Is Epres Hair Care Really The New & Improved Olaplex? Epres Review- My 2 Week Epres Results

[@SmileyxKyley]

As someone who did Biochemistry Research in a different lab at UCSB, I can say that the Dean Christal email is SUS. Even the post you showed I don’t think Eric is claiming to be “sole inventor”. Furthermore, when you read the email aloud the last sentence of the first paragraph you added a word (this was to make the sentence grammatically correct and I don’t blame you for it lol). Dean says “Eric testified under oath that Craig was inventor of Olaplex”. but you added “the” before inventor because grammatically there should be an article there. Craig was not /the/ inventor of olaplex, he was /an/ inventor of olaplex. I feel like the fact that he left out the article deeply suspicious because, like you did when reading it, people default to “the” which implies Craig is the sole inventor, and he isn’t. Overall, everyone who’s in chemistry/biochemistry academic research knows that unless they’re really new to the field, the P.I. is not doing any of the bench work or research to create the product. They write grants for funding and they provide guidance, but they don’t do the actual work. Eric did all of the actual experimentation to develop olaplex, and had to share credit with Craig because that’s how working under a PI works. He wouldn’t have had the equipment or resources to do the research if he weren’t in the hawker lab.

[@sovrappensiero1]

I think he meant what he said: Craig Hawker is a sharing person. Meaning he is collaborative - he shares ideas, shares credit, and otherwise acknowledges group or partnership effort. This contrasts with a person who claims sole ownership or inventor ship, etc. A lot of academics are “sharing people” in this sense.

[@AbbeyYung]

Ahhhhh that makes sense too

[@nk-zr8rw]

@@AbbeyYung that makes sense only lol

[@lindsayder]

Yes, if you are a prof and care about your students, then you try to help them by bringing them onto products and giving them credit as academia is a super competitive world.

[@jo4vt]

I agree!

[@JW99736]

That was what I got out of it, too!

[@bookswithcrys]

I am glad to see more and different products coming out for hair repair. The competition can only be good for increasing the standard and bringing down our cost. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date.

[@AMYV3]

Yes. Charging that kind of money for the amount they pay to make it, makes me not want to buy it out of spite lol lol Especially since we can’t buy the product that was the first to be released, the product I wanted then and I still want lol. the #1 bond multiplier, the one you use with your lightener/bleach lol. To stop your hair from breaking. Why would I want to break my hair THEN repair it lol. You can still only buy it if you are a licensed hairdresser. As much as I would love to go to a hairdresser that uses it. I can’t Really afford too and even more important every time I have gone to a good Salon it hasn’t turned out the way I want. (Spending $300 plus) My hair is quite difficult. I always leave with pieces being platinum and others being a more grey color, and I don’t have grey hair lol even at my age. Lol. I just know my hair better after 30 years of dying myself, what part needs bleaching longer, and what part needs less time for toner 😅. Not that I’m so great lol. Just Trial and error. Lol. They must have promised hairdressers that they will always be the only ones to be able to buy it. So they don’t loose clients. I’m guessing.

[@briesullivan883]

I just don’t understand why people would use anything other than K18(I always follow it with conditioner after it sits for 4 minutes or more). It builds the whole hair bond, not just part of it. It’s one product so you don’t have to bother with a bunch of other stuff.

[@MIA-rs9rg]

Def don’t care about the politics! Your questions are fair… but Olaplex went for the money and developed BS extras so happy to use this brand along with K 18❤

[@justprettymakeup1281]

Just adding my two cents here. A close relative recently earned her PhD in bio chemistry. It is pretty clear watching the process that the students do the majority of the work inventing new technology and testing it in countless lab experiments.while the professor oversees and gives guidance. If it is successful. I think it’s pretty typical for the professor to receive most or all of the credit especially when it comes to publishing in peer review journals and patents. Basically I believe it was probably a collaborative effort when it comes to the original Ola Plex

[@AbbeyYung]

This is such an interesting point!!!

[@Beth13579]

I can 100% back up this comment with my husband in a PhD program right now 😅

[@wasteddemise2286]

Congratulations on your PhD

[@andrearatcliff3161]

Absolutely- current PhD student and grad schools would collapse if their pool of expert cheap labor dried up

[@Amber-fj2wv]

You’re not wrong. University considers it intellectual property in some cases.

