Big update on K18 use!! kzitem.info/news/bejne/uK6mvoR9rJaIqnY
@StrongFlatWhite
2 жыл бұрын
K18 ALL THE WAY!!!! I’ve used both. Bought the entire Olaplex system. Used it for the last 2yrs. Very time consuming but happy with end result. Started using K18 a week ago and I’m a complete convert. Time saving and money saving + end result is beyond anything I could have hoped for. K18 forever!!! 💗💗💗
@mizzymo64
3 жыл бұрын
Being able to leave K18 in is a winner for me. Call me lazy, I hate having to wait and rinse stuff off.
@cessiahc
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! Leaving in is just another perk
@sarah_renee
3 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely agree
@PandaA-cv3mm
3 жыл бұрын
Totally! Haha 😂 I’m now a convert to K-18. 👍
@monicapatton1405
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, me too.
@SunxSurfxSand
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, having to wet my hair before I shower seems like a an insurmountable task and I never end up using my oleplex.
@cessiahc
3 жыл бұрын
Yes sweet sweet Abbey. Well done as always. I've used Olaplex for close to 3 years & k18 for 3 months. My bit on price> Olaplex $40CA + a good mask. $40+$40. And, K18 $89 & done. I have coily, bleached blonde hair (from darkest brown). To solve the the tangle prob. Simply smooth on hair. By the time I spread each of the four sections I divide my hair into. (Not easy because hair is completely knotted since no conditioner was used) more over I use a clarifying shampoo with NO conditioning agents as per k18 recommendation (I emailed them). I would say about 30secs to a minute after spreading/smoothing it on the hair, it is untangled and I can run my fingers through no problem. Then I wait the 4 minutes to apply other styling products. With Olaplex I have to use very specific products to achieve a good hair day. With K18 I can use products I bought but didn't quite work as desired in the past including with Olaplex. With Olaplex i dont actually see results but after having stopped a few times to see if I really needed it, it definitely keeps the hair strong. With K18 I see results. Strong, light, soft, shiny, voluminous and frizz free for at least the 2/3 days after washing. I don't really go more days then that without washing. The first 2 months I used k18, six consecutive washes and then alternated with Olaplex. All was good. I had just stocked on Olaplex a week before purchasing k18 so I decided I would alternate with k18 until I finished my stock of Olaplex. But I couldn't believe the results I was getting from just k18. That I decided not to use Olaplex and see the difference. With K18 my hair keeps looking better & better. My curls are just a good as my hair in my twenties. But I'm bleached blonde now. Aaand, I have also lost a lot of hair in the past 7 years since my mom passed away. But hair looks fuller, light & shiny. I also have few tangles & I don't brush (curly) but I can put my fingers through my hair on dry hair. I did this because I was applying the Bumble &bumble invisible oil pre poo after I recently got my roots done (bleached). This mask pre poo is fabulous. But it just seems like everything works better with k18. I had bought a few styling products in the past that I didn't love as mentioned earlier. They were ok but that's it so I would only use them on my second no wash hair. Now Im using these 4 unloved products on my wash day just to use them up. The takeaway? If you can't afford the time, energy or money to buy styling products, with K18 don't worry about it. For reference I do only use salon products. I'm not sure about drugstore... But I do hear that these days they are much better than 15 + years ago. Finally (sorry so long). Price is about the same. For now I will not be buying Olaplex. I will use it again when I run out of k18... I have Olaplex 3, 6, 7, 8. All great products. But for me 3& 7, 8 are excellent But Just doesn't compare to k18. Even after this last bleach, there was a huge difference between using Olaplex before during and after bleaching and just using k18 after bleaching. Hair is Curly and smoother, shinier and voluminous. Price is almost the same but results don't compare. As for use, k18 takes a little time to get used to because you don't condition. But I prefer that to leaving on Olaplex for 1 hour.
@SakuraBlossoms44
3 жыл бұрын
Which clarifying shampoo with no conditioning agents are you using? I might give k18 another try. I saw no big difference on my damaged, bleached curls with k18 as i saw from the very first use of olaplex 3, was insane the result i had. Maybe because with k18 i was not using the right shampoo and because now my hair is way more healthy and strong, i stopped doing any chemical process on it for almost a year, just like 3-4 silk presses.
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I have coily hair too and I loooove K18! Thankfully I only invested in a few Olaplex products before switching over to K18. I have no desire to go back to Olaplex. My results with K18 are DRAMATIC! This doesn't even feel or look like my hair. It's so smooth, shiney, bouncy, and holds moisture longer. I straighten my natural hair every single week and instead of it looking more and more damaged like it usually does it's doing the opposite and looking better and better. I'm only on my 3rd use too. I cannot wait to see how my hair will look and feel after the 6th use.
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
@@SakuraBlossoms44 Joico has a good clarifying/chelating shampoo in the Kpak line. I can only find it on Amazon though. It straps all the gunk away but doesn't leave the hair feeling like a brillo pad. That's what I used the first time I used K18 and I got great results. Olaplex was pretty good for me but K18 is even better.
@SakuraBlossoms44
3 жыл бұрын
@@cfoster6804 Thanks for the reply. "Brillo pad" i totally get it OMG hahaahaha! I asked the k18 team on instagram about using l'oreal metal detox shampoo which i just bought and they told me is really good. I aim to grow back my curls long and healthy but do a silk press once a month. No more bleach or ammonia color for me.
@cessiahc
3 жыл бұрын
@@SakuraBlossoms44 k18 recommended Kevin Murphy maxi wash, Neutrogena clarifying & Malibu C goo in doo. I chose Malibu C for my hair. Gentle. Depending on where you live k18 recommends products that are sold in my area, Canada, BC
@greenknitter
3 жыл бұрын
I have virgin fine hair and use K18 occasionally to retain the structure of my hair follicles intact and healthy. No split ends whatsoever on my past shoulder length hair and gives natural shine. It's expensive but worth it for me. Olaplex is good but just washes out each time. K18 permanently repairs so it's a winner for me.
@blacknwhitestripe
3 жыл бұрын
Olaplex washes out? What do you mean by that
@ifmusicbethefoodofloveplay2290
Жыл бұрын
I've used both and by far Olaplex 3 is the winner for my hair. I used seven applications of K18, and Olaplex did more for me in one. Interesting how it depends on the person.
