OLAPLEX No.6 Bond Smoother, 100ml

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A study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology discovered that essential fatty acids and antioxidants lead to improvements in hair growth and density. This also contains bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, but in a smaller quantity and in combination with a variety of conditioning agents. It is also applied in the salon and used as your post-colouring conditioner treatment. No.1 is a solution-based treatment that works to repair damaged hair. It’s a concentrated first step that hairdressers use to lessen the unwanted effects of chemical dyeing such as brittleness and breakage. It can also be added to glosses and toners. Olaplex No.2 Bond Perfector They contain more concentrated levels of the active ingredient which are only used in professional settings where colouring chemicals are being handled too,’ explains Tom. Ultimately, the first four Olaplex products are your SOS steps for bleached or heavily heat-styled hair. But its offerings don’t end here – there are other products in the range that can be used to boost the efficiency of the salon treatments.

Olaplex No. 5 Conditioner contains many very hydrating ingredients which enrich the hair, leave it healthier, and eliminate dryness. In addition, this product contains a high number of antioxidants, which can repair damage to the hair and protect it from environmental damage like pollution and UV rays. You use this in the same way you would use Olaplex No.3, and that is before shampooing. Apply it to damp hair for 10-15 minutes before rinsing out. You then use shampoo and conditioner as normal.

Can I use a leave-in conditioner every day?

Of course it contains Olaplex’s famous bond-building technology and at the same time this lightweight, silicone-free serum gives you protection from both heat and pollution (thanks to the addition of antioxidant-rich Red Algae Extract). Yes! We love a before and after here at Sally Beauty, especially when your results are more than visible. With scientifically proven results of 68% more repair & 3x stronger hair* (*When used as a two-part system in just one use) using UK-based Primark often comes out with some great dupes and their recent range contains some brilliant Olaplex dupes. Image: Primark

Stay loyal to this system and you'll soon see the difference. Trust me, when it comes to Olaplex, you can believe the hype. Most people think about how Keratin (proteins) make up the hair, forming polypeptide bonds (long chains) that are kept in alignment by hydrogen, salt and disulfide bonds. Start by using the No.3 mask once a week and the shampoo and conditioner every other hair wash. You can then amplify their efficacy by using the No.7 Bonding Oil as a post-wash styling treatment. The main difference, aside from the much lower price, is that Elizavecca uses protein to restore and strengthen hair whereas Olaplex is a bond restorer.

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Aldi recently brought out its range called Bonded, which comes under the brand’s beauty line Lacura. Apply the No.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment slowly to dry hair, distributing evenly from root to tip. The Olaplex treatments are based around a patented active ingredient that seeks out and repairs the broken bonds in your hair fibres.

Like many areas of life – say, marathon training or learning to surf – you aren’t going to see results instantly, and the same rule applies to your hair. Ultimately, the outcome will depend on how strictly you follow your Olaplex routine. The range includes a Pre-Wash Treatment which is designed to repair the hair bonds and is clearly intended to be an Olaplex dupe. It gives almost identical results to the original product from Olaplex but is just a fraction of the cost. Image: Aldi If you prefer using an oil on your hair over a styling cream, this is a good alternative to Olaplex 6 and it also has the benefit of working on wet and dry hair so is much more versatile. OLAPLEX was created by Dean Christal in his family’s Santa Barbara home garage. Coming from a family of hair experts, Christal worked with scientists to discover the brand’s signature ingredient – Bis-Aminopropyl-Diglycol Dimaleate – which transforms the quality of tresses’ textures, colour and overall strength. This home-grown idea has since evolved to become one of the biggest names in the hair and beauty business – now selling millions of products every year.This is where Olaplex’s patented technology comes in. It’s designed to rebuild chemical bonds in the hair known as disulphide. Naturally curly and textured hair contains many more disulphide bonds than straight hair and break when hair