K18 Peptide Prep Color Safe Detox Clarifying Shampoo to Nourish Hair while Removing Buildup for a Clean, Healthy Hair Canvas

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Starting at the ends and working up towards the roots, apply K18 professional molecular repair hair mask to the hair. K18PEPTIDE™ is in all our products and is an incredible peptide that can reverse damage at a molecular level in the polypeptide chain, renewing strength and elasticity on all hair types," explains Jordan Alexander, Senior Director of Global Education at K18. Even some of the best 'damage repair' hair ranges out there has only been a temporary fix for my strands, so I was intrigued by K18's long-lasting repair claims.

Towel dry hair, then apply 4-9 sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist (300ml) or 6-12 sprays It’s K18’s proprietary compound of amino acids that pose as keratin chains within your hair — seamlessly integrating into the strands. These chains give your hair strength and elasticity and are compromised during any sort of damage, like chemical treatments, heat styling, or even UV rays. They repair your hair from the inside out. Olu warns against using the Detox shampoo if you have certain skin or scalp conditions because of the inclusion of salicylic acid. She suggests consulting your physician and/or dermatologist prior to using either shampoo if that's the case. Overall, both chemists said the shampoos are suitable for all hair types. Ko even noted that there's promising literature on the peptides that led to the development of K18.Next in line to K18’s groundbreaking product line-up is the Peptide Prep pH-Maintenance Shampoo — gentle enough for daily use (should you so choose) but strong enough to break down and dispel dirt and oil. Towel dry hair, then apply 4-9 sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist (300ml) or 6-12 sprays (150ml) to each quadrant using the same application method as the previous steps. Starting at the ends and working up towards the roots, apply K18 professional molecular repair hair mask to the for best results, wait 3-4 shampoos post-treatment before using the K18 leave-in molecular repair hair mask either in the salon The Detox shampoo claims to break down buildup without stripping the hair and scalp. It certainly gets the job done, but my hair wasn't left feeling too "squeaky" or difficult to run my fingers through either. This is likely a result of an ingredient the brand doesn't call out.

when using K18 professional molecular repair hair mist, so continue to formulate as you normally would to achieve They both are low-to-no lather and rinse out clean without stripping or leaving behind residue. Both are color-safe, as well. What kind of hair does it work for? PRO tip: Begin with 1 pump and increase (up to 3) as needed based on client’s length, density, and condition. Do Towel dry hair, then dispense 1 pump of K18 professional molecular repair hair mask into your hands andTo mitigate any potential of the hair being stripped the shampoo uses guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride which is a cationic polymer that helps the hair feel conditioned and smooth," says Olu. "Hair has a net negative charge, so using positively charged ingredients such as [this one] helps to smooth the hair. In addition, the use of panthenol helps smooth the cuticle as well." use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. Section dry hair into 4 quadrants, apply 6-10 sprays of K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ pro chelating hair complex to each quadrant.

Speaking of surfactants, K18 promotes the use of "plant-derived" alternatives. Surfactants are a point of contention when it comes to formulations and marketing in the hair-care space, as they have been unfairly demonized as aggressive and harsh on skin. Both Ko and Olu note that technically, most surfactants are plant-derived. "Even sodium lauryl sulfate, which is subject to a lot of baseless fear-mongering, can be 'plant-derived' from coconut, or palm oil," says Ko. "[But] it can also be made from petroleum oil."I've tried a lot of hair-bonding treatments out there (read my review of my go-to serum here) and I never found Olaplex did quite enough for me, so would K18 be different? I am a regular, fairly devout user of K18’s leave-in treatment. I use it on quiet Sunday evenings in between oiling parts of my body and staring off into the middle ground as I grieve the end of my weekend. The first mistake I think you can make with this range is using it like your normal haircare range. In fact, I had to have my phone at the side of the shower just to make sure I got this exactly right (risky but necessary).