[@JediBunny]

*THE TEA!* I never could’ve imagined the fascinating intricacies of drama underlying this sort of story, but then again, business, invention, science, and consumer products are indeed all extensions of the human mind, and with that comes inherent human drama! Great coverage as always, Abbey. Very much appreciate you and your channel and have been learning more about my hair (and the science of it) via your work. _Thank you._

[@AbbeyYung]

Right?! So interesting. Thanks for watching ❤️

[@janmcmahon7358]

I bought the entire Olaplex line 4 years ago and it only marginally improved my platinum blonde hair. The Redken Acidic Bonding line completely changed my hair in a way no other line has done. Have added the K18 product and my hair has never been better. Thanks so much for testing these out for us all

[@misskyys]

Hey Jan, out of curiosity, do you use the whole acidic bonding line all together ? I’m looking to add the intensive treatment into my routine but it’s been so hard to find that product where I live.

[@janmcmahon7358]

@@misskyys I do use the Redken Acidic Bonding intensive treatment. Right now Ulta has a kit where you get that plus the leave in conditioner for free when you buy the shampoo and conditioner. Plus they had a coupon

[@FourJaysFour]

Redken ABC has been great for me

[@radioog6945]

Oh wow ok going to try redkin then and k18.

[@DB-pk7hb]

I like redken too but k18 did nothing for my hair.

[@hurrstardlikemustard]

THE DRAMA OF ALL THIS IS FASCINATING and i love how you dove and introduced us to that as well. Fantastic content as always

[@AbbeyYung]

Soo interesting! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@Maranatha_Vision]

I bought Epres, and this is my second time using it. It’s so moisturizing for me! Plus they wrote a little thank you note on my invoice. I thought that was sweet ❤

[@ChristinaOrigel95]

I think it's interesting that you fill the bottle with tap water because the mineral content in tap water differs from region to region. I wonder if the existence of certain minerals, or lack thereof, in someone's tap water could impact how the product performs? Maybe filling the bottle with distilled water would be the best option.

[@erin7241]

Sure, I understand your logic. However Olaplex also recommends wetting the hair prior to use, for me that’s using my shower head, the same water you’d fill the Epres spray bottle with so I’m not sure it actually matters. Just another way of looking at it.

[@EwaHlebowicz]

You do have a point, I live in Cyprus which has very hard water, and it's bad for hair and creates build up. I wonder if it would affect how it works

[@FatBabyCheeks]

@@erin7241 Not really the same as the water you usedfrom your shower doesn't sit in a bottle for 2 months, which is the projected amount of time you can keep Epres in the fridge after mixing. Tap water has stuff in it that will grow bacteria where as distilled water does not, which is why hair products are made with distilled water and not tap water. It is very possible distilled water will make a difference.

[@Eagle4Change]

they tested EPRES IS ALL TYPES OF WATER and the water quality has ZERO effect on how eprers works, it is oil-based not water-based and acid-free.

[@lizcademy4809]

@@Eagle4Change This makes little sense ... If Epres is oil based, then why is water being added - the product and water would separate in the spray bottle and need to be thoroughly mixed (beyond customer shaking) before every use. In addition, denatured alcohol is not an oil-based ingredient. [I would need to go back to my books to see if the other ingredients are oil or water based.] "Acid free" is a marketing term ... anything with any watery component will have a pH, meaning it has some leel of acidity (or alkalinity). Water has a pH. Hair is already slightly acid, and anything too alkaline will damage hair ... just saying "acid free" does not tell us if the pH of the product is good for the hair. FYI, I'm an amateur cosmetic chemist. What's your background?

[@kcflaca07]

Can’t wait for the results. Definitely interested in purchasing since it’s much more affordable compared to K18

[@rebeccastoeffler6623]

Your hair looks amazing all the time but it looks even more WOW now. I decided to order the Epres this morning. I signed up for email notifications and got free shipping ($7 off). I just purchased the refill kit since I already own a spray bottle that looks identical to theirs. I've been using Olaplex for the past few months and while I love it, it would be nice to have something less time consuming. I also like that Epres can be airborne, unlike Olaplex. Thank you so much for your deep dive into all of this. You're the best! Oh yes! I forgot to add that it's already shipped!

[@britstarlight]

Your hair looks so good styled this way!!!!!!! Love all your content. I don’t have damaged hair yet still hang on your every word!!!

