I TESTED THE VIRAL K18 HAIR REPAIR TREATMENTS FOR 6 MONTHS...HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED

[@ChrischLBaby]

As a PhD in biochemistry I'm still just very confused by the molecular interaction they claim. Bond builders are easy to understand, the disulphide bond is a weak interaction which can actually be "fixed" by external treatment, but repairing a rupture in an actual covalent bond without a chemical reaction just by supporting it with a peptide? No enzyme? I don't know.. I need some more clarification! Not saying that it doesn't work or anything I just think what they claim it does is a bit far fetched...

[@snowbunnie73]

I love this comment … I wish I could understand it from your view and your knowledge

[@RekaRoams]

I might imagine it as thiols on each end, or many thiols scattered on the peptide. I think the peptide makes it flexible to fill larger gaps. I have no clue though, my degree is in pharm sci

[@TheBaumcm]

@@RekaRoams that would’ve been my suspicion as well, that it’s not repairing the existing bond but rather bonding to fill in the gap, i.e. they’ve figured out what damage looks like on a molecular level and have formulated a specific blend of short chain peptides with specific ends to create a chemical bond in an exothermic reaction as water evaporates

[@suides4810]

@Emily Wood i think it should be about the same since the temperatures are not that different

[@cuddlepicks]

😮

[@_sri.ranjani_]

I like that you compared it with olaplex and thank you for being honest about their ads and branding. This is really informative Mell. Amanda has done a great job editing it❤️

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you so much for watching ♥️ appreciate your support xoxo

[@sarahgriego769]

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[@audreyyoung5657]

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[@21hairgirl]

Olaplex is a hair bonder reconstructor and K18 is a protein treatment. (I heard her say it’s not a protein treatment however the staff at Salon Centric said it is. So now I’m confused.)

[@35mmonrose]

note to self shower and shampoo/clarify towel dry hair til damp apply one pump of k18 for each side of your hair. emulsify and warm all over hands and massage into hair wait 4 minutes, then comb out apply any leave in products desired for the first 6 consecutive washes, use the product back to back. after that, decrease frequency to every 3-4 washes.

[@Lwhosane]

Love k18. Trick is to leave it on before trying to detangle. Then after you wait the 4 mins you can hop back in the shower and rewet Inorder to condition if needed. This came directly from the company.

[@emilyhooper7402]

I discovered K18 about six months ago (before any hype.) I've been coloring my hair with box dye for years. (I know...I know) transitioning from black to dark brown to cover my gray. I absolutely love K18! I can see a difference - my curls are more defined and less frizzy. I did years of damage and since I discovered this channel I've also started using Curlsmith Bonding curl salve. Between these two products, my hair has vastly improved. It feels smoother and it's stronger. Also never used to use a clarifying shampoo before...also makes a world of difference. I (and my hair) thank you Mell, for these "curl school" valuable lessons.

[@adriannam729]

I’m a huge fan and I just wanted to thank you for helping me on my hair journey. I still have a long way to go but you have helped so much!

[@ManesByMell]

Hi Adrianna♥️♥️ thank you so much for your comment that means so much to me, happy I could help xoxo

[@veronicajovel7370]

She's great!! I love them both 💖

[@shirale68]

My hair stylist gave me this treatment and I am now using the home treatment. It’s AMAZINGG totally recommend!! I got specific instructions from my stylist on how to use so already knew but it really isn’t hard and it’s totally worth it.

[@jennam492]

K18 transformed my colored/bleached curls. I noticed immediate difference after one use but after 3-4 treatments with the leave in, my curls looked as soft and healthy as they did before the color. I have blonde/cool caramel balyage on nearly black hair. Love this product. Life changing!

[@rachelbrownlie7142]

I have been using this after bleaching my 3a curls and had great results after one use - thick bouncy curl definition! I hadnt realised i had to use it the following 6 washes. It makes sense, because after the 3rd wash, my curls were stringy and not defined. I was only using k18 once a month. I was introduced to this product in the salon and purchased the 15ml to try it. It may be small, but it still goes a long way. I will be restarting my treatment and applying it up to 6 washes. Thankyou! I really do recommend this product if your hair is chemically and/or heat damaged.

[@YasmineSNunez]

K18 is my holy grail product. If I could only use one repair AND leave in conditioning product, this is it. My hair is colored, highlighted, wavy/ curly 2a/b/c, medium, coarse and some fine hair. I love the fact that I just shampoo/ clarify and then use K18, that’s so super easy. After 4 mins I start layering my styling products. I am hooked for life. I think even if I go naturally grey I will still use it…

[@lifeoflw84]

What do you use to clarify?

[@helenalovelock1030]

@@lifeoflw84 k18 now do a clarifying chelating shampoo. I got an email about it the other day

[@bonnethsmithy48]

Finally someone I trust reviewing this. I certainly saw absolutely no difference when I used it.

