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K18REPAIR™ service

What is the K18REPAIR™ service?

The K18REPAIR™ service strengthens + fortifies all hair types from lightener + color, chemical services, and heat* damage on the molecular level—delivering strong, soft, smooth, bouncy results. *k18hairpro.com/disclaimers

How does it work?

The K18REPAIR™ service works by reversing damage before and after services for stronger, more resilient hair. K18 PRO mist restores chemically damaged hair before services, making hair more resilient for optimal salon transformations. Use before serv

Who is it for?

K18 is engineered to work with every hair type, in every service, and with every routine.

Is K18 considered a protein?

K18 PRO mist + mask are not protein treatments, our biomimetic peptide naturally mimics the amino acid sequences in keratin to rebuild bonds broken by bleach, color, and chemical service damage. If your clients are experiencing dry, brittle hair, use

Why is there alcohol in the formula?

We like to keep our formulas minimal, only using the exact amount of ingredients needed to get the peptide where it needs to go. Here the alcohol serves as an agent to optimize the hair environment for K18 to work on a deeper level. Our unique blend

Do I need both PRO mist + mask?

The PRO mist + mask (K18REPAIR™ service) were engineered with specific formats and pH ranges for optimized use throughout your services. Use the PRO mist to reverse existing damage pre-service and help prevent new damage during services. Use the PRO

How do I use the K18 PRO mist + mask in a lightening or color service?

1.    Section dry hair into 4 quadrants. 2.    Apply 6-10 sprays of K18 pro chelating hair complex per quadrant*. 3. Wait 4 minutes after chelating** (do not rinse out), then apply a minimum of 10 full sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair

How often should I use K18REPAIR™ service on a client?

We recommend using the K18REPAIR™ service every time your client visits to reverse existing damage, help prevent new damage during services + reverse damage after services. Even if your client is not undergoing a chemical service, K18REPAIR™ service

Can I put PRO mist + mask directly in my chemical formulas?

No, there’s no need to alter your formulas. The K18REPAIR™ service is meant to be used before and after chemical services for stronger, more resilient hair.

What if my client has a wheat allergy?

K18 PRO mist + mask do contain a small amount of wheat protein. Please consult your doctor before using K18 molecular repair if they have a wheat allergy, and conduct a patch test upon approval to test for any allergic reactions.

Will K18REPAIR™ service work on hair with a lot of buildup?

Any type of coating whether it’s product buildup, sebum/oil buildup, or even mineral + metal buildup from hard water can block our biomimetic peptide from getting where it needs to go. Before every K18REPAIR™ service, we recommend using the PEPTIDE P

Can I use styling products with K18REPAIR™ service?

Yes, K18REPAIR™ service is compatible with all styling products.

Can I use products with a built-in bonder along with the K18REPAIR™ service?

Yes, K18REPAIR™ service is compatible with all professional products.

What's the difference between acidic toners and K18 PRO mist + mask?

K18 PRO mist + mask formulas provide all the great conditioning and acidic balancing results of an acidic toner. They can be added as an additional step before toning for even more benefits.

Will alkaline hair color affect the performance of K18REPAIR™ service?

Alkaline hair color swells the hair’s cuticle layers and throws pH level off balance. Using K18REPAIR™ service before and after these services will help to calm the hair environment, bringing the pH closer to hair’s optimal levels.

What's the difference between K18REPAIR™ service and the mask?

What's the difference between K18REPAIR™ service and the mask?. The K18REPAIR™ service and leave-in molecular repair hair mask feature the same patented K18PEPTIDE™ to repair hair at the molecular level—with different formats for every step of your s