@actuallyerica
3 жыл бұрын
When I use K18 I first wet my hair in the shower, then condition. I leave that the duration of my shower and detangle/comb while in the shower. Then I shampoo with a clarifying or detox shampoo right before I get out. My hair is much softer and the process works so much better for me! You may wanna try! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@rebellionharmony
2 жыл бұрын
You wash your hair after the mask?
@VisenyaAtoms
2 жыл бұрын
Well that's a waste of $70+ lol you wash out a majority of the benefits..
@actuallyerica
2 жыл бұрын
@@VisenyaAtoms nope! You shampoo FIRST then apply nice you’re out and towel dried.
@rebellionharmony
2 жыл бұрын
@@VisenyaAtoms you don’t need to rinse after you just wait 4 mins then I use a conditioner after for your to 20 minutes. It’s worth the buy trust me as a pro hairdresser the results are amazing
@lila9697
3 жыл бұрын
I am a k18 convert. Never noted much difference with Olaplex and I have completely new hair that has improved elasticity and shine and strength. I lose way less hair in the shower. I cannot say enough great things about K18. I have very tangly long hair and I was reticent to try not conditioning however if you work it through your hair it will detangle. I will say that those first washes where you are using consecutively are tough but now that I’m using once a week i am obsessed.
@kristenlandon1538
2 жыл бұрын
Hair stylist here! I watched your K18 review and I’d like to give a helpful tip with application. :) I noticed you applied the cream to all of your hair while it was down and you mentioned that it was hard because your hair was so tangly. What would really help with this step is to detangle your hair first starting at the ends and working your way up, either with a Wet brush, or a wide tooth comb; after you have detangled your hair, apply K18 in “sections,” clipping up the rest of the hair so it is out of the way, and then comb the product through for even distribution on each section. It will be difficult for all of your hair to get full saturation if you don’t do it this way only because your hair is so long and thick. Hope this was helpful. I know I’m late so you might not even see this. Lol!
@tarafotty3149
2 жыл бұрын
Trying to detangle hair with no conditioner and no product = shredding the hair 😣
@kristenlandon1538
2 жыл бұрын
@@tarafotty3149 It may be hard, but, its especially hard when you aren’t working in sections. If you were to use this product- Dampen the hair first, then use a wet brush in sections starting on the ends and working your way up. It makes using these K18 products easier. 👍 It takes patience, though, so this product is not for everyone to take home.
@HonesTeaBeauTea
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this advice there is not much product with it being under 2 oz and I definitely want to do it the right way. Am so excited to try this product. I can't wait to see which one I like best do you have an opinion?
@NicquiMadden
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@aliciaboggs1456
2 жыл бұрын
I second this. That's what I do with olapex no 3 and curlsmith bond rehab salve👍🏻. I use like half the amount of product I would normally use on tangled hair. And I have thick curly hair so it is hard to detangle but as long as you are gentle and start at the ends I don't see a problem in doing it that way. Plus it's worth it when you are saving product=saving money, especially ones that cost $$ 💰💸
@suziealthens1258
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this in depth review. You’re so thorough! I go a bit rogue with these products for the same reasons you stated. I NEED to have conditioner in my fine, curly, super porous hair. K18 works really well for me and I use it after I shampoo and condition. I use Olaplex 8 and leave it on it the shower for about five minutes. If I leave it on for the 10 minutes, my hair goes pretty flat. And I really don’t like having to rinse it later. Too lazy!
@kristenandkalin
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought k18 without knowing I couldn’t use conditioner, I’m so glad you posted this! My hair is super curly and dry. I need conditioner in my life! I’m so glad to know you used it with conditioner ❤️
@itsjessicahomann
2 жыл бұрын
K18 was and is the better choice for me ! I’ll use both as well but k18 I’ve used twice and see better results with the one product be 7 of olaplex.
@Lwhosane
3 жыл бұрын
I like k18 because I Don’t have to waste time letting it sit snd rinsing snd washing after. For me if I shampoo only , I get major knots. So The trick to Using k18 in order to avoid all of knots, is to let it sit on the hair for the 4 mins and then brush your hair. Once it has a chance to absorb, It will loosen the and moisturize the hair.
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
Correct. That's what I do let the K18 absorb in before detangling and it works.
@cw9452
3 жыл бұрын
I didn't really like K18 and prefer olaplex. Which surprised me because of the way K18 is marketed. But yeah thats my opinion
@sasfishadventures9729
2 жыл бұрын
I used olaplex 3 and results were kinda meh. Used olaplex 1 and 2 and results were great. Wonder if k18 is better than olaplex 1 and 2
@adrianratlief1312
3 жыл бұрын
I need to know your secrets! How did you use the same bottle 10x?! I purchased it after your first video & I ended up with
@carold8950
3 жыл бұрын
Your Day 6 hair looks beautiful. ❤️
@bsanch19
2 жыл бұрын
So I just tan out of K18 ot only lasted me 1 month. I do have long hair I needed between 16-18 pumps the first time I used it. The more I used it the less pump I needed when I ran out I needed like 10 pumps. I would say it's pricey and it's very inconvenient that you cannot but the 5oz bottle unless you are a professional. Thanks for this video I'm going to try olapex 3 😁
@Aphrodite01
2 жыл бұрын
Did you notice a difference?
@mimilonsky718
2 жыл бұрын
It was a good review..I used to speak quick like that.. Meditation helped me to slow down.. Now I understand my colleagues better asking me to speak slowly. It could be very annoying. Thanks!!
@fs1n
2 жыл бұрын
I'm just wondering maybe we can use olaplex before shampooing and then k18 after shampooing 🤔🤔🤔 maybe the results will be even better 🙌🏻 what do you think?
@weemsical6137
7 ай бұрын
Can you please review the Curlsmith Bond Rehab Salve and the Garnier bond repair?
@yushurt
2 жыл бұрын
Olaplex is better ( for me ) every time I apply k18 my hair loses softness and shine and feels porous, I have to apply olaplex N•3 to repair what is caused by k18
@Dickerson94
3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, I have both also and honestly love them both differently! They are both great products and benefit my long damaged hair enough that I believe I need both.
