K18 Damage Shield Protective Conditioner — 8.5 fl oz daily UV & pollution protection, strengthens and adds shine

K18 Damage Shield Protective Conditioner is a daily conditioner that protects hair from UV, pollution and styling stress while improving strength, smoothness and shine for up to three days.

This lightweight, pH-balanced conditioner uses the K18PEPTIDE to help replenish protein lost during washing and reinforces the hair’s outer lipid barrier so strands resist everyday wear. It’s formulated without film-forming silicones or waxes, so it softens, detangles and polishes hair without buildup. Use it between deeper K18 treatment mask sessions to maintain resilience and surface smoothness while providing short-term environmental and mechanical protection.

How does K18 Damage Shield defend hair from daily damage?

The formula creates a protective layer that reduces the immediate effects of UV exposure, pollution particles and friction from styling. Laboratory simulations show improved results after a three-day UV exposure and less pollution deposition, supporting the conditioner’s short-term defensive action.

• Guards against UV-related surface stress for up to 3 days
• Reduces pollution deposition in simulated exposure tests
• Helps shield hair from daily mechanical styling and friction

What does it do for hair strength, texture and shine?

K18PEPTIDE in the conditioner helps replenish proteins lost during shampooing while the formula’s pH optimization minimizes cuticle swelling. The outcome is stronger-feeling strands that lie smoother and reflect more light, creating a shinier finish without heavy residue.

• Fortifies the exterior lipid barrier to increase resilience
• pH-balanced to limit excess cuticle lift and maximize smoothness
• Leaves hair soft and glossy without heavy silicones or waxes

How should I use this conditioner in my routine?

Apply after shampooing to clean, damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths to ends, then rinse. It’s designed for daily use or whenever you want protection between K18 intensive mask treatments—helping maintain results and manageability in your regular care schedule.

• Use on damp hair after shampooing; rinse thoroughly
• Ideal for daily use or between K18 mask applications
• Targets mid-lengths and ends to detangle and soften

Will this conditioner cause buildup or weigh my hair down?

No; the Damage Shield formula avoids film-forming silicones and waxes that commonly create residue. Instead, it relies on targeted peptide replenishment and lipid barrier support to deliver slip, detangling and shine without a heavy finish.

• No film-forming silicones or waxes included
• Lightweight texture designed for repeated use
• Meant to preserve volume and natural movement

Who is this for: K18 Damage Shield Protective Conditioner suits anyone seeking daily protection from environmental and styling stress while keeping hair manageable and glossy. It’s an especially good fit for those who use color, heat tools or live in urban environments and want a non-building conditioner to complement periodic K18 treatment masks.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua) (Eau),Isopropyl Palmitate,Stearyl Alcohol,Propanediol,Isopentyldiol,Behentrimonium Chloride,Tocopherol,Tocopheryl Acetate,sh-Oligopeptide-78,Alteromonas Ferment Extract,Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil,Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil,Phospholipids,Jojoba Esters,Calcium Gluconate,Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride,Ceramide NP,Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate,Polyquaternium-16,Stearalkonium Chloride,Isopropyl Alcohol,Butylene Glycol,Gluconolactone,Phenoxyethanol,Sodium Benzoate,Citric Acid,Sodium Hydroxide,Fragrance (Parfum),Hydroxycitronellal.