Can I use K18 with a keratin straightener?Updated 2 years ago

Yes, follow these steps to use K18 with a keratin straightener 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 mist to each quadrant, increasing up to 20 sprays per quadrant as needed, depending on client’s length, density, or level of damage.

4. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse out). Then follow with the recommended shampoo per your keratin straightener service instructions.

5. Apply and process keratin straightener as usual.

6. Apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends on dry hair as a finisher.

*For cases of extreme mineral buildup, process K18 pro chelating hair complex for up to 10 minutes, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Dry hair as needed, then proceed with the instructions.

**For best results, we recommend to use K18 chelator before every service. If not using K18 chelator, lightly dampen hair with water (do not saturate) before applying K18 PRO mist.

Wait 3-4 shampoos post-treatment before using the K18 molecular repair hair mask in the salon or at home.