K18 Molecular Repair Hair Mist is a pre-service mist for the salon colour service, here in the 30 ml size. It goes on lightly damp hair divided into sections, is massaged and combed through and left for 4 minutes; then the hair is bleached or coloured as usual. The brand describes it as a mist that works against split ends. It also comes in 300 ml and 150 ml.

What to expect

A short step inside the service, not a separate appointment. During the 4-minute wait, the mist cares for and strengthens the hair; the brand presents it as protection against chemical damage before colouring or bleaching. Coverage is what matters: section the hair, then massage and comb the mist through every section before the wait starts. Styling afterwards is possible, though the directions call it unnecessary.

Who it is for

• Colourists adding a pre-service step before bleach or colour.
• Clients with split ends, given that the brand describes the mist as one that works against split ends.

Who it is not for

• Home care without a bleach or colour service: the directions build the mist into that service.

How to use

The published directions, translated from Dutch. The number of sprays per section is left out (…).

Method A: the published directions

1. Lightly wet the hair and divide it into sections.
2. Apply … per section to the hair.
3. Massage and comb the product through the hair.
4. Leave it on for 4 minutes.
5. Bleach or colour the hair as you are used to.

You can then simply style your hair as normal! This is not necessary, but it is possible.

Where it fits in the K18 range

The mist belongs to the colour service and its directions name no other product. The K18 range also holds the K18 Peptide Prep™ Detox Shampoo and the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, each with its own directions.