Olaplex for hair: what is it, reviews, treatment, palette of colors. How to use at home, instructions for use, price, analogues

Many hair health products do not work. The main thing is to choose a comprehensive and correct hair care. Therefore, a unique American therapeutic composition Olaplex was developed.

Description of the tool

Olaplex for hair is a three-step complex of preparations created to restore natural disulfide bonds (a chemical bond, due to which amino acid links are formed in a certain sequence, giving the curls strength and elasticity) in the hair structure.

As a result of exposure to high temperatures, which serve to change the natural shape of the hair, disulfide bonds are damaged and destroyed. And the hair becomes brittle and porous.

Olaplex is able to rebuild broken joints, thereby restoring hair health at the level of the cortex (inner layer of the hair), rather than smoothing the cuticle (outer layer of the hair), as less progressive cosmetics do, to give hair the appearance of good condition.

Product line and release form of the medicinal product

Olaplex complex consists of 3 products:

• concentrate (Bond Multiplier # 1) yellowish tint, which is added to a mixture of dye and oxide (or other composition) and protects hair during the dyeing procedure, strengthening disulfide bonds;
• stabilizer (Bond Perfector No. 2) creamy texture, fixes the resulting color. Thanks to him, the hair retains all the useful properties and it is much easier to endure such aggressive procedures as perm, keratin straightening and many others;
• elixir-mask (Hair Pefector No. 3) strengthens the result, has a white creamy texture, is used at home to maintain the effects of the Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate molecule during daily injuries.

Available in different volumes (100 ml, 525 ml, 2000 ml) for the convenience of salon and independent use. The tool can be purchased as one complex, or each separately. There is a set for single use (No. 1 - 15 ml, No. 2 and No. 3 - 30 ml).

Most recently, the Olaplex line has been extended with two new products:

• shampoo (Bond Mainterance Shampoo No. 4) - a unique product that does not contain sulfates and parabens, actively moisturizes hair, giving it incredible shine and strength;
• conditioner (Bond Mainterance Сonditioner No. 5) - for all types of hair, restores, moisturizes without weighing.

New care formulations are created to complement the universal complex of treatment and hair protection, they are suitable for daily use and are available in a volume of 250 ml.

Price for Olaplex products in Russia:

• Elixir Hair Pefector No. 3 (100 ml) - from 2400 to 2700 rubles;
• travel kit: Bond Multiplier concentrate No. 1 (100 ml) - 1 piece + Bond Perfector No. 2 stabilizer (100 ml) - 2 pieces - from 9500 to 11000 rubles;
• salon set: concentrate Bond Multiplier No. 1 (525 ml) - 1 pc + stabilizer Bond Perfector No. 2 (525 ml) - 2 pcs - from 27,500 to 29,000 rubles;

Products and kits in a volume of 2000 ml are sold only for salons and are not available to regular customers.

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The composition of the product

Olaplex for hair is a complex of products that has an almost identical composition.At first glance, it may seem very incomprehensible. But if you figure out what each ingredient serves, you can understand how the remedy works.

The list of the main components included in the medical complex:

• water (water) is the main ingredient in all cosmetics;
• Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate - an innovative molecule that acts on disulfide bonds. Olaplex has a different concentration in different products (from 12.5 to 17%);
• propylene glycol (Propylene Glycol) - emulsifier, promotes hydration and is a conductor for other components;

  

