Everything You Need To Know About Olaplex

If you have hair, you probably know about Olaplex by now. If you'd like to know what all the hype is about, we've got you covered:

What is Olaplex?
So, Olaplex is a new-ish formula that works on a molecular level to repair and protect your hair, both in-salon and between visits. It first hit fame back in 2015 when Kim Kardashian West went from dark brunette to platinum blonde, seemingly overnight, for Paris Fashion week. Everyone wanted to know how she did it in one go without completely ruining her hair - and when she revealed her secret, we all wanted Olaplex,

So many celebs have since raved about the 7-step system, it's become something you just have to have if you have coloured/bleached hair. The main ingredient, bis-amino diglycol dimaleate is currently patented, by the way, which is why you don’t see any knock-off versions on the market.

The 7-Step System:
You don't have to worry about the first two steps in the Olaplex range, as these are for your hairdresser to handle during the coloring process. It's all down to you at home, however, to maintain that amazing quality with steps 3 onwards. 

1. Olaplex No.1 is added directly into your colour/bleach to repair broken bonds and prevent further damage.
   
   
2. Olaplex No.2 is also used in-salon, after colouring, to repair any remaining broken bonds, thus getting the best possible results.
   
   
3. Olaplex No.3 is a once-a-week home treatment which should be left in the hair for at least 10 minutes to work its magic. Kylie Jenner swears by this one!
   
   
4. Olaplex No.4, a shampoo, can be used for every wash. This will maintain those now strong bonds, reduce frizz and increase manageability.
   
   
5. Olaplex No.5 is the matching conditioner, which can be used directly after shampooing to soften your locks even more.
   
   
6. Olaplex No.6 is a leave-in conditioner that works for up to 72 hours after application. It speeds up blow dry times and reduces flyaways/frizz.
   
   
7. Olaplex No.7 protects against heat, increases shine, tames frizz, adds softness, the list goes on!

​So does it really work?
Anyone who has tried any part of the Olaplex system will tell you that yes, it really does work. It is a ground-breaking formula that people swear-by, for good reason. It is worth every penny if you have chemically treated hair.
 
Have you Tried Olaplex? Let us know your thoughts!

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Olaplex Holiday Hair Fix Gift Set

€63.64

The Holiday Hair Fix Kit is everything you need to repair, rebuild, strengthen, hydrate and eliminate frizz this holiday season.

This Kit contains:

• Full size (3.3 oz/ 100 mL) No.3 Hair Perfector ™
• Travel size (3.3 oz/ 100 mL) No.4 Bond Maintenance ™ Shampoo
• Travel size (3.3 oz/ 100 mL) No.5 Bond Maintenance ™ Conditioner
• Full size (3.3 oz/ 100 mL) No.6 Bond Smoother ™

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Olaplex Travelling Kit

€79.95

Olaplex Travelling Kit includes:

Olaplex No.1 100ml

Olaplex No.2 100ml

Olaplex No.3 100ml

New and revolutionary, Olaplex is an upgrade service for hair colouring. This simple three-step process includes a patented active ingredient that works on a molecular level to seek out broken bonds in the hair that are caused by chemical, thermal, and mechanical damage. You can use Olaplex to restore compromised hair, or add it to another service to provide the ultimate breakage insurance. Olaplex is a bond multiplier containing a single active ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate.

Olaplex works by finding single sulfur hydrogen bonds and cross linking them back together to form disulfide bonds before, during and after services. Disulfide bonds are broken via chemical, thermal, and mechanical processes. Olaplex is the only product of its kind with 8 worldwide patents publishing soon.

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Olaplex Salon Intro Kit

€228.00

This simple three-step process includes a patented active ingredient that works on a molecular level to seek out broken bonds in the hair that are caused by chemical, thermal, and mechanical damage. You can use Olaplex to restore compromised hair, or add it to another service to provide the ultimate breakage insurance.

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Olaplex No 2 Bond Perfector 2L

€146.00

laplex Number 3: Hair Perfector, is where you take things into your own hands. This take-home treatment is recommended for use once a week and is best applied before your shampoo and conditioner. Apply 1-3 teaspoons to dampened hair and comb through evenly. Leave on for 10-30 minutes or do as Kim K does and leave overnight.

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Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector 100ml

€23.57

Olaplex Number 3: Hair Perfecter, is where you take things into your own hands. This take-home treatment is recommended for use once a week and is best applied before your shampoo and conditioner. Apply 1-3 teaspoons to dampened hair and comb through evenly. Leave on for 10-30 minutes or do as Kim K does and leave overnight.

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Olaplex No 5 Maintenance Conditioner

€23.57

Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 works to strengthen and repair the hair between salon visits. Suitable for all hair types, it works on a molecular level to repair and regenerate dry and damaged hair caused by chemical and mechanical treatments, i.e coloring, styling etc. When used once per week, it helps to build up the bonds of the hair and protect it from further damage. The professional standard formula can be used more than once per week if desired.

To Use:

Apply generously to towel dried hair. Comb through and leave to work for a minimum of 10 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and condition your hair as normal.

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Olaplex No 6 Smoother

€23.57

Eliminate frizz and flyaways with Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother, a nourishing leave-in styling cream that works to hydrate, repair and protect hair of all types and textures, including colored and chemically treated locks.

This leave-in smoothing cream helps to safeguard hair during blow-drying while also speeding up the process of drying and styling. Highly concentrated, the cream won’t weigh hair down as it delivers a burst of vitamins and nutrients. The moisturizing and nourishing formula, which includes vitamin E and coconut oil, can diminish frizz for up to 72 hours after use.

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Olaplex No 7 Bonding Oil

€23.57

A highly-concentrated, weightless reparative styling oil.

Dramatically increases shine, softness, and color vibrancy.

N°7 minimizes flyaways and frizz, while providing UV/heat protection of up to 450°F/232°C.

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Olaplex No 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 250ml

€23.57

No.4 is a luxurious, highly-moisturising, reparative shampoo that helps leave hair easy to manage, shiny and healthier-looking with each use. No.4 & 5 are made without sulphates, parabens, and gluten and are vegan-friendly.

*COLOUR-SAFE AND HELPS TO MAINTAIN BONDS TO STRENGTHEN ALL HAIR TYPES AND TEXTURES. HIGHLY CONCENTRATED –APPLICATION -AVERAGE 5ML PER WASH – 50 WASHES.

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Olaplex No 3 250ml

€46.24

Rescue damaged hair and preserve healthy tresses with this luxurious Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector Supersize. Olaplex has taken the hair world by storm, minimising the damage associated with coloring and styling to help prevent breakage, split ends and dryness.

The conditioning treatment is infused with the same active ingredient as the salon grade Olaplex No.1 and No.2, allowing you to continue your professional hair maintenance routine at home. The pioneering formula is engineered with a Bond Multiplying System, which seeks to reconnect broken disulphide sulphur bonds in hair, effectively resetting the hair from within to allow enhanced regrowth, structure and integrity.

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