Who is this best for?
- For all hair types and textures with visible damage from color, heat, chemical and physically damaging factors
- For weak hair in need of strengthening
- For those looking to restore the integrity of their hair.
What is in it and what is this used for?
- K18 biomimetic hairscience products use a bioactive peptide (biomimetics is the practice of learning from and mimicking nature) to mimic the natural structure of the hair’s keratin building blocks so it is recognized as natural by the hair and renew strength and elasticity to an almost-virgin-hair strength after just one 4-minute treatment.
- Patented K18 Peptide, Sh-Olegopeptide 78, is the LONGEST chain peptide that can penetrate into the cortex of the hair, so they say. It is made up of a specific sequence of 13 amino acids which form into a peptide chain mimicking the chains naturally in our strands.
- With a pH level of 5.0-6.0, the formula helps to close the cuticle and seal in the peptide to repair broken keratin chains, with added lightweight conditioning benefits to keep hair smooth and soft.
- Clinically Proven (and personally tested) to repair hair damage and renew strands for the strength, softness, smoothness, and bounce of hair like new.
When and how often should it be used?
- This treatment replaces conditioner and is to be applied on damp, freshly shampooed hair.
- More is not better! This formula is highly concentrated, a little goes a long way. 1-4 pumps is recommended for your whole head depending on your hair’s length/thickness
- Do not rinse, wait 4 minutes before detangling or applying any other products on top.
- Use for your first 4-6 washes consecutively, then once monthly to maintain. Remember that damage is ongoing, so use of K18 should be too. As a leave-in, K18 is a progressive treatment that delivers better results the more you use it.
Why do I (Mell) Love it?
- This technology has revolutionized the industry. As a stylist, I no longer do chemical treatments on the hair, especially lightening services, without this.
- It is unlike any other product on the market and why I like it compared to other strengthening treatments is because it makes the hair feel drastically better after just one use.
- That being said, this is probably the best of the best for hair repair – to be used on damaged hair.
- If your hair is healthy, you do not need this so save your money. If your hair is extremely damaged, this product can also be used with Olaplex products, I recommend applying something like the Olaplex No. 9 (after 4 minutes of course) to start styling and to add heat protection. *K18 does not protect from heat, it is a leave-in repairing and conditioning treatment*
HOW-TO (tips from a pro):
I will say, this product has a learning curve to it and it’s important you follow instructions because if you use it wrong you won’t be satisfied.
- This is a post-shampoo treatment. I know this sounds crazy, but after shampooing SKIP THE CONDITIONER! You cannot use a conditioner when using this.
- You also do not need to use a lot of it. Section your hair in 2-4 sections and apply 1 pump per section. Trust me, you do NOT need to use a lot of it as this formula is highly concentrated – a little goes a long way. Always let the product absorb into the hair for 4 minutes before applying other products. Watch my video for a tutorial above!
- For all hair types and textures with visible damage from color, heat, chemical and physically damaging factors.
- For weak hair in need of strengthening.
- For those looking to restore the integrity of their hair.
- K18 biomimetic hairscience products use a bioactive peptide (biomimetics is the practice of learning from and mimicking nature) to mimic the natural structure of the hair’s keratin building blocks so it is recognized as natural by the hair and renew strength and elasticity to an almost-virgin-hair strength after just one 4-minute treatment.
- Patented K18 Peptide, Sh-Olegopeptide 78, is the LONGEST chain peptide that can penetrate into the cortex of the hair, so they say. It is made up of a specific sequence of 13 amino acids which form into a peptide chain mimicking the chains naturally in our strands.
- With a pH level of 5.0-6.0, the formula helps to close the cuticle and seal in the peptide to repair broken keratin chains, with added lightweight conditioning benefits to keep hair smooth and soft.
- Clinically Proven (and personally tested) to repair hair damage and renew strands for the strength, softness, smoothness, and bounce of hair like new.
- This treatment replaces conditioner and is to be applied on damp, freshly shampooed hair.
- More is not better! This formula is highly concentrated, a little goes a long way. 1-4 pumps is recommended for your whole head depending on your hair’s length/thickness
- Do not rinse, wait 4 minutes before detangling or applying any other products on top.
- Use for your first 4-6 washes consecutively, then once monthly to maintain. Remember that damage is ongoing, so use of K18 should be too. As a leave-in, K18 is a progressive treatment that delivers better results the more you use it.
- This technology has revolutionized the industry. As a stylist, I no longer do chemical treatments on the hair, especially lightening services, without this.
- It is unlike any other product on the market and why I like it compared to other strengthening treatments is because it makes the hair feel drastically better after just one use.
- That being said, this is probably the best of the best for hair repair – to be used on damaged hair.
- If your hair is healthy, you do not need this so save your money. If your hair is extremely damaged, this product can also be used with Olaplex products, I recommend applying something like the Olaplex No. 9 (after 4 minutes of course) to start styling and to add heat protection. *K18 does not protect from heat, it is a leave-in repairing and conditioning treatment*
HOW-TO (tips from a pro):
I will say, this product has a learning curve to it and it’s important you follow instructions because if you use it wrong you won’t be satisfied.
- This is a post-shampoo treatment. I know this sounds crazy, but after shampooing SKIP THE CONDITIONER! You cannot use a conditioner when using this.
- You also do not need to use a lot of it. Section your hair in 2-4 sections and apply 1 pump per section. Trust me, you do NOT need to use a lot of it as this formula is highly concentrated – a little goes a long way. Always let the product absorb into the hair for 4 minutes before applying other products. Watch my video for a tutorial above!
