Which Olaplex Treatment to use and how?
How to use Olaplex and which treatment is ideal for you?
How does Olaplex work? What do Olaplex numbers suggest and how to choose the right Olaplex number?
Are the products silicone-free? In this article, we answer these questions and more.
Dr. Eric Pressly and Dr. Craig Hawker, top experts in materials and chemistry, founded the Olaplex brand in 2014. They collaborated to develop a chemical constituent that, during and after chemical treatment, heals hair's broken connections without the use of silicones or mineral oils. The brand's all-original hair products help protect hair from bleaching damage. A chemical formula that can multiply and regenerate disulfide bonds that have been destroyed. Today, the company is one of the most well-known hair care brands in the world, with over 100 patents.
Olaplex is regarded as a cosmetic industry innovation. Chemical hair treatments can now be handled with care and with minimal damage to the hair for the very first time. Primarily meant solely for professional usage, the collection has recently grown to include a variety of home care products.
The Olaplex assortment
N°0 Intense Bond Building Hair Treatment
Primer Treatment - Prepares hair for maximum absorption of Olaplex N°3's care components.
Nourish your hair and restore its beauty with a salon-inspired treatment that uses the highest dose of patented OLAPLEX technology suitable for home use to prepare hair for deeper regeneration. Olaplex N°0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment improves and maintains hair integrity by renewing hair bonds.
Application:
- Use 1-3 times per week in conjunction with Olaplex N°3.
- Apply across the board head of hair in a dry state, section by section, from roots to tips.
- Set the timer for 10 minutes.
- Do not wash out and continue with the application of N°3.
Tip:
- The treatment is hard to apply, especially with thick, abundant hair. Combing through can be beneficial in this case for better distribution.
N°1 Bond Multiplier
Olaplex N°1 Bond Multiplier is used as an additive to protect the hair from harm during chemical treatments. Olaplex N°2 must be used in conjunction with this product. Because the product's use requires expertise, it is only designed for professional use.
Application:
- Add to hair color or bleach that has previously been prepared.
- Can also be used off a hair color service as an in-salon treatment for extremely damaged hair.
- For dosage recommendation
N°2 Bond Perfector
The 2nd step of the Olaplex system is a must after using Olaplex N°1
After the chemical treatments, Olaplex N°2 Bond Perfector is applied as a second step to repair any remaining connections that were not restored during the first step of the therapy. It can also be utilized as a stand-alone treatment to provide further repair services while other hair salon treatments are being performed.
Application:
- Apply before shampooing after soaking and rinsing hair color or bleach.
- Apply around 15ml to damp hair and comb it out evenly.
- Wash out and rinse with any shampoo after at least 10 minutes.
N°3 Hair Perfector
Olaplex Professional Hair Perfector N° 3 Colour Sustaining Conditioner is a one-of-a-kind hair care product for colored or chemically treated hair that may be used at home.
The popular Pre-Shampoo Treatment can be used to repair, restore, and strengthen hair before, between, and after chemical hair treatments. Stylists frequently recommend it before, after, and in between chemical treatments.
Application:
- 1-3 times a week is recommended.
- Distribute evenly throughout towel-dried hair from roots to ends before shampooing.
- Rinse and shampoo after at least 10 minutes of contact time.
- It can be combined with N°0 for a more powerful effect.
N°4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
Conditioning shampoo for repairing damaged hair and preventing hair breakage. This shampoo helps protect hair that has been damaged by regular stress. Its technology pinpoints damaged spots on the hair shaft, allowing it to target and heal them while thoroughly washing, profoundly moisturizing, and strengthening the hair.
Application
- Apply to wet hair and lather with your hands.
Tips from the hairdresser:
- Do not dry out the tips, shampoo only the roots, the lengths are automatically cleaned when rinsing.
- The bottle looks very small, but thanks to the good foaming of the shampoo, only a small amount is needed.
N°4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
This Olaplex pigmented blonde shampoo is especially used to remove the yellow tint from blonde hair. Blonde tones are enhanced by high-intensity violet pigments. In addition, the Olaplex N°4p Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo moisturizes and restores damaged hair structures. Compared to other blonde shampoos, this shampoo has a result 3 times brighter than conventional purple pigmented shampoos.
Olaplex N°4P is recommended for persons with blond or grey hair that has yellow undertones. The shampoo enhances every shade of blond and gray hair, whether bleached or natural.
Application
- Lather in wet hair.
- Lather fully for 1 to 3 minutes.
- Leave on for up to 5 minutes for a more intense result.
- Can be used 2-3 times a week.
N°5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
The Olaplex Professional Bond Maintenance Conditioner not only repairs dry hair and split ends but also restores and moisturizes damaged hair, enhancing shine without weighing the hair down.
Application
- After shampooing, massage into the lengths and ends of towel-dried hair.
