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PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo

Why is clean hair important?

Hair happiness starts with the cleanest hair possible. With clean hair as your base, chemical services like hair color apply more vibrantly, treatments perform more effectively, styling products work better, and the K18REPAIR™ service delivers maximu

What is the PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo?

It is a color-safe, non-stripping clarifying shampoo with the K18PEPTIDE™ to gently but effectively remove 99% product buildup, 95% sebum + 76% copper* for detoxified, refreshed hair. *k18hairpro.com/disclaimers

Why is the PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo different from other shampoos?

The PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo is different because the color-safe formula is engineered to effectively but gently remove 99% product buildup, 95% sebum + 76% copper* in just one wash. Maintain your client’s hair + scalp health with every cleanse, a

What does the detox shampoo do?

This detox shampoo deeply cleanses hair and scalp, unclogging hair follicles while banishing dirt, oils, and metals from hard and tap water, and things left behind from heavy product buildup. It uniquely targets common metals like nickel, cadmium, le

How does the detox shampoo work?

The detox shampoo works from activated charcoal absorbing toxins, excess oils, and dirt in the hair and scalp, while salicylic acid clears sebum buildup in follicles without stripping hair of essential moisture and lipids. The K18PEPTIDE™ helps reduc

What makes the detox shampoo special?

This detox shampoo effectively clarifies hair of buildup and metals common in tap and hard water, including 99% of product buildup, 95% of sebum + 76% copper after just 1 wash*. The pH-optimized formula is color-safe and won’t leave hair over-strippe

What does the K18PEPTIDE™ in the shampoo do?

The K18PEPTIDE™ in the shampoo helps reduce protein loss to help keep hair feeling healthy and strong.

When do I use the detox shampoo?

Use the detox shampoo for heavy-duty washing prior to texture services, K18 treatments, or styling. Every client, regardless of hair type, product use, or service can benefit from a regular detox to remove buildup, reset texture, and optimize perform

Will the detox shampoo dry my client’s hair out?

No, the detox shampoo will not dry your client’s hair out. This non-stripping formula has a pH of 3.8-4.2 that won’t leave hair over-stripped. In a consumer study, 90%* said hair feels clean without feeling dry. *k18hairpro.com/disclaimers

Does the detox shampoo work with the K18REPAIR™ service?

Yes, the detox shampoo works with the K18REPAIR™ service. These were created to fuel your client’s cleanest canvas for a healthy hair base, ensuring every K18 application drives optimal results.

If the shampoo is formulated with the K18PEPTIDE™, why should I use the PRO mist + mask?

The shampoo is formulated with our patented K18PEPTIDE™ to help reduce protein loss during washing. So while it does leave hair feeling healthy and strong, the K18 PRO mist + mask deliver the full dose of peptide-powered hair renewal pre and post-ser

Will the detox shampoo strip my client’s color?

No, the detox shampoo will not strip your client’s color. This color-safe formula is optimized with pH 3.8-4.2 to help maintain their color, and uniquely targets common metals present in tap and hard water that can cause dullness.

Can I use the detox shampoo as a neutralizer after a relaxer?

Yes, you can use the detox shampoo to neutralize a relaxer.

What are the detox shampoo ingredients?

Water (Aqua) (Eau), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, sh-Oligopeptide-78, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, GuarHydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid,

What does the detox shampoo smell like?

The detox shampoo has a clean citrus scent.