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11:15 AM K18: Beyond Repair
Science-led biotechnology haircare

Where biotech and creativity collide

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Beyond Repair

"The future of hairdressing will be defined by more than promises, but what we can actually prove." Through stunning visual storytelling and real, unfiltered reveal moments, Tom Smith shows what becomes possible when science and artistry collide. This session demonstrates how K18's innovations — powered by its patented K18PEPTIDE — are redefining damage, resilience and the standards clients will soon expect from every stylist in every salon. K18 is a science-led haircare brand revolutionising hair repair through biotechnology, delivering clinically proven, molecular-level repair that restores strength, softness, and elasticity to damaged hair in just minutes. Beyond Repair explores the space where biotech and creativity come together to future-proof hair and exceed client expectations — on the day of their appointment and far beyond.

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Science Meets Artistry. Hair Reimagined.

Tom Smith (@tomsmithhd) — International hair expert and visionary stylist redefining the modern salon experience through a science-led, emotionally intelligent approach to hair. Trained at Vidal Sassoon and now based at his private London salon, AEVUM, Tom is renowned for extraordinary precision across cutting, colour, texture, and extensions, with a singular focus on hair that not only looks better but behaves better over time. His work fuses regenerative science, craftsmanship, and wellness. Beyond the chair, Tom is one of the world's most trusted hair trend forecasters, having coined global phenomena such as Expensive Brunette, Bottleneck Bangs, Botticelli Waves, and Cowboy Copper. A sought-after consultant to industry leaders including K18.

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