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Express Smoothing · BTX Smoothing
Express hair smoothing in Melbourne: frizz-free, shiny hair that keeps its wave
Our quickest, most affordable smoothing treatment. About 1.5 hours in the chair, up to 3 months of smoother, softer hair, and no downtime. St Kilda Road, Melbourne. From $395.
- 4.8 from 365 Google reviews
- 30-Day Happy Hair Guarantee, only at Terreamer
- Afterpay and Zip accepted
Express Smoothing at a glance
- Lasts
- Up to 3 months
- In the chair
- From 1.5 hrs
- Price
- From $395
- Downtime
- None
- Formula
- Vegan, formaldehyde-free
In short
What is Express Smoothing?
Our entry smoothing treatment, in six answers.
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What it is
A smoothing treatment that seals the outer layer of your hair with collagen, silk amino acids and botanical oils.
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What it does
Less frizz, more shine, softer hair that's easier to blow-dry.
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What it doesn't do
Make you straight. Your wave comes back when you let it dry naturally.
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Who it's for
Frizzy, dry or dull hair of any texture, including bleached, fine, curly and afro hair.
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Your mornings
A 45-minute blow-dry typically takes about 10.
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Where it fits
Our way in. Step up to Keratin or Nanoplasty any time you want straighter hair.
Real results
Express Smoothing before and after, from our salon
Every result here is a real Terreamer Express Smoothing client, photographed in our salon before and after their treatment.
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Frizzy to smoothFrizzy hair -
Curly, softer and definedCurly hair -
Fine and fluffy to smoothFine hair
Results vary with hair type and lifestyle. Want to know what to expect for yours? Text us a photo.
Smooth, not straight
One treatment. Two ways to wear it.
Express Smoothing works on the outside of each hair, the cuticle: the layer that catches the light and lets frizz in. It seals it smooth, and it leaves the shape of your hair alone.
Blow-dry it
Smooth, sleek and glossy, in a fraction of your usual time. The frizz stays down.
Let it dry naturally
Your own wave or curl comes back, softer, more defined and without the frizz.
Want it to dry straighter on its own? That's Premium Keratin or Plex Nanoplasty. Compare them.
What clients say
What our Express Smoothing clients say
Real Google reviews from Express Smoothing clients, copied word for word.
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Express Smoothing
Wow! I hadn’t expected such amazing results on my fine, fluffy, but straight-ish hair, but the Express Hair Smoothing treatment really knocked my socks off. I left with my hair looking gorgeous, and personally feeling inspired by my conversation with Sandra who is an amazing woman.
Virginia HollandsFine, fluffy hair 
Google review, 5 stars, September 2026 -
Express Smoothing
Second time having a smoothing treatment at terreamer went back again year later as was so happy with my first time result as a frizzy curly haired girl! Hair is shiny hydrated and frizz free !
Leah KakavoulesCurly hair
Google review, 5 stars, July 2026 -
Express Smoothing
I recently had a hair treatment to reduce my frizz and soften my curls. My hair feels much smoother, softer and significantly easier to manage. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Terreamer Salon.
Ellen ArgyrouCurly hair
Google review, 5 stars, March 2026 -
Express Smoothing
Wow! Had a hair smoothing and repair treatment and cannot believe how good the results are! Smooth, silky hair. 100% recommend. Not cheap but well worth it. I will be going back.
Hannah Ward
Google review, 5 stars, November 2023
Who it's for
Is Express Smoothing right for your hair?
Express is for hair that's frizzy, dry or dull and needs to look and feel healthier, without changing its shape.
Express suits you if
- You want less frizz and more shine, and you like your wave or curl
- Your hair is fine or thin, and heavier treatments leave it flat
- It's bleached or highlighted and has gone dry or fluffy
- It's curly, coily or afro-textured (4a–4c), and you want softness and definition
- You'd like to try smoothing for the first time, for less, before a bigger treatment
Another treatment may suit you better if
- You want your hair to dry straighter on its own Premium Keratin, from $565
- It's bleached or damaged, and you want it straighter Plex Nanoplasty, from $565
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It's thick or resistant, and you want our straightest, longest-lasting result
Ultimate Fusion, from
$1,125$84550% off your 2nd treatment
Not sure? Start with Express. You can step up to Keratin or Nanoplasty any time. Text us a photo and we'll tell you honestly.
Your appointment
Your Express Smoothing, step by step
Allow from 1.5 hours. Longer or thicker hair takes longer.
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Free consultation
We look at your hair, talk about how you like to wear it, and confirm your price before we start.
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A clarifying wash
A deep cleanse clears away build-up, so the formula can soak in.
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The smoothing formula
We apply it from root to tip and leave it to work.
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Rinse
We rinse out the excess, leaving the smoothing behind.
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Dry and seal
We blow-dry your hair, then seal the treatment in with a flat iron.
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Ready to go
No downtime. Wash it and tie it up whenever you like. Wait 48 hours before swimming.
After your appointment
There's no downtime, so you can wash your hair and tie it up straight away. Wait 48 hours before swimming in the pool or the ocean. To keep your Express smooth for as long as possible, use Terreamer salt-free shampoo and conditioner, from our Pure Hydration or Deep Fortifying range. See the aftercare we recommend.
Price and booking
What Express Smoothing costs
From $395Short hair · women's
Your mornings, back. Blow-drying typically goes from about 45 minutes to about 10. If it lasts the full 3 months, that's about $132 a month.