[@LumiSisuSusi]

My go to stylist first used olaplex on my hair and I left happy - but I walked in with silk smooth hair and walked out with hair visibly different as the cuticles were open. However, on round 2 she used K18 and my hair felt incredible and looked as sleek and shiny as when I walked in. I guess it depends on hair type etc. I'm definitely going to buy it.

[@jillkx]

Same. It somehow makes my hair even drier and not super smooth and shiny. Not on wash day anyway. It’s usually better a few days after

[@Monciukaz6]

I never leave comments, but I love your approach and mind set about the haircare. Definitely shows how professional and experienced you are in a hair care! Thank you so much for this video, don't stop!

[@katiegreenlee1873]

This review is fantastic! I have to say I’ve used it 5-6 times now and It blew olaplex 3 away for me. My curls are amazing with it. I have noticed the 2 times my hair was still too wet rather than towel dry/damp the results are not as good. I think it got diluted too much then.

[@SilverHair73]

Hey Mel, I’m a “curl friend” who has used K18 many times. I definitely appreciate a beautiful difference in frizz and shine after using it as directed. I am still coloring my hair to help blend my silvers, (ain’t booked that young Jack Martin appointment yet! 😂), so K18 stays in my rotation. I love the simplicity of using it AFTER my shower, versus Olaplex which I had to leave in and then wait before showering. I still use my Olaplex No. 7, though. Love your channel, Mel! 😘

[@eponai]

hi! fine, porous, colored curly hair person here. i did my last bleach service myself and used the K18 spray and mask combo. the results were astonishing! i have before and after photos and you can see my hair change from lifeless, damaged, very little curl to invigorated with a clumpier, tighter curl pattern. i've used it twice since then and have had less dramatic results, but that makes sense since you explained how it works.

[@CelineCatch]

I used k-18 mask 4-5 times every time I washed in the course of like 1 1/2 months and my damaged hair completely became healthy!! I am amazed!! My curls are not straight anymore they’re bouncy soft and defined. I have some tips tho. If you have curly hair you need to use conditioner and oil after you use the mask.. I know it says not too but you have too!! Follow your natural routine and let hair air dry, implement hot oil treatments before you shampoo for extra hydration ❤❤ good luck

[@uraddiictOnx3]

I used for the first time today and YES kinky/curly hair needs that conditioning follow up!

[@hadeerm.m.u2256]

How to use K18 and how many times it used it per week?

[@uraddiictOnx3]

@@hadeerm.m.u2256 I wash my hair once a week so that’s how many times I used it

[@suzyq8607]

Oh really ,more steps 😮 that’s a pity!

[@LumiSisuSusi]

Great review! I have had both olaplex and K18 used in my hair in professional settings and for me, K18 was the outright winner. Post K18My hair looked as sleek and shiny as when I walked in ore-treatment. My hair is fine, silky smooth and shiny naturally. Post olaplex it had some frizz which my hair never had unless it's been highlighted and no bond/peptide treatment was used.

[@cutebubbles2007]

I have used it for 3 weeks now and I really like my results my hair is very fine and curly. My hair tangles very easily and since I started the treatment my hair feels softer through the week and it is less tangled. I see less hair breakage between washes. It is working for me

[@virgeneandelin4026]

I bought K18. I like it. It gives my hair a feeling of strength I haven't notice with other treatments. I haven't found it necessary to use another conditioner when I use it. I've used Olaplex and Curlsmith.

[@Mothermochi]

So I relaxed ( at home) my hair after years of being natural. My hair was very healthy but, it definitely was brittle after relaxing- no elasticity and some breakage. I am on my first month of k18 and I have seen a lot of improvement. My hair looks /feels comparable to my natural hair straightened - blow out only no flat ironing. It’s kind of a game changer. I have no damage shedding. The strands that shed normally are stronger. So idk if you are really putting your hair through it, it’s worth the protection. I haven’t gone back to Olaplex but I might alternate for a bit and see how it goes.

[@sammie2537]

My hair is a lot like yours before I relaxed it, I really didn’t know how to take care of my hair and when I would talk to a salon after a cut, they are not helpful and sold me useless products. I’m 33 and have never been happy with my hair. K18 was the first product I used that made me cry, I have never been able to put my hair down without it looking crazy and dry! It’s day two of me wearing my hair down and people might not understand but I’ve been wearing a bun for years and I’m starting to thin in areas because my hair is being pulled constantly. K18 really changed my life and I finally have silky soft hair that moves and bounces! I still have a lot to heal so I’m excited for my next wash, but if I don’t get better results I will still be very happy that I can have my hair down

[@nickprince9119]

K18 is legit! I never had a product like it before, I was literally able to lighten my permed/highlighted/color treated hair to platinum blonde in one session and my hair felt like glass! It was so soft and so strong I was blown away. I legit had no breakage and I was shocked by that because even with Olaplex I would always have some type of breakage but with k18 I didn’t. I will not ever stop buying this product. IMO there is nothing out there that can do what k18 does. Biomimetics is there future of haircare. 💜

[@happygolucky5855]

As someone with curly hair on roaccutaine and having the life force sucked dry from my hair, i tried k18 the other day. AMAZING. Ive never had a product that has actually been a god send. And thats after one time. Ive always been mistrusting of hair products being recomended by people. But this is other worldy.