• cetearyl alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol) - natural ingredient, mild in effect, helps in the formation of texture, dissolves active ingredients;
• behentrimonium methosulfate (Behentrimonium Methosulfate) - surfactant, used in all conditioners and hair masks, facilitates easier combing;
• cetyl alcohol (Cetyl Alcohol) - a natural, safe component that is included in the classification of fatty alcohols, softens the action of other ingredients, slows down the evaporation of water;
• soy protein hydrolyzate (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein) - promotes the production of keratin, a nourishing and protective component;
• Wheat protein hydrolyzate (Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein) - restores even heavily damaged hair, protects against aggressive thermal effects, fixing component;
• phenoxyethanol (Phenoxyethanol) - has a natural or synthetic nature, serves as a stabilizer and preservative;
• glycerol (Glycerin) - active moisturizing ingredient;
• hydroxyethyl ethyl cellulose (Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose) - Safe synthetic thickener and stabilizer;
• stearamidopropyl dimethylamine (Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine) - anti-static cleansing, conditioning agent;
• quaternium-91 (Quaternium 91) - conditioning agent, protects the color of colored hair;
• sodium benzoate (Sodium Benzoate) - Safe, synthetic preservative;
• cetrimonium methosulfate (Cetrimonium Methosulfate) - antistatic and antiseptic;
• cetrimonium chloride (Cetrimonium Chloride) - safe preservative, antistatic and emulsifier;
• polyquaternium-37 (Polyquaternium-37) - a multifunctional additive that is included in all professional hair products, serves to nourish and fills the voids of brittle and damaged hair;
• tetrasodium (Tetrasodium EDTA) - reduces water hardness;
• butylphenylmethylpropional (Butylphenil Metylpropional) - flavoring;
• etidronic acid (Etidronic Aсid) - stabilizer, antioxidant, viscosity regulator;
• vitamin C or vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - increases hair elasticity, has UV protection;
• phytantriol (Phytantriol) - synthetic component, improves hair structure, UV protection;
• almond oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) - nourishes, strengthens the hair shaft, gives elasticity;
• vitamin E (Tocopherol Acetate) – antioxidant, UV protection, protection against free radicals;
• vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate) - moisturizing and anti-aging effect;
• aloe leaf juice (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice) - moisturizes, improves hair elasticity;
• panthenol (Panthenol) - nourishes dry hair, serves to regenerate the structure;
• thirst oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil) - softens, moisturizes, slows down aging;
• lemon acid (Citric Acid) - preservative, pH regulator;
• aromatic additives (Fragrance).

Olaplex in each product has all of the above components, but in different proportions. The composition is clearly verified and tested repeatedly. This product is safe and suitable for all hair types. Most of the ingredients are widely used in quality professional cosmetics.

Key ingredients in shampoo and conditioner:

• Bis-Aminoprophyl Diglycol Dimaleate - the main substance for the restoration of disulfide bonds;
• soft sulfatesobtained from coconuts (Mild Sulfate-Free Surfactants Derived from Coconuts) - do not dry, retain the color of dyed hair;
• acetic acid (Acetic Acid) - gently cleanses, gives a natural shine;
• plant extract (Phytenso) - retains moisture in hair and protects color;
• avocado oil (Persea Gratissima Avocado Oil) - conditions and moisturizes;
• fructose extract (Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract Acai Berry Extract) - contains Omega-3, 6, 9 fatty acids; vitamins A, C, E, B; strengthens from root to tip, serves as a powerful antioxidant.

Olaplex has changed the way hair is dyed and treated, while maintaining the integrity and quality of the curls. All components of Olaplex are aimed at bringing back even the most lifeless curls to life.

The main advantages and indications for the procedure

Numerous studies and practical use of Olaplex products have revealed a number of its significant advantages:

• suitable for all hair types;
• able to restore even severely damaged hair;
• noticeably improves the external condition of the strands; curls become softer, lighter and do not get tangled;
• nourishes and moisturizes hair from roots to ends;
• can be mixed with any dye and bleaching powder;
• has no contraindications for use (in addition to individual allergic reactions to any of the components of the product);
• does not contain harmful substances that can provoke allergic reactions: phthalates, formaldehydes, sulfates and parabens;
• available in various sizes for ease of use at home and in the salon;

The three-step treatment can be applied to anyone and any salon procedure.

There are also a number of indications in which the restoring properties of Olaplex are simply necessary:

• dyeing in blond (when the natural pigment is burned out, the destruction of the hair structure occurs much faster);
• permanent or complex staining;
• perm;
• keratin straightening;
• damage due to unsuccessful washing or clarification;
• lack of volume on the hair;
• brittle, dry and damaged hair;
• hair is often electrified;
• split hair ends.

Olaplex for hair is an irreplaceable assistant in professional coloring and everyday home procedures.

Efficiency

The effectiveness of the Olaplex medical complex can be judged by the numerous reviews of stylists, hairdressers and just people who have experienced the power of its effect on themselves.

Leading experts in the beauty industry say that Olaplex affects the fundamentals of the chemical structure of hair. It connects the newly destroyed paired bonds. The more full-fledged protein compounds in the structure of the curl, the more elastic, durable and healthy it becomes.

What is the result of the use of full-fledged care from Olaplex for damaged, colored hair:

• "Healing" of split ends;
• elimination of brittleness, dryness, static effect;
• helps to keep the coloring pigment in the hair longer;
• makes hair smoother and shinier;
• prevents curls from tangling;
• moisturizes and nourishes the hair shaft from the very roots;
• makes everyday chemical, mechanical and thermal exposure safe.

