Brazilian Blowout vs Keratin vs Magic Sleek: Picking the Right Smoothing System

By The Cutting Edge Hair Design

"I just want my hair to be easier in the morning." We hear this every week. Smoothing treatments are the answer, but the right one depends on your hair, your goals, and your tolerance for chemistry. Here is the honest breakdown of the four systems we offer.

The Four Systems

Lasio Keratin

Lasio is a smoothing keratin treatment. It reduces frizz, adds shine, and makes hair more manageable, while still allowing your natural texture to show through. Your curls will not disappear; they will be polished. Your waves will read as intentional and soft.

Best for: wavy to lightly curly hair that fights frizz. Lasts: 3 to 4 months. Time: about 2 hours.

Brazilian Blowout

The Brazilian Blowout is the OG smoothing treatment that started the category. It uses a slightly different chemistry than Lasio but the result is similar: frizz reduction, shine, manageability, with your natural texture mostly preserved. Many of our clients alternate between Lasio and Brazilian Blowout depending on their season.

Best for: the same hair types as Lasio, with clients who prefer the Brazilian Blowout brand. Lasts: 3 to 4 months. Time: about 2 hours.

Magic Sleek

Magic Sleek is more transformative than the two above. It is designed for clients with very curly, coarse, or resistant hair who want a significant change: from a tight curl pattern to a loose wave or straight finish, depending on how the treatment is applied. This is the system to choose when you want hair that is actually different, not just softer.

Best for: very curly or coarse hair, resistant strands, or clients who want a dramatic change. Lasts: 4 to 5 months. Time: about 4 hours. Deposit required.

QiQi

QiQi is the most premium and most transformative option. We offer QiQi Defrizz, QiQi Relaxer, and QiQi Straightener, each with a different level of impact. The full straightener can take very curly hair to pin-straight, and the relaxer creates a soft, manageable wave. All QiQi services require a $100 deposit at booking.

Best for: clients who want the most dramatic and longest-lasting result. Lasts: 4 to 5 months. Time: 3 to 4 hours.

How to Choose

Start with what you want your hair to look like 6 months from now. If the answer is "still me, just easier," go with Lasio or Brazilian Blowout. If the answer is "noticeably different," talk to us about Magic Sleek or QiQi.

Hair condition matters too. If your hair is already compromised from color or other chemical services, we will likely steer you to a gentler option, or recommend we do a strengthening treatment first.

"The biggest mistake we see is people picking the strongest treatment for hair that did not need it. Lasio is almost always enough for a wavy frizz client.", Jules

Aftercare Is Non-Negotiable

Every smoothing treatment has a critical 48 to 72 hour window where your hair must stay completely untouched. No washing, no tying up, no clips, no tucking behind your ear, no hat. The cuticle is still locking in the treatment.

After the initial window, you switch to a sulfate-free shampoo, and you avoid sodium chloride (sea salt sprays, salt-water pools, ocean). All of these strip the treatment and shorten your results.

How Much Will It Cost?

Pricing varies significantly by system and your hair length. See the Service Menu for starting rates. Magic Sleek and QiQi services require a $100 deposit applied to your service total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do these treatments last?

3 to 5 months depending on hair type, home care, and how often you wash.

Do I have to avoid washing my hair after?

Yes. Most systems require 48 to 72 hours without washing, tying up, or using clips. We send you home with detailed aftercare.

Is there a deposit?

Magic Sleek and QiQi services require a $100 deposit at booking. The deposit is applied to your service total.

Book with Jules, our Magic Sleek, Brazilian Blowout, and Lasio Keratin certified specialist.