[@catherinefergusson8784]

Thanks so much for this Mell! I'm a skincare/haircare consultant at Sephora in Toronto and all this information is amazing for my knowledge for clients! Thanks for your thoroughness and honesty, I know it's so much work to truly test a product comprehensively! You're the best! And thanks Amanda for the concise, entertaining edits as always!

[@Angelswingss]

I tryed it for the first time last night and I can already see a difference after 1 use, IT WORKS !! My hair is damaged from coloring, but I have a feeling that, with this product my hair will get better, Im defenitely will be using this product for a while

[@Sazer888]

Ive never lasted through an entire hair video in my life! But i did watch yours entirely through the end! I found your video to be very educational and i appreciate how i felt so much more knowledgable about hair after this! Your great! Thank you! Keep it up! Xx

[@zenobiaw831]

I received a free sample of this a few months ago. I tried it, but there wasn't enough for the 6 washes, so I ended up purchasing one. I really didn't see any difference in the health of my hair. I don't bleach or dye my hair, but I do heat style it occasionally. When I do, I use at least 3 different kinds of heat protection, so I suppose there really isn't much damage. It is definitely true, if your hair is healthy, this isn't going to do you much good. Just leave it for for those who do need it and spend your money elsewhere.

[@MarieSAnderson71]

I've been using Olaplex for several years and bit the bullet on K18. I haven't ever felt such a difference in my hair as I did after using k18 for the recommend 4-6 washes. I get highlights and was used to having the ends of my hair feel rough and dry and also would get breakage, but not after k18. I still use Olaplex from time to time, mostly bc I have a stockpile, but if I had to choose one it would be the K18. It is expensive, but it's just one product, whereas I have all the at-home Olaplex products and they really add up. I am sure we will see K18 adding to their product lineup as well, but the results on my hair with just the 4 minute mask speak for themselves.

[@RingletReina]

Lmao to the cap 🧢 moment 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thank you for another in depth review Mell! So grateful to have you as a leader in the curly industry

[@nathanjs4207]

I love using K18 on top of Olaplex. Saved my hair time and time again

[@HighFrequencyGuru]

They say the two products cancel each other out

[@gracfulgrace]

I love the shade towards Brad mondo ;) An honestly he deserves it, just saying :P

[@alenavaldes7978]

Thank you, Mell, for your video. My hair is curly, coloured, thick, and dry and was significantly damaged (fired) by the sun, sea, and hair products. I was frustrated. Cutting most of the damaged hair didn't help; the damage continued like a virus. So I decided to buy the K18 and use it for approximately 1 year. I saw some improvement, the newly growing hair was more resistant. But K18 is very expensive and took too long, so I combined it with Olaplex (No.0 - No. 8) by using the K18 weekly. But the big changer for me was the Multi-Peptides from The Ordinary. I've been using it for over 2 months, but I'm still using Olaplex and K18 (biweekly - in the salon after dyeing and 2 weeks later at home). It is crazy to see how much has improved since I added this final product. A top to bottom cure :D. I'm now going back, slowly, to regular shampoos and conditioners to reduce the use of Olaplex products and keep No.6-9 or No.8-9 ones and the K18 in my routines. I hope this will work ;)

[@sherihays4559]

Can I ask what brand shampoo and conditioner do you use. Please include any other hair products as l. ❤❤❤

[@alenavaldes7978]

@@sherihays4559 thank you for asking. For regular shampoos and conditioners, I meant Pantene. I have been using it ever and without complaint, except for the Pink colour series. I don't remember what it is for, but I skip it whenever I see the Pink Pantenes. This series dries my hair, so it is a No-No for me. But because I also get bored of the same product and smell, I'm now trying Pureology (Dry hair - violet) shampoo and condition and I❤it. It smells so good, and my hair is very soft. The bad thing is that is expensive and I like to wash my hair daily or every two days, so I switch them depending on my mood. I'm afraid I cannot stick to only one brand, but Pantene for sure will always remain on my list as a good friend for my curly hair😉

[@KittenCasserole]

I’m not curly but I’ve had a good experience using this to product for about a year and a half now. I dye, tone and bleach my hair at home. I find K18 works best when applied directly after shampooing out bleach or rinsing out color, towel drying before applying. When apply it when my cuticle is open from color processing, it has a dramatic result. When I apply it just after using clarifying shampoo, no matter how heavy duty that clarifying treatment is, it’s kind of meh. It’s a game changer for my color processing routine.

