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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lucy Smith

K18’s new heat protectant may be pricey, but its longevity is unmatched

Can K18's latest haircare innovation justify its luxury price point? - (K18/iStock/The Independent)

K18 is fast becoming my go-to brand for effective hair repair formulas, so I jumped at the chance to try its new heatbounce heat protection spray (£48, Spacenk.com). As the eighth product in its roster, the brand now has an all encompassing collection that covers all your needs, including cleansing, conditioning, smoothing, volumising, repairing and protecting.

First, the molecular repair leave-in conditioner (£30, Spacenk.com) convinced loyal Olaplex users to make the switch to K18. Then came the airwash dry shampoo (Spacenk.com), which had even sceptical TikTokers defending its £48 price tag. And now, I’m left wondering – could the brand’s latest release really be worth yet another £48?

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