Science behind K18

next-level renewal

The K18PEPTIDE™ is a biotech-developed peptide that mimics hair’s structure to reverse damage by reconnecting broken polypeptide chains and disulfide bonds.

See how we brought biomimetics to the hairscience lab, mimicking the natural structure and functionality of keratin proteins to create the K18PEPTIDE™.

see it in action

Reverse damage before and after services, so you can realize your vision on stronger, more resilient hair.

hair damage in salon

bleach

Peroxides in bleach intended to break down pigment create collateral damage to disulfide bonds + polypeptide (keratin) chains, compromising hair’s strength and elasticity.

get inside the world of hair

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GO INSIDE

Biomimetics

bio·mi·met·ics
/ˌbī-ō-mə-ˈme-tiks/

Biomimetics is the practice of learning from and mimicking nature.

the next generation of hair renewal

We mapped the entire keratin genome (think the human genome project but for hair) to discover our biomimetic peptide that mimics the amino acid sequences of healthy hair for true renewal.

the sustainable path forward

We challenge traditional cosmetic chemistry product development (which is resource-heavy) with radically simple innovations that work effectively and require less.

Our research

Research led by Professor Artur M. Cavaco-Paulo at the Center of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, and Solfarcos Technologies. Read more about the discovery of our K18PEPTIDE™ here.

frizz-preventing peptide