@jolawysocka7552
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Abbey! Do you think it would be wise to use one of your hacks for dry ends and before washing the hair use oil with conditioner, then shampoo and finish it up with K18?
@ambrosia1917
2 жыл бұрын
going to give k18 a try! i have 4c low porosity hair) and plan to prepoo and detangle with a moisturizing conditioner before clarifying...so scared to not deep condition though omg. the website does say you can condition 4 mins after applying the k18. will try that
@mstewart2605
2 жыл бұрын
Wash, then k18, 4 minutes, then rinse, conditioner, rinse.
@MrNikkopikko1
3 жыл бұрын
My hairdresser that uses k18 said that it has to be blow dried in once applied. Which is the main thing that deterred me from the product. Is this true?
@lyndsayblohm5989
2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I have been binging your videos. Thank you so much for the all the wonderful information! I would love to know if you ever use both Olaplex #3 and K18? If you do, I would love to see a routine where you use both. I am confused about when I would wash my hair? Before Olaplex #3 and K18? So wash it twice? Thank you so much!
@vinillo4ka
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved K18 first 4 consecutive washes. But on my 5th and 6th wash I felt my hair was very dry and lifeless, difficult to comb through. Don’t know what’s wrong. Anyone experienced the same?
@_speakingofdemi
2 жыл бұрын
Probably protein overload. Once your hair has enough protein you don’t want to add anymore protein or it will make your hair feel very damaged from my expert and readings online
@IsmeCC
3 жыл бұрын
Naturally curly hair here after Washing and no conditioner my hair was tangled, I applied the best as I could. After 4 minutes. I proceeded to detangled and blowdry. My hair looks awful so nope This dont work for me. I use hair plus usa mask and will continue using.
@argerisequeira3265
Жыл бұрын
Can K18 restore my natural hair pattern after using a relaxer that contains formaldehyde?
@crystashook9283
3 жыл бұрын
How do you keep your hair smelling fresh and clean throughout the week?
@lightscameratamara
2 жыл бұрын
I have K18 and Olaplex 2. Do you guys find your hair is a rats nest after washing and using k18. It gets the tangles out, but next wash its a rats nest even more. I feel like K18 hair is way more tangly
@shelbyazure4201
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@lisamarie2607
2 жыл бұрын
Do you also use Olaplex shampoo and Olaplex conditioner, as that would also make a difference?
@amberk2342
Жыл бұрын
I want to try k 18 but it is waayy expensive so unless it goes on sale....
@morganblair4558
3 жыл бұрын
what blush are you wearing here? gorgeous!!!
@gabriellablazed6458
2 жыл бұрын
Always try to find a hairdresser or a student way cheaper it’s 35
@benitaturska4399
2 жыл бұрын
What am I doing wrong then? I’ve used K18 three times now. I only shampoo my hair with Olaplex shampoo and no conditioner. I apply K18 on towel dried hair and it’s horrible. My hair is drier, strained and flat. I was expecting shiny soft hair afterwards but no! I’m sure I’m doing something wrong but what🤔 help 🙏 thanks x
@Kandalusia
2 жыл бұрын
Did you use a clarifying shampoo ?
@Aphrodite01
2 жыл бұрын
Use a clarifying shampoo, then k18, rinse, condition/deep condition. You still need to use hydrating products
@cfoster6804
2 жыл бұрын
Olaplex is too heavy to use. You need a clarifying shampoo like the other responses stated. You basically wasted product and it just sat on top of the coating the Olaplex shampoo leaves behind. Get a travel sized bottle of Color Wow shampoo. It will remove buildup but won't strip the hair or leave any residues behind to block the K18.
@NicquiMadden
2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone still use Olaplex 1 in their bleach mix, as well as using K18 mist prior to bleaching (and the K18 mask last)? I just wondered if using two different brands of proteins / bond builders etc together in the one bleaching session is ok?
@kathleencozzi5274
2 жыл бұрын
What shampoo is recommended before using K18? I saw something about making sure your hair is clean from many ingredients so that it works properly
@cfoster6804
2 жыл бұрын
Color Wow shampoo is a great shampoo to use beforehand. It leaves ZERO residues that would block the treatment.
@LyndseyPase
3 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on this working on weak hair?? (not bleached or heat styled, just aging and prone to breakage) Would this help strengthen? Thanks for this comparison.
@AbbeyYung
3 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely!
@greenknitter
3 жыл бұрын
I had your hair (plus very fine) and K18 definitely strengthened my 53 year old hair. Plus zero split ends now.
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
I have fine, weak, aging, chronic illness hair and it's working for me!
@alisueblogs9029
3 жыл бұрын
Does using it with the reverse shampoo technique help with the issues caused by not being able to use a conditioner between shampooing and applying the k18?
@GroficaOdMetropole
3 жыл бұрын
Could i use k18 with Olaplex 3? Olaplex 3 needs to be shampooed so i'm thinking it shouldn't bother k18. i read somewhere Olaplex 2 shoud not be combined with k18 so now im nervious if the situation is the same with Olaplex 3, i dont want to use it wrong and not get the whole potential of k18 it's too expensive for that XD But im scared my hair will feel like shit without Olaplex and conditioner/hair mask.
@francedangela9556
3 жыл бұрын
Confused. I thought Olaplex 3 was step 2 after Olaplex 1? If you actually did the whole process maybe you would like it as much as K18.
@Opalescenttreeshark
3 жыл бұрын
Olaplex Step 3 can be used without the other steps. You don’t need to use the entire system. Actually, originally step 1 & 2 were the salon-only products they add into bleach and step 3 was the take home product. They only recently came out with the other steps.
@francedangela9556
3 жыл бұрын
@@Opalescenttreeshark My apologies as I meant to write « after Olaplex 0 » . Since 1&2 are salon exclusif. I understand you don’t need the whole system but wouldn’t 3 work better in combination to 0?
@marquettagunderson8820
3 жыл бұрын
Can either of these products be used if you have protein sensitive hair ?
