I'm Franny Flynn. I own Brazilian Blowout Boston, a private studio in Quincy, MA, where smoothing treatments are the only thing we do. After 10,000+ treatments since 2009, I have seen what works and what doesn't.
You're probably not confused about whether you want smoother hair. You're confused about what result you'll actually get.
"I tried a smoothing treatment and it didn't work on my hair."
I hear this a lot. Sometimes the treatment worked exactly as designed. Sometimes it wasn't performed correctly. And very often, the difference between systems was never explained, so expectations didn't match the outcome.
This page exists to fix that.
What We Consider Before Your Treatment
We don't treat smoothing as one thing. We work with three different outcome-based products. Before we recommend anything, we look at:
- Your natural texture
- How much curl you want to keep
- How smooth you want to go
- How often you want to maintain it
Most of the time, we're softening curl pattern, delivering frizz reduction Boston humidity can't bully, and improving how the hair behaves day to day.
Two Ways Smoothing Treatments Work
Internal-based treatments use smaller molecules that work inside the hair to fill in weak areas and improve condition. Your hair stays light, soft, and natural, with frizz reduction and soft curl softening.
Cuticle-sealing (coating-based) treatments work from the outside, creating the most dramatic finish and the longest wear.
Both smooth hair. They just do it differently.
Option 1. Internal-Based
Full Curl Control
This is for clients who want curls that behave but still bounce. You keep your curl pattern fully intact, while we reduce bulk, puff, and halo frizz.
- Full curl retention
- More curl definition
- Frizz and bulk control
- Shine from surface realignment, not coating
- No harsh grow-out line
Maintenance: Every 3 to 4 months to maintain and build on previous treatments. This is a permanent treatment that grows out with new hair.
Option 2. Internal-Based
Frizz Reduction + Light Curl Softening
Love your volume but hate the frizz? This is our clean beauty favorite, the best of both. Smoother hair that still moves and feels natural.
- Frizz reduction with subtle curl softening
- Shine from surface realignment, not coating
- No downtime
- Can be stacked for cumulative results
This option leaves your hair strong, healthy, and more conditioned with every treatment.
Longevity: About 12 weeks with proper maintenance.
Option 3. Cuticle-Sealing
Maximum Smoothing
Our most dramatic smoothing option. Uses a proprietary blend to seal and smooth the cuticle, for a finish that goes further than our internal-based options can.
- Maximum smoothness and high shine
- Strongest curl reduction potential
- Longest wear of our smoothing options
- Can be performed over previously treated hair for stronger results
Important: Requires a 72-hour wait to wash. Results last up to 5 months.
If you're choosing between options and want the smoothest, sleekest result that lasts, this is it.
How Often Should You Come In?
Most clients come three to four times per year depending on the treatment. Some prefer a softer finish and come less often.
If you love how your hair feels in the first few weeks, you'll likely want to maintain it more often. If you like it better once some texture returns, spacing it out makes sense.
All of our treatments fade naturally. There's no harsh grow-out line. You can stop at any time and your hair returns to baseline over time.
Before Your Appointment
A Few Things to Know
- All treatments include a 30 to 60 minute processing period. Bring a book, laptop, or headphones. We have Wi-Fi.
- We are a small studio salon. Please do not bring guests. It keeps the space calm and on schedule.
- Smoothing appointments are detail-driven. Avoid booking a hard stop immediately after.
- Aftercare varies by option and will be reviewed during your consultation.
A Note on Henna
These smoothing treatments cannot be safely performed over henna-treated hair. Please disclose any henna use during your consultation so we can assess what options are available to you.