Nanoplastia vs smoothening, compared.
A nanoplastia hair treatment rebuilds the hair with nano amino acids and finishes glass-smooth while keeping movement, formaldehyde-free, for 8+ months. Smoothening uses thioglycolic acid to break and re-form the hair's bonds, leaving it pin-straight for 4–6 months — a permanent structural change and the harsher of the two. At The Jawed Habib Bagalur we recommend nanoplastia unless poker-straight hair is non-negotiable, and we will say so at the consultation rather than after.
- Nanoplastia — formaldehyde-free, glass-smooth, movement stays, 8+ months.
- Smoothening — pin-straight by re-forming bonds, 4–6 months.
- Nanoplastia conditions; smoothening permanently changes hair structure.
- Fine, damaged or colour-treated hair: nanoplastia, every time.
- Smoothening only when poker-straight is the actual goal.
- Patch test and strand consultation before either.
Nanoplastia vs smoothening — side by side.
| Feature | Nanoplastia | Smoothening | Keratin (reference) |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it does | Rebuilds with nano amino acids | Breaks & re-forms bonds with thioglycolic acid | Keratin protein seals the cuticle |
| Changes hair structure | No — conditions and smooths | Yes — permanently re-formed | No — coats and conditions |
| Finish | Glass-smooth, movement stays | Pin-straight | Polished, waves remain |
| Lasts | 8+ months | 4–6 months | 6+ months |
| Time in chair | 3–4 hours | 3–4 hours | 2.5–3 hours |
| On fine or damaged hair | Gentlest of the three | Harshest — strongest chemical change | Gentle |
| Grow-out | Softens gradually, no hard line | Visible demarcation at the regrowth | Softens gradually |
| Price at JH | On consultation | On consultation | On consultation |
Prices indicative for Bangalore North as of 2026. Final quote confirmed on WhatsApp after consultation.
Answers, straight from the chair.
Nanoplastia or smoothening — which should I pick?+
Nanoplastia, unless poker-straight hair is the actual goal. It is formaldehyde-free, gentler, and keeps movement; smoothening permanently re-forms the hair's bonds and leaves a visible line at the regrowth. We will tell you honestly at the free consultation if neither is worth it for your hair.
Which lasts longer?+
Nanoplastia 8+ months, smoothening 4–6 months. Smoothening does not wash out the way a coating does — it grows out, which is why the regrowth line shows.
Is smoothening bad for your hair?+
It is the harshest of the smoothing options because it breaks and re-forms disulphide bonds. Done properly by a senior stylist with a patch test it is safe on healthy hair, but on fine, bleached or already-damaged lengths we steer to nanoplastia.
Can I get nanoplastia if I have had smoothening before?+
Usually yes, but tell your stylist — previously smoothened hair has already been chemically restructured, so we strand-test and adjust the strength rather than run the standard formula.
How long does each take?+
Nanoplastia 3–4 hours; smoothening 3–4 hours. Both need a single uninterrupted booked slot — neither is a walk-in service.
What do they cost in North Bangalore?+
Both are quoted after a free consultation at The Jawed Habib Bagalur, Reva Circle. Length, density and condition decide the figure, and you get it before you book.