Nanoplasty in Kaukapakapa, North Auckland

A nanoplasty treatment smooths frizzy, long or hard-to-manage hair so it's softer, shinier and quicker to style, and you can wash it the same day. At Hair By Melissa in Kaukapakapa, North Auckland, nanoplasty starts from $200 depending on your hair length, takes about 3½ hours, and is done one-on-one with Melissa using formaldehyde-free salon brands.

Price

From $200

Time

About 3½ hours

Lasts

3 to 6 months

First wash

Straight away

What nanoplasty does

Nanoplasty is a smoothing treatment for hair that frizzes, puffs up or just won't do what you want. It leaves hair smoother, shinier and more manageable, so it dries faster and takes far less work to style. Melissa uses formaldehyde-free salon brands.

One of the biggest differences you'll notice is aftercare. There's no waiting days to wash your hair. You can wash it straight away and get on with your week.

Is nanoplasty right for your hair?

Nanoplasty usually suits:

• Frizzy hair that puffs up in coastal humidity
• Long hair that takes a long time to dry and style
• Hair that feels unmanageable, tangles easily or won't sit smooth
• Anyone who doesn't want to wait days before washing after a smoothing treatment

If you love your natural curl or volume, talk to Melissa first, because a smoothing treatment is designed to calm it. She'll look at your hair and tell you honestly whether nanoplasty or a keratin treatment will get you the result you're after.

Nanoplasty or keratin: what's the difference?

Melissa offers both, because they're different treatments that suit different people. Here's how they compare at Hair By Melissa:

Choose nanoplasty if you have long or very frizzy hair and want to wash it straight away. Choose keratin if you want the longest-lasting smoothing for the lowest price and don't mind keeping your hair dry for three days. Not sure? Ask Melissa at your consultation. Read more about the keratin treatment.

What happens at your appointment

1. Consultation. Melissa looks at your hair, its history and what you want from it, and confirms your price based on your hair length.
2. Wash. Your hair is washed to clear product build-up so the treatment takes evenly.
3. Application. The nanoplasty treatment is applied section by section from roots to ends.
4. Processing. The treatment is left to work while you relax.
5. Dry and finish. Your hair is dried and finished smooth.
6. Aftercare. You leave with smooth, sleek hair and simple tips to make it last.

How long nanoplasty lasts, and how to look after it

A nanoplasty treatment lasts around 3 to 6 months. How long yours lasts depends on your hair, how often you wash it and the products you use.

You can wash your hair straight away. To keep it smooth for longer, use a gentle shampoo, go easy on very hot water and heat styling, and ask Melissa which products she recommends for your hair. When the smoothing starts to soften, book in for a top-up.

Nanoplasty price in North Auckland

Nanoplasty at Hair By Melissa starts from $200. The final price depends on your hair length, because longer hair takes more product and more time. Melissa will confirm your price before she starts, so there are no surprises. The appointment takes about 3½ hours, one-on-one, with free parking at the door.

Want a trim as well? Add a women's cut and finish ($50) when you book.

Coming from Helensville, Kumeū or nearby?

The salon is at 12 Magnolia Lane in Kaukapakapa, about 15 minutes from Helensville and about 25 minutes from Kumeū, with clients also coming from Wainui and Waitoki. It's open seven days, including Sundays.

Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–1:30pm · Sat 2–5pm · Sun 9am–5pm

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