Why Does Hair Go Gray?
Hair texture changes as our hair ages, and so does its color—let’s dive into the hair follicle science behind graying hair. Read More
The Science of Hair Slip
Learn about the slippery ingredients preventing mechanical damage, and how we use biotech to avoid buildup. Read More
The Difference Between Types of Hair Repair
Not all haircare products are created equal. Here’s the ultimate guide to hair repair methods. Read More
How Cosmetic Ingredients Are Made
Discover how the ingredients in your beauty products are made, and how synthetic biology is pioneering more sustainable production. Read More
The “Why” Behind K18
Your starter guide to K18’s biology-first haircare, inspired by nature, designed for you. Read More
How Synthetic Biology Works Better for Hair Repair + the Environment
Dive into how synthetic biology makes K18 more effective for damage repair, and better for the planet. Read Morecontributors
Karl Schmieder
Karl is a biochemist + the CEO of MessagingLab, a company that works with other Scientists to help them tell their...
Heleen Kibbelaar
Heleen holds a bachelor's and master's degree in (physical) chemistry from the University of Amsterdam and Utrecht University in the Netherlands....
Aura Friedman
You name ‘em, Aura has colored their hair. From celebrities like Lady Gaga, magazines like Teen Vogue, and the...
Christine Thompson
As a professional colorist at Spoke & Weal in Los Angeles, Christine specializes in corrective color, color change, and working...
Esther Olu
Esther Olu is an R&D formulation scientist, esthetician, educator, science communicator who is a passionate advocate for dispelling misinformation within the...
