Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about K18 leave in treatment. 1.7.

K18 works in about four minutes during a salon application: the leave-in molecular mask is applied to clean hair and left to penetrate, rapidly repairing peptide chains to restore strength, elasticity, softness, and detangling without rinsing.

Yes. K18 is safe and recommended for color-treated hair; it restores damaged bonds broken by bleaching, dyeing, or chemical services. It helps maintain color vibrancy by repairing hair structure and improving manageability without stripping pigments.

For maintenance, use K18 every 4–6 shampoos or as advised by your stylist. In-salon professional application offers immediate repair; at-home usage helps sustain results between salon treatments and minimizes breakage over time.

K18 provides molecular repair that often outperforms traditional deep conditioners, addressing internal bond damage. It complements deep conditioning in extremely porous hair; your stylist can recommend combining treatments depending on hair condition and service history.

No, K18 is lightweight and formulated to penetrate and repair without heavy residue. Proper application uses a small amount applied to damp hair; your stylist will tailor quantity to hair density to avoid buildup or heaviness.

Results can last through multiple washes, typically improving with consecutive treatments. Longevity depends on hair porosity, styling heat, and chemical services; follow-up applications or at-home K18 retail can help maintain durable repair and softness.