K18 vs BondPro+: Which Hair Repair Treatment is Right for You?
If you’ve been searching for ways to repair damaged hair, especially after colouring, bleaching, or heat styling, chances are you’ve come across two salon favourites: K18 and Goldwell BondPro+. But what’s the difference between them, and which one is best suited for your hair?
At In Hair Salon in Dubai Marina, we offer both treatments and customise them based on your hair's needs. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand the science, benefits, and when to choose one over the other.
🔬 What is K18?
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask is a revolutionary formula that works at a molecular level. It uses a patented peptide to reconnect broken keratin chains, literally rebuilding your hair’s internal structure.
Key Benefits:
Reverses damage from bleach, colour, heat, and chemical services
Restores elasticity and strength in just 4 minutes
Leave-in formula, no rinse required
Great for all hair types, especially bleached or chemically damaged hair
Best For:
Hair that feels brittle, mushy, or limp after bleaching
Rebuilding deep structural damage
Clients needing a pre-colour or post-bleach reset
🔗 What is BondPro+?
BondPro+ is Goldwell’s in-salon bond protection system that shields hair during colouring and lightening services. It works by reinforcing the hair’s inner structure, protecting and strengthening it as the chemical process happens.
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Key Benefits:
Prevents breakage during colouring or lightening
Improves hair strength and elasticity
Works as a two-step system during and after colour service
Best For:
Clients having any kind of hair colouring or lightening
Preserving hair quality during chemical services
Strengthening fragile or previously sensitised hair
💡 So, What’s the Difference?
K18 vs BondPro+ Hair Repair – At a Glance
Timing:
K18 – After service or as a stand-alone treatment
BondPro+ – During colour/bleach service + post-care
How It Works:
K18 – Rebuilds broken keratin chains
BondPro+ – Reinforces existing hair bonds
Molecular Action:
K18 – Patented peptide technology
BondPro+ – Bond protection polymer
Results Time:
K18 – Works in just 4 minutes (leave-in)
BondPro+ – Two-step in-salon process
Best For:
K18 – Deep damage recovery, post-bleach or chemical
BondPro+ – Damage prevention during colouring or lightening
👩🔬 Our Expert Advice:
At In Hair Salon, we often recommend:
BondPro+ during any colour or bleach service as your bond insurance
K18 after the colour (or as a weekly treatment) to rebuild and maintain health
For clients with extreme damage, we sometimes layer both over time, BondPro+ first, then K18 at follow-up.
💬 Want to Know Which is Right for You?
Book a complimentary consultation with our expert stylists. We’ll assess your hair history, current condition, and future goals to prescribe the best treatment plan, whether it's K18, BondPro+, or both.
📍 Visit us in Dubai Marina or book online at www.inhairsalon.com
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