Supporting result visual for smoothing and shine pathways
5 treatmentsCompared in one guide
Clear treatment pathsStraightening, smoothing, repair and softness
Salon-friendly languageBuilt around real service choices
Treatment finder
Find the most suitable starting options.
Choose your main goal and hair history to highlight the treatments most worth comparing first. The cards stay visible in the page so the guide still reads clearly even without the interaction.
Choose between stronger straightening, softer smoothing or repair-focused care
Compare what suits bleached, coloured, fragile or previously straightened hair
Understand which services change shape, and which ones do not
Step 1
What result are you mainly looking for?
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Step 2
How long do you want the result to last?
Choose one.
Step 3
What best describes your hair now?
Choose all that apply.
Finder results
Answer a few quick questions and we’ll highlight the most relevant treatment options for your hair.
Hydration and softness
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Deep Conditioning Treatment
Best for hydration, softness, dry hair and easier manageability when you want a short-term improvement rather than a shape change.
Works best when softness, moisture and comfort are the main priority.
Best for
Hydration, softness, dry hair and a more manageable feel.
Important note
This is a short-term support treatment, not a straightening or curl-reducing service.
Short-termHydrationSoftness
Repair support
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Olaplex Treatment
Best for bond repair, weakened hair, bleached support and fragile hair when the main goal is strength and maintenance rather than straightening.
Works best when repair support matters more than smoothing or shape change.
Best for
Weakened, bleached, fragile or breakage-prone hair that needs support first.
Important note
This is a short-term maintenance and repair treatment, not a straightening service.
RepairBond supportMaintenance
Straightening and curl reduction
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Permanent Straightening
Best for sleek, glossy, straight hair and stronger curl or wave reduction when you want a longer-lasting straightening result.
Works best when straightness and long-lasting shape control are the main goal.
Best for
Clients who want a very straight result and a stronger shape change.
Important note
This should not be ranked as a best match for previously bleached or very fragile hair.
Long-lastingStraighter hairCurl reduction
Stronger smoothing
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Nanoplasty
Best for a smooth, glossy, straighter-looking finish, frizz smoothing and curl or wave reduction with a medium to long-lasting result.
Works best when strong smoothing, shine and a straighter-looking finish matter.
Best for
Frizz smoothing, straighter-looking finish and stronger shape control.
Important note
Suitable for many hair histories, including many bleached hair cases, but it is not the same as traditional permanent straightening.
Medium to long-lastingGlossStronger smoothing
Soft smoothing
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SmoothFiller
Best for softness, smoothing, shine, frizz control and natural movement when you want a medium-lasting result without a rigid straight finish.
Works best when softness, shine and smoother hair matter more than a very straight result.
Best for
Frizz control, softness, shine and keeping more natural movement while smoothing.
Important note
This is only a weak match when your main goal is a much straighter result or stronger curl reduction.
Medium-lastingNatural movementSoft finish
Start with your goal
Start with the result you care about most.
Use these quick goal pathways as a simple starting point before comparing the full treatment options below.
Straighter hair
Usually points toward Nanoplasty or Japanese Straightening, depending on how strong and lasting you want the result to be.
Softer smoothing
Usually points toward SmoothFiller when you want frizz control, shine and easier styling with more natural movement.
Repair / stronger hair
Usually points toward Olaplex Treatment or Conditioning Treatment when support, softness or recovery matter more than shape change.
Quick comparison
Quick Treatment Comparison
Use this section to compare what each option is best at before you move into hair-condition details.
Nanoplasty
Best for
Stronger smoothing, frizz control and a longer-lasting straighter result.
Result
More control, a sleeker finish and a more noticeable smoothing effect.
SmoothFiller
Best for
Softer smoothing, shine, easier styling and keeping more natural movement.
Result
A softer, more polished finish without a very straight or rigid look.
Japanese Straightening / Rebonding
Best for
A very straight, more permanent shape change.
Result
A stronger structural straightening result rather than soft smoothing.
