Makeover: Testing the trending K18 hair repair collection in the salon
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K18 Biommetic HairScience has been a game-changer in the arena of bond-building hair treatments.
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It's said to repair damaged hair on a molecular level and transform the hair from brittle, broken and dry to healthy and shiny.
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The brand's K18 Pepdite technology is in all of the products that help reverse damage on a molecular level, build the hair bond chains and strengthen the hair's elasticity. It can be used on all hair types, textures and colours, and provides long-lasting repair.
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Step 1: Before a colour service, our in-salon process would be to mist the hair with K18 Peptide Prep to help reduce mineral buildup, reset the hair's pH and restore the hair. This gets combed through and sits for four minutes before a colour application.
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Step 2: Next, we mist the hair with K18 Professional Molecular Repair Mist. This pre-service step helps to support the foundation and strength of the hair and helps prevent any new damage from occurring, and also sits in the hair for another four minutes.
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Step 3: After the colour process is complete, we gently cleanse the hair with K18 Damage Shield pH Protective Shampoo. We don't use conditioner and simply towel dry the hair and gently separate hair with our hands/fingers.
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Step 4: Instead of using conditioner, it's important to apply the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask through the hair. Based on the density and length of the hair, it's recommended to apply one to three pumps onto your hands, warm up the product and work through the hair starting at the ends and working up toward the roots. This is where you'll want to brush and detangle the hair and let it sit for four minutes.
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