DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner helps shield hair from daily damage to help maintain hair health and improve smoothness and shine. It’s developed with our biotech-produced polysaccharide that acts as a biomimetic shield to protect hair against p
The mask and conditioner serve two different purposes. The K18 mask reverses damage in 4 minutes, while the K18 conditioner protects hair from daily damage for up to 3 days*. We recommend using the K18 mask first, waiting 4 minutes, then using condit
No, the conditioner does not repair damage like the mask does. This nourishing, protective conditioner shields against 3 types of damage (daily mechanical, UV, and environmental) for up to 3 days*— to help maintain hair health and improve smoothness
No, use the DAMAGE SHIELD conditioner AFTER the K18 mask. The K18PEPTIDE™ will not penetrate the hair if the conditioner is used before mask application.
Yes, you can apply the K18 mask first, wait 4 minutes for maximum damage repair, and then apply the K18 conditioner.
No, apply the K18 mask first, wait 4 minutes for maximum damage repair, and then apply the K18 conditioner. The K18 mask will not penetrate hair if applied after a conditioner.
Yes, the DAMAGE SHIELD conditioner adheres to Clean by Sephora standards. The conditioner is formulated without phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, and more.
The K18 conditioner is a highly concentrated formula, so a little goes a long way. Begin with a small amount from mid-lengths to ends, and build as needed.
For best results, apply the K18 conditioner from mid-lengths to ends. Start with a small amount and build as needed.
The K18 conditioner can be used for added smoothness, softness + detangling 4-minutes after the K18 leave-in molecular repair hair mask.
For best results, we do not recommend mixing the K18 conditioner with the mask. Apply the K18 mask first, wait 4 minutes for maximum damage repair, then apply the K18 conditioner.
For best results, we do not recommend mixing the K18 conditioner with the oil. Use the K18 molecular repair hair oil without the K18 conditioner.
No, you do not have to wait 4 minutes after applying the conditioner. For additional conditioning, you can wait 1-3 minutes before rinsing.
No, the K18 conditioner does not need heat to be effective.
Yes, the K18 conditioner does contain the K18PEPTIDE™. In the formula, this patented peptide replenishes protein lost during washing, while the cuticle is still swollen, to fortify hair health and strength. To get damage repair benefits from the K18P
Yes, you can use the K18 conditioner every day. The lightweight formula softens, smooths, and detangles without film-forming silicones or waxes that can build up over time, weighing hair down.
No, the K18 conditioner will not cause buildup on hair. The highly concentrated, lightweight gel formula means a little goes a long way. Use less than you typically would with a traditional conditioner, and build as needed.
No, the K18 conditioner will not weigh hair down. This highly concentrated, lightweight gel formula softens, smooths, and detangles without film-forming silicones or waxes that can build up over time.
Yes, the K18 conditioner works on all hair types. The highly concentrated, lightweight gel formula won’t weigh hair down. It’s developed to soften, smooth, and detangle without film-forming silicones or waxes that can build up over time.
Yes, the K18 conditioner does work on curly or coily hair, as the highly concentrated, lightweight formula softens, smooths, and detangles curly and/or coily hair without film-forming silicones or waxes that can build up over time, weighing hair down