@cw9452
3 жыл бұрын
Olaplex 3 contains no protein. So go for that one if your hair is protein sensitive
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
I'm protein sensitive and K18 works for me just fine. It does have a little bit of protein in it but not enough to be problematic. Per the company it is not a protein treatment. K18 is far superior on my hair than Olaplex.
@hannahbanana6261
3 жыл бұрын
So... I have olaplex 2 and K18. I thought I’d try a double punch approach. I have fine hair that’s down to my waist and live in London, where the water is so hard it challenges you to a fight every time you turn on the tap (despite having a shower filter). I used Bumble and Bumble’s weekend shampoo and then applied olaplex 2. Left it on for ten mins and then washed it out with Fanola shampoo, skipping conditioner. I applied the K18 to towel dried hair, left it for the 4 mins and then used my usual spray detangler/heat protectant (living proof) and blow dried my hair. My hair felt amazingly healthy and swishy but it made it so soft that my hair would not hold a curl (a problem I don’t usually have). So, yes, the double attack mode definitely works but be prepared for your hair to be too soft to hold a curl.
@amandasawyer4784
3 жыл бұрын
I do exactly the same on my long fine colour treated hair. Olaplex 2, wash then K18. This double hit approach works wonders for me. So glad I’ve come across someone else who does the sam 😊
@AbbeyYung
3 жыл бұрын
Wowww that sounds amazing! Also the hard water trying to fight 😂😂😂
@cessiahc
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you for sharing that. Is #2 salon use only?
@laurapicht
3 жыл бұрын
@@cessiahc yes, but you can buy the #3 for home use ( #2 is for back bar salon use, #3, we sell you💕)
@cessiahc
3 жыл бұрын
So glad you shared that bc I have 3c hair that was a 2&3a after bleaching (while using Olaplex) but I didn't mind that because I've had this hair forever. Keke. But once I started using k18 I have a full head of curls. This did not happen with Olaplex. And I just bleached my roots and my curls were back after I washed on the 2nd day. But before that I did use the Bumble invisible oil pre poo. mask overnight. Then shampooed and them k18. Voila hair like it wasn't bleached. So I may consider keeping Olaplex on hand to loosen my curls! Thank you! Brilliant.
@rainforestblessed5031
3 жыл бұрын
Sweet Abbey, the quality of your information is just top notch! Everywhere in the world (and especially your country), we need more data, facts, truth, rational analysis, science, and reality. It keeps us, the ones we love, and the future happier and safer ... and that includes hair! Bless your heart, and thank you! You're a lovely young woman.
@AbbeyYung
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this kind comment 😊
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
K18 for me hands down! I have completely abandoned my Olaplex products.😄 My hair feels completely transformed with K18. Also, I have 2 small children so I can't be doing my hair all day. K18 makes it so I still get to pamper my hair without all of the time and shower hopping involved. Better results with less time and effort? Yes, please!
@wendynamisnik11
3 жыл бұрын
I'm using olapex 8 as a leave-in after normal shampoo and conditioner and that works well for softness and detangling. I know that's not the recommendation, but it works for my fine, tangly, dry, wavy hair. The recommended way doesn't work as well.
@MychelleBellydance
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I’m going to try that!
@gedets.s.2827
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I thought it was only me. The recommended way doesn't really work for me. But when i use it as leave in in my curly hair, it conditions my hair. But you have to apply a tiny bit.
@sarah_renee
3 жыл бұрын
I have used olaplex for years! I have very dry damaged hair from bleaching. However I have to say K18 “IS” the clear winner for me. It has absolutely improved my hair out of sight. It has enabled me to grow my hair and it looks sooo healthy. The other benefit of K18 IMO is that you don’t have to leave in a mask that is required to be rinsed out like the olaplex no. 3. I love the convenience of simply stepping out of the shower, applying the K18 leave in product (which in my experience is very conditioning) style my hair and go. No sitting around waiting in my dressing gown or needing to be rinsed out the next day depending on how long you prefer to leave the No.3 in for. If you can afford K18 I would definitely recommend. I still love to use the olaplex oil before heat styling though!
@sobean9309
2 жыл бұрын
how often do you use the k18?
@Sarah-uc7rg
3 жыл бұрын
k18 wasn't working for me until I used a high sulphate shampoo to clarify my hair before k18 application. If you're not seeing results with k18, try a clarifying shampoo next time before you use it.
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
I think this is the biggest issue with people having problems. They are not clarifying correctly or at all. I made sure to strip my hair down because I didn't want to waste product and it worked.
@cessiahc
3 жыл бұрын
For me it transformed my hair. But there was a difference between 2 shampoos I had been alternating so I sent k18 an email and they replied saying it's best to use with a shampoo without conditioners. Kevin Murphy maxi wash, Neutrogena clarifying & Malibu C un doo goo. I went with Malibu C for my bleached, naturally curly 3c hair. And my hair looked brighter, lighter and more. I did recently use it after doing the Olaplex 3 & 8 mask (not supposed to used with conditioner) and still saw benefits but when you have the right combo of products with k18 it's that much better. And for the cost & for my hair ya I want to get all the benefits. That's the beauty of this product. Can't go wrong. If you're not using k18, you're wasting money. Seriously. The right shampoo & viola. I use styling products after applying it and they do add greatness but I don't need as much with K18 and I can even use products I was going to put in my guest room for future use by anyone. Since I am not expecting anyone anytime soon they were still in my bathroom. Glad I gave them a second chance with k18 cause I saved even more money not having to by any more product for a bit and still have lovely hair. Heidi used k18 alone and still got great results. I've already read of people using it in ways not prescribed and yet they got results. And I'm sure a handful of people will write negative feedback, some of who are intentionally trying to deceive. Nothing to lose, you can refund if in fact it doesn't work for you. You're saving money & time with k18. My friends call me the k18 rep. I just can't rave about it enough. I can't believe I almost didn't buy because the lady at the salon said it didn't work any better then the L'Oreal smart bond. Huh!?! Can't compare these two. I didn't buy it that day but the next time I went in I just went for it. And I was so upset that I almost missed this gem. Btw I am loving the Malibu C un do goo too!
@Sarah-uc7rg
3 жыл бұрын
@@cessiahc 100% agree!! I have no reservations now about how often I heat style my hair whatsoever. I rarely get split ends, and it's always so soft. It truly feels like I have virgin hair again.
