Pouring in our feed is an infinite number of pictures of celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Emily Ratajkowski and Gigi Hadid with perfectly smooth hair. Their beautiful, shiny and healthy looking locks make us jealous and we start searching for the products they use to get such amazing results. One product that's been popping up a lot lately is Olaplex . If you aren't familiar with it yet, keep reading to find out more!
But what exactly is Olaplex 0, Olaplex 3, and Olaplex 8? Is it just another name for a hair mask or henna that changes your hair color? Nope! Let's take a closer look at this popular celeb-loved hair treatment.
What is Olaplex?
Olaplex is the brand name of a revolutionary hair care product that works as an "in between" service for your salon visits. It's not just one product, but three that are sold separately and must be used together to get amazing results. The first two products - Olaplex No 0 and Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector - prepare the hair before coloring, while Olaplex No 8 is used after you dye your tresses to really lock in the color.
The best thing about this system is that it can be applied even on previously chemically-processed locks, making them healthier than ever! So now you don't have to wait until your hair is completely healthy to color it. Just use Olaplex and you're good to go!
According to Jonathan Torch , the founder of Olaplex, this revolutionary treatment was born out of a necessity. Before inventing it, Torch worked as a hairstylist in Beverly Hills. He says that he got so frustrated by his clients' complaints - damaged hair after coloring their locks - that he decided to do something about it! And thus Olaplex appeared on the market.
What are the benefits of using Olaplex?
So far we've been talking all about how great this product is, but what exactly makes it so special? Here's why celebrities prefer Olaplex over other treatments:
1) It can be used on even the most processed hair
Olaplex is perfect for those who have over-processed locks and want to restore them. Other treatments can't be applied if your hair has already been bleached or highlighted, but Olaplex is not afraid of any chemical service! And now you can finally dye your hair after doing something drastic to it - like getting a short pixie cut .
2) It prevents breakage
Olaplex works as an "in between" treatment that will strengthen your hair between sessions at the salon. It's also great to use just before you go in for a new color job , so that your tresses don't break off during the process.
3) It can repair damaged ends of split hair
This might sound a little weird, but apparently Olaplex can penetrate the hair and repair the damaged ends . It's especially helpful for those with over-bleached locks that often look unhealthy because of their split ends.
4) It prevents future damage
Olaplex 3 Bond Perfector is a "post treatment" product used to prevent any further damage. This bond rebuilding formula actually rebuilds broken disulfide bonds in your hair . It will make it stronger and healthier - from roots to tips! So you can keep dying those tresses without worrying about them breaking off later on!
What are the cons of Olaplex?
The only con we could find while researching this product is that it's not available in drugstores. Olaplex is quite expensive, but considering what it does for your hair - not that surprising. Plus you can get a salon quality treatment at home using this product!
Here's how to use Olaplex:
You must know that there are three different products that make up the Olaplex system. So be sure to read the instructions properly before using it. Olaplex 0 is a pre-treatment used on clean, damp hair for about 15 minutes . It's meant to be left on the base of the scalp and mid-lengths, while avoiding applying it on any dry or damaged areas. You can then apply Olaplex 3 which should stay in your locks for at least 25 minutes . Next comes Olaplex 8, which you must apply on clean hair - just the same way like every other treatment!