[@katarina1338]

Your hair is so pretty, I feel like you did did something different! Also I'm excited to know your results without using k18!

[@JULIEJBF42]

Just bought this, but I also have purchased K18. We will see! Thank you for doing these videos for everyone!

[@georgiagruen421]

i would love more info regarding EPRES. i bought it while in states. (They don't carry it in France yet) EPRES is the the easiest of the bond builders to use.

[@maurilee82]

I think I'm going to stick to my K18/Olaplex routine until I hear your final thoughts. I am obsessed with my current routine, but this sounds like something I might like to add or possibly replace my Olaplex. Thanks, Abbey!!

[@savvylynn3699]

me too :)

[@orewahouston2143]

What’s your current routine? ❤

[@strc5225]

How do you cycle your k18/olaplex routine?

[@kellybuzby4752]

Living proof is better than both of those products put together

[@Eagle4Change]

good luck

[@khalilahd.]

I love olaplex so I’m quite interested to see if this is truly better than the original. Definitely looking forward to trying it ❤ it’s insane you for an email from the actual founder of Olaplex

[@AbbeyYung]

Hope you love it if you try! And right 😂

[@Zubstep1315]

Wouldn’t trust the brand with the amount of blatant lying for profit and refuse to spend my hard earned money on a liars word.

[@dinurse8591]

Hello Abbie, I love your channel and I have learned so much about my hair through your teachings. I started using Epres this past Sunday . I have never used anything for bonding repair for my hair. So far I love the result. My hair is soft, shiny, healthier. For reference, I have fine, brittle hair with highlights and dye.

[@juliamihasastrology4427]

Let us know a follow up Abby!

[@Tluong]

Hair tutorial for these waves please!! Your hair looks so good!

[@bunnybeverley]

Omg I was not expecting a side of tea with this review 😅 I'm here for it though

[@laurapritchett7564]

super curious for your long term results!! can’t wait to see

[@Eagle4Change]

Eric Pressley has NEVER said he was the sole inventor of olaplex, Eric has ALWAYS told me he co-invented olaplex.

[@StoryOfThisGirlxx]

I’ve used Epres twice and my hair is so soft!! K18 and Olaplex have never been able to make my hair this soft!

[@elizabethonstage]

DETECTIVE ABBEY!!!! ❤❤❤ I love how you dive so deeply into this! I’d love to know how it stacks up to K18 or the living proof too! Is it silicone free? It just repairs bonds or actually rebuilds the hair? Anything that causes it to stop working? What if we get caught in the rain? Sounds weird but 😅 How do we ensure our hair is saturated enough? Love you abbey!!!! 💗💗💗

[@NatalieJ22]

Your hair looks so gorgeous in this video 😍

[@HubermansDaughter]

Yes girl drop the hair deets. How did you get this look?

[@AbbeyYung]

Thank you 🥰

[@kenziegeorge7624]

I feel like people still involved in Olaplex are personalizing this. He never said sole inventor or ever stated he did it completely alone. I thought people would have enough common sense to know in any area of the beauty industry nothing is created by one singular person. The things he states were true, and Olaplex is probably reasonably threatened and upset that he’s decide to take his knowledge put into their product and amplified it.

[@Madmarsha]

First I'm hearing of this stuff and I haven't even tried the K18 yet! I have been on a journey to find the best products for my hair; however, I am not a person who loves to constantly change and I now use nothing I've been using for years except for when I found Olaplex a couple years ago. I am accepting of this as I am transitioning to gray anyway so it seems like the right time and also it's a good time as these new products actually seem to do what they SAY they do! But eventually I hope to land on a regimen that just falls into routine.

[@jasonwinkler2845]

I immediately bought after seeing your tik tok!!! I had a couple questions for Epres and they were super responsive. Their most notable answer that I found was you can keep the mixture for up to two months, which is great for people with short hair who may not use the entire mixture in one treatment. Love love your channel and everything you do💖

[@lynni9621]

thank you for this!! i definitely had leftover and i was hunting everywhere for this answer! did it make your hair oily? i may have done something wrong because my hair looked like i had oil treated and hadnt washed yet 😬🤦‍♀️

[@briannameinhardt1946]

Thank you! I’ve been wondering what to do with leftover product if I have any and how long it’s effective for

[@jasonwinkler2845]

@@lynni9621 it definitely looked oily prior to washing, but afterward it seemed fine. I did notice that it appeared to have gotten dirtier faster despite my normal wash routine of washing at least twice. I was disappointed with the results regarding sleekness, because my hair was a bit frizzy afterward. Nothing too major but noticeable by me and my friends. I was optimistic because I normally use the Color Wow Dreamcoat spray after every wash, but this time I didn’t to see if: 1.) it really does last through multiple washes. 2.) if Epres would help tame some frizz. Like i said, I was a bit disappointed on both fronts but I did have high expectations for someone who typically only washes once per week.