Your price depends on your hair pattern, how much hair you have and its length. We confirm it at your free consultation, before we start, so there are no surprises.
| ShortTo your ears | $395–$675 |
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| MediumJust above the shoulder | $505–$790 |
| LongShoulder to mid shoulder blade | $620–$900 |
| Extra longMiddle of the back | $730–$1,010 |
| Men's Express SmoothingShort to extra long | From $260 |
Where you sit in each range depends on your curl and how much hair you have.
Book with a $147 deposit
The deposit holds your appointment and comes off your treatment price.
Need to change? Give us at least 48 hours' notice. With less notice, the deposit can't be refunded.
Backed by our 30-Day Happy Hair Guarantee, only at Terreamer.
Afterpay and Zip accepted (for Zip, let us know before your appointment). Prices include GST.
Included
Free consultation and hair assessment
Clarifying wash
Express Smoothing treatment
Blow-dry and iron finish
Aftercare advice
Our 30-Day Happy Hair Guarantee
Not included
Colour or toning
Take-home products
A cut or restyle
Our promise
If it isn't right, we make it right.
Every Express Smoothing comes with our 30-Day Happy Hair Guarantee: our own promise, only at Terreamer. Before you pay a cent, we tell you what we can promise for your hair. If your hair isn't behaving the way we said it would within 30 days, come back in and we'll make it right.
This is on top of your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
Compare
Express Smoothing or a straightening treatment?
All four smooth frizz and are formaldehyde-free. Express keeps your shape; the other three straighten.
| Express Smoothing (this page) | Premium Keratin | Plex Nanoplasty | Ultimate Fusion | |
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| What it repairs | Smooths the cuticle, with collagen and hydration for shine | The outer layers | The inner layer and bonds | Inside and out |
| Best for | Keeping your wave, losing the frizz | Natural or coloured hair in good condition | Bleached, foiled or heat-damaged hair | Repair and our longest-lasting result |
| Lasts | Up to 3 months | 4–6 months | 4–6 months | Up to 8 months |
| In the chair | From 1.5 hrs | From 2.5 hrs | From 2 hrs | From 3 hrs |
| From | $395 | $565 | $565 |
Express Smoothing questions, answered
Updated October 2026.
Not the way a straightening treatment does. It smooths your hair and takes out the frizz. When you blow-dry it, it sits sleeker and smoother, but when you let it dry naturally your wave comes back.
For hair that dries straighter on its own, choose Premium Keratin or Plex Nanoplasty.
Express is lighter and quicker, with less straightening strength. It's the right choice when you want healthier-looking, frizz-free hair that keeps its shape.
Keratin is for when you want your hair straighter for longer: 4–6 months, compared with up to 3. Compare all four treatments.
It's our short name for Express Smoothing. Nothing is injected, and there are no needles. It's a smoothing treatment for your hair.
Up to 3 months, depending on your hair and how you look after it.
It wears off gradually, and you can repeat it every 3 months.
From about 1.5 hours for short hair. Longer or thicker hair takes longer.
From $395 for short hair, up to $1,010 for extra-long, thick hair, and men's from $260.
We confirm your exact price at your free consultation, before we start. Your $147 deposit comes off the price. Afterpay and Zip are accepted; for Zip, let us know before your appointment.
Wash it and tie it up straight away. There's no downtime. Wait 48 hours before swimming in the pool or the ocean.
After that, protect your hair before a swim with Hair Protector Leave-In or Intensive Rescue Therapy, and rinse afterwards.
Yes, Express suits bleached and highlighted hair. Bleach always goes before your treatment, and toner or colour after, done by us or after checking with us.
Ideally leave 48 hours and two hair washes between them, but the same day is possible.
Yes, including 4a to 4c. It softens and defines your curls and cuts the frizz, without straightening them.
Yes, it's formaldehyde-free. It's our own formula, with collagen, silk amino acids and botanical oils, including macadamia, jojoba and argan.
If you love your wave and just want the frizz gone, start with Express. If you want straighter hair that dries smooth on its own, go straight to Keratin, or to Nanoplasty if your hair is bleached or damaged.
Text us a photo and we'll tell you honestly.
Terreamer salt-free shampoo and conditioner, from our Pure Hydration or Deep Fortifying range. Keep your hair hydrated too.
Yes, from $260, priced for men's hair. See men's treatments.
We're on the ground floor at Shop 2, 456 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, near South Yarra. We're appointment only, so please book or text us first.
Secure Parking at 416 St Kilda Rd is $20 for the day. There are 2-hour meters in the St Kilda Rd median and 1-hour meters out the front, both $4 an hour, and parking outside is free on weekends. By tram, use stop 23, Arthur St/St Kilda Rd (routes 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72).
Still deciding?
Book your Express Smoothing, or ask us first.
Send 2–3 photos of your hair in daylight and tell us how you like to wear it. We'll tell you honestly whether Express is right, and confirm your price, usually within minutes. Your Express Smoothing also comes with our 30-Day Happy Hair Guarantee.
Aftercare we recommend
Keep your Express smooth at home
Terreamer's salt-free shampoo and conditioner keep your smoothing longer. Protect your hair before you swim.
Deep Fortifying Shampoo & Conditioner
Strength for weak or damaged hair. Salt-free, safe for smoothing treatments.
Hair Protector Leave-In
Shields your hair from salt water, chlorine, UV and styling heat. Use it on wet or dry hair.
Intensive Rescue Therapy
A hydrating, repairing treatment for your hair, and protection before a swim.
Free shipping in Australia over $100, or pick them up at your appointment. Not sure which range suits you? We'll tell you at your consultation.