Katie Snowden Hair · Professional smoothing
Keratin Hair Treatment in Riviera del Sol
Less time fighting frizz. More time enjoying your hair. Katie offers professional Keratin smoothing from her salon in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, for hair that needs a smoother, shinier finish and easier everyday styling.
The aim is manageability, not simply permanent straightening. Your starting texture, condition and the finish you want guide the treatment, including how much natural movement to retain where appropriate.


Real client work at Katie Snowden Hair. Your own result will depend on your hair and the plan agreed with Katie.
Why choose a Keratin treatment?
Less frizz
A noticeable reduction in frizz can make hair feel calmer, including on humid coastal days.
Smoother, shinier lengths
A smoother finish helps hair look glossier and feel softer, without promising the same result on every texture.
Easier styling
More manageable hair can make blow-drying easier and reduce the effort you put into your everyday routine.
Movement that suits you
Smoothing is not simply permanent straightening. Katie discusses how much control you want and where natural movement matters.
Is Keratin right for your hair?
It is often worth considering for frizzy, thick or difficult-to-manage hair; wavy or curly hair wanting smoother control; and hair that reacts strongly to humidity. If blow-drying takes a large part of your morning, improving manageability can make a meaningful difference.
Colour-treated hair can also be suitable when its condition allows. Very fragile, over-processed or compromised hair may need repair first. Katie assesses your hair before treatment and will recommend honestly whether Keratin, another in-salon hair treatment, or a different approach is the better choice.
Keratin in the Costa del Sol climate
Coastal humidity can undo a careful blow-dry quickly. Add heat, sun, sea water and swimming pools, and the routine can become a cycle of washing, drying and restyling. Smoothing can be particularly useful for clients living here or visiting who want less daily effort.
It does not remove the need for care. Frequent washing and prolonged exposure to salt or chlorine can affect how the result lasts, so Katie helps you plan aftercare around the way you actually spend your time.
What happens during your Keratin appointment?
Hair assessment & consultation
Katie looks at your texture, condition and colour history, then talks through the finish you want and whether smoothing is suitable.
Clarifying preparation
The hair is cleansed and prepared before application.
Section-by-section application
The Keratin treatment is applied carefully through the hair in sections.
Development
The treatment is given its development time as part of the appointment.
Blow-drying & sealing
A blow-dry is followed by controlled flat-iron heat sealing, with the process assessed for your hair.
Your finish & aftercare
Katie explains how to care for the result at home, including washing, conditioning and styling advice.
How long does a Keratin treatment take?
Appointments are generally around 2-3 hours, depending on hair length and thickness. Your actual appointment time varies; Katie can advise when you enquire.
How long do results last?
Approximately 3-5 months is a useful guide, not a guarantee. Hair type, lifestyle and home care all matter, and smoothing fades gradually rather than stopping on a fixed date.
Keratin and colour
Keratin can be suitable alongside colour when the hair is in appropriate condition, including some blonde and lightened hair. The order and timing matter. Tell Katie if you are planning both so she can assess your hair and arrange the services appropriately, rather than treating them as two unrelated bookings.
Keratin aftercare
- Use a sulphate-free shampoo and appropriate conditioning for your hair.
- Rinse with fresh water before swimming, and limit prolonged salt or chlorine exposure.
- Minimise unnecessary heat and use heat protection when styling.
- Follow Katie's personalised washing and care guidance after your appointment.
If you also wear hair extensions, mention them during your consultation so the treatment and care plan can be assessed together.
Current salon pricing
Keratin treatment prices
- Hairline
- 35€
- Above Shoulder
- 120€
- Below Shoulder
- 160€
- Long Hair
- 190€
- Extra Long / Thick
- 220€
Additional charges may apply for extra long or thick hair.
Why clients travel to Katie in Riviera del Sol
A good smoothing treatment starts with understanding your hair, not promising the same finish to everyone. Katie's approach combines a careful assessment, a realistic conversation about results and practical home-care advice.
The salon is in Riviera del Sol, close to Calahonda and La Cala de Mijas. Clients travel from across Mijas Costa, Fuengirola, Marbella and the wider Costa del Sol for treatment tailored to their hair and routine.
El Saladito 7Urb. Riviera Sol
29649 Mijas Costa, Málaga
Your questions
Keratin Hair Treatment FAQ
- What is a Keratin hair treatment?
- A professional smoothing treatment aimed at reducing frizz, improving shine and making hair easier to manage. It is not a promise of permanently straight hair.
- Will Keratin make my hair completely straight?
- Not necessarily. The finish depends on your starting texture, condition and desired outcome. Katie discusses realistic smoothing and natural movement before treatment.
- How long does a Keratin treatment last?
- Approximately 3-5 months, depending on your hair type, lifestyle, washing routine and home care. This is guidance, not a guarantee.
- How long does a Keratin appointment take?
- Generally around 2-3 hours, depending on hair length and thickness. Your actual appointment time may vary.
- Is Keratin suitable for coloured hair?
- It can be, when the hair is in suitable condition. Tell Katie about recent or planned colour so she can advise on the order and timing of the services.
- Can I have Keratin if my hair is blonde?
- Possibly, but lightened hair needs careful assessment. Very fragile or compromised lengths may need repair first; Katie will honestly advise whether Keratin is appropriate.
- Will Keratin reduce frizz?
- Frizz reduction is one of its main aims. The extent of smoothing varies with your texture and condition, and results also depend on aftercare.
- Is Keratin suitable for curly hair?
- It may suit wavy or curly hair when the aim is smoother control. Discuss how much curl or movement you want to retain, as smoothing can change the way your texture behaves.
- How should I look after my hair after Keratin?
- Use sulphate-free shampoo, suitable conditioner and heat protection. Minimise unnecessary heat, rinse with fresh water before swimming and protect your hair from prolonged salt or chlorine exposure. Follow Katie's personalised advice.
Let's find out what your hair needs.
Tell Katie about your texture, your styling routine and the finish you want. A consultation is the starting point for an honest recommendation.