Aveda Hair Treatments and Smoothing in Iowa City
When your hair feels rough, flat, dry, or simply tired, a treatment does what a good conditioner cannot. We use Aveda’s professional treatment line for bond repair, hydration, scalp renewal, shine, and thickening, and we offer Cezanne smoothing for guests who want frizz control without harsh chemistry. Every treatment includes a shampoo, a scalp massage, and a styled finish, and most can be added to a haircut or color service so you don’t have to book a separate visit.
- Aveda bond-building, hydrating, thickening, shine, and scalp treatments
- Cezanne smoothing and keratin services by consultation
- An add-on-friendly menu, with shampoo, massage, and blowout included
Perms
Hair Treatments - Consultation Required
Choosing the Right Treatment for What Your Hair Is Doing
The single most common mistake we see is guests reaching for moisture when the actual problem is structural. Hair that snaps when you stretch it wet, feels gummy, or breaks off at the same length no matter how long you grow it has lost bond integrity, usually from lightening or heat. That hair needs a bond-building treatment, which rebuilds links inside the shaft and leaves hair measurably stronger after a single service.
Hair that feels dry, dull, and straw-like but stretches without snapping is dehydrated, which is what our intensive hydrating treatment addresses. Your stylist can tell the difference with a quick wet stretch test at the bowl, so ask rather than guessing, especially if you are also considering hair extensions and want your natural hair as strong as possible first.
The rest of the menu solves narrower problems. A scalp-nourishing treatment exfoliates and boosts circulation at the root, helping guests with flaking, buildup, or a scalp that feels tight and itchy through winter. Our thickening treatment uses Aveda’s Invati line to add visible density to fine or thinning hair. A shine treatment seals the cuticle and is the fastest way to make a recent color service look expensive again.
Two scheduling notes: hydrating and thickening treatments cannot be done the same day as color, while shine and bond-building can be added to a color or haircut appointment. For frizz and long-term smoothing, Cezanne and keratin services require a consultation first so we can assess your hair and price accurately.
Frequently Asked Questions
If it snaps when you stretch it wet, you need a bond-building treatment, not moisture. If it stretches without breaking but feels rough and looks dull, you need hydration. Your stylist can run a wet stretch test at the bowl in about ten seconds, especially useful before starting a hair color service that could stress the hair further.
Bond-building and shine treatments can be added to a haircut or a hair color appointment on the same day. The intensive hydrating and intensive thickening treatments cannot be done on the same day as color, so those need their own slot or a separate visit. Mention it when you schedule so we can hold enough time.
Both reduce frizz and cut down drying time, and both require a consultation before booking so we can assess your hair and quote accurately. Cezanne is a gentler smoothing chemistry that many guests prefer, particularly on color-treated hair. Your stylist will recommend one over the other based on your texture, your color history, and how much curl you want to keep, and will factor in any hair extensions already installed.
Every other haircut works for most people, with an extra one going into winter and another coming out. If you lighten your hair, build bond-building into your color maintenance schedule every four to six weeks instead. Guests on well water in the surrounding towns often need more frequent support because of mineral buildup.
Yes, and modern perms are far softer and more natural than the ones people remember. Perm consultations are free, and we strongly recommend one first, because the result depends heavily on your hair’s condition, length, and existing color. Bring reference photos, and ask whether a brow shaping wax or other quick service should round out the same visit.