Olaplex Treatment
Best for
Bond support, repair-focused care and breakage concerns.
Result
Support for compromised hair without straightening it.
Conditioning Treatment
Best for
Dry, dull hair that needs softness and shine.
Result
A softer, more comfortable feel without changing the hair shape.
Still unsure which treatment fits your hair?
If you are deciding between Nanoplasty, SmoothFiller, Japanese Straightening or repair-focused care, use the finder above or book with Smart Hair Auckland CBD and we’ll help match the option to your hair goal and hair history.
Treatment options explained
Treatment options explained
Use this short guide if you want a simple overview before or after using the finder.
Nanoplasty
Best for stronger smoothing, a straighter-looking finish and a longer-lasting result.
SmoothFiller
Best for softer smoothing, frizz control, shine and easier styling while keeping more natural movement.
Japanese Straightening / Rebonding
This is the strongest and more permanent straightening direction on the page.
Olaplex Treatment
Best for bond repair support when hair feels weakened, fragile or compromised.
Conditioning Treatment
Best for hydration, softness and shine when you want lighter maintenance care.
Hair condition guidance
Bleached / Damaged / Coloured Hair Guidance
Bleached, fragile and heavily processed hair needs more careful treatment matching. The right answer depends on condition, your result goal and how much your hair can safely handle.
Bleached, coloured, previously straightened, fragile and heavily processed hair often need different treatment directions. The best option depends on your hair history, current strength, colour condition and the finish you want, not just the treatment name.
Nanoplasty can be suitable for many bleached, damaged, coloured dark or previously straightened hair types depending on condition.
SmoothFiller is often a softer direction for clients who mainly want softness, shine, manageability and frizz control.
Japanese Straightening / Rebonding is generally not recommended for highly bleached or seriously damaged hair, because it can create a higher risk of breakage.
Colour and condition decisions need result and hair-history context
Colour and history notes
Keep colour history in the conversation.
If your hair is coloured dark, previously straightened or very fragile, that history matters as much as the finish you want.
Nanoplasty may lighten artificial colour by around 1-2 levels, especially on darker artificial colour.
Repair-focused care may be the better first step when breakage and elasticity are bigger concerns than smoothing.
If you are unsure, send a photo before booking so the best pathway is clearer from the start.
FAQs
Hair Treatment Guide FAQs
These are the questions clients usually ask when they are deciding between smoothing, straightening and repair-focused services.
What is the difference between Nanoplasty and SmoothFiller?
Nanoplasty is the better fit when you want stronger smoothing, frizz control and a longer-lasting straighter result. SmoothFiller is softer and better when you want shine, easier styling and more natural movement.
Which option is best if I want very straight hair?
Japanese Straightening / Rebonding is the strongest customer-facing option here when your goal is a very straight, more permanent shape change. Nanoplasty is also straighter than SmoothFiller, but it is a different finish and commitment level.
Which option is best if I only want less frizz?
SmoothFiller is often the better comparison point when your goal is softer smoothing, humidity control, shine and easier styling without a rigid straight finish.
Does Olaplex straighten hair?
No. Olaplex Treatment is a repair-focused option for bond support and breakage concerns. It does not straighten the hair.
Does a Conditioning Treatment change hair shape?
No. Conditioning Treatment is there for dryness, softness and shine. It can make hair feel better, but it does not change the hair shape.
Can bleached hair have smoothing treatments?
Sometimes yes, but the right option depends on hair condition and the result you want. SmoothFiller may be the softer direction for many clients, while Nanoplasty can also be suitable in some cases after proper assessment.
What if I am not sure which treatment suits my hair?
Use the finder as a starting point, then send Smart Hair Auckland CBD a hair photo or book a consultation if your colour history, damage level or goal is more complicated.
Book with Smart Hair Auckland CBD if you already know the direction you want, or send a hair photo if you want help comparing Nanoplasty, SmoothFiller, Japanese Straightening, Olaplex Treatment or Conditioning Treatment first.