How to use as part of a styling service or as part of a K18 molecular repair service standalone treatment: 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. 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. 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. 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.

Professional Molecular Repair Mist Ingredients: Water (Aqua) (Eau), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, sh-Oligopeptide-78 (K18Peptide™), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol.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. Krupa Koestline, a cosmetic biochemist who has worked with brands that strive to create naturally derived products. She is based in Orlando, Florida. Follow with the K18 professional molecular repair hair mask as directed to complete the molecular repair service The in-salon K18 Treatment promises to protect hair and lessen damage. It improves color uniformity and longevity, and adds strength, shine and manageability, according to K18 Hair. Here’s what the service looks like: 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.

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.Towel dry hair, 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, and level of damage. 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? 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. 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, and level of damage. We highly encourage it. Our hair is not only damaged by color, but from heat, sun, products, water and environmental aggressors. K18 restores your hairs health and reverses any damage, everyone can benefit from K18.

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. Process your lightener or color as usual, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Do not condition. K18 is suitable for use on all human hair extensions (to include tape-in, k-tip, hand tied, clip-in, sew-in, etc.). For information on using K18 on clients with previously installed extensions, please follow the instructions for the specific service being performed.The K18 professional molecular repair hair mask is meant to be used as the second part of the K18 molecular repair service. 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. Wait 4 minutes after chelating**, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Do not condition. By reconnecting these polypeptide chains, the mask strengthens along the length and width of the hair, offering a full 360 approach. Although K18Hair is free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, silicones, artificial colors, sodium chloride, formaldehydes, is vegan, and cruelty-free, we recommend that clients always consult their doctors as they will have individualized care plans. We are happy to provide MSDS sheet.