What is the difference between a keratin treatment and a blowout?
People often use the terms “keratin treatment” and “blowout” as if they’re the same thing, but they’re not. A standard blowout is a styling service. It’s the wash, dry and style that gives you that glossy, bouncy finish we all love after a salon visit. It’s temporary. As soon as you wash your hair again, that look vanishes.
A keratin treatment, on the other hand, is a semi-permanent smoothing service. It changes how your hair behaves for weeks, not just hours. The two services have different purposes, different techniques and completely different results — but they can work beautifully together.
If you’re unsure which one your hair needs, your Solihull Hairdresser can help talk you through it at your next appointment.
What a keratin treatment actually does
A proper keratin treatment is a chemical process that smooths the outer layer of your hair and rebuilds damaged areas by filling in tiny gaps and cracks with keratin protein. This makes your hair smoother, shinier and less prone to frizz.
It’s especially useful if your hair has been over-processed, is naturally dry or tends to puff up in humid weather. Once the treatment’s applied, it’s sealed in with heat using straighteners. The results can last for months — not just a few days.
Keratin treatments don’t necessarily make your hair straight, but they do make it smoother and more manageable. And the best bit? They actually improve the condition of your hair over time, especially if you follow the proper aftercare.
What a blowout actually does
A blowout is the classic “big finish” at the end of your haircut or colour appointment. It involves washing the hair, applying styling products, then blow-drying it with a round brush for a bouncy, polished look.
Blowouts are all about short-term results. You leave the salon looking and feeling amazing, but as soon as your hair gets wet, it goes right back to its natural state. Think of it as a temporary style, not a treatment.
Blowouts don’t change the structure of your hair, and they don’t offer long-term benefits — but they’re great for events, date nights or when you just want to feel a bit more put-together.
Which one is right for you?
If your main concern is frizz, dryness or hair that’s hard to manage, a keratin treatment might be the better choice. It helps tame unruly strands, cuts down on styling time, and gives you smoother hair every day for weeks.
If you just want a boost for a special occasion or a fresh look for the weekend, a blowout is perfect. It’s quick, it’s affordable, and there’s zero commitment. You get the salon-fresh feeling without making any changes to your hair’s texture.
And of course, you don’t always have to choose. At Salon No. 100, many clients combine a keratin treatment with a blowout finish, so they leave the salon looking amazing and stay that way for weeks.
Your hairdresser in Solihull will always talk through the pros and cons based on your hair type, how you wear it daily, and how much maintenance you’re up for.
For the best Solihull hairdresser, look no further than Salon No. 100! We’ve gathered hundreds of five-star reviews over the past few years. Call 07966 105306 and book your appointment today!