[@chenelled6086]

THIS is the info im searching for! As a stylist… i want to know how it works / is it worth it vs olaplex during the color process. Not so worried about home mask treatment

[@KittenCasserole]

@@chenelled6086 I’m glad you find my experience helpful. I actually use K18 first, right after rinsing/shampooing out and towel drying. I give it the full 4 minutes to work. Then I don’t rinse, keep K18 in and apply Olaplex No 2. (Olaplex No 3 would work if you don’t have access to No 2) I let it sit for 15-45 minutes, since I’m doing this at home and time isn’t money. I shampoo out the K18/Olaplex mask after 45 minutes. Then I condition. I find the combination of K18 & Olaplex No 2/No 3 makes it that if my hair isn’t 90% recovered from the color process, it’s 100%. Either near-like nothing happened or totally like nothing happened. But this is how I treat my own hair at home, I don’t know if that would be feasible for clients in-salon.

[@LisaAnnRay]

I have wavy fine hair but a lot of it. I tried K18 three times and LOVED it but made it very flat and limp but SUPER healthy feeling. I think because my hair is so fine, using the initial 6 times would be tough for me. After 3 I took a break and just used it a 4th after a couple of washes. I love it! Just can’t do the full 6 right off the bat. Great review!!

[@mimivee5494]

Interesting. Was your hair damaged? What was the reason you started using it

[@MsSharoth]

I’ve used olaplex and k18. Olaplex brought out my natural texture of my hair, wavy. K18 made my hair smooth and my hair appears more straight. Feels thin for some reason. If I have to choose , it will be olaplex

[@giagrimm1043]

What hair type do you have?

[@lasantuzza777]

yes olaplex for life! since i started using olaplex my natural texture is just… thriving. been heat styling and fighting my texture for over a decade and only a couple uses has my waves and ringlets looking so luscious!

[@keyss12]

The cuts really got me 🤣 Eventually I hope to see a video on how you would combine different bonding products for services and at home!

[@ManesByMell]

Absolutely! On the list 😘

[@gabygabygabys]

I'm obsessed with the fact y'all edited Brad in 🤣

[@roses2122]

IKR 😂

[@portiajayne]

Yes, Mell! I saw the video from the fall recently and was just searching for your full review a few days ago. I'm 3 months into my journey and struggling SO HARD trying to bring my curls back after years of straightening in a super dry climate that my curls seem to hate! My second curly cut is coming up in a few weeks and you better believe my stylist will be getting a lot of questions about how to apply your knowledge to my situation!

[@marjanahs9030]

I did get balayage for my hair and as I have long to extra long hair, the hair stylist recommended using K18. Just as you said: I put enough money on my hair and I didn’t want to pinch there. First impression was that my hair was really easy to comb through and the stylist used straightening iron to style after the blonding. My hair felt good. After first shampooing home, I could feel the damage on the ends of my hair. They were really macaroni like. So used the K18 I bought to take with me home: 1. Use did recover some of the texture. After 4. I would say it’s almost as good as my roots, which only have shade, not colored. Of course it’s not a miracle tool, however, it did help with the damage by reducing the brittleness of the ends. One thing my stylist recommended was to wait that 4 min and then apply my own leave in conditioner. So that might be something different. So I would recommend it if you have mix of wavy to curly nordic type fine hair and the water pH is soft (we can drink tap water here). So depending of all the different things (type of hair, treatment, pH, etc) I would recommend to try it out.

[@rebeccapinto9926]

Can you do a video on different heat protectors. In particular highlighting a styling product we are likely to use that also provides heat protection. Thanks. Great video. X

[@sara.m88]

Amazing and honest review. Was so satisfied when you called out their marketing tactics. You're such a trustworthy influencer. The K-18 treatment seems too expensive and has too much requirements for me. I'm gonna try Olaplex instead.

[@xxo5294]

Honestly I’ve used and own both professional olaplex 1 and 2 and also the professional k18 mist plus the at home products on my extremely bleach damaged hair. Olaplex does absolutely nothing at all to help reduce breakage or repair TRULY damaged bleached hair. Whatever smoothing it does shampoos right out and I’ve also never noticed any damage prevention. K18 on the other hand does help reduce breakage and the effects are longer lasting for me than olaplex. However, if your hair is actually damaged to the point of extreme breakage, neither is magical and neither will halt breakage. The best thing I’ve done for my bleached hair to try to grow it out is simply not washing it every day. I try to wash every 5 days and I incorporate k18 and I redkens acidic bonding concentrate line which is also way better than olaplex. Also, for anyone reading - my hair in general was doing ok despite breakage until I used aphogee 2 step. This made my hair come off in chunks and it never recovered. Stay far away from aphogee! I also was not using any protein treatments prior. A stylist told me to stop using olaplex because it has a lot of protein too. Does it actually? Idk. But I settled on only redkens acidic bonding concentrate line and k18 and hardly washing my hair until it grows out 🥲 Just my two cents

[@sara.m88]

@@xxo5294 Thank u so much for sharing your full-detailed explanation !!!!! ❤❤❤ Maybe when I can afford it,I'll splurge on it .

