OLAPLEX or K18 -Which Is Better For Strengthening Hair

Which hair strengthening product is better for your hair olaplex vs k18? I hav used Olaplex for years and have been using the new k18 for about 6 months. Here are my professional thoughts on how use each one and which is actually right of r your hair. Thank you for watching!
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[@TanyaJo]

So glad you shared this as I just purchased the k18 and didn’t know a lot about it .

[@savvylynn3699]

I have used both and was a Olaplex user for years but the time constraint was rough, I like the K18 4 minute time a lot! I also re-wet after the 4 min (ok'd by the company) and apply a conditioner for about a minute, works like a charm and my hair routine doesn't take as much time :) Great video!

[@lisamarie9823]

how does K18 smell? not a fan of the olaplex smell to strong

[@kolourgen1762]

@savvy lynn Thank you! What a great tip! I’ve just purchased L’Oréal Wonder 8 on a good deal and was trying to figure out where to use it. I’m going to do K18 after towel drying for 4 minutes. Use the Lamellar water and then rinse off to see if this will work. Hold thumbs!

[@purpledragonfly313]

Great video! I use both and feel it benefits my hair a bit differently. It gets a lot softer with Oleplex no3 and it's nice to be able to use it even though it's a wash-day-with-cure happening. The K18 works very well if I use a very rich shampoo (I like Kerastase Magistral or Cicaextreme) and then add moisture after the appropriate time with K18. Cicaplasme or another leave in that works well with my hair. It will likely look bad the first day, but then the second day is much better.

[@rachiewoo6973]

I have 3b curls, naturally frizzy and dry, I have tried both and K18 wins by a mile. Nothing has ever made my hair soft and manageable like k18

[@kariramirez313]

It didn’t disrupt your wave pattern?

[@rachiewoo6973]

@@kariramirez313 not at all, it enhances my curls. Have you tried it yet?

[@kariramirez313]

@@rachiewoo6973 amazing! I’ll give it a try

[@sophiewilliams3963]

How often can i use it please?

[@hayleyalena5556]

The olaplex bottle is enough for 3-4 uses, and the k18 is enough for 20+. Pretty important to consider when saying the price difference.

[@iwillstom]

Number of uses depends a lot on hair type. I have long, fine hair and I definitely get more than 4 uses from Olaplex and much less than 20+ from K18.

[@kittykittysoftpaws]

K18 did nothing for my hair ... My hair is virgin... I asked a cosmetic chemist and she said is because someone like me without no damage would not see a difference. I do love the vital shots from keratin complex makes my hair look and feel amazing....

[@Jo-bu2vu]

I wish you would’ve mentioned what causes horizontal breakage vs vertical breakage. This would help us determine which one suits us better.

[@JamieYAYme]

Can always search the answer for that elsewhere I suppose?

[@elly7634]

from my logic, horizontal breakage most likely will come from things like overlapping bleach because the whole line is hit at once and will all fall out at once. vertical will be overtime like split ends moving up on certain strands or like heat damage or brushing

[@Cegtalk2u]

I've been using just the olaplex shampoo and conditioner once a week and the Oui leave in after every wash ( 3 times a week). It's a perfect combination 👌🏻

[@kimwold]

This hair color and skin complexion really makes your green eyes pop, like now they really look green

[@lavayuki]

I prefer Olaplex as k18 didn't do anything for my hair. I bleached my highlighted my hair and Olaplex helped a lot. I tried K18 and after using up two bottles of it, I didn't notice any improvement like I did with Olaplex

[@pattykarcher1200]

The one and only product that repaired my colored & bleached hair my entire life (I'm 60) was Nexxus polymeric reconstructor. They stopped making it about 6 yrs ago , could be longer. It had the consistency of honey maybe thicker and smelled like baby food to me. You would apply it sit under a hair dryer i think 10min and my hair was reborn again. It was not only soft and shiney it made it feel thick. It would last a few weeks then i would reapply again then i wouldn't do it again until i would color my roots and hilight again. My hair felt almost like babydoll hair. Strong thick and shiny. I have no clue why it was discontinued. I've seen it on Amazon for 100$ or more for a small tube. I guess some salons stills had a stock of it. I've tried the duped ones and they don't compare a all. I would donate my kidney for it to come back. In the meantime I've spent so much money trying salon brand products and i try to convince my self or my hair that it works but no. No comparison.😢

[@toasterflag]

The Portuguese soup story was so cute :))

[@JamieYAYme]

Whenever I have to let something sit in my hair in the shower I'll put on a plastic cap, and while I'm waiting I'll shave my legs or use a special scrub or use a pumice on my feet or anything I'm due for to kill the time! This method even works when you're taking a bubble bath, but I recommend draining the tub and showering after you soak to rinse your hair out when your done. That's another thing you can do while you wait, soak in the tub! Personally I like to shampoo my hair and then rinse it out in the bath water because my whole head gets soaked while I scratch the grime out. Feels SOOO good. Then you can use your olaplex and cap it while you soak! Soaking is great for sore muscles too. Bonus if you have Epsom salt.