- Distribute with a comb.
- After an exposure time of 3 minutes, rinse thoroughly.
C-total Tips
- To avoid weighing down the hair, use exclusively on lengths and ends, not at the roots.
N°6 Bond Smoother.
Olaplex N°6 Bond Smoother is a leave-in cream that provides deep restorative action and up to 72 hours of consistent crepiness protection. The effective formula, which includes a patented active Olaplex ingredient, can repair broken disulfide connections in the hair. Chemical damage to the hair shaft is also quickly reduced as a result of this. Olaplex N°6 Bond Smoother also helps to dry the hair quickly, making style easier and giving excellent heat protection. Hair is also left completely nourished, soft, and shinier.
Application:
- Apply a tiny amount of product to wet or dry hair.
- Starting from the center of the hair, distribute to the ends.
- Carry on with the necessary hair care routine.
- Do not rinse.
N°7 Bonding Oil
Olaplex N°7 Nourishing Hair Oil promotes hair color, reduces hair volatility, and provides outstanding heat protection while leaving hair smooth and shiny. The hair's roots are revitalized and nurtured. Suitable for all hair types It's free of alcohol, vegan, and quite absorbent.
Application:
- Place a few drops of oil in the palm of your hand.
- Apply to wet or dry hair.
- Set your hair as usual.
N°8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask.
Intensive hydrating mask for damaged hair. For hair with more luster, smoothness, and health. It gives hair more fullness while delivering intense moisture, making it perfect for fine hair.
Application:
- Apply to clean, wet hair.
- Massage with your fingers.
- Use regularly once a week for optimal results.
Olaplex 4 -in 1
Intensive Moisturizing Mask is a salon deep conditioning treatment to improve hair health, Intensely moisturizes and nourishes damaged hair while making it look shiny.
Application:
- Apply 1-3 pump strokes with your hands to the lengths and ends of freshly washed hair.
- Brush through the hair to better distribute the mask.
- Rinse thoroughly after an application time of 10 minutes.
What is the function of Olaplex?
The separation of disulfide bridges inside the hair causes straw, dry, and damaged hair. Chemical changes, in particular, can cause significant harm to the hair in a short period of time. The hair might be strained to the point where it feels like chewing gum during the bleaching process. This is where Olaplex enters the picture. Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, a patented chemical, allows for the repair of hair structure by connecting with the sulfur water molecules of broken disulfide bridges, repairing the hair's structure.
Is Olaplex capable of resolving my hair issues?
Olaplex products are suitable for all hair types, whether thin, medium, or thick.
It can be used to treat the following hair issues:
- Hair breakage
- Dry hair
- Dull hair
- Stressed and damaged Hair
Olaplex treatments are especially beneficial for persons who have their hair chemically treated on a regular basis. It is, however, as effective on hair that has not been treated.
More facts about Olaplex
Are Olaplex products silicone-free?
Yes! All products are completely free of silicones, sulfates, and parabens. Additionally, their PH value is optimal for the skin, they are vegan and have not been tested on animals.
Is it worth the investment?
Millions of stylists and satisfied customers are fascinated by Olaplex No.1, No.2, and No.3 effects. Impressive repair results are achieved, especially for severely damaged hair due to chemical treatments.
The effects of the salon treatments (No. 1, No. 2, and 4-in-1) are immediate, whereas the effects of the home care products take time to manifest. The effect is undeniable, but the product prices can be quite expensive. Furthermore, with thick, voluminous hairs, some products are quickly depleted.
Our recommendation: Care for your hair with Olaplex regularly over a longer period of time and then switch to a cheaper hair care line. After some time, you can continue the hair therapy with Olaplex again.
Whether the possible effect meets your expectations, you can only test for yourself.
To get the most out of the products, they should be used regularly and according to application recommendations.
How do Olaplex products smell?
To suit all tastes, Olaplex products are characterized by a neutral smell and do not contain a strong perfume scent.
Is Olaplex suitable for fine hair?
Olaplex does not weigh down fine hair and does not leave hair flat despite moisturizing ingredients. On the contrary: after regular use of Olaplex No.8, most of the testers confirmed a feeling of more hair fullness. However, when using No.5, No.7, and No.8, be sure to leave out the hairline and apply the product only to lengths and ends. For fine hair, a small amount of Leave-in Conditioner No.6 is sufficient.
Perms with Olaplex?
With Olaplex you create gentle and soft perms while protecting the hair structure from damage caused by the chemical process. It is especially useful to use Olaplex for perming when the hair is already stressed from previous chemical treatments.
For this purpose, Treatment No.1 is added to the perming agent and neutralizing agent. This application requires expertise and should only be performed by professional hairdressers.
Here you can find more detailed instructions on how to use Olaplex for perming.