Hair spa pricing on our menu is organised by length, shoulder length versus waist length, which makes sense for duration and product quantity. What it does not capture is thickness, and fine hair and thick, coarse hair genuinely need different handling, different product amounts, and sometimes a different treatment altogether, regardless of length.
This is what actually changes based on whether hair is fine or thick, similar to how our skin-type guide changes the facial recommendation based on oily, dry or combination skin.
Fine hair
- Product amount matters more than for thick hair. Too much product on fine hair weighs it down and makes it look flatter and thinner than it actually is, which is the opposite of what a hair spa is meant to achieve.
- More frequent, lighter treatments generally suit fine hair better. A hair spa every three weeks with a lighter product application, rather than a heavier monthly treatment, tends to keep fine hair looking fuller rather than weighed down.
- Be cautious with heavy, deeply nourishing masks marketed for damaged hair. These are often formulated for thick, coarse hair that can absorb more product without looking flat, and applying the same amount to fine hair produces a limp, greasy result rather than the intended shine.
Thick or coarse hair
- Needs more product and generally more time to treat properly. Thick hair takes longer for product to penetrate through the full volume of hair, which is part of why waist-length, typically thicker, hair spa sessions run longer on our menu.
- A deeply nourishing hair spa suits this hair type well. Thick, coarse hair can generally handle and benefit from a richer treatment without the flattening effect fine hair experiences.
- Combined with Jaipur hard water, thick hair can look frizzy rather than simply dry. Our hard water guide covers this pattern specifically, and thick hair often shows hard water damage as frizz and roughness rather than the flatness fine hair shows.
Colour, straightening and keratin: thickness changes this too
Our hair straightening versus keratin comparison covers the difference between the two treatments generally, and hair thickness affects which one holds up better. Straightening tends to hold its result longer on thicker hair, while keratin's smoothing effect can appear more dramatic on fine hair simply because there is less natural volume working against it.
Telling us your hair type when booking
Mention whether your hair is fine, thick or somewhere in between when booking a hair spa or treatment, alongside its length. This changes the amount of product used and sometimes the specific treatment suggested, not just the appointment duration.
Common questions
Why does my hair spa leave fine hair looking flat?
This usually means too much product was used relative to how much fine hair can carry without weighing down. Mentioning that your hair is fine when booking lets the beautician adjust the product amount accordingly.
Does thick hair need a different hair spa than fine hair?
Generally yes. Thick or coarse hair can handle and benefit from a richer, more intensive treatment that would flatten fine hair, and it typically needs more product and time to treat the full volume properly.
Does hair thickness affect how well keratin or straightening treatments hold?
Yes. Straightening tends to hold its result longer on thicker hair, while keratin's smoothing effect can look more dramatic on fine hair since there is less natural volume working against the smoothed finish.
Should I mention my hair thickness when booking a hair spa?
Yes, along with length. This affects how much product is used and can change which specific treatment is suggested, not just how long the appointment takes.
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