@iElepple
2 жыл бұрын
What shampoo would you recommend?
@Sarah-uc7rg
2 жыл бұрын
@@iElepple I use Neutrogena anti-residue shampoo ! It’s a small bottle but you don’t need much. I shampoo with it at least twice and make sure my hair feels literally squeaky clean. I hope this helps you
@superbrummet
3 жыл бұрын
I’d definitely be interested in trying K18 but that price point is way out of range!! Loving your comparison of the two though. I really like using Olaplex #3, I probably go through a bottle of Olaplex #3 a month cause I have such long hair! Xx
@cessiahc
3 жыл бұрын
I use 4 pumps for shoulder blade length curly hair. I believe the bottle has 50 pumps?
@heidilongman8128
3 жыл бұрын
I have used both and I only need to use about 1/3 of the amount of K18hair that I do of Olaplex! Something to consider if you are looking at price. Also after the initial few uses you only use K18hair every 4 washes or so…when I was only using Olaplex I felt like I needed to use it every time since I only wash once a week. I do like them both but now I only use Olaplex every 4 washes too, so overall I think I am saving money and have better hair.
@brandonschalitz7948
3 жыл бұрын
I hated K18Hair it was so matted and dry from it
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
They do sell samples for $12 and free shipping.
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
@@brandonschalitz7948 Wow. I can't imagine this stuff doing that to anybody's hair.
@natasja1977
3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried fibreplex from schwarzkopf it's also a bond builder. I'm curious if it's as good as olaplex
@toyinaina6747
3 жыл бұрын
As someone with coily type 4 hair the use of no conditioner sounds like a nightmare!
@laceerenee092
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly why I haven’t bought it yet lol!!!!
@patb2582
2 жыл бұрын
Yup 🥲
@kelllllyyyyy5
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I tried it but it was a disaster my hair was so dry !!
@III-mu4yn
3 ай бұрын
Funny cause k18 didnt do a thing for me but olaplex saved my hair. Guess you got to test them out so which one works best for you
@noepp
3 жыл бұрын
I like K18 much more than Olaplex. The price is really high but with my fine hair I can get away with 1 pump, so it is ok. And what I really love that the routine with it is so much quicker and easier than with Olaplex.
@sonjaforrester9255
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I love K18 better. So much quicker and easier and better resultas for me and my fine damages dry hair!
@dinahadjami2460
Жыл бұрын
I have the same hair structure, pls what are the main points that you've noticed using K18?
@KezzKezz18
3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, Olaplex 3 didn't work for me. I used up an entire bottle and saw no improvement in my hair. That's okay though, I don't expect it to work for everyone. I decided to try K18 and I noticed significant results after the FIRST use. From then on, it just continued to get better and better. I'm so glad I decided to give it a chance even though it's $92 here in Australia. It literally SAVED my hair
@SakuraBlossoms44
3 жыл бұрын
I had the inverse effect. Olaplex 3 was a miracle for me! k18 i was like meh. Maybe if the first product that i used on my damaged hair would have been k18 probably i'd noticed the difference on my hair.
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
I had the same experience. I didn't get good results from Olaplex but I got even better results from K18. I didn't know that was possible.
@eileenkilworth6950
2 жыл бұрын
I'm just commencing K18, I did like Olaplex but a bit fidley to use. I'm happy with it so far, two applications
@markoh3106
2 жыл бұрын
Olaplex no. 3 was never meant to be the full treatment and it is not a conditioner which means it needs to be followed with a conditioner or hair mask that is according to your hair's needs (moisture, repair etc.). Olaplex 0+1+2+3 are for bond repairing only and sometimes you can't see the results because bond repairing happens in the smallest structures of the hair at a molecular level but you can test it by measuring how much force you need until the hair breaks. Olaplex treated hair shouldn't break off as easily as non treated damaged hair. No. 3 is for maintenance after getting the salon treatment 1+2. K18 fan club has twisted the truth by doing comparisons incorrectly when they even haven't had the full Olaplex treatment. There is so much more of the active ingredient in Olaplex no. 1 which is actually the product that needs to be compared with K18. Comparing it to no. 3 is unfair.
@JLeigh75309
3 жыл бұрын
So, off topic -- me, will be self tanning today for the first time in years. Also me, binge watching Abbey's self tanning videos. Wish me luck!
@breannalanza6437
3 жыл бұрын
I like that k18 is a one step system unlike the 7 steps of olaplex. When you take into the fact that you have pay for all those things, k18 seems cheaper. I know you don’t have to use ever single Olaplex product but to get the “most” out of it I would feel like I would have to buy all 7/8 steps to get the max result. I have only been using k18 for the past two weeks and I can feel a difference. I have like overprocessed hair with like no protein in it and that has helped make what I didn’t get cut off, back to being softer. I know it is 4-6 weeks to see results but I think that my hair was just that bad that i can already tell a difference in it. I am probably going to use this for the next 4 weeks and then switch back and forth between olaplex and this.
@sobean9309
2 жыл бұрын
how often do you use the k18?
@Sabs_222
2 жыл бұрын
Update?
@imawakemymindisalive13
2 жыл бұрын
yes, but really to get max results you just need 0 and 3. and the price of that per ounce compared to K18 is a RIDICULOUS amount cheaper.
@amena777
3 жыл бұрын
It’s not really a comparison if your hair isn’t starting from the same starting point with both products. That being said, you’re hair is exactly the same as my hair! K18 didn’t work well on my hair, it left it feeling gross and dry, and didn’t stand up to humidity. Olaplex, however, leaves my hair feeling as soft as silk and I can walk through the rain and it doesn’t puff up!!!
@ladycrowley1413
Жыл бұрын
which #olaplex please ?
@ashleyamaya9855
3 жыл бұрын
I am k18 certified- after browsing through these comments 🙈 a couple things id like to comment on is DONT DEVIATE FROM THE INSTRUCTIONS. K18 offers many ways you can see how its applied and its SO EASY. SCIENTISTS developed this product and they give instructions for a reason. I cant stress enough if you want the product to work follow the process provided. Brush your hair before you shower Clarify Apply appropriate amount of pumps suggested for your hair amount (LESS IS MORE, more is NOT. BETTER) Comb through Wait FOUR MINUTES THEN! If you NEED to apply conditioner and rinse you can, but I encourage you to just use a detangling product if you need or leave in conditioner.
