Beauty
Heres what experts have to say about the uber buzzy beauty product.
Kim Kardashian wenton recordsaying she uses a lot of K18.
Over onSephoras website,youll see a flurry of glowing testimonials.
Wish I could rate this mask more than five stars I have never experienced such a powerful mask.
The results I saw and felt after just one use were incredible, raves another.
What is K18, exactly?
How do you use it?
And what makes it different from other bond builders on the market?
What Is The K18 Hair Treatment?
Think of the treatment as a deeplyreparative mask.
To understand disulfide bonds, think of each individual hair strand as a ladder under a microscope.
The vertical sides are calledpolypeptide chains, and disulfide bonds are the horizontal steps.
First up is water, which simply means its a water-based rather than an oil-based hair product.
Next up isalcohol denat,a generic term for denatured alcohol.
Propylene glycol, a highly effectivehumectant that helps the skin and hair absorb and retain moisture, is third.
What Makes It Different?
One standout perk of K18 is how foolproof it is to use.
So for one, K18 is faster and simpler to use.
But in terms of its formula, its pretty similar to Olaplexs reparative treatment, says Rose.
The first five ingredients of both products are not that different, she says.
The main contrast between Olaplex No.
3 and the K18 leave-in treatment mask is their unique patented ingredients.
Although, at the end of the day, both formulas claim to rebuild disulfide bonds, notes Rose.
On a molecular level, Rose explains, the two products re-form the disulfide bonds through different methods.
The trichologist also notes that the No.
3 treatment needs to be done weekly instead of monthly.
Its also worth noting that Olaplex no.
Youll just want to verify you use K18 after shampooing.
Next, skip (yes, skip!)
Pro tip: Be sure to coat your hair evenly from root to ends.
Then, let it sit for those four illustrious minutes before styling as usual.
Who Can Use K18?
you’re able to use it on extensions.
As for propylene glycol, Rose says it can cause irritation or inflammation in your scalp with prolonged use.
Pro tip: Dont use it more often than directed.
However, its anything but overly hyped all signs point to shinier, healthier hair.
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