professional molecular repair mask
Second step of K18REPAIR™ service reverses damage post-service
Made to be used as part of the K18REPAIR™ service (K18 PRO mist + K18 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.
Bleach + Color
Heat
Chemical Services
more to know
Takes damage repair further – biomimetic peptide seamlessly fits in and reconnects broken polypeptide chains at the molecular level. As a result, disulfide bonds are also reconnected for reinforced strength along the length + width of hair—offering comprehensive, lasting repair
Restores hair before and after color and chemical services by working at the innermost layer of the hair, core strength and elasticity are renewed for strong, smooth, bouncy hair
Delivers immediate and lasting results – hair is repaired from the first use and lasts past your next wash, for ongoing reparative benefits
Works on all hair types – because K18PEPTIDE™ works on a molecular level (where all hair is the same), this product is effective on all hair types and with every service
Clinically proven to reverse hair damage – from: bleach + color, chemical services, and heat
key benefits
- K18PEPTIDE™ is a biotech-developed peptide that mimics hair's structure to reverse damage by reconnecting polypeptide chains and disulfide bonds broken during bleach, color and chemical services, and heat*.
- pH-optimized (5.0-6.0) to help minimize cuticle swelling + put hair proteins in their most resilient state after salon service or shampoo
- Cream format enables easy, lightweight application across all hair types, with detangling and softening benefits.
- Vegan, color-safe, cruelty-free
how to use
The K18 professional molecular repair hair mask is meant to be used as the second part of the K18REPAIR™ service.
With a color or chemical service:
- Before the service, apply K18 professional molecular repair hair mist. Wait 4 minutes. Do not rinse out.
- 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. Let sit for 4 minutes. Do not rinse out.
- Proceed with cut or style as usual.
- If toning, use K18 PRO mist first, wait 4 minutes, then apply toner directly over PRO mist. Process as usual. Rinse or shampoo toner + apply K18 PRO mask per instructions above.
Without a chemical service:
- Shampoo, do not condition. Towel-dry thoroughly
- 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.
- Let sit for 4 minutes. Do not rinse out.
- Proceed with cut or style as usual.
ingredients
Water (Aqua) (Eau), Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetyl Esters, Behentrimonium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, sh- Oligopeptide-78, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Amyl Salicylate, Benzaldehyde.

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who is it for?
K18 is engineered to work with every hair type, in every service, and with every routine.
why skip conditioner?
Traditional conditioners leave a film on hair that blocks our peptide from penetrating effectively. Once the 4-minute wait time is up, feel free to use a conditioner, a leave-in, or any type of styling product.
does K18 mask replace conditioner?
Think of the K18 mask as a highly concentrated treatment. It restores hair’s strength + elasticity in the innermost layers of hair, instead of traditional conditioners that coat the outside of hair. After the 4-minute wait time post-K18 mask, feel free to add a leave-in for a boost of conditioning if needed.
Is the K18 pro mask and take-home mask the same?
Yes, both formulas are the same. The PRO mask is conveniently sized for PRO use.
Repair damage for hair like new* in 4 minutes.
Biomimetic peptide clicks into hair’s keratin structure—the source of core strength—for soft, shiny, bouncy results that won’t wash away.
2. 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, or level of damage.
3. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse out).
4. If needed, dry the hair prior to applying lightener or color. Then perform your desired technique.
5. Process your lightener or color as usual, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Do not condition.
6. 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.
7. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends.
8. Wait 4 minutes, then proceed with cut or style as usual.
9. 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.
2. Apply a minimum of 10 full sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist per quadrant, increasing up to 20 sprays as needed, depending on client’s length, density, or level of damage.
3. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then apply toner or gloss.
4. Process toner or gloss as usual, then rinse. If shampooing, follow with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ pH maintenance shampoo. Do not condition.
5. Towel dry hair, 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 proceed with cut or style as usual.
8. Add an additional 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to dry hair as a finisher.
2. Towel dry hair, section hair into 4 quadrants, 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, or level of damage.
3. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then wrap, process, and neutralize perm as usual.
4. Once perm is complete, remove rods and gently towel dry.
5. Apply a minimum of 10 full sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist per quadrant, increasing up to 20 sprays as needed, depending on client’s length, density, or level of damage.
6. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then proceed with cut or style as usual.
To avoid weighing down fresh curls, it is not recommended to use the K18 professional molecular repair hair mask or oil immediately after completing a perm service.
2. 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, or level of damage.
3. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse out) and if needed, dry the hair prior to beginning relaxer application.
4. Apply + process relaxer as usual, then rinse thoroughly.
5. Towel dry hair, then re-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.
6. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then follow with neutralizing shampoo. Do not condition.
7. Towel dry thoroughly, then re-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 DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner from mid-lengths to ends. Build as needed.
9. Rinse thoroughly, then towel dry hair and apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends.
10. Wait 4 minutes, then proceed with cut or style as usual.
11. Add an additional 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to dry hair as a finisher.
2. 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, or level of damage.
3. 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.
4. Wait 4 minutes, then apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends.
5. Wait 4 minutes, then style as usual.
6. Add an additional 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to dry hair as a finisher.
2. 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, or level of damage.
3. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse out). Then follow with the recommended shampoo per your keratin straightener service instructions.
