K18 - Airwash Dry Shampoo

The K18 AirWash™ Dry Shampoo is a powder-free dry shampoo from K18 that you use between washes. The can holds 118 ml. K18 AirWash dry shampoo keeps hair feeling fresh and clean for up to three days. The patented odorBIND™ technology neutralizes odors at a molecular level, rather than masking them.

Transparent, porous silica granules absorb excess sebum without leaving a white cast behind. Porous means they're full of tiny cavities, like a sponge. This sets K18 dry shampoo apart from classic starch-based dry shampoos, which can leave a visible white cast on dark hair. If you use too much product at once, hair can feel powdery. Just brush it out, or wash your hair with shampoo instead.

Who is K18 AirWash dry shampoo for?

K18 AirWash dry shampoo suits any hair type that feels less fresh at the roots after a day or two. If you have straight, wavy or curly hair, the spray works for you. For curls, you simply hold it a shorter distance from the scalp. The product is also useful if you want to make a color treatment or keratin treatment last longer by washing less often. If you'd rather skip a dry shampoo that leaves a visible white cast, this transparent K18 dry shampoo is an alternative.

How do you use K18 AirWash dry shampoo?

Shake the can for at least five seconds. Hold the nozzle 10 to 15 centimeters from your scalp, or about 10 centimeters for curly hair. Divide your hair into sections and spray each section just once. Massage it in and brush or style your hair as usual, and only apply extra product if your roots still feel oily afterward. Close the cap after use; that protects the nozzle from clogging.

Active ingredients

The odorBIND™ technology isn't a single ingredient, but a combination of substances that bind odor molecules before they can spread. That keeps hair smelling fresh for longer, without the spray itself adding a heavy scent.

Silica. Forms the transparent granules that absorb excess sebum without leaving a white cast behind.

Tetraselmis Suecica Extract. A biotech-cultivated extract of Mediterranean microalgae that helps balance sebum production on the scalp.

Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid. Moisture-binding forms of hyaluronic acid that keep hair feeling supple despite the Alcohol Denat. in the formula. That's denatured alcohol; it helps the spray dry quickly but can also dry out hair.

Arginine. An amino acid that contributes to a fresh feeling on the scalp after spraying.

Glycerin. Attracts moisture, which keeps hair feeling light across multiple wear days.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Water (Aqua) (Eau), Alcohol Denat., Silica, Tetraselmis Suecica Extract, Arginine, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Mannitol, Gellan Gum, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Tromethamine, Escherichia Coli Extract/Sr-(Methionyl Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl, S-Pig Polypeptide-2 Oligopeptide-234 Sh-Oligopeptide-78), Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol.

Frequently asked questions

What is K18 AirWash dry shampoo?

K18 AirWash dry shampoo is a powder-free dry shampoo from K18 in a 118 ml spray can. It absorbs sebum and neutralizes odor without leaving a white cast behind.

How long does your hair stay fresh after one use of AirWash?

K18 AirWash dry shampoo keeps hair feeling fresh and clean for up to three days. The exact duration depends on your hair type and how much sebum your scalp produces.

What's the difference between K18 AirWash dry shampoo and a regular dry shampoo?

K18 AirWash dry shampoo uses transparent, porous silica granules instead of starch or powder. That means no white cast is left on dark hair, which happens with many regular dry shampoos.

Can you use AirWash every day?

K18 AirWash dry shampoo is meant for use between washes, not as a replacement for shampoo. If you use too much product in a short time, hair can feel powdery; just brush it out.

Which hair types is AirWash suitable for?

K18 AirWash dry shampoo suits straight, wavy and curly hair. For curly hair, hold the nozzle closer to the scalp, at around 10 centimeters.

Take a look at the rest of the K18 haircare range too, or compare this spray with other products in the dry shampoo collection. Looking for a shampoo to thoroughly cleanse your roots on wash days? You'll find the K18 Damage Shield Shampoo in the same store.