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Limited-time mini routines for healthy hair, every day.
Rated 4.6 out of 5
Based on 26 reviews

$96 value

Mini biotech-powered routines for healthy hair every day of the week. The best way to try K18 routines and take damage repair + protection on-the-go. Includes 2 K18 routines:

  • when you need to repair damage: detox shampoo + leave-in molecular repair hair mask 
  • when you need to protect against daily damage: DAMAGE SHIELD shampoo + conditioner
  • every day: molecular repair hair oil 
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Take the second-guessing out of wash day with these universal K18 routines.

When you need to repair damage:
Start with our color-safe PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo to remove 99% product buildup*, and clear the path for maximum K18 mask results. Reverse damage with our bestselling leave-in molecular repair hair mask for stronger, softer, smoother, bouncier hair in 4 minutes.

When you need to protect against daily damage:
Start with our color-safe DAMAGE SHIELD pH protective shampoo to effectively cleanse while maintaining hair health and protecting hair from damage. Follow with the DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner that helps shield hair from UV rays, mechanical styling, and environmental aggressors for up to 3 days* to help maintain hair health. Nourishing, protective formula fortifies, softens, detangles, and improves smoothness + shine.

Everyday:
Finish both routines with the award-winning molecular repair hair oil, a strengthening defrizz solution that softens, adds shine, reduces split ends, and provides 450°F (232°C) heat protection*.

*Disclaimers

key benefits

PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo removes:

  • 99% of product buildup*
  • 95% of sebum*
  • 76% of copper*

leave-in molecular repair hair mask:

  • Healthier hair in 4 minutes*
  • Reverses hair damage caused by bleach* + color*, chemical services*, and heat*

DAMAGE SHIELD pH protective shampoo:

  • Certified microbiome-friendly by MyMicrobiome Standard
  • 91% said hair looks healthier, smoother + does not feel weighed down*

DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner:

  • Clinically proven to provide conditioning protection against damage from UV rays, mechanical styling, and environmental aggressors for up to 3 days*

molecular repair hair oil

  • Clinically proven to repair damaged hair*
  • 24-HR frizz control*
  • 104% more shine*
  • 78% reduction in split ends*
  • 450°F (232°C) heat protection*

    *Disclaimers

how to use

Treatment day when you need to repair damage:

Begin with detox shampoo

  1. Massage detox shampoo into hair + scalp to remove excess buildup.
  2. Thoroughly rinse.
  3. Repeat as needed.
  4. Wait to use conditioner until after the mask for optimal repair results.

Apply the leave-in molecular repair hair mask

  1. Towel-dry thoroughly.
  2. 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.
  3. Let sit for 4 minutes. Do not rinse out.
  4. Apply conditioner if desired for added smoothness, softness + detangling after using the K18 mask, then rinse out.

Finish with the molecular repair hair oil

  1. Apply 1-3 drops of molecular repair hair oil to damp hair, starting at the ends and working upward through the mid-lengths.
  2. Wait 4 minutes. Style as usual.
  3. Apply an additional 1-3 drops of molecular repair hair oil to dry hair as a finisher.

Non-treatment day when you need to protect against daily damage:

Begin with pH protective shampoo

  1. Massage DAMAGE SHIELD pH protective shampoo into hair, focusing on scalp.
  2. Thoroughly rinse.
  3. Repeat as needed.

Follow with protective conditioner

  1. Apply a small amount of DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner from mid-lengths to ends and build as needed.
  2. Rinse thoroughly.

Finish with the molecular repair hair oil

  1. Apply 1-3 drops of molecular repair hair oil to damp hair, starting at the ends and working upward through the mid-lengths.
  2. Wait 4 minutes. Style as usual.
  3. Apply an additional 1-3 drops of molecular repair hair oil to dry hair as a finisher.
  4. A little goes a long way with our highly concentrated formulas. Start with the minimum recommended amount + build as needed.

ingredients

PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo
Water (Aqua) (Eau), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Salicylic Acid, Charcoal Powder, sh-Oligopeptide-78, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, GuarHydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene.

leave-in molecular repair hair mask
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, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol.

DAMAGE SHIELD pH protective shampoo
Water (Aqua) (Eau), Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, sh-Oligopeptide-78, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sodium Phytate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Limonene.

DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner
Water (Aqua) (Eau), Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, sh-Oligopeptide-78, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Jojoba Esters, Calcium Gluconate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ceramide NP, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyquaternium-16, Stearalkonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Hydroxycitronellal.

molecular repair hair oil
Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Squalane, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, C13-15 Alkane, Undecane, Benzyl Alcohol, Tridecane, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Propanediol, sh-Oligopeptide-78, Fragrance (Parfum), Tocopherol, Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool.