[@xxo5294]

@@sara.m88 very welcome! Good luck with whichever you chose! I know olaplex works for a lot of people, it just has never worked at all on my hair but K18 has ☺️ I’m going to continue using it and hopefully once I’ve grown out the extreme damage I can see more benefits on “regular” bleach damage 😁

[@sara.m88]

@@xxo5294 I don't colour my hair but because it's so fine it's more prone to damage and breakage. I don't have serious damage since I began my curly hair journey 3 years ago but I still get a lot of split ends. I haven't tried Olaplex yet so we'll see what results I can get from. I use the Curlsmith Bond Salve and I notice beautiful defined curls whenever I use it , but I don't think it really repairs any damage . Also, Olaplex doesn't contain protein.

[@CanDoesIt]

K18 is an awesome product. It HAS to be used correctly or your results may not be optimal...and I mean HAS to be used correctly!!! I used once with my hair not wet enough and whoooo it made my hair crunchy and dry. My (bleached blonde) hair was breaking off everywhere but now it's healthy and strong thanks to K18

[@MariaKutsinta]

I love how u tried it first for 6 MONTHS before coming up with a review. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ManesByMell]

The higher the price of a product, the more critical im going to be - I take these reviews very seriously! Thank you for watching ♥️

[@Claire-f]

It’s the only thing I use now. I’ve been using it for 6 months now and haven’t had a trim for the same amount of time and it’s kept split ends at bay quite a bit which has allowed my hair to grow a lot. I love it. I probably won’t use anything else ever again if I’m being honest 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@mimivee5494]

Do you have damaged hair to begin with or healthy hair? Curious

[@Claire-f]

@@mimivee5494 it’s damaged. Not intensely bleached, but it’s bleached. It’s also fragile from a preexisting thyroid problem. Decently damaged but not severely

[@cfoster6804]

@@Claire-f So you just stopped using conditioner altogether?

[@Claire-f]

@@cfoster6804 yes

[@XsoEmiXD]

We have very hard water in Florida where I live and it’s damaged my hair so much to the point I can barely detangle my hair with a conditioner. This product is the ONLY thing that’s worked, as well as with a clarifying shampoo. This is an amazing technology they’ve created, but I have very dense and thick hair so I need more than 3-4 pumps and the price tag is definitely high but I’m so happy I found this because it actually works!

[@ob2be1]

Do you use the Malibu hard water treatments at all?

[@xeroxing5947]

Summary: - use it on your first 6 consecutive washes on damp hair, don’t use anything other than shampoo before applying, then use it as often as you need (could be once a month even) - apply 1 to 4 pumps depending on density and length, rub it your hands to emulsify and apply - don’t touch you hair at all for 4min - apply the other products after as needed (thermal protection/spf/etc) - before coloring or bleaching you can use the K18 hair mist (apply generously)

[@JuliaJohnGirl]

OMG Mell and Amanda! 11:08! Such excellent work! I’m old and slow, yet I like to talk like the cool kids, so I had go back and see capping defo, and had the opportunity to rewatch that section a few times. And wow, chef’s kiss on that quasi-surprised pursed lips expression, Mell! And for splicing it in there all quick-like, Amanda! Still laughing with you! Love watching your videos, and will rewatch this one again a few times, just to make sure I caught all the great content! Thanks-watching this made for a great ending for my day!

[@cheril1982]

Thanks for explaining this so well, it has transformed my badly damaged ends, and that was just after the first use. So worth it!

[@lynzicollins8131]

Happy texture Tuesday!! Can’t wait to watch ❤️❤️

[@monicanavarro1300]

I was so upset cause my wash and go was not the best… i love that your relatable in so many ways

[@Cherrycheeksbeauty]

Just want to thank you SO MUCH for your videos. Strangers are complimenting my curls! Before you two, I had no idea how to guarantee a good hair day. It would be nice in the morning and terrible by lunch. Now its great for days and days. Thank you for making me love my hair.

[@myahandrews4236]

Thank the lord, I was praying someone would make this video. I was contemplating if I should buy the K18 I have used the olaplex 3 for years!

[@M3GPie]

I LOVE K18. My hair has never looked this good or been this healthy.

[@RB-gt8bf]

African American natural girl here...and K18 is my jam......I use Olaplex too....but K18 works wonders for my hair!

[@Oliviap667]

Do you use it as advised (without conditioning)? If so would you say it moisturises hair well? :)

[@RB-gt8bf]

@@Oliviap667 Hi there..after I apply the K18 I use the 4 minutes to comb it thru to get distributed in my hair..then follow with my leave-in conditioner...followed by my styling products. It's just a great product for my hair....I use once a month...alternate with Olaplex once maybe twice a month. I have been doing this regime for almost a year and see the benefits. K18 is pricey but worth it to me.

[@Glad2BGolden]

I used K18 after a color treatment and silk press. I used the detox shampoo, bonding treatment and bonding oil. My hair felt amazingly soft with minimal breakage. However, I do have an itchy scalp, which started before K18 because of the intense silk press. Used twice on 3c/4a hair. I will start using the K18 ph balanced shampoo and Pureology Hydrate shampoo on my next wash.

