K18 - Bond Rebuilder

What Happens During Your Treatment

Your stylist will tailor the K18 treatment to your hair's specific needs:

• Hair is shampooed thoroughly without conditioner so the peptide can penetrate effectively
• If you have heavy product or mineral buildup, a clarifying step may be performed first
• Hair is towel-dried to damp (not soaking wet) for optimal absorption
• A small, precise amount of K18 mask—typically 1–3 pumps adjusted to your hair length and density—is applied from ends towards roots
• The product is left to activate for 4 minutes, during which the K18PEPTIDE™ reconnects broken internal structures
• The treatment is not rinsed out; after activation, your hair can be styled as usual with any additional products

The entire process fits seamlessly before or after colour services, making it an ideal add-on to protect and repair your hair during chemical treatments.

What It Repairs and Who It's For

K18 is clinically proven to reverse damage from:

• Bleach and colour services that compromise hair structure
• Chemical treatments including perms and relaxers
• Heat styling from dryers, straighteners and curling irons
• Mechanical wear from brushing, styling and environmental stress

The treatment suits all hair types—fine, thick, straight, wavy, curly or coily—and is especially transformative on porous, bleached or chemically treated hair that has lost strength and elasticity. Our team in East Grinstead will assess your hair's condition and recommend the best approach for your needs.

Results You Can Expect

Immediately after treatment, most clients notice:

• Hair that's easier to comb and detangle
• A softer, smoother feel with reduced frizz
• Improved manageability and shine

Over 4–6 consecutive washes (the typical repair protocol after major damage):

• Stronger hair with less breakage and shedding
• Improved elasticity so hair bounces back rather than snapping
• Better body and movement, even after colour or heat styling
• Hair that feels more resilient to daily styling stress

While K18 significantly improves damaged hair, it cannot physically fuse split ends back together—very compromised ends may still need trimming for the best overall result.

Aftercare and Maintaining Your Results

To maximise the benefits of your K18 treatment:

• Use gentle, sulfate-free shampoos that won't strip the repair work
• Apply heat protectant before any thermal styling
• Continue K18 at home for 4–6 washes after major services, then as needed for maintenance
• Avoid heavy oils or silicone buildup between treatments, as these can reduce peptide penetration
• Limit high-heat styling where possible to preserve your hair's improved strength

Because K18 is highly concentrated and works differently from traditional bond builders—targeting polypeptide chains rather than only disulfide bonds—your stylist will advise on timing and frequency to suit your hair type and styling routine.