pro peptide starter kit

How to use with a chemical service:

1. Section dry hair into 4 quadrants.
2. Apply 6-10 sprays of K18 pro chelating hair complex* per quadrant*.
3. Wait 4 minutes after chelating** (do not rinse out), then apply a minimum of 10 full sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist to each quadrant, increasing up to 20 sprays per quadrant as needed, depending on client’s length, density, and level of damage.
4. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse out).
5. If needed, dry the hair prior to applying lightener or color. Then perform your desired technique.
6. Process your lightener or color as usual, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Do not condition.
7. Apply 1-3 pumps of K18 professional molecular repair hair mask based on your client’s length and density, starting at the ends and working up towards the roots.
8. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends.
9. Wait 4 minutes, then proceed with cut or style as usual.
10. Add an additional 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to dry hair as a finisher.

Please see the “K18 + toning or glossing” section for more information on toning with K18.

How to use as part of a styling service or as part of a K18 molecular repair service standalone treatment:

1. Section dry hair into 4 quadrants.
2. Apply 6-10 sprays of K18 pro chelating hair complex per quadrant*.
3. Wait 4 minutes after chelating**, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Do not condition.
4. Towel dry hair, then apply a minimum of 10 full sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist to each quadrant, increasing up to 20 sprays per quadrant as needed, depending on client’s length, density, and level of damage.
5. Wait 4 minutes, then apply 1-3 pumps of K18 professional molecular repair hair mask based on your client’s length and density, starting at the ends and working up towards the roots.
6. Wait 4 minutes, then apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends.
7. Wait 4 minutes, then style as usual.
8. Add an additional 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to dry hair as a finisher.

*For cases of extreme metal + mineral buildup, process up to 10 minutes, then proceed with the instructions.

**For best results, we recommend to use K18 chelator before every service. If not using K18 chelator, lightly dampen hair with water (do not saturate) before applying K18 PRO mist.

PRO mist

• This leave-in, lightweight mist repairs existing damage to strengthen hair’s defenses and make it more resilient prior to salon services.
• This PRO-exclusive product helps services apply and perform better, leaves hair healthier, and color lasts longer. Works in just 4 minutes in a convenient spray-on format.
• The PRO mist is a simplified formula without added emollients to not interfere with chemical and color services. pH of 7.5-8.0 makes the treatment more efficient for optimal application pre-service.

PRO mask

• This leave-in treatment mask repairs hair damage and restores hair to a healthy state after salon services. Powered by the K18PEPTIDE™ to reconnect broken polypeptide chains and disulfide bonds to renew strength and elasticity in just 4 minutes. This mask is clinically proven to repair damage from bleach* + color*, chemical services*, and heat* for immediate + lasting results.
• Cream-based format helps soften, smooth, and condition hair. pH level of 5.0-6.0 helps close down the cuticle to seal in the K18PEPTIDE™ for lasting strength + elasticity.

*Disclaimers

• PRO mist fortifies hair pre-service, restoring up to 99% elasticity*.
• PRO mask is clinically proven to reverse damage from bleach* + color*, chemical services*, and heat* after services for immediate + lasting results.
• Restores strength, softness, smoothness, and bounce
• Immediate + progressive results
• Vegan, color-safe, cruelty-free

*Disclaimers

• DO clarify before K18 if your client is a heavy product user (demineralize for mineral + metal buildup)
• DO apply a generous amount of the PRO mist, Don’t overdo it with the mask—less is more
• DO apply K18 mask on clean, damp hair (think about 65% wet)

• DON'T use conditioner before applying K18 mask (you can apply after the 4 min but most find they don’t need it)
• DON'T rinse it out
• DON'T mix into your bleach or color
• DON'T increase your bleach volume or alter your typical color formula

PRO mist Ingredients: Water (Aqua) (Eau), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, sh-Oligopeptide-78 (K18PEPTIDE™), Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol.

PRO mask Ingredients: 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.