Picture a sticky January morning at the Mount. You've got somewhere to be, and instead of the usual battle with the straightener, you run a brush through your hair and walk out the door. That's what a Qiqi smoothing treatment gives you, and it's why our stylists at our Mount Maunganui studio can't stop talking about it.

What qiqi actually is

Qiqi is a professional smoothing system that's applied in the salon and set with heat. It's vegan and formaldehyde-free, so there are none of the eye-watering fumes that came with old-school keratin treatments. Rather than coating your hair and slowly washing out, it works inside the hair and grows out with your regrowth.

It's also adjustable. Some clients want sleek and straight, others just want their waves softer with the frizz gone. Your stylist tailors the treatment to whichever one you're after.

Seven reasons we're a bit obsessed

1. Your mornings get shorter. Blow-dry time drops right down, and plenty of clients stop reaching for the straightener altogether.
2. It's made for Mount weather. Humidity and salty sea air don't undo it the way they undo a blow wave.
3. It doesn't have to be poker straight. Love your waves but hate the frizz? We can soften rather than flatten.
4. It plays nicely with colour. Blonde and colour-treated hair can be smoothed too, and your stylist will plan both services around each other.
5. No fumes, no harsh chemicals. It's a calm, comfortable appointment from start to finish.
6. It grows out softly. There's no awkward point where it suddenly washes out, just regrowth you top up when you're ready.
7. Your hair still moves. It feels soft and swingy, not stiff or coated.

Is it right for you?

If your hair is thick, frizzy or curly and takes forever to dry, it's worth a conversation. Same if you spend summer tying it up because the humidity wins every time. If you're not sure, that's exactly what the consultation is for.

How it works at Reveal

Every Qiqi treatment starts with a free consultation at our Mount studio. Your stylist will look at your hair's history and texture, talk through the finish you want, and give you a clear idea of timing and price before anything is booked. Price depends on the length and thickness of your hair, so we'd rather quote you properly than guess.

You'll go home with the shampoo and conditioner that keep your results lasting, because the treatment and your home care work as a pair.

With Christmas parties and summer weekends coming up, now is a good time to get in. Book your free Qiqi consultation at our Mount Maunganui studio online or call us on 07 542 1771.