[@vanessatool4346]

Big K18 Fan here! I really REALLY uped my game with K18, and I will never go back. I bought a big bottle of it, 150 ml, and now I am on the journey of restoring my hair from lifting it since I was 12 (i am 30 now), and also after having breakage/hair loss caused by Covid. I started it in October 2022, and did a small break around January. After using it, I do not comb my hair, I spread the 4 pumps on my hair first. I do one pump - foam it in my hands - then apply, and repeat. After 4 minutes, I use moisturising leave-in conditioner, heat protectant, and sometimes a leave-in mask from Selective (Italian brand), which has some bonding benefits. Even after very humid weather, my hair is amazing. Its so soft, I can't even tell you.

[@07miagirl]

Which retailer did you buy the 5oz bottle from?

[@kathystclair9485]

Respectfully, I really don't know how you can tell it's the K 18 that is working for you when you apply a mask, heat protectant along with it. A leave in conditioner and the brand of heat protectant I use alone makes my hair feel great after a blow dry. Given that, I have never used K18, only oleplex 3. Too many pros and cons for both actually.

[@irinaivanovic9792]

@@kathystclair9485 I was just about to say the same thing. In my opinion, if you STILL need to apply a moisturizing leave-in conditioner, heat protectant, AND sometimes a leave-in mask,..... what in the world is the point of raving about how great this K18 product is? smh. Someone using drug store products or could possibly be doing the exact same thing - without using K18 - and have the same results.

[@LJCasey-sd4eu]

I prefer the Bond Bar line from Sally's Beauty Supply.

[@mh11182]

My hair is notoriously dry and frizzy. Used Olaplex #3 and then #2 for a couple months. Tried #1 mixed with root touch up color recently and my hair was so soft and shiny where I colored. Days later I kept touching my hair because I couldn’t believe the softness. I do still have to use an expensive hair mask like Kerastase to add moisture but this combo has brought shine and tame to my hair after decades long battle with frizz. I ordered k18 today to try because I’d love to see if I can forego heat styling after using it along with a leave in. Although olaplex has improved my hair, I still don’t like the look of it when airdryed.

[@Anangelfromabove]

I love hearing the science!

[@herbalina]

I've tried both but I'm not sure I saw any difference in my hair. However! I did not purchase them directly from the manufacturer and from what I understand there are people swindling the public with fake products. It's possible I was one of the swindled since I bought them from online hair shops.

[@veraw4414]

I looove using K18 and then using the olaplex 6 leave in, because that’s a VERY smoothing leave in so it makes it ok that I skipped conditioner for K18

[@Maryyeung12894]

a lot of people condition after K18 - new guidelines on their website says you can do this as many people have lamented on the feeling of K18 without conditioner isn't as nice.

[@yveje9720]

Olaplex and K18 can be used together so one doesn’t need to choose (except for the price lol) they work on different parts of the hair so they may even work better together for some.

[@debbiehenson227]

What's the hair color your rocking in this video, cause I ❤ it.

[@michaelhalbritter8692]

I find K-18 not so easy to build in my routine because I really like to use rinse-out conditioners and masks. And frankly speaking I did not see such a difference...neither with K-18 nor with Olaplex. I am wondering if it really is as much of a gamechanger as claimed (at least the at-home-use-products). A high quality hair mask is doing more for me.

[@SarastistheSerpent]

I feel the same way. Both are very overrated. Nothing can technically “repair” hair, as hair is not alive and cannot heal. Good products prevent more damage. Olaplex and K18 do very little but condition the hair

[@jociir2650]

@@SarastistheSerpent Olaplaex is a temporary fix and k18 lays in the more “permanent” fix. Though not really permanent as you mentioned nothing can 100% repair the hair . But it does help rebuild the bonds inside the hair strengthening them.

[@felicelouisa]

If your hair is really ruined,, what I experienced once after a bleaching, then Olaplex is like sent from heaven. A normal hair mask does not help in such a case.

