K18 Professional Molecular Repair Hair Mist

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In comparison, Olaplex uses patented Olaplex Bond Building Technology ™, that rebuilds broken disulfide bonds to restore strength. The brand's popular weekly pre-shampoo treatment repairs and prevents damage, whereas the K18 mask works to restore your hair to its previous state. K18Peptide™ is not able to regenerate bonds in the presence of too much water inside the cortex. However, the hair needs to be slightly damp to help with penetration of the product into the hair.

For best results, we recommend to use K18 chelator before every service. If not using K18 chelator, lightly dampen hair with water (do not saturate) before applying K18 PRO mist. For cases of extreme mineral buildup, process K18 pro chelating hair complex for up to 10 minutes, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Dry hair as needed, then proceed with the instructions. The K18 Treatment can be used with any existing service you offer. It works with any color, chemical treatment or existing bond builder you already use.Working with a skincare research scientist, K18 patented a series of bioactive sequences of keratin decapeptides that interact with larger keratin molecules in human hair, a breakthrough that makes hair repair theoretically possible. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse out). Then follow with the recommended shampoo per your keratin straightener service instructions. K18 Mask is a post-service treatment that repairs damage caused during any salon service, and with a pH level of 5.0-6.0, helps to close the cuticle and seal in the peptide, with added lightweight conditioning benefits to keep hair smooth and soft. In chemistry, the term “alcohol” is used to describe a broad range of organic compounds. Although the ingredients have “alcohol” in the name, they all behave differently and serve different functions in a formula. Many of them are very different in appearance and function from Denatured or Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. Towel dry hair, then apply 1-3 pumps of K18 professional molecular repair hair mask based on your client’s length and density, starting at the ends and working up towards the roots.

The K18 professional molecular repair hair mist is meant to be used as the first part of the K18 molecular repair service. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends. The K18 professional molecular repair hair mask is meant to be used as the second part of the K18 molecular repair service. For cases of extreme metal + mineral buildup, process up to 10 minutes, then proceed with the instructions.

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K18’s primary goal is to restore your hairs strength and elasticity by repairing the keratin chains damaged from bleaching, coloring and thermal heat.

If cutting, you may start right away. If toning, use K18 Mask then apply toner over K18 Mask. Process as usual. Rinse/shampoo toner, towel-dry thoroughly. Reapply K18 Mask as per instructions above. Style as usual. The professional option — which includes a mist and the leave-in mask — may not be as intuitive as other standalone treatments, though. "It's not confusing, but you do need to memorize when to use what product and how much you leave the product in before rinsing," says Austin-based hairstylist Daniel Kim. "It is a less-straightforward treatment system than others." Kim also says he would recommend this product, as his clients' hair does feel softer and more conditioned after use, but he wasn't positive if the patented ingredients in K18 were truly repairing the hair. Who Should Use K18? Process your lightener or color as usual, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Do not condition. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse out) and if needed, dry the hair prior to beginning relaxer application. K18 is more effective when left in. The formula is lightweight and works on the inside of the hair, so the hair is left feeling clean and light, even without rinsing it out. Can I use styling products with K18?Wait 3-4 shampoos post-treatment before using the K18 molecular repair hair mask in the salon or at home. This leave-in treatment mask repairs hair damage and restores hair to a healthy state after salon services. Powered by the K18PEPTIDE™ to reconnect broken polypeptide chains and disulfide bonds to renew strength and elasticity in just 4 minutes. This mask is clinically proven to repair damage from bleach* + color*, chemical services*, and heat* for immediate + lasting results. Apply 1-3 pumps of K18 professional molecular repair hair mask based on your client’s length and density, starting at the ends and working up towards the roots. Let sit for 4 minutes. Do not rinse out. Benzyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used at 0.5% in the formulas and acts as a preservative. It does not contain ethanol and therefore is used in products that are marketed as alcohol-free.

It's worth noting that the brand recommends working it into the hair from the ends to the roots, however I did actually avoid the roots at first as I was worried about them looking (and feeling) greasy. This PRO-exclusive product helps services apply and perform better, leaves hair healthier, and color lasts longer. Works in just 4 minutes in a convenient spray-on format. K18 is not organic because only natural ingredients can be certified organic. K18 uses both natural and synthetic ingredients because we prioritize cleanliness and safety. Ten years of bioscience research went into the creation of the patented K18 peptide, including scanning and analyzing 1,242 decapeptides. In plain English—this is serious science.No, K18’s strengthening and smoothing results are clinically proven to remain in hair, even after repeated shampoos. We recommend applying K18 to clean hair as products can include oils, silicones, and film formers which will act as a barrier and can alter the efficacy of the product. In severe cases of product buildup, it may be necessary to use a clarifying or detoxifying shampoo for best results so that K18 may penetrate into the cortex. Is K18 applied to dry or damp hair? Javon Ford, a cosmetic chemist who makes his own skin-care products. On Tiktok, he shares his thoughts on popular beauty products to his 152,000-strong following. He is based in Los Angeles. Wait 4 minutes after chelating** (do not rinse out), then apply a minimum of 10 full sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist to each quadrant, increasing up to 20 sprays per quadrant as needed, depending on client’s length, density, or level of damage. Cream-based format helps soften, smooth, and condition hair. pH level of 5.0-6.0 helps close down the cuticle to seal in the K18PEPTIDE™ for lasting strength + elasticity.