[@kariramirez313]

I love your color hair this way!!

[@absgj]

I just found out Herbal Essences advertises their products (especially their bio:renew line) as pH balanced. I found a website that tested their pH levels and they seemed to be quite low (some between 3.5-4). I would be interested to see what you think of this line as a potentially good drugstore option for shampoo and conditioner! 💚

[@jessakent2049]

I found their Argan Oil bio:renew on several "Best Low pH Shampoos" list and started using it two weeks ago when I started Abbey's method. So far, so good! VERY rich lather, even with long hair I only have to use a small amount.

[@AbbeyYung]

Amazing!! Need to try

[@Natalie-mu3nq]

⁰k

[@Natalie-mu3nq]

L0kn

[@absgj]

The MSDS of their products can be found on the smartlabel website, which includes info on the pH. For example, the Bio:renew White Grapefruit and Mint shampoo has a range of 4 - 5.4 and the conditioner has a range of 3.4 - 5 👀

[@dcndiamonds]

Did you continue to use k18 in your wash routine while testing this or did you remove that step for this test? Love your videos, you are completely changing the way I treat my poor hair!

[@StateofKait]

This was so interesting! I appreciate how thorough you are.

[@AbbeyYung]

Thanks girl 🥰

[@priscilaesteva6635]

Im intrigued for sure I’m excited to try it out, I hope it hits salon supply stores 🙏🏼

[@jadedhuneyy]

its been a ritual for me to watch your videos every time you upload when im doing my routine in the morning ☺️ loved the vid, i dont even use olaplex or any bond repair but here for the drama, especially hearing the overall business/law side of it

[@rubyrosemary1210]

Abbey!!! Epres has come out with a shampoo and conditioner now! Please try them and review them for us!!!

[@melaniehuff]

Well you may not be convinced yet about Epres, but your hair looked particularly great today! I am intrigued by this product because I can do all my usual post wash things, whereas with the others, I couldn't do my post wash mask or leave ins and I have never been as happy with my hair on those days.

[@isobel5175]

Thanks for this video, I'll have to test it out! Your color is looking so good lately more natural fits your complexion so well. Also I'd love if you could review bioprogramming, they have both bleach that cause no damage and is healing according to their founder, as well as heat tools and blowdryer that makes your hair better to more you use it very fascinating, It recently hit the market in America and lots of hair stylist have started to use it 🥰

[@CLH-k3p]

Your hair looks great in this video!

[@AnaFitzgerald1996]

I LOVE how you comunicate

[@chelseaw9355]

The way your hair is styled in this video is BEYOND gorgeous! How did you style it??

[@lynni9621]

I love watching your videos. I'm especially interested in your content on hair care. You're hair is so beautiful and that could be problematic when you're testing out how well hair products repair and improve hair. Not a terrible problem to have of course but it can make a test and reveal experiment a little difficult as results will be mild since its hard to show any drastic improvement on already gorgeous hair. I'm wondering if you've considered using volunteer models with less fortunate hair quality to help show the effects of various products. Of course I love that you use the products yourself and report on the experience because you're obviously pretty knowledgeable and your input wouldn't be complete without first hand account. I just feel from the viewpoint of someone with horribly straw-like hair ends (the result of bleaching followed by a recent amd unfortunate hair curling mishap), I feel like seeing transformation from brittle and damaged to soft and repaired would be more telling. Again, I love your content and I'm hopeful that some of your hair journey suggestions will help my once soft and sleek hair return to its former state some day. Keep the awesome videos coming! 😉😊

[@blacknwhitestripe]

It’s weird that while the epres website explains why it’s better than Olaplex, it doesn’t go into how it works. You usually see higher end bond building products have the tech heavily marketed.

[@AbbeyYung]

Very good point!