[@staceejohnson5911]

I have the same kinda hair, what's ur porosity?

[@Glad2BGolden]

@@staceejohnson5911 I have low porosity

[@mahithakunamneni5885]

I am so glad you did this and I have been eyeing K18. Also Brad Mondo does not have curly hair so I am always skeptical of his advice...

[@tashanymoreno1436]

This is the best review I’ve seen on YT in a while… Thank you!

[@Artnadhd]

HAHAHAHA I’m living for the unexpected shade at brad mondo 💀💀💀 The guy who thought it was unrealistic that curlies walk around with wet hair really tried and failed to come for you 😩

[@nanita6310]

Happy texture Tuesday!! Idk if I will try this product honestly. But thank you so much for this information! You got nitty-gritty on this one!

[@MzShonuff123]

I’ve used both K18 and Olaplex and K18 is the first product I put in my hair (fine 3B and 3C) where I noticed the difference the instant I used it. My curls looked better than they had in a long time. It’s worth the money to me to use it

[@ashleybrown4590]

It's been amazing on my hair!! It transformed my damaged hair after the 1st use I was blown away because I can honestly say my hair has never looked this good before! It looks so healthy now. I've used olaplex in the past and it was nice but to me it doesn't compare to the results K18 has given me. It doesn't dry my hair out it always feels so soft but I still go in with a leave in conditioner I usually use the olaplex bond smoother no6 as my leave in and it works beautifully 💜💜💜

[@Allybaba55]

Girlllll I about fell out when you brought up Brad and his capping 😂😂

[@EmiPellegrinoMusic]

PROFESSIONAL AND CERTIFIED VOICE TEACHER HERE ! Mel , lean into your steamer and INHALE ! It'll make your voice feel a LOT better , by physically moisturizing your vocal chords 💙

[@alexandragrace8164]

I was thinking the same! Humidity and SOVT, stat!

[@DianawuvsDiana]

RIGHT ON TIME!! I just received my bottle and I was looking for a review on natural hair bc I sure as heck am skeptical about skipping conditioner. You never fail to deliver!

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Tuesday!! So excited for this!! I've been dying to try it and know if its worth the hype!!! Thanks much love and happiness xoxo 😘

[@AshleyCheerleader03]

I’m a professional stylist and love this review! Thank you for being so honest and I love that you compared it with olaplex (which I love!) After watching this I am going to invest and test like you have. I can think of many people that could benefit from K18 but definitely want to test it first. Thank you!

[@stefanieblanche2748]

Wow your straightened hair looked bomb!! Which heat protectant did your use after the K18 and before flat ironing? And did you use the K18 leave in mask or the professional spray before the flat iron?

[@Willowy13]

Polypeptide is the general name we give to any chain formed by aminoacids. The chain can be classified as a peptide or protein, depending on the number of aminoacids present in it. So, this 3:52 image is not correct.

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Ask yourself is this nitpicking, or is this CRITICAL information for understanding the function of this product 🥴

[@adylaar6708]

Idk i think the image is sufficient for primary understanding. I dont say its accurate but its good enough. Because theres alpha, beta and globulin. Different kinds and stage of and proteins

[@zumeraaa]

@@MiVidaBellisima it never hurts to kindly correct possible misinformation!

[@hannahbanana6261]

Been using this for about 5 months.... I even did it then put an olaplex 2 on after the 4 minutes.... my hair was way too soft after that and wouldn’t hold a curl at all 😂 I’m naturally fine texture and wavy now my hair is longer but have a 2curl when it’s at shoulder length with grown out baby lights and balayage. My hair definitely feels stronger with less breakage, but won’t hold tonged curls anymore, they just fall out whereas before they would stay for days until my next wash.

[@vvn8066]

Happy Texture Tuesday!!! 🖤 I miss to be an hairdresser. Thanks to your videos I’m back in the game and up to date🥰 Tuesdays are my Sundays…preach girl😌

[@allisonlecroy2050]

My hair is curly (3a/3b) and when I started using this product my hair became dry feeling. In the directions, it says not to use a conditioner with the treatment so after I applied and waited 4 min I put on some leave in HOWEVER my hair still felt dry. My hair is colored right now so I started using Olaplex bonding oil and that really helped. My hair has never felt this soft and been this full.

[@jessegenao3290]

You can put in any products on your hair after waiting 4 mins after applying k18!

[@sophiaaloeristok]

I always appreciate how honest you are ❤

[@RealityTvCJ]

Thank you for taking the time to explain everything!!

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you for watching my long winded explanation 🤣🤣🥰

[@kristivaughan3839]

I just purchased K18. Color my dirty blonde wavy hair every 8 weeks. And my hair is frizzy, tangled, with split ends and breakage. I have been deep conditioning a couple times a week and it helps, but I hope this truly repairs the damaged hairs.

[@saraisabelfernandez8114]

Any updates please?

[@marysophia94]

Im curious too!

