Hair Smoothening vs Nanoplastia
Walk into most salons in Pakistan and ask for straighter hair, and you’ll probably be offered “smoothening”. The catch is that smoothening isn’t one specific treatment. Different salons use the word for quite different formulas. Nanoplastia, on the other hand, is a particular type of smoothing treatment. Here’s how to make sense of it.
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In everyday salon language, smoothening just means a treatment that makes hair smoother and straighter. Depending on where you go, that could be a keratin treatment, a chemical relaxing treatment, or something else entirely.
That’s not a problem in itself. It just means the name tells you very little. Two friends can both get “smoothening” at different salons and have completely different experiences.
Questions to ask before booking
- What product or brand will you use? Ask to see the bottle.
- Is it formaldehyde-free? Some smoothing formulas release fumes when heated.
- Is it permanent or does it fade? This tells you whether you’ll get a regrowth line.
- Is it suitable for my coloured or treated hair?
- How long should I wait before washing, and which shampoo should I use?
A good salon will happily answer all of these.
Where nanoplastia fits
Nanoplastia is a specific kind of smoothing treatment. Floractive W One is formaldehyde-free, straightens while improving softness and shine, and fades gradually over 3 to 6 months with no harsh regrowth line.
So if a salon offers you smoothening, it’s worth asking whether they can do nanoplastia instead, or bringing the product with you. Plenty of stylists are happy to apply a product the client supplies.
Doing it yourself
Because nanoplastia doesn’t need special salon equipment beyond a good flat iron, many people do it at home. Start with the 120 ml size if it’s your first time, and follow our step-by-step guide.
If your hair is coloured, choose the W One + W Two Plex Combo. For more comparisons, see keratin vs nanoplastia and nanoplastia vs rebonding.
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Frequently asked questions
Is smoothening the same as nanoplastia?
Not necessarily. Smoothening is a general salon term that can mean several different treatments. Nanoplastia is one specific type of smoothing treatment.
What should I ask a salon before smoothening?
Ask which product they will use, whether it is formaldehyde-free, whether it is permanent, whether it suits coloured hair, and what aftercare they recommend.
Which is better, smoothening or nanoplastia?
It depends on what the salon means by smoothening. Nanoplastia is formaldehyde-free with Floractive W One, improves softness and shine, and fades without a regrowth line.
Can I take my own nanoplastia product to a salon?
Many stylists are happy to apply a product the client brings. It is worth asking when you book.
How long does smoothening last?
It varies by formula. Nanoplastia usually lasts 3 to 6 months, especially with sulfate-free shampoo.
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