4. Apply and process keratin straightener as usual.
5. Apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends on dry hair as a finisher.
Wait 3-4 shampoos post-treatment before using the K18 molecular repair hair mask in the salon or at home.
1. Section dry hair into 4 quadrants.
2. 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, or level of damage.
3. Wait 4 minutes, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo (do not condition)
4. Towel dry hair, then apply 1-3 pumps of K18 professional molecular repair hair mask based on your client’s length and density, only to the ends and mid-lengths (avoiding the root).
5. Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then proceed with extension installation as usual.
Using K18 on extensions alone or on clients with previously installed extensions:
K18 is suitable for use on all human hair extensions (to include tape-in, k-tip, hand tied, clip-in, sew-in, etc.). For information on using K18 on clients with previously installed extensions, please follow the instructions for the specific service being performed.
PRO tip: When working on clients with tape-in extensions, we recommend following the standard protocol for cream-based conditioner or oil usage. For best results, do not apply the K18 professional molecular repair hair mask or molecular repair hair oil directly to the weft adhesive or to the natural hair immediately surrounding the adhesive as it could cause slippage.
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- Rocio R. U.Verified BuyerReviewingFull-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50 mL (WHOLESALE)I recommend this productAge 25 - 34Hair Concern Chemical damage, Dryness, Split-Ends, Fragile/brittle hair, Extending time between washesHair Type Medium DensityMy Results Less Frizz, Visible Difference, Stronger Hair, Less Breakage, Shinier HairRated 5 out of 5 stars2 days agoIt works wonders
I relax my hair so it is pretty damaged, I have used this 3 times and I already feel a difference. My hair feels stronger, it leaves your hair shiny and soft.
Was this helpful?K18Hair PRO2 days agoThank you so much for sharing, Rocio! We're thrilled to hear the Molecular Repair Hair Mask is making such a positive difference for your hair. We love knowing it's leaving your strands feeling stronger, shinier, and softer! 💕
- Jill D.Verified BuyerReviewingFull-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50 mL (WHOLESALE)I recommend this productAge 55 - 64Hair Concern Heat damage, Chemical damage, Frizz, Fragile/brittle hairHair Type Thick/Coarse, Straight/WavyMy Results Visible Difference, Soft Touchable Hair, Less Breakage, Less Frizz, Stronger HairRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoLove this product!
I have long, thick, bleached blonde hair. My best friend is a hair stylist, so I always use professional products and have always had beautiful blonde hair! However, I made the mistake of straightening it without a heat protector or leave in, because I was in a hurry one day and I literally fried my hair, because the straightener was on 450*! So I was told by my best friend to use the K18 hair repair mask, but I was hesitant because of the price of the small full size bottle. However ,I trust my hair stylist, so I purchased it. The first time using it I could feel and see a huge difference and I couldn’t believe it? I did have to use 4 pumps because of the length and thickness of my hair, but after 6 times using it in a row and after having a stem cell treatment done, my hair is back to Beautiful! I will definitely continue to incorporate this product into my weekly hair maintenance routine.
Was this helpful?K18Hair PRO1 week agoThank you so much for your review, Jill! 🤍 We're thrilled the Molecular Repair Hair Mask has helped restore your hair to beautiful after heat damage. We're so grateful for your trust and so happy you're making it part of your routine!
- Yuliya B.Verified BuyerReviewingFull-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50 mL (WHOLESALE)I recommend this productAge 45 - 54Hair Concern Color-careHair Type Fine/ThinMy Results Visible Difference, Less BreakageRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoMy Hair Feels So Much Healthier
I’ve been using this hair mask for a while, and I’m really happy with the results. My hair has become more resilient and much less prone to breakage. It feels softer, smoother, and healthier, with a beautiful shine. My ends look more nourished, and my hair is much easier to brush after every use. I definitely recommend this mask, especially for damaged or color-treated hair. I’ll definitely buy it again!
Was this helpful?K18Hair PRO1 week agoThank you so much for your wonderful review! 🤍 We're thrilled to hear the Molecular Repair Hair Mask is delivering such amazing results for your hair. We truly appreciate you being part of the K18 community!
- Deb M.Verified BuyerReviewingFull-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50 mL (WHOLESALE)I recommend this productAge 45 - 54Hair Concern Chemical damage, Heat damage, Color-care, Dryness, Split-EndsHair Type Fine/ThinMy Results Less Frizz, Smoother HairRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoMagical!
Love everything about this product
Was this helpful?K18Hair PRO3 weeks agoThank you so much for your amazing review! 💛 We're thrilled to hear you're loving our Full-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask. Your support means the world to us! ✨
- Amrita S.Verified BuyerReviewingFull-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50 mL (WHOLESALE)I recommend this productAge 25 - 34Hair Concern Heat damage, Chemical damage, Fragile/brittle hairHair Type Fine/ThinMy Results Stronger Hair, Less BreakageRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoInstant difference
I have very poor quality hair postpartum which break so often. I have used K18 and in a week the breakage has reduced substantially. I had also done keratin sometime ago and needless to say K18 is slowly overturning the damage.
Was this helpful?K18Hair PRO3 weeks agoThank you so much for your amazing review, Amrita! 💛 We're thrilled to hear the Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask is helping reduce breakage and restore your hair's health. Here's to stronger, healthier hair days ahead! ✨