[@sarahstroud6021]

Just ordered using you’re link!!

[@kimhoffman433]

very much looking foward to the two month update - thanks!

[@DylanDallion]

I'm very interested in using this brand, I can't wait! Where can I find it at?:-)

[@gailp5892]

Thank you Abbey I’ve been waiting for this🤩

[@brookedemartino7104]

Great investigative work Abby!! Love your channel keep up the great work 😊

[@Em-od1df]

Amazing! Thank you Abbey! 💖 I was wondering whether you could do a review of the two different K18 masks? I've read the ingredient lists but don't really understand why they're different. So the K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask and the K18 Professional Molecular Repair Hair Mask, which I guess is for salon use but much cheaper? And then maybe also the K18 Professional Molecular Repair Hair Mist? Would love to see that! 💛

[@aprilb2733]

always great useful videos, love the hair ........what did you to get it that way this day......texture spray?

[@kia4271]

Thanks for the update Abbey! I can’t wait for the full review in a couple months! ❤

[@dianadiez]

Hiiii Abbey! I just finished using the 1st vial yesterday, and since I use all your product suggestions, I really don't know if it is the combination of several good products or is it EPRES? I think the same thing will happen to many of your followers, there are times when I use Epres and after the shampoo I apply K18, most of the time I use the living proof bond repair because I really like to use conditioner and mask, which according to the indications of k18 there is no need to use conditioner and mask because the product should stay in your hair, i saw better results with this mechanism. Thank you for all the excellent and high quality content! we can see the love and passion and that is priceless! a big hug from the heart of South America

[@annabenton123]

Loved this Abbey!!! Can’t wait for the update

[@alexiswilsey9966]

YOUR HAIR!! I love the way you styled it!! What method was this style?

[@misbell27]

Thanks for the info and the TEA! Your hair looks amazing in this video BTW!

[@MoreKy]

I love your hair style in this video !

[@fatimaboebina]

You’re a queen! Thanks for the review ❤

[@sovrappensiero1]

I kind of wonder if Epres will evolve to include extra hair products that “make the treatment work even better.” I mean, that’s what happened with Olaplex. I think the original treatment was a few steps done in the salon, and the No. 3 for maintenance…they just keep adding more steps to get more profits. I’m not convinced that any of those other steps actually improve the way No. 3 works…I think that’s the way they chose to expand and increase revenue and maintain consumer interest. Is it the only way? I don’t know. Maybe it is, especially if they don’t funnel some revenue into R&D (and I don’t know if they do or not).

[@lizcademy4809]

Agreed. I have only 2 Olaplex products: #3 for when my hair feels especially damaged #8 when I want a rich hair mask instead of conditioner I use one of these products once a month (every 4-5 shampoos) and it's enough for my hair. I don't feel any need for other Olaplex brand products.

[@AbbeyYung]

I wonder this as well!

[@belterbeauty3191]

Hi Abbey would u plz review the "give me cosmetics " hair products? The pink packaging line ?

[@ejhaqqi6480]

I've never used any of the bond building products because I don't color my hair and only use the most minimal heat styling tools. I do have naturally wavy/curly hair and am getting a few grays. I'm really curious if something like this would make any difference on my textured, dry, somewhat frizzy but not really damaged hair? The drama is what it is and I'll be interested to see how it plays out 🤔🤨 Thanks for all your hard work!

[@allie3072]

You’re glowing btw 😍

[@lindabarr2117]

excited to hear your 2 month review…you’re so thorough…thanks from hairdresser’s everywhere

[@connie6410]

Wow, fascinating story! Thanks for sharing it in a very balanced way, Abbey. I have been using Olaplex, hadn't heard of this brand, but it does make me think twice before buying from a brand whose ethics I question.

[@biochemistrywithlinda]

Biochemists who have alot of ideas do leave to create other brands. For example, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier with CRISPR DNA editing . Jennifer Doudna founded 3 companies and then left to create Mammoth Biosciences (Another CRISPR gene editing company). That said patent wars and marketing is always a thing behind closed doors its just that the public normally does not see it unless it gets to social media. But circulating in labs gossip spreads. lol Anyways love your videos! ^__^

[@priscillah4]

Your hair looks so beautiful and healthy!

