Short answer: Yes.
Longer answer: OH MY GOODNESS, YES YES YES – IT DEFINITELY DOES !!!
What is Olaplex?
Olaplex is three-step process that aims to repair and prevent hair damage. It works on a molecular level by restoring the hair’s broken bonds which can result from harsh chemical treatments like bleaching and coloring.
The first 2 steps are done in the salon. The 3rd step (and beyond) is done at home to continue the strengthening processes.
How does it work?
The main ingredient of Olaplex is Bis-arinopropyl diglycol dimaleate – a patented ingredient that actively restores broken bonds. Martine Robertson, directors of education at Olaplex, says :
“Olaplex is repairing each hair strand as a whole – from base to ends. It’s finding bonds that have been broken down by any means (hair color, chemical straighteners, blow dryers, irons, etc.) and reconnecting them both ionically and covalently. This means that broken or weak bonds, located anywhere on the hair shaft, are targeted.”
Blondes really benefit from Olaplex because lightening hair using bleach or any lightening color formula breaks down the hair most. Lightening processes cause swelling to the hair cuticle – Olaplex is like putting a bullet-vest on your hair to minimize the damage.
Olaplex formula #3 is what can be used as an at-home treatment. Yes, it will still do it’s job if the first 2 steps haven’t been done. But it works better if they have. Regardless – it is recommended to use #3 once every 1 or 2 weeks.
Olaplex – at home care:
Olaplex #3 Bond Perfector –
This global best-seller is an at-home treatment, not a conditioner, that reduces breakage and visibly strengthens hair, improving its look and feel. It will restore your hair’s healthy appearance and texture by repairing damage and protecting hair structure.
Olaplex #4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo –
N°4 Shampoo repairs and protects hair from everyday stresses — including damaged hair, split ends, and frizz — by re-linking broken bonds. Leaves hair easier to manage, shinier and healthier with each use. N°4 is color-safe and proven to reduce breakage and strengthen all types of hair.
Olaplex #5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner –
Leaves hair easier to manage, shinier and healthier with each use. Protects and repairs damaged hair, split ends, and frizz by re-linking broken bonds. It is color-safe and will strengthen and leave your hair stronger than ever.
Olaplex #6 Bond Smoother –
A highly concentrated leave-in smoothing cream.
N°6 strengthens, moisturizes, and speeds up blow-dry times. Excellent for all hair types, including colored and chemically treated hair, and eliminates frizz and flyaways for up to 72 hours.
Olaplex #7 – Bonding Oil –
A highly concentrated, weightless reparative styling oil.
Dramatically increases shine, softness, and color vibrancy.
N°7 minimizes flyaways and frizz, while providing UV/heat protection of up to 450°F/232°C.
