WhiskeyMonday

I'd recommend - works miracles on my barely controlled mane redefining the 3a curls I am cursed with. Would struggle to pay full price though

SanuraSnowpaw: thanks! I’m using K18 and it’s working better for me than Olaplex ever did.

i wonder how it is for "my hair was destroyed by menopause" hair

That’s a good price.

Gidge: if you can get the number zero stuff
To use with the 03, it would maybe smooth the texture.

WhiskeyMonday: what is K18?

oh, that appears to be a brand name

omgwtfbarb: yeah. I’m using thisFull-Size Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask 50mL

WhiskeyMonday: I assume it's worth the price if you're saying you're happy with it? but damn, sticker shock

Holy shit that price. I guess if it works though! I thought Olaplex was crazy expensive.

omgwtfbarb: yeah I know. I bought the smaller bottle when I started growing my hair out and coloring it. It’s magic. I bought the full size bottle when I ran out. My hairdresser literally told me last week she’s never seen my hair so healthy.

WhiskeyMonday: how long did the mini version last you?

omgwtfbarb: three months. I’m only washing 2-3 x per week. First six weeks I did every wash then went to every week.

And my hair is very short.

It takes a really tiny amount!

my hair is way too long for something super expensive.

WhiskeyMonday: wait, you use it EVERY time you wash? I thought these kinda things were supposed to be an occasional treatment, maybe that's why I'm not seeing incredible results

I wash my hair usually once a week, so I guess I'll start using it more often

omgwtfbarb: it depends on what you’re using. The K18 isn’t a conditioner. It’s a bond builder that’s different from olaplex.

I wash my hair once a week, and I use a hair mask instead of the conditioner, but they discontinued my favorite mask, so I've been using a good conditioner as a hair mask.

oh. i thought olaplex was a bond builder.

I thought it was too.

Gidge: I'm on the hunt for some sort of menopause hair fix...if you find anything...I'd love to hear about it please

They are both bond builders. They just work in different ways.K18 and Olaplex Are Both Top-Tier Bond Builders—Here...

WhiskeyMonday: ooh thank you. that's very interesting

I use Olaplex shampoo, conditioner and No 3 once a week. It's so expensive BUT I have found a little really does go a long way so I can make them last ages. I have tried K18 as well, tbh not as impressed as I was by Olaplex, it's just amazing stuff.