@blacknwhitestripe
3 жыл бұрын
Wouldn’t it be best to use more product to ensure that all your hair gets covered? I don’t see the harm in using a lot, other than wasting product
@ashleyamaya9855
3 жыл бұрын
@@blacknwhitestripe nope not in this case. Because K18 works on a molecular level it takes in what it needs. If there is too much product applied it will create a build up on the hair that will make it feel sticky
@ashleyamaya9855
3 жыл бұрын
@@blacknwhitestripe also if your combing it through as instructed, it will definitely be distributed as needed!
@Andrea-dm4gd
3 жыл бұрын
@@blacknwhitestripe too much k18 can definitely make the hair feel super weird I'm speaking from experience, don't overdo it if you orderdo it clarify and stop using it for a while
@markoh3106
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so annoyed by all these comments written by people who haven't used Olaplex correctly or who are doing unfair comparisons. Olaplex no. 3 was never meant to be the full treatment. No. 3 is for maintenance after getting the salon treatment 1+2. K18 fan club has twisted the truth by doing comparisons incorrectly when many of them haven't even had the full Olaplex treatment. There is so much more of the active ingredient in Olaplex no. 1 than in the no 3. No. 1 is actually the product that needs to be compared with K18. Comparing it to no. 3 is unfair. Also it is not a proper comparison to use K18 on Olaplex treated hair because the result is due to the combined effect of the two products. After K18 made its debut, so many influencers who previously praised Olaplex to heavens, started to talk crap about Olaplex and spread misinformation about it. So sad how this social media influencing & marketing works.
@cfoster6804
2 жыл бұрын
Ok but everyone can't get to a salon to get 1 and 2. So if you have to rely on salon treatments for no. 3 to work well then K18 wins again. Only thing that sucks about K18 is it needs the drying alcohol to deliver the active ingredient.
@markoh3106
2 жыл бұрын
@@cfoster6804 Alcohol, that is ethanol in this case, is not necessarily drying when it is mixed with other ingredients. I use few skin & hair care products with ethanol and have never had any drying problems. My cactus hydrating spray has ethanol in it and yet it is still very hydrating. When it comes to chemistry the effect of one molecule can be drastically changed when other molecules are present. Olaplex no. 1 & 2 can be bought by a non-professinal from some shops and the trial size kit with 3 bottles (1, 2 & 3 each 100 ml) is also available. When reading unbiased reviews from other websites, the winner isn't as clear as the influencers claim to be. Also influencers are paid high amounts of money to make reviews that prefer the payer's products and this is not just about beauty products but also other products and services like VPN, headphones etc. But I would probably take the money too if it was a matter of luxurious life and poverty or average income. That's why I never trust influencer reviews. Maintenance products are required to keep the results good and the treatments need to be redone every now and then. Nothing is permanent.
@dawncurtis9997
2 жыл бұрын
I dont have damaged hair per se, but it's curly and course so I started using Olaplex shampoo and conditioner about 2 weeks ago and the #6 and #7 just once so far. LOVE the results. My hair definitely feels softer. I'm thinking of incorporating #3 in as well and maybe #0.
@izzyem
Жыл бұрын
personally, i feel your hair looked a lot better before k18 than it did before olaplex..
@nickprince9119
3 жыл бұрын
K18 is also a permanent solution to damaged hair! So it will not wash out like every other treatment out there
@deshawnalang1736
2 жыл бұрын
K18 and Olaplex 3 have a place in a hair care regime since they benefit the hair in different ways. I just started using K18, so I’ll see how it goes. I also still use Olaplex.
@ivyslotus
Жыл бұрын
do u use olaplex #3?
@mariesbeautysalonsupply8558
2 жыл бұрын
K18 states in their blogs that after you shampoo and apply K18 to towel dried damp hair, you can always jump back into the shower to add your conditioner routine. You can do anything you normally would do once the 4 minutes is up. They just don't want the conditioner to impede the ability for the product to penetrate into the hair shaft.
@joannmclean6406
Жыл бұрын
That's important and good to know! Thank you!!
@SpideyXLR8
Жыл бұрын
@@joannmclean6406nooooooo. Its for the leave in conditioners. It specifically says not to rinse out.
@mackenziehamilton8783
Жыл бұрын
I looked it up and it’s true. It specifically states on k18 website that you can get back in the shower after 4 minutes and use conditioner. They just don’t want you to use conditioner before the treatment. But they say after the four minutes you can do whatever you want.
@ambermatthews7365
3 жыл бұрын
So I have extremely fine and damaged hair from bleaching and I LOVE K-18. I’ve repurchased now 3 times. It’s AMAZE BALLS. I use the Kure from Amina to wash and then follow with K-18 and my hair has never been healthier. It’s like brand new.
@cessiahc
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! Kure?
@sandracoleman7472
3 жыл бұрын
Amika Kure shampoo is sold at sephora and some salons
@speedofskaja
3 жыл бұрын
Did you get a K-18 Treatment in a Salon first? Or did you just start using it at home?
@ambermatthews7365
3 жыл бұрын
@@speedofskaja using the mask at home!
@ambermatthews7365
3 жыл бұрын
@@cessiahc It’s a bonding shampoo sold at Sephora and on Amika’s website ☺️
@DaniiMarie333
Жыл бұрын
I just used for the 1st time so idk yet but it made my hands CRAZY soft where I rubbed them together to emulsify it
@magdamavroudi1107
2 жыл бұрын
i think k18 makes my bleached hair dry. i dont see any difference. However, i see with olaplex!
@Mamado88
2 жыл бұрын
I used olaplex for years and got zero benefits. I’ve just ordered the big 150ml bottle of K18 and the 150ml spray (it’s sold here in Australia online thankfully!) and I’m looking forward to it being better!