[@debmurray2734]

EDIT - The ingredients are under the product description on the Epres product site: Ingredients: diethylhexyl maleate, oleyl alcohol, alcohol denat., stearamidopropyl dimethylamine Original comment: Has anyone been able to find the ingredient list of Epres? I cannot find it on their site or any where else. I did notice that Epres does not claim "gluten free" which Olaplex does. I cannot use any products with gluten. K18 contains wheat :( so that product is out. I won't even try Epres until I have seen an official ingredient list. The fact that it is not easily found says a lot to me - not good.

[@debmurray2734]

@@lindacundiff4613 thanks for your note - wheat is toxic to me topically and internally - I have celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis .

[@dazzfire]

Another excellent video! You've definitely become my hair guru! I can't wait for the follow-up ^_^

[@vstar____]

Fantastic video, Abbey! You are my go-to beauty journalist: your videos are so thorough and informative. I hadnt even heard of Epres until I watched your video. So I would be curious to know 1) Whether the Epres product is more comparable to Olaplex 1, 2 (the salon only products), or Olaplex 3? 2) And also: Why is it a spray when Olaplex expressly says not to spray Olaplex 1 onto hair? 3) Why dont they need to break it down into 2 steps (a la Olaplex 1 + 2)?

[@vstar____]

....and thank you for all your amazing videos!

[@melchol2121]

Ive been waiting for someone to post a video about this new brand

[@Arigirl]

I just yesterday bought my first olaplex 😅 I haven't yet tried k18 as well so I feel there is a long time before I get to this new one... Hope they resolve the drama till then 😁

[@stefanieblanche2748]

Thank you for this video so interested to try this new product

[@lissettevelez7232]

Abby, Which shampoo and conditioner did you use after Epres?

[@n.a.j5999]

I just got mine in the mail and really like it so far, but it’s just been a few hours on my hair. I didn’t feel like olaplex was worth the hype. Too many steps and products. That’s why my hair stylist stopped using it. I’ll definitely tell her about epres. Hoping epres comes out with a shampoo and conditioner too!

[@morganyoung2670]

Love your hair in this video! How did you style it?

[@amberrenard9724]

I would love to know this as well!!! How did you style your hair?

[@blooomy8025]

do you think you could do a review of kevin murphy products in the future? i've seen them all over tiktok for healthy hair!

[@cherryely0677]

Question: after you mix the solution with water, how long can it stay in the container? Meaning, if you haven't used up an entire mix, can you just keep it in the container for the next use or does it somehow expire, evaporate over time? And if you can store it, does it need to have some sort of temperature conditions, like store it in the fridge or just room temp.?

[@ss012978]

Was wondering this myself

[@Lis13h]

I was wondering this too, could get different results with tap water minerals and water hardness, I wonder if they’d say use distilled?

[@rebeccastoeffler6623]

I was wondering this too. Someone in the comments said they reached out to Epres and Epres said it will stay good for two months after being mixed with water. However, I'm wondering if I could just use half the vial and half the water needed per treatment. That way two vials will last four treatments.

[@lynni9621]

somebody right above said they told her up to 2 months

[@childhoodshour]

My order should hopefully be here tomorrow. I like Olaplex but dislike the application process. I’m hoping this will work just as well or better.

[@Rosary716]

Have used the Living Proof bond treatment. WOW. Used twice and very pleased.

[@allytrudie864]

Plenty of room for multiple bonding lines. Regardless of the ingredients that actually heal bonds the other ingredients in each brand will be different and therefore work differently on different types of hair. Even if they all do the same thing each hair type will react differently to the different lines.

[@briannameinhardt1946]

I’m dying for the update!! How is it going?!

[@winkeyblinkey]

Can you do a video on the hair growth oil Revela???? I'm dying to know your opinion!

[@joeleen1607]

I’m not a fan of Olaplex - never did anything for my hair. Just bought the K18 and Living proof on your recommendations so hopefully I like those more.

[@AbbeyYung]

Those are both amazing 😍

[@alissawehrli5707]

Was there ever an update video on the questions you asked? Im not seeing it anywhere. Thanks!!

[@amberloveschicago]

Oh my, what a fun video! Love me some industry gossip. 😂 Also, your hair looks freaking amazeballs here! I mean your hair always looks lovely, but it definitely looks healthier and fuller at the time of this video being filmed.

