BRAND PROFILE: KMS - Making Beauty Simple from Start to Finish

KMS was founded in 1976 in Redding California, and gets its name from the initials of its three founding owners, Kornfield, Mazzotta, and Smith, or because at that time their focus was on Kinetic Molecular Systems, which had been originally shown on their packaging. In 1976, a 40-year journey began with a now long-standing philosophy that fused together two unlikely worlds: Nature and Technology. Revolutionizing the first hair care products with innovative formulations derived from nature, creating a Shampoo with Natural Essential Fatty Acids that included oil-based moisture to target chemically dry, thick, and coarse hair types. In 1984, KMS launched the first thermal protection product to market called Control, now known as the popular heat styling product ThermaShape to fend off the damage of heat styling. From 1985 through 2017, KMS has brought powerful innovation to the beauty world with products that deliver unparalleled performance and unwavering loyalty from clients and stylists alike. Products such as Leave-In Conditioners and Reconstructors, Sea Salt Sprays to care for texture then Hybrid and Heat-activated stylers that changed the way people felt about their hair and daily beauty routines. KMS continues to leave their mark on the world, sending a statement to the masses of the world that your personal style is important and limitless, clarifying that KMS is dedicated to the evolution and maintenance of that style indefinitely.

KMS Science

KMS defines their science with a TRIfinity Technology inspired by all cultures that are organized into Start, Style, and Finish categories to provide you with a foolproof guide to managing your hair care needs and bringing your looks to life. The Start products feature an AHA Structure Complex to prime your hair to optimum health for your styling. The Style products are infused with Shaping Blends to make your style easy to achieve. The Finish products feature Flexible Sealing Compounds that allow for a 3-day hold with humidity protection, for long-lasting effects.

Product Lines Add Volume

Designed to give those with fine, flat hair a way to add fullness and bring life to limp locks.

Color Vitality

Lighten and brighten your blondes or restore and maintain color vibrancy for bold hues.

Curl Up

Bring bounce back to your curls with the Curl Up line that moisturizes while reviving elasticity to enhance and define your look.

Hair Play

Create the unique looks you have always wanted, this line is designed to mold, hold, and make hair do as it's told. Plain and simple.

Hair Stay

From light to maximum hold, take control of your style with the Hair Stay line. Dedicated to a brilliant finish on every look.

Head Remedy

Head Remedy Deep Cleanse Shampoo is a gentle daily cleanser that leaves hair clean and healthy while clearing all the product build-up, minerals, pollutants, and hard water residue.

Moist Repair

Ideal for brittle, dry, and over-processed locks that need some extra love with intense moisture for superior luster and health.

Tame Frizz

Lock in your signature style while locking out frizz and fly-aways! This line focuses on taming your tresses so you look and feel your best.

Therma Shape

Protect those lovely locks from thermal and environmental damage with this line dedicated to the heat styling trend.

Add Power

Add Power collection features a shampoo and styling fluid that helps to make fine, weak hair feel stronger and more resilient.

Conscious Style

This gentle collection features a shampoo, conditioner, and cleansing mist. This collection is ideal for maintaining the natural balance of both the hair and the scalp.

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