@SwanTheQueen
Жыл бұрын
How was the results? I’m in oz as well
@QueenHeslin
2 жыл бұрын
I TOTALLY AGREE that K18 needs to make the spray available for at home use!! I currently use both. I have the same issue as you - fine thick hair. Very susceptible to EXTREME tangles due to bleaching and because my hair fine. Love your videos girl! You ROCK! Hopefully k18 will take notice of the spray being more functional for most of us with longer thicker hair. Also I find I have to use more k18 when my hair has only been shampooed as well. Is it ok to use more when your hair is so tangled? Because 4 pumps in long fine thick hair is just not enough I feel like. Any thoughts?
@briesullivan883
Жыл бұрын
I use K18 with conditioner.
@bestrongandloveyourself2370
3 жыл бұрын
Your hair is so beautiful! 🥰🥰🥰 Very informative video, thank you! 💖💖💖 My hair is super damaged, even thou I have haircut regularly and get cellophane treatment in salon every 8 weeks. I use Olaplex #3, #4, #6 and #7. I use overnight mask and argan oil, and different leave in conditioners from Living Proof and Kerastase. But my hair still doesn’t look good, just feels soft. I ordered K18, I hope it will help! 😁❤️
@LauraLVTGW
3 жыл бұрын
I've been using the Olaplex system since I stopped dying my hair, about 1.5 years. I love it! My hair was fine, low density, straight with no volume. But with Olaplex, I have less shedding, less breakage and more volume. Olaplex 0 now comes in a spray bottle!!!💖
@imran4968
Жыл бұрын
Why not use both as Olaplex is a wash off and k18 is a leave on, but I don't really know as I'm a guy so aside from hair mask and argan oil I don't too much hair treatments. Or now start with Epres then shampoo then use K18.
@marilynmetzger5821
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could add the k18 to a spray bottle with a little water and make your own spray, or if that would somehow compromise the efficacy...
@siciliangypsy4758
Ай бұрын
The same type of hair you do. And when I use K 18 I put it all over as best as I can and after the four minutes, I can get the con through very very easily. I do not need any other conditioner. It is a rich conditioner on its own. So I’m not sure why you’re having this problem.
@FelipeMenezes1986
3 жыл бұрын
I love Olaplex, you should really try the No 2. It’s a little stronger and comes in a larger bottle; way much more cost effective. Also the new Pro 4 in 1 mask is awesome.
@sharroon7574
3 жыл бұрын
I thpught the number 2 was used to prep for no 3?
@gategirl66
3 жыл бұрын
@@sharroon7574 That's what I thought. You're supposed to saturate your hair with it (as you would normally do with water), THEN put in #3. You end up using 1/2 the bottle of #2 each time, which is crazy expensive 😳
@belgradexxx9204
7 ай бұрын
1 and 2 are for salons only, how do you get it
@Cornwall3
3 жыл бұрын
After I apply the k18 to my hair, it combs out no problem. I feel like it acts like a leave in conditioner. I do have below shoulder length, curly, tangle prone hair.
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
Same here and I have super coily fine strands. K18 detangles my hair very well.
@helena7991
9 ай бұрын
You used k18 WRONG,leave it in for four minutes than either lightly use a moisturising mask (I like the Evo one) or leave in conditioner
@farmgirl9975
Жыл бұрын
Why don’t you brush your hair while having shampoo in it? Then rinse carefully and we’ll and then K18 with much less tangles!!!!
@TerriRoberts
3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to try K18 but the price is just too high for something I would need to repurchase so often, plus with shipping and taxes to my country it's just not justifiable 😫
@plaukupriauginimas
2 жыл бұрын
One bottle 50ml of K18 you can use from 16 to 50 washes, depending on your hair density and length. So it's from 1,50$ to 4,68$ per use. Olaplex no3 100ml is about for 6-7 washes. So it's from 4$ to 4,60$ per wash. But if you want to get better benefits you should use no.0 together, then the price rises from 8$-9,3$ per wash.
@Eg-jd9zt
2 жыл бұрын
Yea olaplex 0 and 3 is really working great on my hair and it’s 56$ for both and I get about 5 treatments so $10 each. It’s more affordable if you only do it once or twice a month.
@hrod9393
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a guy... Mix k18 with water, spray bottle. Solved your problem.
@fionadarragh1004
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Abbey ❤, Hope you're keeping well and having a good weekend 😊! My hair is long and prone to tangles and if I didn't use conditioner my hair would be a disaster to use the K18! Therefore Olaplex gets my vote.
@joannmclean6406
Жыл бұрын
I love olaplex 3 and will always use it. Thanks Olaplex! Abbey, you have beautiful hair!!!
@isobel5175
3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought k18 and my hairdresser told me after the first 4-6 uses to use it once a month. Which would mean (if you use 2 pumps) that it would last about 1,5-2 years which makes it way cheaper. But even id you use 3 pumps that’s about a year which is still cheaper than olaplex
@GlitteryGossip21
2 жыл бұрын
How much ml is in one use?
@Soesii
Жыл бұрын
Nonono please give us as much technical details as possible. We come to your channel for exactly that.
@martham7198
2 жыл бұрын
I reached out to K18 to double check rinsing out after 4 minutes was OK. I like using a hair mask because my hair is long and medium/thick and can be diffucult to comb through. They responded that is totally fine to wash out because after 4 minutes k18 has done all it is going to do. I’ve only used twice so can’t comment on long term benefits. My hair is already in great shape from Olaplex 3. I love that K18 responded so quickly but it bugs me they don’t change the directions to reflect what they told me about rinsing out the product after 4 minutes. Bottle in small, I need at least 3 pumps so $75 bottle will probably get me through 6 washes they recommend to start. At that point I can reassess if olaplex 3 or k18 is better.
@elleh3711
2 жыл бұрын
Two things that I didn't like about this vodeo is that No. 3 is supposed to be used with No. 0 whereas K18 is a stand alone product. I think to make an accurate comparison would be to use No. 0 and No. 3 together. Also if you used Olaplex a few times and then started to use k18 your hair is already a few steps ahead because of the use of Olaplex and vice versa. I think a better way to compare products would be to have as many friends as possible and split them into two groups. One half using Olaplex and the other half using K18 for a set amount of time and compare results that way.
