If you look in the shower or bathroom cabinets of almost any beauty guru, you are more than likely to spy an Olaplex bottle or two. This is no mere trend, Olaplex’s patented bond-building technology penetrates deep into each strand to repair damage and increase strength, health and shine on a molecular level like no other.
Read on to discover how to incorporate each Olaplex product into your hair routine and find out about our absolute favourite styling tool to use in tandem with the range…
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How To Incorporate Olaplex Step By Step
Olaplex Nº.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment
With the highest concentration of Olaplex’s bond-building technology available, Nº.0 is a priming pre-wash treatment formulated for those needing serious hair repair. To activate Nº.0 and kickstart your journey to healthier hair, use it alongside the Nº.3 Hair Perfector treatment.
$54.00 – 155ml
How to use it?
Once (or twice if your hair is particularly damaged) a week before washing, saturate the hair with Nº.0 and leave for ten minutes before applying Nº.3.
Olaplex Nº.3 Hair Perfector™
More than your standard conditioner or mask, the Olaplex Nº.3 Hair Perfector works to reverse the damage caused by heat styling, colour processing and bleach by rebuilding the molecular bonds within each strand. The result? Stronger, softer and more manageable hair after just one use.
$54 – 100ml
How to use it:
The Nº.3 Hair Perfector can be used alone or alongside Nº.0 as a pre-wash treatment. Apply to damp hair from root to tip and leave for a minimum of 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. For serious repair and added hair health, Nº.3 can even be left overnight.
Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo
A nourishing shampoo that tames frizz, limits split ends and leaves a glossy shine on all hair types. N°4 Shampoo has a pH of 6-6.5, safe for colour-treated hair and is also available in targeted clarifying and blonde formulas.
$54.00 – 250ml
How to use it?
Concentrate N°4 Shampoo on the roots to remove product and environmental build-up before rinsing. N°4 Shampoo is gentle enough for daily use.
Olaplex Nº.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
An intensely moisturising pH balanced conditioner with the power to relink broken bonds. With every application, the hair is hydrated and becomes stronger, healthier and more manageable.
$54.00 – 250ml
How to use it?
After shampooing with N°4, apply a small amount of N°5 conditioner from root to tip and wait three minutes before rinsing.
Olaplex Nº.6 Bond Smoother
A weightless leave in treatment that smooths and strengthens all hair types from fine and colour treated to natural and coily and everything in between. The Nº.6 Bond Smoother also speeds up blow dry time, adds definition to curls and reduces frizz.
$54.00 – 100ml
How to use it?
For a loose and textured but flyaway free style, apply ½ a pump from the mid length to the ends of damp hair and let air dry. For heat styled hair without the day two frizz, do the same then blow dry as normal. For a sleek look, apply sparingly to dry hair.
Olaplex Nº.7 Bonding Oil
Like Nº.6, the Nº.7 Bonding Oil has a lightweight yet highly concentrated formula that softens strands, tames flyaways and unruly texture, boosts shine and maintains colour.
$54.00 – 30ml
How to use it?
Apply a small amount to damp or dry hair and style as usual. Nº.7 can also be added to Nº.6, 8 and 9 for an extra shot of nourishing shine.
Olaplex Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
For those in need of some extra volume, shine, strength and hydration, (let’s be honest – who doesn’t?) the Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask is the all in one you’ve been waiting for.
$54.00 – 100ml
How to use it?
Nº.8 is designed for use 1-2 times per week instead of conditioner. After shampooing with Nº.4 and wringing out as much water as possible, focus Nº.8 on the mid length and ends of the hair then leave for ten minutes before rinsing.
Olaplex Nº.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
Olaplex’s bond-building technology combines with antioxidants from red algae extract in this protective daily hair serum. The weightless formula shields the hair from daily aggressors like UV rays and pollution, provides heat protection up to 232°C, and increases each hair’s style memory to retain glossy curls and waves.
$54.00 – 90ml
How to use it?
Apply to damp hair then blow dry as usual or apply sparingly each day on dry hair to finish.
So, what’s next?
Once the hair is washed and treated to perfection, heat styling is often the next step in a lot of our routines. Fortunately, styling tools are evolving to cause less damage while still producing a flawless finish. One of our unexpected new favourite tools of this year are steam powered hair straighteners.
Unlike the drying and frizz inducing hot plates used in traditional hair straighteners, steam stylers use a concentrated channel of steam to straighten, add shine and infuse the hair with moisture while reducing exposure to prolonged heat. By increasing moisture and reducing styling time and frizz, steam stylers work in tandem with Olaplex to minimise damage and the need to restyle hair each day.
Out of all steam stylers on the market, the CF team is most impressed by Steam Styler’s Steam Capsule Professional Hair Straightener. This high tech tool is designed with wide plates and short comb-like teeth to keep hair in place and ensure hair of all textures and thicknesses is styled evenly. It is also lightweight and features a salon length swivel cord for fuss free styling.
For those excited to kick start their journey towards healthier, fabulous-looking hair, luxury Australian beauty retailer Beauty Affairs has created a Steam Styler and Olaplex Hero Set you won’t want to miss.
The Steam Styler and Olaplex Hero Set is currently on sale for $299.00 and includes Olaplex’s Nº.3 Hair Perfector, Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and Nº.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner, as well as Steam Styler’s Steam Capsule Professional Hair Straightener.
General FAQ
What is OLAPLEX Nº 0 used for?
Just like its other popular Olaplex products, OLAPLEX No 0 works to reconstruct hair bonds, fortify strands, and promote overall hair health by preventing damage and split ends. Its efficacy has been demonstrated through scientific research and testing, making it a reliable choice for those seeking to improve the condition of their hair.
Do you use OLAPLEX before or after washing hair?
While the bottle instructs users to apply the product on towel-dried hair before shampooing, hair professionals advise that before any pre-treatment, it is important to ensure that the hair is free of any product build-up. According to experts, starting with clean hair to maximise the benefits of the treatment.
How do you use OLAPLEX 3 step by step?
For optimal hair care and repair, Olaplex Nº.3 Hair Perfector can be utilised either as a single treatment or in tandem with Olaplex Nº.0 as a pre-wash step. Simply apply the product onto damp hair, ensuring to cover the hair from the root to the tips, and leave it on for at least 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. To achieve even greater benefits, the product can be left on overnight.
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