The K18 PRO mask is a peptide-powered treatment to reverse damage from bleach* + color*, chemical services*, and heat* after salon services. A pH level of 5.0–6.0 helps close down the cuticle to seal in the K18PEPTIDE™ for renewed strength + elastic
Water (Aqua) (Eau), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetyl Esters, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20,sh-Oligopeptide-78 (K18PEPTIDE™), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Isopropyl Alcohol, To
Apply 1-3 pumps of K18 leave-in molecular repair hair mask based on your length and density, starting at the ends and working up towards the roots. Less is more, so don’t overdo the K18 mask. This highly concentrated formula was made to use way less
Traditional conditioners leave a film on hair that blocks our peptide from penetrating effectively. Once the 4-minute wait time is up, feel free to use a conditioner, a leave-in, or any type of styling product.
Yes, both formulas are the same. The PRO mask is conveniently sized for PRO use.
Think of K18 mask as a highly concentrated treatment. It restores hair’s strength + elasticity at the innermost layers of hair. After shampooing, skip conditioner before applying the K18 mask so it has a clean canvas to penetrate hair at the molecula
Water in damp hair swells the cuticle (the outside layer of hair) to open the gates for our biomimetic peptide to enter and travel to the innermost layers of hair. If the gates aren’t open, the product will stay on the surface—giving you mostly super
IN the shower. Shampoo, do not condition. If you're a heavy product user, use K18's PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. OUT of the shower
After a salon service, clients can use the K18 mask for the next 4-6 washes at home, then as needed for a boost of strength, softness, smoothness, and bounce.
K18 will not interfere with toner or final color. Colorists tell us K18 Mask delivers a more uniform, and vibrant color application, as it evens out the hair’s porosity and damage.
Damage is ongoing out of the salon, so your clients’ use of the K18 mask should be too. With a healthy hair base, services last longer, and you can go further in their next appointment. Best part, the K18 mask comes in 2 retail sizes to cover all kin
Yes, you can use the PRO mask on clients who wear extensions. For best results, do not apply the PRO mask directly to the weft adhesive or to the natural hair immediately surrounding the adhesive as it could cause slippage.
K18 is not organic as we employ both natural and synthetic ingredients to create the safest, most effective product to get our peptide where it needs to go. Our intentional formulas are vegan and cruelty-free, and prioritizes radically simple, safe,
There is no "activating" needed when it comes to K18. Rubbing the molecular repair hair mask in your palms before applying it to your hair helps with product distribution and application. If you are applying the mask onto damp and clean hair all it n