[@jordanxfile]

If your hair has no true visible damage, you will not notice a dramatic change. Years ago, when I first bought Olaplex No.3, I used it on my clean damp hair and left it on overnight with plastic hair caps. It literally fixed my fried ends (the burnt zig zag hair) in just one application. I certainly was not expecting it. Ever since, I am re-purchasing and always using it on clean washed hair, keeping it moist with plastic caps, and leaving it on for as long as possible, sometimes reapplying even more. Plus, after I take the caps off, I let it dry on my hair, before I wash. K18, I just purchased and used only once, so I cannot attest to that. But I will experiment with it for sure. Long story short, I will be keeping both product lines in my routine; one can never have enough ammunition 😉

[@barialovis865]

If a hair mask is doing more for you, it sounds like your hair just needs moisture, which conditioner supplies but k18 & Olaplex do not.

[@gcat4399]

K-18 is a game changer!!!!!

[@PatriciaVavaroutsos-pw1py]

Can you please do a video about how to fully cover grey and dark roots (eg med brown with grey) and still a sandy blonde. I really don’t like the root smudge look with baby lights. It looks like I haven’t coloured my roots. How can you achieve eg a dark blonde / light brown coverage and then add a lot highlights and low lights.

[@Annebreaud11]

Would you have a recommendation for moisturizing in between washing.

[@sandrad4099]

I use conditioner after K18 and It works a treat.

[@emmaw.7403]

but then do you rinse the conditioner out after? Or... how does work with conditioner in your hair After the k18?

[@sandrad4099]

@@emmaw.7403 Yes Emma, I shampoo, towel dry my hair them put in K18 and wait 4 minutes. Then I wash It out and put on conditioner which I also rinse out. Before drying I then use a leave in conditioner/heat protector.

[@murphlady]

My hair dresser said I can rinse out the k18 after 4 minutes. So , you can apply in shower after you shampoo and rinse out after 4 minutes.

[@deevah1590]

I feel as though BOTH products need to be used as a system for optimal results... olaplex 3 works best with number one and two already in the hair pretreatment as it further enhances, along with their shampoo and conditioner.The same with k18 mask and the molecular mist.

[@katrinasinclair7542]

K18 wins out for me. Gives my fine hair so much volume. No contest imo

[@_talktome]

I’m using the olaplex following the instructions… shompoo and no conditioner and then k18 ….it is good or I should use separately? I mean different days one day just olaplex and next wash the k18?….

[@user-dw6id7ov1z]

Thank you❤

[@carbonwildflower]

K18 is an absolute miracle for my fine curly hair.

[@sherilynschneider]

I have fine wavy hair 2B. Since the K18 is placed in the hair and not rinsed out, I expected it to greatly weigh my hair down. Did you find it to weigh your hair down?

[@ahall8958]

It definitely does not weigh the hair down 😊I have very fine curly hair!

[@carbonwildflower]

@@sherilynschneider nope - make sure you take half a pump first and emulsify it in your hands - then go from ends up to roots, so you only need a little bit and keep adding until your hair feels absorbed if you know what I mean, you will find your sweet spot 💖

[@blondiejam924]

​@@sherilynschneider I also have 2B with bleach highlights it does not weigh hair down it also brought back my curls

[@BY-ko5nz]

What do you think using OlaPlex 3 (step1) as described, and take a shower cleanse only no conditioner (step2) and then use K18 (step3) as described ??? Would it speed up the repair process or ruin my hair even more ?? Neen an honest opinion.. Thanks

[@shannonhuebner9096]

Can I use both? If so how often can I use both? I have no 3 olaplex and the k18 leave in

[@zullymayoral870]

I love Olaplex best !!!

[@heidigib01]

Everyone seems to like using both.

[@yunipe7734]

Sería tan amable de traducir en español con letras, mil gracias amigaaa

[@nicolehalper2817]

You only use the k-18 once a month ?

[@C1nderfire]

K18 dried the crap out of my ends and it is more stupid expensive. Olaplex for the win. Love olaplex in my color and as a treatment

[@jociir2650]

You should use a conditioner after 4 minutes and a leave in conditioning spray too. I tried per bottle instructions just using the mask and my hair felt so dry. Then after learning you can use conditioner after waiting 4 minutes i now see great results

[@peacefullyme848]

Olaplex did that to me so its the opposite for me.

[@ciccio5054]

I’m curious to know: If you use the K18 spray let it sit 4mins and add Olaplex 1 stand alone treatment on top let it work and then add Olaplex 2. What would happen? I’m curious to know.

[@jociir2650]

I feel the olaplaex won’t be able to properly absorb as the k18 has already filled in the those gaps. I mean doesn’t hurt to try. I did try the pre treatment for olaplex then washed my hair with k18 shampoo and used the mask along with it. Hair felt good but just the same as using only k18

[@sympthylost]

You can use Olaplex (specifically #3) and K18 in the same wash session, but I wouldn’t layer them on top of each other. They weren’t formulated or tested to work with each other like that.

