prokarehub lists the L'Oréal Xtenso Oil Trio Extra Resistant at ₹1,600 and the Krone Professional Shine Bond Straightening Cream from ₹1,105 to ₹1,999, depending on the style you pick. The creams need a neutralizer to finish the process.
Rebonding is the most expensive option over time, because you pay again for every inch of new growth.
Who it suits
Choose it if you have very curly or resistant hair and want a lasting straight look. Be cautious if your hair is heavily bleached, and ask for a strand test first.
What to do before you book
The price for smoothing hair depends on hair length, treatment type and salon brand. Expect ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 for medium hair, then add GST and aftercare. Pick the treatment for your hair, not for the lowest advertised number. Ask for an all-in quote and a strand test, and tell the stylist about colour or bleach history.
If you are a salon owner or stylist, you can see what the keratin, BTX, nanoplastia and straightening products behind these services cost, and stock them directly. Browse professional keratin, BTX and nanoplastia products at Prokarehub to compare brands before you set your own service prices.