@laceerenee092
2 жыл бұрын
I have used 0 with 3 and I get about the same results using 3 by itself. I just don’t get enough of 0 in that tiny little baby bottle to saturate all of my long hair. I only get two uses out of one bottle of no 0 so I stopped buying it…but I love no 3!!!! K18 scares me with the whole no conditioner thing.
@Aphrodite01
2 жыл бұрын
3 is stand-alone you don’t need 0.
@GuidetteExpert
2 жыл бұрын
But if I bleach my hair will the K18 product that you are showing repair it?
@kathycentofanti779
Жыл бұрын
i like both and use both but i cant believe people want to wait til their hair is really dirty to wash. this just baffles me
@colors_in_noise
3 жыл бұрын
Abbey stop reading my mind. I have literally looking to find a dupe to Olaplex 3 for a while now. Not for price though for the fragrance. If you (or anyone whose tried both) read this can you let me know if K18 is stronger or weaker in the fragrance department than Olaplex; both from the bottle and after Olaplex is rinsed or K18 is left on the hair. Olaplex doesn't kill me with the fragrance all of the time but it's almost winter in Alaska and my migraines have already started to ramp up. I don't need a leave in that is super fragrant to make it worse. For example the Brigeo Don't despair, repair lines fragrance is absolutely way too strong for me and I had to actually shampoo (I 99% only co-wash) my hair multiple times to get them out. Olaplex fragrance is mostly just annoying / mildly irritating on migraine free days. I would love to see a video on the best fragrance free products for damaged hair. I know it would be one heck of a challenge.
@ashleyamaya9855
3 жыл бұрын
K18 has a very minimal but clean fragrance
@cfoster6804
3 жыл бұрын
K18 smells like mildly fragrance rubbing alcohol to me. It doesn't last.
@colors_in_noise
3 жыл бұрын
@@cfoster6804 thanks! The not lasting part is important. I just saw they have a trial size. $12 for 5ml. 😯
@hiphophannah22
6 ай бұрын
would you recommend these over the redken pre-shampoo citric acid treatment?
@serenatina
Жыл бұрын
The K 18 is the winner for me hands-down! I have reasonably thick, heavy hair, so I’m lucky enough not to have to deal with tangling unless I wear my hair naturally curly for a few days. At that point it’s verging on matting (iykyk) and, I will just put conditioner on the tangles and brush them out when they’re super saturated with conditioner in the shower. This is totally a curly girl thing, and I know some people are afraid to brush their hair when it’s wet. But if I’m planning on using the K 18, I will detangle first while wet with a high slip conditioner, and then shampoo and rinse it clean. Then my hair is basically fully detangled when I put the K 18 in. I also know that when I put the K 18 in, after the four minutes it’s totally easy to brush through, and I have plenty of slip! I’m another one who hates the Olaplex process, I just don’t have the patience, and the results didn’t come nearly as close for me. Thank you for continuing your super educational content!
@loungingwithlizk
3 жыл бұрын
I Olaplex at least once a week, use K18 twice a week, and rotate between Olaplex, The Kure by Amika, Redken Acidic Bonding and also the Redken Extreme Length. I am a daily washer, because I live in a hot, humid climate. I have a very oily scalp, and my hair is right at my shoulders. It’s also heavily highlighted, so it needed help when I started. I also do a Kerastase Fusio Dose every couple of weeks as well as regular protein treatments. My hair was very angry at me three weeks ago after my highlight job. It was breaking all over the place. So after I got home, I went to work. Olaplex three times a week for two weeks, K18 every day for two weeks. Two weeks after my highlights, I went back to my stylist to trim off the split ends and she was in awe and told me my hair was incredible. A note for the people who need heavy conditioning. The K18 website actually says in its FAQ section that if you have to, you can use a regular conditioner (rinse off) after the 4 minutes is up on the K18. That’s what I did.
@lavayuki
3 жыл бұрын
I've used many bottles of Olaplex no. 3 but never tried K18 before. It's quite pricy and I'm not a fan of the usage instructions in terms of not conditioning at all. I prefer to slap on Olaplex while I watch TV.
@luluphillips4209
3 жыл бұрын
I love K18 but I'm only buying it if it's on sale. $75 is too much for that tiny bottle.
@loungingwithlizk
3 жыл бұрын
I recommend purchasing the 5 oz bottle from Image Beauty. It’s a bit more than the 1.7 oz bottle, but a MUCH better bargain.
@Hairfan
Жыл бұрын
I've found wide toothed combs to be the best to detangle my long, fine hair when wet. Once I've used that, then I go in with a comb with teeth closer together. Depending on how tangled my hair is, I might have to use a couple of combs with teeth closer together, each comb with finer teeth. I would describe it as "gradual combing"
@amanda2382
3 жыл бұрын
Ah thank you for such an informative breakdown!! I'm so torn, I use Olaplex no. 3 and have been seriously eyeing k18... my hair looks almost exactly like your "distressed" before shot for the k18 trial (except my hair just looks like that all the time lol). So the fact that it helps with that is so tempting...but my hair is also majorly snarly if I don't use conditioner! Like I get actual mats in my hair if I don't detangle, so I'm not sure if eliminating conditioner is feasible... and it's so expensive to try and potentially be disappointed. Augh. Much to think about.
@sherbetstraw8605
3 жыл бұрын
I got K18 recently and ive now done the full 6 treatments (which is less than one bottle) and honestly it is WELL worth it! I can see a real difference in my hair! It went from 'gummy' and difficult to dry due to extreme bleach damage to looking and feeling normal and EVEN slightly shiny again!
@amanda2382
2 жыл бұрын
@@sherbetstraw8605 Thank you, I think I'm gonna go for it...that sounds promising!
@sherbetstraw8605
2 жыл бұрын
@@amanda2382 Let me know if it works for you !!
@karynnotkaren693
2 жыл бұрын
You can use leave in conditioner and oil after you wait the for minutes with k18. I have dry curly hair and doing it that way made a huge difference. I use both olaplex and k18. I bought the small bottle from Sephora and did the 6 treatments in a row and have used it three times since and still have some in the bottle. A little goes a long way!
@sayantaniist
Жыл бұрын
You are very cute 😘 & gr8 video this one really helped me a lot 😊👍
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