[@lexagirl]

I get confused by the instructions on towel drying your hair when roughly drying your hair with a towel causes more damage? lol what are your thoughts on this I usually like to just gently squeeze with a cotton t shirt but not sure if it’s getting dry enough for the product

[@queenkoi]

Actually you nailed it, it isn't the towel breaking hair it's the rough handling. Be gentle and there is no issue. If you prefer a t shirt that is okay too. If it's still too wet just get another shirt and keep doing your thing until it's a satisfactory level of damp.

[@CL-hl8ui]

For me it’s a game changer to throw on a microfiber super absorbent hair towel (the kind that button in the back that are cheap on Amazon) right out of the shower and it quickly absorbs all the excess water without friction. Then I apply the k18

[@starlite556]

Olaplex has been sold. There are now complaints that the quality is not the same since it has been sold. The person that originally owned Olaplex has invented a new product .

[@kankan572]

I contacted k18 n they told me I can do the mask and follow with conditioner

[@Michelle-uh7zy]

Used olaplex for years, love it! 3 times with k18 and all my hair broke off, some places are just a couple of inches long, so fine thin hair people BEWARE☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@vegan_guac]

Understanding too much protein and lack of moisture in the hair is key

[@dimanadilova4344]

I bought Lakme K20 thinking it was K18 😂 I don't know if they work the same way, the price of Lakme is really better.

[@galadriellund9121]

👏👏👏

[@briannamitchell2969]

Please help! I used the cer-100 ceramide costing protein treatment on my hair and then Olaplaex #3 afterward. My hair turned out very gummy and I had a lot of breakage. I have unbleached, healthy hair. I haven’t felt my hair this fragile in over a decade. Why might this have happened? Thank you!!💕

[@KPEMAX98]

Please Google the Olaplex lawsuit!…I had to stop using it, because I was having breakage, hair loss, brittle, lifeless hair!….😢…I used 0&3 twice!,!😢

[@queenkoi]

That is utterly bizarre! Wow sorry to hear that. Try a really clarifying shampoo to get everything out and then use a conditioner or mask you know work for you. If both of those products were genuine then it can't have fried your hair, there's no chemical catalyst involved, but it may have made it feel bad and tangle which can cause a lot of breakage. Please note if your hair isn't bleached or colored etc. There is no benefit to bond building treatments of any sort. You'd be better served by just using good maintenance products.

[@vegan_guac]

Too much protein is harmful to the hair! If your hair wasn't damaged there was no need to add protein building products.

[@kariramirez313]

Can we condition after the olaplex?

[@chantalszemenyei4523]

Yes!

[@sally9852]

Could you look into olaplex and hair loss I stopped using it because of so many people saying that’s what it did

[@jociir2650]

Olaplex is not meant for everyone’s hair and I think that was a mistake to say everyone can use it.

[@KS-pw7yb]

Thoughts on the lawsuits Olaplex is currently facing

[@lisamarie9823]

how does it smell? I dont care for the olaplex smell to strong

[@SarastistheSerpent]

K18 doesn’t have much of a smell. It kindof smells a bit like baby powder. It’s a very subtle, “clean” smell, but not very strong at all.

[@michellebentley3118]

Why do you wear hair extensions? Surely your own hair should be in top top condition with all the products you promote why not be an advocate for wearing natural hair without resorting to straggly extensions.

[@themanx3453]

😅

[@sarahivey4225]

My hair dresser told me that olaplex has a class action lawsuit for being carcinogenic ….

[@lisa-marielambuth9586]

I have been hesitant to try K18 since it lists alcohol denat as the second ingredient. I always avoid this in hair products and couldn't understand why it would be in a bond improving formula.

[@danac6450]

Many people make the mistake of judging a product based on one ingredient (exception for allergies). Cosmetic formulas are far more complicated than that and need to be looked at as a whole. For example, a cookie recipe may call for a pinch of salt. By itself, it may seem odd to add salt to something sweet, but it serves a purpose that is cohesive with the other ingredients in the recipe.

[@yongwanjun]

it was added to lift the cuticles of hair so the active ingredients can penetrate. They mention this on their website q&a

[@hindeddahbi6409]

But they said it’s not good for hair 😳😳😳

[@RightToFreedomGirl]

@hineddahbi6: Would u pls work on communicating better? WHAT IS "IT"? See, is this type of poor communication that annoys men. Heck, we're not mind-readers.

[@Cegtalk2u]

WHO said WHAT'S not good?

[@vegan_guac]

@@RightToFreedomGirl nobody gives a flying fck what "annoys men" 🤡

[@sexymangokatia]

It is not helpful at all!!!

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