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How to prevent summer hair damage

Get the breakdown on different types of summer hair damage, and the best ways to tackle them. Read More
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FUNdamentals 38: Wait, what shampoo should I use?

Your guide to the perfect cleanse at the shampoo bowl, and in your client’s at-home routine. Read More
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FUNdamentals 37: How does heat protection work?

If hot tools play an essential role in your services—think blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons—a heat protectant might be in your arsenal. But h... Read More
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FUNdamentals 36: What’s multi-level frizz control?

You know what's FUN-damental? When your product works. We'll be breaking down key info + recommendations to help you get the most out of K18. Read More
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FUNdamentals 35: What’s immediate vs. long-term haircare?

You know what's FUN-damental? When your product works. We'll be breaking down key info + recommendations to help you get the most out of K18. Read More
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FUNdamentals 34: Haircare tips for Hijabis

You know what's FUN-damental? When your product works. We'll be breaking down key info + recommendations to help you get the most out of K18.  Read More

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Heleen holds a bachelor's and master's degree in (physical) chemistry from the University of Amsterdam and Utrecht University in the Netherlands....

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Aura Friedman

You name ‘em, Aura has colored their hair. From celebrities like Lady Gaga, magazines like Teen Vogue, and the...

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Christine Thompson

As a professional colorist at Spoke & Weal in Los Angeles, Christine specializes in corrective color, color change, and working...

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Linh Phan

Linh Phan, or as his loyal following calls him, BESCENE is an international educator, salon owner + CEO. Sharing his trend-spotting...

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Esther Olu

Esther Olu is an R&D formulation scientist, esthetician, educator, science communicator who is a passionate advocate for dispelling misinformation within the...