Advanced smoothing for
hair that means business.
The Magic Sleek hair treatment delivers powerful, long lasting smoothing for coarse, thick, and resistant hair — including African American and Latino textures — at our Fifth Avenue Manhattan studio.
What is Magic Sleek?
Amodernsmoothingsystem,notarelaxer.
Magic Sleek is a professional hair smoothing system specifically engineered for hair that other treatments cannot fully tame. Where standard Keratin treatments may not fully penetrate coarse, resistant, or thick hair — and where gentler systems fall short — Magic Sleek delivers consistent, powerful smoothing results that last.
It is not a relaxer. It is not an old-fashioned chemical straightener. Magic Sleek is a modern, professional smoothing system that works with the hair's natural protein structure to deliver sleek, frizz free results without the damage associated with older methods.
Who Magic Sleek is designed for
For hair that other treatments couldn't fully tame.
- Coarse, thick, or highly resistant hair that standard Keratin treatments do not fully smooth
- African American and Afro-Latino clients seeking a powerful smoothing option without a chemical relaxer
- Clients with naturally curly or kinky hair who want significantly more manageability
- Clients whose previous smoothing treatments have not delivered the expected result
- Hair that becomes extremely frizzy and difficult to manage in New York humidity
- Anyone who wants a sleek, polished result that lasts and doesn't require excessive daily styling
Textured hair · What makes it different
Engineered for the hair others can't reach.
For clients with African American, Afro-Latino, or coarser textured hair, the choice of smoothing treatment matters enormously. Many standard treatments are formulated primarily for European hair textures and simply don't have the penetrating power needed to address coarser, more resistant strands.
Magic Sleek was specifically engineered to address this gap. Its formula is designed to work on resistant textures, delivering the consistent smoothing results that other treatments promise but often cannot deliver.
At Miguel Lopez Salon, we have extensive experience applying Magic Sleek to the full spectrum of hair textures. Will and Miguel understand the nuances of how this treatment interacts with different hair types — and customize the application to deliver the best possible result for your specific hair.
The process
How a Magic Sleek appointment runs.
- Performed by
- Will or Miguel personally
- Appointment
- Approx. 2.5–3.5 hours
- First wash
- After 72 hours
- Results last
- 3–5 months · 4–6 with home care
- Color same day?
- Yes — same day permitted
- Product restrictions
- None
- Swimming
- Freely permitted
- Aerovex active
- Yes — every chemical service
- 01
Texture aware consultation
Will or Miguel assesses your texture, history with previous treatments, and the result you want — we'll only proceed if Magic Sleek is the right call.
- 02
Clean prep + sectioning
Hair is shampooed, dried, and sectioned for precise application — Magic Sleek requires meticulous prep to deliver consistent results across resistant strands.
- 03
Advanced formula application
The Magic Sleek formula is applied section by section, penetrating the hair shaft deeper than standard Keratin and restructuring the bonds responsible for frizz.
- 04
High heat seal
Sealed using a high heat flat iron — this locks the formula into each strand and activates the smoothing result.
- 05
After care plan
Avoid washing or pulling hair back for 72 hours. We send you home with a maintenance plan calibrated to your hair.
Before & After
What your results will look like
Hair that previously required real effort — now sleek, polished, easier.
After a Magic Sleek treatment, clients with coarse or resistant hair typically experience the most dramatic transformation of any smoothing treatment available. Hair that previously required significant effort to manage becomes noticeably easier to style. Blow dry time is reduced substantially. Frizz in humidity is eliminated. The overall texture is sleeker, smoother, and significantly more polished.
Unlike a chemical relaxer, Magic Sleek does not break down the hair's natural bonds permanently. The treatment wears off gradually over 3–5 months (4–6 with home care), and regular maintenance treatments can sustain the result over time.
“Magic Sleek is for the client who has tried everything else and been disappointed. When coarse or resistant hair meets the right treatment and the right hands, the result is genuinely life changing.”
Clean air, every chemical service.
At Miguel Lopez Salon, all chemical treatments — including Magic Sleek — are performed with our Aerovex professional source-capture ventilation system active. This technology captures airborne particles and vapors at the treatment area before they can circulate in the salon environment, ensuring a clean and safe experience for every client.
Magic Sleek · FAQ
What clients ask most.
Magic Sleek is a professional smoothing system specifically designed for coarse, thick, or highly resistant hair — including African American and Latino textures. It penetrates the hair shaft more deeply than standard Keratin treatments, delivering powerful frizz elimination and long lasting sleekness. It is our middle strength smoothing option (between Keratin and Matrix OptiSmooth) and is ideal for clients whose hair has not responded fully to standard Keratin. We recommend a consultation to confirm it is the right choice.
A relaxer permanently breaks down the hair's natural bonds to straighten it. Magic Sleek is a smoothing treatment — it works with the hair's protein structure to reduce frizz and improve manageability, but the effect is not permanent. Results last 3–5 months and the treatment wears off gradually, making it a very different category of service from a chemical relaxer.
Yes. Magic Sleek allows hair color to be done on the same day, and there are no product restrictions afterward. The only smoothing treatment we offer that requires a color buffer is Matrix OptiSmooth (2 weeks before/after).
Magic Sleek results last approximately 3–5 months, and up to 4–6 months with proper home care. Regular maintenance treatments help sustain the result over time.
Yes — Magic Sleek is specifically designed to work on coarser and more resistant hair textures, including African American and Afro-Latino hair. It is one of the few professional smoothing treatments that reliably delivers results for these hair types. We have extensive experience applying Magic Sleek to the full spectrum of textured hair at our salon.
Is Magic Sleek right for your hair?
The best answer comes from
seeing your hair in person.
Will or Miguel will assess your hair texture, your history with previous treatments, and your desired result — and give you an honest recommendation. If Magic Sleek is the right treatment, we'll explain exactly what to expect. If a different option would serve you better, we'll tell you that instead.
Miguel Lopez Salon · 303 Fifth Avenue, New York · 212.343.2643
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