K18 Leave-In Hair Repair Mask, 50ml

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Wait 3-4 shampoos post-treatment before using the K18 molecular repair hair mask in the salon or at home. When using the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, did you follow the directions step-by-step or modify them at all? The K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask is an award-winning haircare product—it’s been compared to (and is purportedly more effective than) the industry standard, Olaplex’s No. 8 hair mask. K18’s hair mask has even been hailed as a replacement for conditioner. Does it actually work? Four W editors put it to the test, and gave their honest opinions.

I was hesitant about not using conditioner and using K18 as a leave-in conditioner instead, but it made my hair feel significantly softer. I like how it is not heavy or does not change the weight of my hair. I still used my hair oil to control frizz, but my hair is naturally on the frizzier side. I saw real results in a short amount of time. I loved it and will continue using it! This size of the bottle is also perfect for traveling this summer. Jenna Wojciechowski, Fashion Market Editor Comb and style your hair as usual – it’s fine to add any heat protectant or styling products at this stage. If toning, use K18 PRO mist first, wait 4 minutes, then apply toner directly over PRO mist. Process as usual. Rinse or shampoo toner + apply K18 PRO mask per instructions above. 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. Ensure to clarify your hair before using the mask by using K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ Detox Shampoo. Use for 4-6 shampoos in a row for progressive results.

I always worry that my hair will feel greasy after using moisturizing products/treatments, but this dries naturally and doesn’t leave any residue. I would say that maybe my hair is too damaged for this to repair, as I did notice it felt softer, but there definitely are still a lot of split ends in there. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends. For cases of extreme metal + mineral buildup, process up to 10 minutes, then proceed with the instructions.My daily haircare routine consists of a cold shower and letting my hair air dry. That’s it! I’m a big believer in air drying so that your hair curls naturally. I’ll use Moroccan oil shampoo and conditioner three times a week, but I can’t shampoo any more than that, otherwise my hair will become super dry. I’m really a less-is-more kind of hair guy, so it’s safe to say I’ve never done anything like the K18 treatment before. Apply a minimum of 10 full sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist per quadrant, increasing up to 20 sprays as needed, depending on client’s length, density, or level of damage. By reconnecting these polypeptide chains, the mask strengthens along the length and width of the hair, offering a full 360 approach. Strengthen your hair and improve elasticity whilst reversing the damage caused by chemical treatments, mechanical styling, and heat styling. This leave-in treatment takes just 4 minutes to reverse hair damage by harnessing the power of the K18PEPTIDE™. Working at the innermost layer of your hair, the K18PEPTIDE™ reconnects the polypeptide chains and disulfide bonds that are broken because of chemical services, heat damage, and bleaching services. The peptide helps to renew strength and elasticity, giving you healthier, bouncy hair – even in cases of severe damage.