Olaplex is a hair treatment that is made up of only two active ingredients. It helps to restore the disulfide linkages that are often broken by chemical and thermal treatments. Olaplex also helps to protect the hair against damage caused by metals such as copper and iron. It does not contain any harsh chemicals or sulfates that can strip your hair of its natural oils and nutrients, and it does not contain parabens, silicones, or other chemicals that mimic estrogen. The active ingredient in Olaplex 0, Olaplex 3, and Olaplex 8, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, forms covalent bonds between protein molecules. This helps to reinforce the disulfide linkages of cystine residues located within the protein matrix of the hair. These disulfide linkages are often broken by chemical and thermal treatments, but Olaplex helps to prevent this. The second active ingredient, Disodium EDTA, is a chelating agent that binds to metal ions. It helps to remove metals such as copper and iron from the hair, and it also helps to protect the hair against damage caused by them.
Active ingredient #1: Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate is a chemical cross-linking agent, also known as BISGMA, which forms covalent bonds between protein molecules. This reinforces the disulfide linkages of cystine residues located within the protein matrix of the hair. Normally, these disulfide linkages are broken by chemical and thermal treatments, but BISGMA helps to prevent this. Active ingredient #2: Disodium EthylenediamineTetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent that binds to metal ions, which can then be removed from the hair. It also helps to protect the hair against damage caused by metals such as copper and iron. How to apply Olaplex 0 and Olaplex 3 at home? To apply Olaplex 0 and Olaplex 3 at home, you will need: - Olaplex No 0 Bond Multiplier and Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector 1) Shampoo your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo. Towel dry and comb through. 2) Apply Olaplex No. 0 Bond Multiplier to wet hair, from roots to tips. Make sure to evenly distribute the product. 3) Leave it for 5 minutes before rinsing it out completely. 4) Apply Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector to towel-dried hair, concentrating on the ends. Leave in for 10 minutes before rinsing out completely. 5) Shampoo and condition your hair the same way you usually would. Note: For extra protection against future damage, use Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector once per week on towel dried hair for 10 minutes. Repeating these steps is not necessary to maintain perfect hair!
What is Olaplex 8 and How to apply it at home? Olaplex 8 is the latest development in the Olaplex hair treatment range. It is a Bond Multiplier that can be used at home to strengthen and protect hair from damage.
To use Olaplex 8, first shake the bottle well. Then, divide your hair into four sections and apply the Bond Multiplier to each section, starting at the roots and working your way down to the ends. Make sure to massage it into your hair so that it is fully absorbed. Leave it in for 10-15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Olaplex no.8 should be used once a week for best results. It will help to keep your hair looking healthy and strong, and will prevent further damage that can occur from styling products, heat or chemical treatments.
How Did Olaplex Gain Its Popularity?
The Olaplex hair treatment range has been a huge success since it was introduced to the UK in 2015. Used by many top hair stylists as well as celebrity stylist Nicola Clarke , it has helped to revive hundreds of thousands of people's hair who were suffering from damaged and over-processed locks. The original Olaplex is a Bond Multiplier which restores broken bonds in the hair strand, preventing further damage and helping your hair to grow long and healthy . It should be used on dry or damp hair before you shampoo, leave it for around 15 minutes then rinse thoroughly with warm water.