K18 Hair Mask Review and How to Use It

What It Looks Like

The 50ml bottle retails for $75, but it’s also available in 15ml and 5ml denominations. The 5ml is great if you want to test it before committing to a full-size bottle (which is a little generous to say, considering that $75 gives you so little). Since it’s a scientific hair treatment, the packaging is minimalist and has a clean white color. The bottle includes an airtight pump that releases the necessary amount while keeping the delicate ingredients safe from bacterial exposure. An added benefit is that it helps the product last a long time. In this regard, the packaging certainly beats other hair masks that require you to scoop the product out of a jar before applying it to your hair. K18 Leave In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 15Ml

K18 Review on the Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

To start the K18 review, the soft, airy texture makes it easy to use and work into your hair. That’s because the pump helps release a fluffier formula, so you use less product than you think you’ll need. In contrast, thicker hair masks usually require you to use twice the amount of product because they’re much harder to work through your hair. So the K18 hair mask gets a 10/10 for its texture and ease of use. It also smells fantastic if you care for that sort of thing. When you first use it, likely, you won’t get the instant results you’re used to with most usual hair masks. If you have dry and coarse hair that has suffered from chemical or heat damage, it will still feel dry and frizzy. According to our beauty pros and hair care experts, this is part of the process when using a treatment that restores the hair on a molecular level instead of fixing things at the surface by making the hair feel a little softer. Most professionals agree that the whole point of using K18 is to rebuild your hair after each use. You may see some results after the second or third wash when your hair will look shinier and smoother. If you have naturally curly hair, the mask restores the curls so they bounce back to life. Once it starts working its magic, the color will also look better, which is a plus if you bleach and dye your hair often. For many hair care professionals and users, the biggest benefit of using this hair mask as opposed to any other is that it cuts your hair care routine in half. Since you don't have to rinse it, it saves you plenty of time. If you’re used to excessive hair fall, you’ll see less of that, and you can easily finger-comb through your hair without pulling on it.

How To Use It

An important part of this super-popular hair treatment is that you shouldn’t apply hair conditioner after washing your hair. Yes, it feels super tempting to use a dollop of conditioner, thinking it will boost the hair mask's moisturizing effects, but this isn’t true. Using a conditioner will prevent the mask from penetrating the hair cuticle. Start by using a clarifying shampoo to wash your hair. This is to ensure that there's no product buildup from styling or conditioning your hair. Then, lightly dry your until it’s damp, and divide it into different sections. You can check out the guide on the packaging to see how many pumps of product you need for each section, but our beauty pros think that 3 pumps are more than enough for all your hair. For natural or curly hair, use 2 pumps. With each section of your hair, start by applying it at the ends and work your way up to the roots. After working the product deep into your hair, let it sit in your hair for about four minutes to activate the peptides. You don’t have to rinse it out, so you can let it air dry or use a hairdryer. Then, you can move on to styling your hair. When you first use the product, you should use it for the next five washes. This is the initial phase of treatment, after which you can move on to occasional maintenance once every three or five washes.

Conclusion

Overall, the K18 review by our beauty pros is that the hair mask is a great product to restore your hair’s strength. While it may be a little pricey, a single bottle will go a long way. It’s definitely a must if you’re looking to breathe new life into your hair to restore it from heat or chemical damage.