K18 DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner
A nourishing, protective conditioner that helps shield hair from daily damage to help maintain hair health and improve smoothness and shine. Engineered to weightlessly soften and detangle while the K18PEPTIDE™ helps replenish hair during washing.
more to know
Clinically proven to provide conditioning protection against damage from UV rays, mechanical styling, and environmental aggressors for up to 3 days*. Fortifies, softens, and detangles hair.
- Defends against damage: Conditioning protection against damage from UV rays, environmental aggressors, and daily mechanical styling for up to 3 days
- Maintains hair health: Fortifies hair’s exterior lipid barriers to make hair more resilient and resistant to damage. K18PEPTIDE™ replenishes protein lost during washing.
- Enhances hair’s natural shine: pH-optimized formula minimizes excess cuticle swelling during washing to help keep hair smooth and maximize shine.
- Softens, smooths, and detangles: Without film-forming silicones or waxes that can build up over time and weigh hair down.
key benefits
- Biotech-Produced Polysaccharide acts as a biomimetic shield to protect hair against pollution and environmental aggressors
- Fortifying Ceramide Blend seals damage sites in the hair cuticle—smoothing and protecting hair from further damage
- K18PEPTIDE™ replenishes protein lost during washing
how to use
- Apply a small amount of DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner from mid-lengths to ends and build as needed.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- For best results, use after shampooing with DAMAGE SHIELD shampoo.
Can I use K18 DAMAGE SHIELD conditioner after a K18 mask treatment?
Can be used for added smoothness, softness + detangling after the K18 molecular repair hair mask.
- Shampoo, do not condition.
- Towel-dry thoroughly.
- Apply 1-3 pumps of the molecular repair hair mask.
- Wait 4 minutes. Do not rinse out.
- Apply a small amount of DAMAGE SHIELD protective conditioner from mid-lengths to ends. Build as needed.
- Rinse thoroughly.
- You do not need to re-apply the K18 molecular repair hair mask.
ingredients
Water (Aqua) (Eau), Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Isopentyldiol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, sh-Oligopeptide-78, Alteromonas Ferment Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Phospholipids, Jojoba Esters, Calcium Gluconate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Ceramide NP, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyquaternium-16, Stearalkonium Chloride, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (Parfum), Hydroxycitronellal.
have questions? we have answers
can i use the conditioner instead of the mask?
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 conditioner for additional softening and detangling benefits in the salon, or at home between K18 mask days.*Disclaimers
will the k18 conditioner cause buildup on hair?
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.
will the k18 conditioner weigh hair down?
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.
does the k18 conditioner need to be reapplied for continued uv protection?
No, you do not need to reapply the K18 conditioner for continued UV protection. This product is clinically proven to protect hair against damage from UV rays for up to 3 days*.*Disclaimers
does the k18 conditioner have spf?
No, the K18 conditioner does not have SPF. The biotech-produced polysaccharide and fortifying ceramide blend help minimize the drying and damaging effects of UV rays on the hair's cuticle. This prevents hair from becoming rough, brittle, weak, and prone to breakage from UV damage for up to 3 days*.*Disclaimers
3-day damage protection, powered by biotech
why hair needs a shield
Damage happens every day from UV rays, mechanical styling, and environmental aggressors, weakening, dulling, and causing frizz on all hair types.
how the shield works
Protect hair BEFORE daily damage occurs. Inspired by nature’s resilience to harsh environments, our biotech-produced polysaccharide delivers 3-day conditioning protection without reapplying.