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A 101 GUIDE TO OLAPLEX

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It all started in the garage of a Santa Barbara home. Founded by Dean Christal, who comes from a family of hair care experts and stylists, the {Olaplex} vision was to create a product that was able to dye hair without damage. Christal worked together with scientists to find the perfect active ingredient that was able to penetrate deep into the bonds of the hair and get to work repairing damage from heat, chemicals, colouring and more and restore hair to its healthiest.

And what was this unique ingredient that changed the hair care world forever? Bis-Aminopropyl-Diglycol Dimaleate. This compound works on hair bonds on a molecular level and is the key ingredient in Olaplex’s iconic patented bond building technology. Absorbing deep into the bonds that make up your hair, it seeks out the damage and works to repair individual bond breakage one hair at a time. The results? Undeniably healthier, sleeker, more manageable hair that looks and feels stronger and more resilient.

While Olaplex was originally used only in salons, the range has evolved and expanded, and is now packed with at-home products that let you care for your hair with salon-quality products in your own time. From the best-selling {Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo} and {Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner} to the iconic {Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector} intense treatment, the Olaplex name sits firmly in the homes of celebrities, hair care professionals and beauty fans the world over.

 

Dive into the world of {Olaplex} and shop the products right here at Cult Beauty. Need some extra advice or recommendations on specific products? Cult Concierge has you covered.

BEST OLAPLEX SHAMPOO

This award-winning shampoo is on the shopping list of every beauty lover. Getting to work repairing your hair with every wash, it’s proven to repair damage for all hair types, strengthening the hair while protecting it from future colouring and heat styling. If you’re considering a shampoo switch, this Olaplex pick is calling out to you.

BEST OLAPLEX CONDITIONER

 

Indulge in a gorgeous Olaplex treatment with every hair wash with the famous Bond Maintenance Conditioner. Deeply moisturising and nourishing the hair in just seconds, the conditioner continues the work of the shampoo, repairing damage and protecting your hair, leaving it super soft and silky.

BEST OLAPLEX TREATMENT

 

This incredibly intense hair treatment is the place to start your Olaplex journey. Working to prime the hair, it delivers a high concentration of the brand’s famous bond building technology, strengthening and repairing damaged hair and acting as the first step before the iconic {Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector}.

 

Perhaps known as one of the most famous and most-used Olaplex products, meet the No.3 Hair Protector. With one of these sold every 3.5 seconds around the world, you know it must be good. Use it as a weekly treatment for your hair and soon discover healthier, repaired hair with some serious shine.

BEST OLAPLEX SERUM

 

Everybody loves a serum, right? Well, how about a hair serum that gently but intensively protects your hair from all types of external damage, providing a 48-hour shield while also repairing existing breakage and damage? That’s what you get with the incredible Olaplex serum.

BEST OLAPLEX HAIR OIL

 

A must for your new-hair wish list, discover the Olaplex hair oil that restores your hair’s health, repairs damage and split ends, increases the vibrancy of your hair’s colour, adds shine and reduces frizz and flyaways. Simply apply to damp hair and dry and style as normal!

 

WHICH OLAPLEX PRODUCTS SHOULD I USE?

BEST OLAPLEX PRODUCTS FOR DAMAGED HAIR

 

BEST OLAPLEX PRODUCTS FOR DRY HAIR

BEST OLAPLEX PRODUCTS FOR AFRO AND TEXTURED HAIR

 

BEST OLAPLEX PRODUCTS FOR COLOURED HAIR

 

 

Looking for some more inspiration on how to use your Olaplex products? Our expert Cult Concierge team has the answers!

 

WHAT DOES OLAPLEX DO?

All the Olaplex products contain Bis-Aminopropyl-Diglycol Dimaleate, which is a unique compound that repairs chemical, heat, pollution, mechanical and environmental damage. It’s this incredible active ingredient that makes Olaplex a must for anyone looking to up their care for damaged or distressed hair. Working on a molecular level, this compound seeks out damaged bonds and individually repairs them for overall smooth, healthy hair.

 

HOW TO USE OLAPLEX BONDING OIL

Apply the {Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil} to damp hair and let it absorb to repair hair and protect it from further heat damage. The oil should be left on the hair and its weightless, non-greasy formula then allows you to dry and style your hair as normal.

Did you know this super-charged formula is great for fine hair types too? Check out our fine hair care routine to see how to use Olaplex No.7 to boost lifeless, lacklustre locks.

 

IS OLAPLEX SULPHATE-FREE?

Yes, all the Olaplex products are sulphate-free.

WHICH OLAPLEX SHOULD I USE?

Take a look through our complete Olaplex Brand 101 Guide to discover which Olaplex product is the right one for you. Still not sure? Reach out to our expert {Cult Concierge} team to get more specific advice on which Olaplex regime is right for your hair type.

IS OLAPLEX CRUELTY-FREE?

Yes! All the Olaplex hair care products are cruelty-free.

HOW DOES OLAPLEX WORK?

Olaplex creates incredible results because of its central ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl-Diglycol Dimaleate. This transformative ingredient is key to the product’s unique ability to repair hair follicles and bonds from the inside, creating smoother, healthier and damage-free hair.

 

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