[@doreenryan7325]

Check out Abbey Yung on KZbin she had her hair over bleached and has used this product along with acid bond concentrate shampoo and conditioner . Her truly damaged hair looks great. She looks at products ingredients and breaks down the science behind them.

[@kristivaughan3839]

The K18 has helped. I see less breakage and split ends. My hair feels stronger. Continuing with deep conditioning a couple times a week is worth it too.

[@JosefineVesterlund]

I still feel like people don’t get what it’s actually doing😅 it won’t be as conditioning as a classic hair mask. It’s repairing the inside of the hair. If you don’t have broken bonds/damaged hair then you won’t notice any results. I think k18 it’s a good way to maintain the quality of the hair if you’re trying to grow it out for example!

[@JosefineVesterlund]

@@shannon097 I think the scientist and the chemists that have worked on this formula for at least 10 years know what they have created.

[@cfoster6804]

Exactly

[@StellaOrdonez669]

Please Mel, can you do a video about scab hair? Or curly hair that is going natural recently but after doing relaxers for a long time? Maybe scientist Mel can do a take about the effects of relaxers and keratin straightening treatments on curly hair Please?

[@belp8059]

Thank you for all your research, testing, and lovely wit ☺️ I appreciate your videos, I learn so much and enjoy watching at the same time! Thank you!!

[@rmhernandez2011]

If you are a curly girl , after letting the K18 sit for the 4 minutes you can rhen use a deep conditioner that is also a leavein. I know of two curlsmith has one their multy tasking conditioner and amazing curls also has one called all in one treatment. Their both good but the curlsmith one does have a bit of proteine in it the amazing curls one has no proteine as far as I know.

[@naturallybrittney8331]

So does this work for reversing heat damaged curls or no 😩 I didn’t hear you mention heat damage specifically & that’s what I needed to know if it works for 😩

[@MsDecens]

It's advertised as working for bleach, chemical, or heat damage.

[@julespearson]

My 2c hair hated K18, took a couple of weeks of intense moisture treatments to get it back to were it was before K18. I also don't like the Olaplex treatment either. Maybe my real undamaged hair is coarse and dry, lol, because that is how these treatments make it feel.

[@LittleCarla94]

same here :( I have 2a/2b hair and after a couple of uses with k18 my ends felt crispy! my hair hated it in the end, maybe I overused it

[@gizmocrystal]

Yep 2a/b but fine hair. I got Crispy ends too.

[@naominardellirealestate]

My 3b/3c hair liked k18 at first, but the inability to condition afterward left my hair dry dry dry dry dry. Will not be repurchasing.

[@gracelotz8525]

I fell into that trap... my hair is currently virgin and it's just coarse in texture so can easily feel dry. Years ago I was a platinum blonde so was all on the bind builder protein treatments, olaplex etc. You name I used it for my blonde as I figured that's why it was looking so nice. But after I grew out my natural hair and kept its color and it truly was healthier I should've let most of those treatments go. Sure a protein treatment and moisture... but the rest is truly unnecessary for me at this point. I think it's the "it can always be better" thinking and just breaking the cycle.

[@cfoster6804]

@@gracelotz8525 You're right. I struggle with the "it could be better" thinking too when what I currently use works just fine.

[@leanbean1996]

I have natural level 4 curly hair (3A) and have bleaching it to platinum for fashion colors which stretched my hair out a lot to the point where people were calling it wavy. Using K18 has made my hair consistently 2C-3A (not back to my original texture but pretty close!) To be FAIRRRR I think I was weighing my hair down with conditioning products before, and with K18 I am clarifying my hair twice with the Kinky curly come clean shampoo, adding K18 and waiting like 10 minutes, then I add olaplex No. 7, LA styles gel, and diffuse. So I am not using any other leave in creams and I think a lot of my hair bouncing back up is partially due to that. I am very pleased with the product overall though, and in some way I am not spending thaaaaaat much more money in the long term because I am cutting out leave in conditioners and also not using nearly as much in shower conditioning masks.

[@malvinadimitrova5879]

Did someone ever told you that your nails are exquisit!!! Just wonderful!! As ever your video is fire! Keep going girl!

[@1tennismama]

Mell,, followed you in my curly days, you’re still GREAT

[@divyakapoor4625]

That's such a honest review and good for people who are confused with all the marketing gimmicks

[@femkevandorland7883]

I have been using k18 for a while and it saved my hair. My hair dresser is so impressed every year, yes you read that correct, when I visit. I don't need to go to the hair dresser more than once a year. I buy the big bottle and trust me you don't need more than one pump of this bottle every use and you don't need to use it more than once a week (after your 6x treatment).

[@chucho7710]

Does it repair breakage? I got so much breakage and I thought it was hair loss at first

[@femkevandorland7883]

@@chucho7710 yes it does for sure! At least lots of it. Remember to read the instructions well so first use it 6 hair washes in a row. And then to maintain. I prefer using it once every week for a month and then once every two weeks.