[@annischwans4479]

Hey Abbey! Would you mind explaining how you use this product? Like on wash day or the night before, how long you leave it in before cleansing, etc. Like do you think you can you spray and leave it in for multiple days before cleansing or is it more like sleep on it and then wash it out in the morning?

[@AndreaRodgers]

Abbey, I'd love to know what you did to your hair color-wise. Looks good!

[@Robin-l1o9k]

As it is intended for pre-wash use, does it work when hair is coated with product (e.g, styling products like texturizing sprays, oil in the ends, heatprotectants containing silicone etc)? K-18 specifically requires clean hair as does Olaplex and it makes perfectly sense if the product should work deep in the hair...Did they say anything about that?

[@bingm8109]

Good question!

[@meechmo9427]

Abbeeeeey! Please review the Coco and Eve bond building pre-shampoo treatment. It’s $25 for 4.2 oz

[@KittenCasserole]

Great video ❤

[@75Bigsistr]

You hair is 🔥 today!!! What did you do differently!?! #hairgoals

[@ohbaananaa]

Have you been hearing or reading up on the Dry Shampoo recall recently in regards to high levels of benzene ? Thoughts ?

[@rebeccaporto]

Sally Beauty came out with their own line of Olaplex and would love if you did a comparison video!

[@Hairguysteve]

No lol not a version of Olaplex lol just another "COPY"

[@kzvegansuperstar]

I feel like the ease of use is a big plus. I’ve never used K18 because I have a chronic illness and it would just be too much hassle to add to my shower routine, which is why I’ve been so interested in Epres (plus I have virgin hair that I only heat style a few times a year so my hair is really healthy, but I still like to do something extra for my hair). It just seems so much easier to use than K18 or Olaplex, and it’s fragrance free so I don’t have to go to the lengths I used to to keep Olaplex off my skin while I was using it. If K18 came out with a pre-shampoo treatment I’d be all-in but for now I just can’t stop my shower midway through for anything. Excited to try Epres!

[@notimportant123]

K18 is a leave in?

[@Deadwrongallalong]

FYI you don’t need to stop midway thru your shower to use K18. That’s how Abbey does it and there’s nothing wrong with that (clearly it works well lol), BUT you don’t need to do it that way. When I use it, I shampoo, skip conditioner, apply K18 once I’m out of the shower and my hair is damp, leave it, and then apply leave in conditioner and other products after 4 mins. According ti the brand itself: “- Shampoo. Skip conditioner - Gently towel dry hair ‘til damp - Start with 1 pump and spread it between your hands. - Evenly distribute it from ends to roots. - Add more as needed but don’t exceed 3 pumps - Wait 4 minutes before combing + styling to get your finished look + feel. - Then do whatever you want. This is a leave-in, no rinse needed.”

[@marinasophie6336]

@@Deadwrongallalong thats how I use it too and one of the reasons I prefer it over olaplex especially when I don’t have a lot of time it’s so fast and easy to use unlike olaplex.

[@kzvegansuperstar]

@@notimportant123 that’s helpful perspective, thanks! I’m mainly concerned about skipping conditioner as my hair is super tangle-prone, but this does make it a little more enticing to try K18

[@queenkoi]

Just wanted to offer a thought as a stylist, your hair likely doesn't need bond builders because your bonds are still intact. There are a lot of luxurious treatments to condition hair that your hair could benefit from but if you aren't chemically damaging the hair and you rarely heat style you really don't need to invest in bond restoration. There won't be any benefit vs a great mask for example that would be a nice way to recondition the hair. But of course please enjoy trying new things, it's just a thought 😃

[@lindseys49]

Love this hair so freaking much

[@chylin23]

What self tan do you have on in this video? It looks great!

[@franperez4663]

Excellent video. Thank you. Liked.

[@SweatWithAbby]

Love your videos!! Not a fan of k18… I feel like it over proteinized my hair which made it brittle and fall out… never had that issue with Olaplex but now wondering what this would do…? 🤔 Questions for Epres: So I’m confused.. I saw you spray Epres on dry hair… is that right? Clean dry hair? Clean damp hair? Thanks!

[@brookespiker3183]

This whole fit and makeup and hair style is her LOOK

[@Sereine1]

Please review Coc and eve bond mask! Thank you!

[@JULIEJBF42]

Which is your favorite, Epres; k18; olaplex or Living proof triple bond complex?