Olaplex is a revolutionary hair care brand that focuses on complete hair reconstruction, literally repairing and strengthening the internal hair fiber, which is responsible for giving your hair a healthy appearance.
These products have only one active ingredient: Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, which helps rebuild the disulfide bonds of the hair, the internal hair fiber that breaks when you apply heat or dyes.
Olaplex hair treatments can be applied preventively, to repair existing damage, or directly before straightening or alongside hair color to minimize its harshness on fine hair strands. It's important to note that this brand of products is free of silicones, parabens, gluten, and animal products, and is completely vegan.
Olaplex is used as a progressive hair care system that can be integrated into both professional treatments and at-home routines. Its application is designed to work at different stages of hair care, helping to repair and strengthen the hair fiber from within. For best results, it is recommended to follow a consistent routine tailored to your hair's needs, combining deep repair treatments with daily maintenance and protection products.
These Olaplex products are the core of the brand for rebuilding bonds.
| Repair treatment | Main Function | How is it applied? |
|---|---|---|
| No. 0 Intensive Bond Building | First preparer | On dry hair, before No. 3 |
| No. 3 Hair Perfector | Intensive repair | Pre-shampoo. The star product for home use |
| No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture | Hydrating face mask | After shampooing. Adds body and shine |
Olaplex maintenance products for your washing routine.
| Olaplex cleaning product | Name | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| No. 4 Bond Maintenance | Shampoo | Cleans while repairing and strengthening |
| No. 4C Bond Maintenance | Clarifying Shampoo | Deep cleaning (removes metals and chlorine) |
| No. 5 Bond Maintenance | Conditioner | Hydrates without weighing it down and makes styling easier. |
Products to use before hair dryers, straighteners, or as a finishing touch.
| Product | Format | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| No. 6 Bond Smoother | Styling cream | Eliminates frizz for 72 hours |
| No. 7 Bonding Oil | Dry oil | Brightness and thermal protection up to 232°C |
| No. 9 Bond Protector | Nourishing serum | Shield against pollution and heat |
Tip : You can combine the products according to your hair's needs (e.g., 4 and 5 for washing, 7 for straightening).
In the world of hair care, few brands have revolutionized hair treatment as much as Olaplex. Born from innovative technology and quickly becoming a benchmark in salons worldwide, Olaplex promises to repair damage from within, not just conceal it. Whether from bleaching, chemical treatments, or the constant use of heat styling tools, this system has changed the game, delivering visible and lasting results.
This treatment acts as a booster for No. 3 , preparing the hair for deeper repair. Its liquid formula penetrates deeply into the hair fiber, helping to rebuild damaged bonds. It is ideal for highly sensitized hair and is recommended as the first step before No. 3 to maximize results.
Professional salon product. It is mixed with chemical services such as coloring or bleaching to minimize damage during the process. Its main function is to protect the internal structure of the hair from the beginning of the chemical treatment.
It prevents hair damage, strengthening it from the inside out, and is the preliminary step before applying Olaplex No. 2 to restore hair.
Olaplex No. 1 is not used alone. It must always be followed by No. 2 (Bond Perfector) because No. 1 protects and initiates the repair, and No. 2 completes the rebuild and "seals" the bonds.
Bond Perfector is formulated with the same active ingredient as Bond Multiplier No. 1. Its purpose is to complete the reconnection of disulfide bonds that Olaplex No. 1 failed to repair. Also for professional use, it is applied after chemical treatments. It helps continue the reconstruction process begun with No. 1, sealing the bonds and providing strength, softness, and shine to the hair.
It's important to note that this isn't a conditioner, despite its texture: it's a bond rebuilder. Unlike the No. 1 product, it has a more cosmetic base for easier application. Furthermore, it doesn't replace a hydrating mask, isn't for daily use at home, and is part of a system, not a standalone product.
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Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector is an at-home maintenance treatment designed to repair and strengthen damaged hair from within, helping to rebuild hair bonds weakened by chemical processes, heat, or stress.
It is used on damp, unwashed hair, applying it from the mid-lengths to the ends (or all over if necessary) and leaving it on before washing. The longer it is left on the hair, the deeper its effect, although a minimum of 10 to 30 minutes is generally recommended.
Its main function is not to hydrate or nourish superficially, but to improve the hair's internal structure, reducing breakage and increasing resistance. With continued use, hair feels stronger, softer, more elastic, and visibly healthier, especially in sensitized or chemically treated hair.
A repairing shampoo for frequent use that gently cleanses without stripping hair of its natural moisture. It helps maintain healthy hair, leaving it soft and shiny.
Olaplex No. 5 Hydrating Conditioner detangles, softens, and strengthens hair. It perfectly complements No. 4, leaving hair more manageable, shiny, and with less frizz. It repairs split ends without weighing hair down. It makes styling easier, reduces frizz and flyaways, restores, repairs, and hydrates hair, and rebuilds the hair fiber. For best results, use after shampoo No. 4.
Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother is a leave-in cream repair treatment that strengthens, repairs, and eliminates frizz for up to 72 hours. It's an excellent product for all hair types, making hair easier to style, improving manageability, and smoothing the hair fiber.
It is used as a leave-in treatment for styling and defining hair. Apply to damp or dry hair, preferably from mid-lengths to ends, taking a small amount of the highly concentrated product and distributing it evenly.
It doesn't need to be rinsed out and can be used daily or after washing. It's especially designed to control frizz, make styling easier, and improve manageability without weighing hair down.
It's a highly concentrated, lightweight, repairing styling oil. Its formula repairs damaged hair, eliminates frizz, enhances color, and provides high heat protection. Considered a luxury ritual for its multiple benefits.
Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil is applied as a finishing touch to damp or dry hair. Use only a very small amount (a few drops), as it is a highly concentrated oil, distributing it from mid-lengths to ends to add shine, softness, and frizz control.
It can be used before blow-drying to protect from heat or after styling to seal the finish and boost shine. It can also be combined with other styling products to improve manageability without weighing hair down or making it greasy.
This is a deep-hydrating hair mask that adds shine, softness, repair, and body to damaged hair. A perfect weekly or monthly care and maintenance treatment to revitalize dry or damaged hair for complete hair health.
Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask is applied to clean, damp hair after shampooing. Use from the mid-lengths to the ends, avoiding the roots, and distribute evenly with your hands or a comb.
Leave on for 10 to 20 minutes to allow the product to deeply penetrate, providing hydration and repair. Then rinse thoroughly and continue with your usual styling routine if necessary. It is recommended to use it 1–2 times per week, depending on the level of damage or dryness of your hair.
A protective serum that acts as a shield against pollution and heat. It provides lightness, softness, and improves manageability without weighing hair down.
Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum is applied to clean, damp hair before styling. Use a small amount and distribute evenly from mid-lengths to ends, avoiding the roots.
After applying it, you can proceed with blow-drying or your usual styling routine. You can also reapply a small amount to dry hair to refresh your style and add control and softness. It's ideal as the final step in your routine to protect your hair from pollution and heat.
If you want to start using Olaplex from scratch, there are sets and kits that bring together the essential products to begin a complete hair repair treatment. The Olaplex Salon Intro Kit includes the professional steps No. 1 and No. 2, which help rebuild the hair fiber, providing softness, shine, and a "reset" effect for hair damaged by chemical, thermal, or mechanical processes. On the other hand, the Olaplex Traveling Stylist Kit offers the same combination in a travel-friendly format, ideal for maintaining the treatment and hair protection anywhere, ensuring strong, healthy, and shiny results even outside the salon.