[@Mari-bf2nr]

Do you use the hair mask after the shampooing and before k18? Or k18 should not be "working" so good on hair which is already after the mask

[@femkevandorland7883]

@@Mari-bf2nr k18 should be applied on damp, clean hair without any conditioner or mask in it

[@Mari-bf2nr]

@@femkevandorland7883 understand, thank you

[@AKbaby89]

I just got 3 of the Olaplex products and im excited for them, ive used the hair mask before and really liked it. I've been eyeing the k18 though not gonna lie🤣🤣

[@colleenkearney958]

I used the K18 after getting a organic hair straightening treatment in May. It actually pretty much removed the straightening. My hair was not as curly as before, but a looser wave, which I actually like. It wasn’t my intention to remove the straightening, just to strengthen my hair, but I would say their claims are accurate!

[@Casimira26]

I lost my waves after bleaching, so I would hope this helps to recover my curls.

[@rach8585]

Just really want to say that I love your channel Mell! I only found you about a month ago but I’ve binged all your videos and I love your content! You’re now my fav KZbinr! Thank you so much for all you’ve taught me about curly hair 💞🥰

[@inimu6815]

I really love your haircut! It’s so full and rounded. ♥️ Also I like the dark hair/roots on you, makes your skin glow ✨Giving me Arwen vibes

[@kg3858]

You explained this so very well! I'm a science person so your facts were really interesting to me!

[@gailmunro3471]

Love the K18 mask I've been using this for 3 months now & I think it's brilliant

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you for sharing! Glad it works for you 💖

[@vicesare]

My dear, I am writing to, first of all, say that you are a sweet heart! Really easy to understand (specially for a non-English from birth being like me), fun to listen to, and well, we have very similar (if not, the same) hair type. Got to know you through a KZbin video of yours, in which you explained about K18 mask, and how to apply it… Your explanation made the scorpion in my pocket run away and allow me to buy this little portion of hair happiness. Used it for the first time today and, also for the first time, my husband said my hair looked more moisturized!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’ll be using it for the next few times I wash my mane, and let you know any news! Best regards from a Brazilian living in Denmark! Bless you!!! Great holidays

[@marianamalheiros2118]

Hi there, any updates? I'm Brazilian too and live in NZ where is really hard to find curly hair products. Would love to know if this worked for you? I have thik, course 2C/3A typer of hair. Thanks x

[@vicesare]

@@marianamalheiros2118 hi Mari, you bet! The product works amazing for the first time and it was quite good for about the other 6…. I am the one who misses discipline to keep on. I think it was worth the money, but I don’t what fits your pocket or even if it will work for you, but I’d give it a try, if I had the opportunity.

[@marianamalheiros2118]

@@vicesare obrigada 🙏

[@christina6254]

So much respect for you, Mell! I just got highlights & emptied my Olaplex 3, so I might give it a go. Thank you for an amazing review. 💟🕉

[@lydiaspicker]

I seriously appreciate the detail and work you put into this! It's amazing. Also would love to see a review of the brand Odele if you do another drugstore review/battle 😊

[@dowana.d]

Loved everything about this video! I tried this product 3 times before. I did it before I straightened and my curls are similar to Mels and my hair was really shiny and smooth and a lot less frizzy. I am not sure if that was coincidence or my hair is just healthier because I take really good care of it but I liked how my hair look and felt after using it.

[@ctk0000]

What do you recommend for curly, fine, highlighted hair: Curlsmith bonding rehab, Olaplex, or k18?

[@johnnvogt]

K18. It’s the only product of the bunch that goes the deepest into the hair strand. So you’ll get the best benefit from it and if you get it and don’t FEEL a difference just know it’s still working on the inside. Most people feel a major difference in their hair after using it but there has been a few people who don’t feel a difference and that’s okay, it’s not a pass if that’s the case so don’t worry.

[@anadepina7051]

As a med student, I am loving the science lesson here!!!

[@tkleinforever]

Just now got it, just used it for the first time. It took very little and after “leaving it alone” for 4-5 min my brush through was smoooooth! Side note, I made sure I had NO tangles in my hair before I got out of the shower. I used a conditioner to detangle first, then Olaplex clarifying shampoo. 😆

[@Melissa-cy9se]

Thank you for this video, super helpful! The music cracks me up, so dramatic. But I love your content! 😊

[@justanothercurlygirlj9843]

I feel so inspired watching your videos . I'm so afraid to start my washday . I haven't for like a week and a half 🥴

[@ManesByMell]

LMAO you’ll be fine I promise!! I recommend a pre-shampoo oil treatment to begin the detangling process and protect the hair before you start washing, especially after several days! I hope you have a great wash day 😍

[@MiriamGarcia-ki2wv]

Hey Mell. Thanks for another great video. If you are using it for 6 consecutive washes, you said it should be used after clarifying your hair. If you wash your hair 1x a week could clarifying 1x/week cause your hair to get very dry?

[@smallhips14]

I wish she responded to this