K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, 5 ml

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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? 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. 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.

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair

With most hair treatments being either conditioners that encase strands in superficial hydration and shine, or repairing treatments that work to patch up damage for temporary results, K18 has broken the hair care mold. Enter: the K18Peptide – a patented molecule that travels to the very innermost layer of your tresses, where it repairs broken bonds and restores hair’s strength and elasticity. Usually, repairing formulas work on the outer structures — the hair bonds. But K18 is the only brand that dreams up products to work on the vertical polypeptide bonds, molecularly changing and repairing the polypeptide chains that have been broken, as well as reconnecting the disulfide bonds. This is biotech hair wizardry for stronger, healthier strands from within. 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. Detangling and conditioning benefits are just an added bonus. As long as you leave it on for 4 minutes, you can add a leave in conditioner, if desired. If heat styling, it is important to use a heat protectant after the 4-minute processing time. Why do you skip conditioner? No, K18’s strengthening and smoothing results are clinically proven to remain in hair, even after repeated shampoos.

No, the formula is lightweight and works from within the hair so hair is left feeling clean and light. K18 is most effective on clean, towel dried hair. Conditioner formulas use silicones and conditioning agents that form heavy coatings on hair that prevent K18 Peptide from penetrating to the broken disulfide bonds within the cortex. You may use conditioner after K18 has processed for 4 minutes if needed, not before. We do not recommend using K18 Mist or Mask prior to Brazilian or Keratin treatments. However, we do recommend that you use our K18 Mask on your first hair wash after treatment and for 6 consecutive times after. 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.

K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask (Various Sizes) K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask (Various Sizes)

Isopropyl alcohol is at a very low level (about 0.5%) in the K18 Mask formula. It is part of an ingredient blend, but it is not directly added to the formulas. It acts as a solvent by making the conditioning agents able to blend into the formulations.

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