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  "slug": "k18-hair",
  "name": "K18 Hair (Adisseum Beauty Inc.)",
  "description": "K18 Hair is a biotechnology-based hair care company that utilizes patented peptide technology to repair hair at the molecular level. The brand is best known for its K18Peptide, which spent ten years in development to map the entire genome of human hair keratin. K18's products are designed to reverse damage from chemical services, thermal styling, and environmental stressors in as little as four minutes.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/k18-hair",
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  "baiScore": 78,
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "category": "Beauty & Personal Care",
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  "competitors": [
    {
      "slug": "living-proof-triple-bond-complex",
      "name": "Living Proof (Triple Bond Complex)"
    },
    {
      "slug": "loreal-professionnel-absolut-repair-molecular",
      "name": "Loreal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular"
    },
    {
      "slug": "olaplex",
      "name": "Olaplex Holdings, Inc."
    }
  ],
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  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-03-11T19:05:49.673+00:00",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "https://www.k18hair.com",
    "founded": "2020",
    "headquarters": "San Francisco, California, USA",
    "pricing_model": "One-time purchase / Subscription available (Premium Pricing)",
    "core_products": "Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, Molecular Repair Hair Oil, PEPTIDE PREP Detox & pH Maintenance Shampoos, Damage Shield Protective Conditioner.",
    "key_differentiator": "Unlike traditional bond builders that create temporary ionic bonds, K18's peptide maps the hair genome to permanently reconnect broken keratin chains at the molecular level.",
    "target_markets": "Professional hair stylists, salon owners, and consumers with chemically treated or heat-damaged hair.",
    "employee_count": "50-200",
    "funding_stage": "Acquired (by Unilever in 2024)",
    "subcategory": "Professional Haircare / Biotech Beauty"
  },
  "intentTags": {
    "problemIntents": [
      "how to fix bleached hair damage",
      "Regular Trims/Haircuts: Trimming damaged hair ends to prevent further splitting rather than attempting chemical repair.",
      "Natural Growth Strategy: Waiting for hair to grow out naturally while avoiding heat and chemical services."
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "best molecular hair repair treatment",
      "best affordable hair mask for split ends",
      "biotech hair care brands",
      "Standard Salon Conditioning Treatments: Using traditional deep conditioners or hydration-based masks that coat the hair surface but do not repair internal bonds."
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": [
      "K18 vs Olaplex for curly hair"
    ]
  },
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}