Kevin Murphy FLAWLESS — a 6-in-1 bond building styling lotion powered by KM.RE.BOND, Arginine, and a Fermented Oil Blend. Repairs up to 73% of broken bonds, reduces breakage by up to 6x, seals 100% of split ends, smooths up to 95% of frizz, and protects against heat to 232°C — all in one step before styling.
What It Does
- Repairs up to 73% of broken bonds
- Up to 6x less breakage
- Seals 100% of split ends
- Smooths up to 95% of frizz
- Heat protection to 232°C / 450°F
- Speeds up blow-dry time
- Boosts shine
- Delivers soft, flexible, lasting style
The Moda Team Review
FLAWLESS is Kevin Murphy's answer to the one-step pre-styler that actually does what it claims. The 6-in-1 positioning could easily be marketing language — but the actives behind each claim are specific enough to take seriously. KM.RE.BOND is Kevin Murphy's proprietary bond-building complex, working at the same structural level as the repair systems that have reshaped the professional haircare market over the past several years. Where most leave-ins condition the surface of the hair, FLAWLESS is working inside the hair shaft — repairing the disulphide bonds that break during chemical services and heat styling, reducing the mechanical breakage that accumulates with daily combing and detangling, and sealing the cuticle against the frizz-driving effect of humidity.
The Fermented Oil Blend is the ingredient angle that makes FLAWLESS different from a standard bond-building treatment. Fermentation increases the bioavailability and penetration of oil actives — the Linseed, Chia, Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Sunflower, Camellia, and Argan oils in this formula are not sitting on the surface of the hair providing temporary slip; they are penetrating the cortex and delivering their fatty acid and antioxidant content where the hair actually needs it. Arginine — a positively charged amino acid that bonds strongly to the negatively charged damaged hair shaft — reinforces the repair at the structural level.
The result is a leave-in that works as both a treatment and a styler. It is not a serum with hold; it is not a heat protectant with a repair claim bolted on. It is a product that genuinely does multiple jobs because the formulation is built to deliver each one. Fine hair: 1 pump through mid-lengths and ends. Medium and thick hair: 2 pumps. Apply to towel-dried hair before blow-drying for the smoothest result; apply sparingly to dry hair on day two to refresh and smooth without reloading product weight.
Pair with KEVIN.MURPHY REPAIR-ME.WASH and REPAIR-ME.RINSE for the complete bond repair system — the in-shower steps and the leave-in step working together produce measurably stronger hair with each use.
Key Active Ingredients
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KM.RE.BOND (Kevin Murphy Proprietary Bond Building Complex): Works inside the hair shaft to repair broken disulphide bonds — the structural links that give hair its strength and elasticity. Up to 73% bond repair and 6x less breakage are the system's documented results.
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Fermented Oil Blend — Linseed, Chia, Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Sunflower, Camellia, Argan: Fermentation increases bioavailability and penetration into the cortex. Seven oils delivering fatty acids, antioxidants, and deep nourishment at the fibre level — not surface conditioning.
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Arginine: A positively charged amino acid that bonds strongly to negatively charged damaged hair. Reinforces the structural repair at the cortex level and improves hair's natural resilience.
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Hydrolysed Soy Protein: Film-forming protein that smooths the cuticle, reduces frizz, and adds shine — the mechanism behind the 95% frizz-smoothing result.
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Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment + Aspergillus Ferment: The fermentation actives that increase oil penetration and bioavailability — what distinguishes the Fermented Oil Blend from a standard oil blend.
⚠️ Allergen Note
Contains Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis). Not suitable for clients with nut allergies — check the full INCI list before use.
Moda Pro Tip
The FLAWLESS blow-dry result and the FLAWLESS air-dry result are genuinely different — not just in finish but in technique. For blow-dry: apply 1–2 pumps to towel-dried hair, comb through thoroughly from roots to ends, and blow-dry with a concentrator nozzle directed down the shaft. The heat activates the bond-building complex and the fermented oils simultaneously, which is when the smoothing and repair results are strongest. For air-dry: apply from mid-lengths to ends only, scrunch gently upward rather than combing through — this preserves any natural wave or texture while the bond-building and frizz-smoothing actives work. For second-day refresh on dry hair: 1 pump maximum, worked between palms and pressed (not raked) through the mid-lengths and ends.
How To Use
- Wash and condition with KEVIN.MURPHY WASH and RINSE of choice.
- Apply 1–2 pumps to clean, towel-dried hair — 1 pump for fine hair, 2 pumps for medium to thick or long hair — focusing on mid-lengths and ends.
- Style as desired with heat tools or air-dry naturally.
- For second-day styles: apply sparingly to dry hair to refresh and smooth without reloading weight.
