OLAPLEX No.6 Bond Smoother, 100ml

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A study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology discovered that essential fatty acids and antioxidants lead to improvements in hair growth and density. It also claims to shorten blow drying time but I did not notice any difference in drying time when using this product. Editor's note: Olaplex came under fire in 2022 after customers claimed the product caused breakage and hair loss— and a lawsuit alleged that the company didn't disclose the fertility-related health risks linked to an ingredient in the product. Despite using "a trace amount of lilial" at a 0.01% concentration, which the company claims isn't a harmful amount, it has since been phased out of the formula.

OLAPLEX rebuilds, restructures and improves moisture retention to curls that have lost their shape. OLAPLEX infuses curly hair with added moisture and condition for beautiful bouncy, resilient curls. Fragile curly hair has more lightening and chemical service options when OLAPLEX is used. There are also a few new Olaplex launches outside of the treatment realm that have been met with fanfare, including the new volumising mist and lash serum. So, here's a run-down of all the different products. Olaplex No.1 Bond Multiplier These Olaplex dupes and alternatives rival Olaplex’s claim that they actively repair hair damage and restore the hair’s strongest bonds to leave it in much better condition.Consider your personal hair history, too – if you’ve used chemical dye for years, it’ll unsurprisingly take longer to repair the damage. The verdict: Is Olaplex really worth the money?

Apply the No.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment slowly to dry hair, distributing evenly from root to tip. This bond builder is used before shampoo (and often in conjunction with Olaplex No. 0) to repair broken disulfide bonds and leave hair stronger than before. Fortunately there are a growing number of Olaplex dupes on the market, many of which are a much cheaper alternative to these sought after hair products.Now stepping into the at-home arena, No.0 is a primer that should be applied from roots to ends before slathering on the No.3 mask. This isn’t a necessary step in the Olaplex system but is an additional one you can take to maximise its benefits.

The finish that it leaves in your hair is so similar to that of Olaplex 7. It’s a lightweight oil which leaves hair nourished and shiny, and a lot smoother looking. It works to repair hair strands using what Revolution calls a triple molecular weight protein cascade system. This infuses the hair shaft with protein to help repair bonds. Image: Revolution Aldi recently brought out its range called Bonded, which comes under the brand’s beauty line Lacura. best results. This product is for all hair types, especially those with visible damage. Take a look at the video below to see how the process can work for you.If you're a hair aficionado—or desperately trying to fix a botched bleach job—then the best Olaplex products might need no introduction. The hair-care brand is beloved by celebrities, top colorists and stylists, and reviewers alike, and has made a name for itself as a must-have for color-treated hair.

UK-based Primark often comes out with some great dupes and their recent range contains some brilliant Olaplex dupes. Image: Primark Start by using the No.3 mask once a week and the shampoo and conditioner every other hair wash. You can then amplify their efficacy by using the No.7 Bonding Oil as a post-wash styling treatment. This also contains bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, but in a smaller quantity and in combination with a variety of conditioning agents. It is also applied in the salon and used as your post-colouring conditioner treatment. Ultimately, the first four Olaplex products are your SOS steps for bleached or heavily heat-styled hair. But its offerings don’t end here – there are other products in the range that can be used to boost the efficiency of the salon treatments. OLAPLEX is beneficial for all hair types. Whether your hair is Color Treated, Texture Treated, Virgin or anything in between, it is damaged on a daily basis. OLAPLEX assists in both preventing that damage and repairing it, returning the hair to a virgin like state. OLAPLEX is compatible with all manufacturers chemical service products. Your hair is an investment, and the only accessory that you never take off. In fact, it’s the only thing short of plastic surgery that can change the way you feel about yourself. Everyone wants beautiful, healthy, manageable shiny hair and with OLAPLEX, that can become a reality!

I can’t remember a time when Olaplex wasn’t in my life; even as a financially struggling student, I managed to budget in my fix. So good and hard-working, it was never ever left in the communal bathroom for my housemates to steal.