Keratin treatment & hair restoration

Keratin treatment & hair restoration in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

A keratin treatment in South Africa usually costs about R 450 to R 2,400, depending on hair length and the product used, according to salon price guides, November 2026. Hair restoration costs much more: a hair transplant often starts at about R 20,000 and can reach R 85,000. The quickest way to get prices for your hair is to post a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences, products and what to ask

The results we found show no separate licence for a keratin treatment, which is a salon service, so the practical check is the product. Ask which brand is used, how long the treatment takes and whether a patch test is done first. Hair restoration is a clinical service: ask who performs the procedure and what their experience is, and whether the consultation is free, since some clinics offer a complimentary one.

Season and timing

Book a keratin treatment in late November or early December if you want smooth hair for the festive season and summer (December to February), and allow a few days before any big event. Hair restoration works over months rather than weeks, so a start in winter (June to August) gives you the whole summer to see results. Ask the salon how many weeks to leave between sessions.

How treatments are priced here

Salons quote per treatment, and the price rises with hair length and thickness. Clinics quote restoration per session or per package: one scalp therapy session is about R 9,500, and a three-session package about R 25,650 in one clinic's list. Transplants are often charged per graft, so ask for the price per graft and the total in rand, and whether the consultation and follow-up are included.

What to put in your request

Tell the salon or clinic which treatment you want, your hair length and thickness, its condition (for example coloured or previously straightened), and whether you prefer a salon visit or a home visit. Give your district or suburb, a date and time that suit you, and your budget in rand. If you want a specialist with experience in a particular procedure, say so in the request.

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