Description

$96 value

Mini biotech-powered routines for healthy hair every day of the week. The best way to try K18 routines and take damage repair + protection on-the-go. Includes 2 K18 routines:

  • when you need to repair damage: detox shampoo + leave-in molecular repair hair mask 
  • when you need to protect against daily damage: DAMAGE SHIELD shampoo + conditioner
  • every day: molecular repair hair oil 

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Will the detox shampoo dry my hair out?

No, the detox shampoo will not dry your hair out. This non-stripping formula has a pH of 3.8-4.2 that won’t leave hair over-stripped. In a consumer study, 90%* said hair feels clean without feeling dry.

*k18hair.com/disclaimers

Will the mask block the molecular repair hair oil from penetrating?

No, the mask will not block the molecular repair hair oil from penetrating. The mask is a highly concentrated treatment without any fillers so it won’t block the oil’s path. Like layering different skincare products, the oil can be layered on top of the mask without impacting its performance—in fact, they work even better when used together.

Is the formula of the DAMAGE SHIELD pH protective shampoo different from the PEPTIDE PREP® pH maintenance shampoo?

No, the formula of the DAMAGE SHIELD pH protective shampoo is not different from the PEPTIDE PREP® pH maintenance shampoo. Just the name has changed, the formulation you know and love is the same.

Can the K18 conditioner repair damage like the mask does?

No, the conditioner does not repair damage like the mask does. This nourishing, protective conditioner shields against 3 types of damage (daily mechanical, UV, and environmental) for up to 3 days*— to help maintain hair health and improve smoothness and shine. Both formulas include the K18PEPTIDE™ with different benefits.

The mask has a higher concentration of the peptide to reverse damage. In the conditioner, the K18PEPTIDE™ replenishes protein lost during washing, while the cuticle is still swollen, to fortify hair health and strength. To get damage repair benefits from the K18PEPTIDE™, use the K18 mask first, wait 4 minutes, then apply the K18 conditioner.

*k18hair.com/disclaimers

Can I mix the K18 conditioner with the oil?

For best results, we do not recommend mixing the K18 conditioner with the oil. Use the K18 molecular repair hair oil after the K18 conditioner.

Does the molecular repair hair oil still repair if used after K18 conditioner?

For maximum damage repair benefits from the molecular repair hair oil, we recommend using it without conditioner.
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Reverse damage in 4 minutes with our breakthrough K18 molecular repair technology.

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Feel what’s possible with fewer steps, less waste + less time.
efficacy
patented K18PEPTIDE™ powers deeper + lasting repair.
simplicity
fewer steps for a streamlined routine.
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results in one 4-minute use.

how molecular repair compares

how K18 works

Traveling into the innermost layers of hair, our K18PEPTIDE™ renews strength along the width AND length of hair for lasting strength where it matters.

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average rating 4.6 out of 5
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26 Reviews
Reviewed by Myra
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

5 Stars

I love it my hair looks fuller and feels better to the touch.

I wish you had a hair serum for thinning and hair loss.

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Reviewed by Michelle M.
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I recommend this product
Age
35 - 44
Hair Concern
  • Chemical damage
  • Heat damage
  • Dryness
  • Frizz
  • Split-Ends
Hair Type
  • Medium Density
  • Straight/Wavy
My Results
  • Less Frizz
  • Visible Difference
  • Stronger Hair
  • Smoother Hair
  • Soft Touchable Hair
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Awesome sauce

This line up is perfect for starting out! I will definitely be purchasing the bigger bottles, one at a time.. although it's expensive, it truly works and that's important to me.

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Reviewed by Paige W.
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Age
45 - 54
Hair Concern
  • Extending time between washes
  • Fragile/brittle hair
  • Chemical damage
  • Heat damage
Hair Type
  • Fine/Thin
My Results
  • Stronger Hair
Rated 3 out of 5
Review posted

Fine Hair

I like the detox shampoo and the leave in mask. The damage shield shampoo and conditioner as well as the oil did not work well for my hair. I am not able to go longer between washes as I hoped.

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Reviewed by Crystal R.
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I recommend this product
Age
35 - 44
Hair Concern
  • Heat damage
  • Dryness
  • Split-Ends
Hair Type
  • Fine/Thin
  • Curly/Coily
My Results
  • Bouncy Hair
  • Less Frizz
  • Visible Difference
  • Defined Curl/Wave Pattern
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted

Restoring my natural curls

My hair in the front would not curl from excessive heat damage. After 6 full uses, my bangs are finally curling and the rest of my hair feels healthy and revived. Love this product.

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Yay for your restored curls! Thank you Crystal for your review!

Reviewed by Tetiana
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5
Review posted

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long delivery

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