The use of Olaplex made it possible to carry out several complex salon procedures in one day. For example, now without fear, you can bleach and perm in one trip to the master.

Staining with Olaplex

Hair coloring using a three-step treatment can be done both in the salon and at home. It should be remembered that you should not increase the dye holding time or the oxide portion when using Olaplex.

But it is worth considering the dosage of the drug for the amount of dye and lightening powder. The bottle of concentrate No. 1 is equipped with a special dispenser, thanks to which you can easily measure the required amount of the substance.

The staining procedure consists of the following steps:

1. It is necessary to mix the paint (clarifying powder) and oxide, add the required amount of Bond Multiplier # 1 concentrate.

2. Withstand the time specified in the instructions for the dye.

3. Rinse thoroughly with water without using shampoo.

4. Apply Bond Perfector # 2 stabilizer for at least 10 minutes. The amount of color fixer depends on the length of the hair (5 to 20 ml). During the holding time of the stabilizer, you can trim.

5. Wash off the composition using Olaplex No. 4 shampoo or any professional shampoo to protect the color of colored hair.

6. Use conditioner.

The use of Bond Multiplier No. 1 and Bond Perfector No. 2 in salon procedures, such as: keratin straightening, perm, complex coloring and others, is strictly regulated by the master.

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Hair restoration and treatment

Olaplex for hair is a product that offers special care for extremely damaged curls, called "Active Protection" among professionals. It is performed before or after any salon procedures.

Stages of care "Active protection":

1. Mix 15 ml of Bond Multiplier # 1 Concentrate and 90 ml of purified water.
2. Apply to dry or towel-dried hair.
3. Leave for 10-20 minutes. (depending on the degree of damage).
4. Apply Bond Perfector No. 2 for 15-30 minutes.
5. At the end of the procedure, the composition is washed off using shampoo and conditioner.

For less damaged or even unpainted hair, experts recommend the Basic Protection service with Olaplex. It helps to strengthen the structure, make the strands softer and more manageable.

Stages of the Basic Protection procedure:

1. Apply Bond Perfector # 2 (5-20 ml) for 5 minutes.
2. Further, without rinsing, it is necessary to reapply the stabilizer and leave for 10-15 minutes.
3. Wash off, use shampoo and conditioner.

Do not exceed concentration to achieve a longer or stronger effect. It is better to repeat the procedure after a while. After the end of the use of Olaplex, the reduced disulfide bonds are not destroyed, and the protection created by it is preserved.

Home use

To prolong the effect of the Olaplex complex at home, the Hair Pefector No. 3 mask was created. It maintains the health of hair under daily thermal and mechanical stress. Retains their shine and strength until the next visit to the salon.

Rules for using mask No. 3 Olaplex at home:

1. Apply mask No. 3 (5-20 ml) for at least 10 minutes.
2. In case of unsatisfactory condition of the hair, apply mask No. 3 again in the same amount for at least another 10 minutes.
3. Rinse off with shampoo and conditioner.

Such care is recommended to be carried out 1 time in 7 days without restrictions on hair type and exposure time (you can leave the 3rd stage for the whole night).

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Analogues of the remedy

There are no direct analogues of the American restoring complex. Its formula is patented and absolutely unique. There are drugs that are similar in effect and serve to protect the hair, but work differently.

• Neoplex (Niophlex) - a similar three-step treatment, which includes: strengthening serum, fixative cream and home care mask. Works thanks to the amino acids and phytoceramides (vegetable fats) included in the composition.
• Fiberplex (Fibreplex) - consists of 3 products: booster (activator-enhancer), caring cream, mask. They act on the cuticle (the outer layer of the hair) and help maintain the health of the hair when dyed.
• Kuraplex (Cureplex) - restores the structural bonds of the hair, prevents damage during coloring. The complex includes a revitalizing lotion, conditioner and mask. The composition contains chemical and natural ingredients.

You should also beware of counterfeiting Olaplex products. You should never buy in stores or online sources products "on tap", without packaging and instructions for use.

The cosmetic product is a modern, innovative, medical complex for hair. Thanks to Olaplex, the hair becomes healthy. He does what no one else has been able to do: now any salon procedures and daily home care is an absolutely safe procedure.

Author: Semenova K.O. (bellatrix_L)

Article design: Mila Friedan

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