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K18 Heat Bounce

About this product

A lightweight heat protectant spray infused with K18 peptide that protects hair from heat styling up to 450°F while reducing breakage and adding shine and softness.

Key actives

AHAVitamin EPeptides

Formula notes

Contains fragranceContains drying alcohol

Full ingredients

Guru Score

86%

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What the gurus are saying

This heat protectant earns consistent praise for doing double duty: it shields hair from heat damage while also conditioning and softening it at the same time, thanks to the K18 peptide and polymers that strengthen hair fibers. Both dermatologists and stylists note it feels light and nourishing rather than heavy, and works on damp hair before styling or dry hair before curling, making it versatile for different routines. The one thing to keep in mind is that the protection extends up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, so those doing very high-heat styling may want to verify that matches their tools.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take July 2026
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What the gurus are saying.

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"This is the leave-in conditioner and heat protectant I've been raving about for a while, it launched late summer or early fall last year and I've used it ever since. I just finished it three weeks ago and pulled out a new one, and I wash my hair two to three times a week, so it lasted a very long time. It really conditions the hair, leaving it super soft, smooth, and shiny, and it tames down frizz while protecting hair from heat styling up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a patented technology called Rilicor that protects both the cuticle and the cortex of the hair, whereas most heat protectants only protect the cuticle. That's what I'm looking for with my fine bleached hair, and it's made a big difference. It also smells incredible."
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"It's one of the best leave-in conditioners/heat protectants I have ever used. I love the K18 brand and this product really is 10 out of 10. Not only does it make my hair super soft and shiny, but I have more trust in this when I am using heat styling tools. I've experienced a lot of breakage and heat damage in the past and I just feel more confident using this prior to my heat styling tools, whether that's blow drying my hair, curling my hair, straightening my hair, whatever. This has a patented technology with Brazilore and this helps to protect the cortex and the cuticle of the hair, so the inside and out. It's more intensely protected from heat styling tools up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, but it also is a great leave-in conditioner, and your hair just feels so soft and shiny, and it smells really nice as well."
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"This is the leave-in conditioner and heat protectant I've been raving about for a while, it launched late summer or early fall last year and I've used it ever since. I just finished it three weeks ago and pulled out a new one, and I wash my hair two to three times a week, so it lasted a very long time. It really conditions the hair, leaving it super soft, smooth, and shiny, and it tames down frizz while protecting hair from heat styling up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a patented technology called Rilicor that protects both the cuticle and the cortex of the hair, whereas most heat protectants only protect the cuticle. That's what I'm looking for with my fine bleached hair, and it's made a big difference. It also smells incredible."
Approved
"This is a great one because I'm always in the market for a good lightweight heat protectant that helps to make my hair feel better and does something for my hair aside from just protecting it from heat. Not only does it protect your hair from heat of styling, it also helps to reduce breakage and strengthen your hair fibers because it's got that biomimetic K18 peptide. I love the texture because it's light. It's nourishing but not heavy. So it also helps to soften and smooth your hair at the same time. So you're protecting your hair but also doing something good for your hair at the same time. Ingredient-wise, it's got the K18 peptide, heat activators, polymers that help to do its job, and then conditioning agents that help to smooth and soften your hair. I apply it on damp hair, but I believe you can also spray it on dry hair before you curl. So it's pretty versatile in that sense."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is K18 Heat Bounce?

A lightweight heat protectant spray infused with K18 peptide that protects hair from heat styling up to 450°F while reducing breakage and adding shine and softness.

Is K18 Heat Bounce worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 86%.

What is K18 Heat Bounce's Guru Score?

K18 Heat Bounce holds a Guru Score of 86%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

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