This is Why Olaplex Isn't Working for You...

[@AbbeyYung]

How to get maximum results from Olaplex: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGqzoWeLaN94rrc

[@essielovescinnabon9588]

Hi, what if I want to add Olaplex 0 to my routine. Can I add it after my 1st shampoo? Leave for 10 mins, then add Olaplex 3, 10 mins, shampoo and condrion.

[@jamee_maree]

Olaplex YT says if don’t have products in hair (I never do - just natural oil bc I wash once a week due to damage) to just dampen hair. Does this result in same results in your opinion?

[@BlackRainbow84]

I reached out to olaplex saying i use alot of styling products, they said to wash first then do the #3

[@joyacuna2814]

Then wash after as well?

[@VideoStar-nw3mh]

i heard that you must apply to dry or slightly damp hair. it doesn’t penetrate if ur hair is soaking wet in the shower

[@maryd3779]

Funny another guy here called the blow out doctor says use # 3 as a pre shampoo treatment, leaving on 10 mins….I was using it as a conditioner

[@VideoStar-nw3mh]

@@maryd3779 i know but his instructions for #3 make no sense to me bc most people have oil products in their hair before shampoo so if you apply it beforehand then it won’t penetrate as well.. but if you go by olaplex they say do it after shampoo.. we’ll ur hair is soaking wet so it still can’t penetrate. SO basically i saw a video which said shampoo hair let it semi dry then apply #3… damn that’s not convenient at all

[@HT-bi2qb]

​@@maryd3779 why are you even using it 🤔

[@clarac9296]

They need to change the packaging instructions, Is contradicting.

[@theanikiforovich]

Agree, I don't know which is correct way anymore.

[@anaz5918]

@@theanikiforovichI had a few treatments at the salon when it first came out and they always washed my hair first then apply the product. Is the same with the Redken treatment even though the package instructions says the opposite.

[@theanikiforovich]

​@@anaz5918thanks, i will try like this next time.

[@Westdolly]

So no conditioner​@@anaz5918

[@L1ttlef0ot]

Abbey went over this in a few videos: the reason the packaging instructions are not quite accurate is they want as many people to try using their product as possible, so they made instructions that will be the most approachable way for the average consumer to try using their product. A lot of people would not use Olaplex or other bond repair products if they thought they HAVE to wash their hair before use, it’s just interesting that this makes their product not work as well so those people end up still not really liking the product as much. :/

[@lifewithmaddie2142]

yes! i use a detox shampoo to get my hair super clean, put the treatment in, wrap my hair in plastic and leave in for 45 min (bc that’s the max amount of time to leave it in it stops working after 45 mins) then shampoo and condition like usual. leaves my hair feeling great

[@devon4359]

Could you please share what detox shampoo you use?

[@lifewithmaddie2142]

@@devon4359 yes of course! i use the ouai detox shampoo it’s $30 for full size and $12 for mini size, but there’s definitely a lot of cheaper options if you don’t feel like spending that much! 💗

[@turbiniak00]

​@@lifewithmaddie2142 I really want to try Ouai, but is the detox safe for coloured hair?

[@lifewithmaddie2142]

@@turbiniak00 yes it’s color safe! 💗

[@tinafirlej9436]

@@lifewithmaddie2142 thank you, I'm ordering after next payday then! :D

[@Willowy13]

I always ignore any instruction saying to apply a product before shampoo. As a curly haired woman, doing this will give me no result as I use many styling products.

[@zkme2734]

So you apply olaplex after shampoo and conditioner? (im also curly, but im new to this)

[@firdowsjohnson5766]

@@zkme2734no after shampoo before conditioner. If not it wont penetrate and work

[@surrrrferrr1000]

I shampoo twice then olaplex rinse and condition. I don't see the point in shampooing the second time. It rinses out well.

[@vesislavaofficial]

I use it as directed , before shampooing and it works amazingly for me

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

Me too! And I have curly hair, so I'm using a lot of products.

[@JadeW11]

The directions say to use #3 before shampoo but I’ve always thought it would make more sense to use it on clean hair that can actually absorb the ingredients! Going to try it next time

[@ashlybarraclough2956]

Came here to say this! Always confused me

[@amjadt7463]

Weird cuz my bottle is saying to wash and then use #3 on towel damp hair !

[@Rat._.2]

Oh I’ve been using it for a couple months and never thought about it like this but it makes sense, I’ll have to try it next time

[@Zoe-xv6gt]

Just got a sample of this and assumed it was a mask until I read the instructions. Didn’t understand why you would follow something for repair with something stripping like shampoo. Honestly, just seems like a way to sell more conditioner😂 Excited to try using it this way! Thanks for posting!

[@Willowy13]

Just use a less harsh shampoo or do as I do. I only use conditioner after it.

[@Zoe-xv6gt]

@@Willowy13 Yeah, I stick to gentle shampoos. I really like the Not Your Mother’s Bond Building Shampoo because it feels almost like conditioner. But my point was that I would use the Olaplex AFTER shampooing as a repair mask, which is different from their directions. Using it after you shampoo when the cuticle is open makes sense, but using it before and after shampoo, as they advise, seems excessive.

[@PrinceDuCiel7]

Lol I never read the instructions. I just saw it was a treatment. So I use it whenever my hair needs a bit of added strength. Between my shampoo and conditioner. That’s where I Always use any keratin/protein treatments. And yes they can make your hair brittle if you use them too much. 😅 But remove any buildup with shampoo. Use treatment, rinse. Than use conditioner. Don’t use again till your hair stops holding onto moisture as well as before. Full bleached level ten hair, fine straight texture and I only use it every five or six washes. So maybe once a month?

[@Willowy13]

This is a thing I've been preaching for a while. Use it as your hair NEEDS it. If it's shine, soft, bouncy why the heck will you do any treatment? If the hair is ok it is a sign it doesn't need anything. My routine is shampoo, conditioner and leave in unless I feel the hair needs some love.

[@leonievieira6986]

Can anyone recommend a shampoo and conditioner for dry frizzy highlighted hair

[@lisaf895]

I use #3 as a hair mask with my other hair mask...I leave it in for 1 hour...rinse...its helped my bleached hair ALOT

[@electricbill872]

#3 is not a mask. use it separately. I use hair oil, shampoo, #3, shaampoo, hair mask and conditioner.

[@2twentysix]

Same. I light shampoo, towel dry, No. 3 for an hour then rinse, shampoo and condition as usual and my hair looks brand new!

[@teeeff8337]

@@2twentysix you do this every time you wash your hair?

[@vivi4140]

I don't get why we should wash the hair again with shampoo after nr.03? Isn't it enough just to wash it out with water ?

[@xoxoRachelZegerSuperfan]

I’ve been asking this for awhile but Olaplex says to shampoo it out not just rise then condition. I don’t know why this is but it’s what they say. I shampoo, use 0, 3, then shampoo and condition again

[@yogaqueen515]

Doing exactly like this for 5 years , tried also using it with Olaplex 0 and the hair quality isn’t the greatest . No noticeable changes so I decided to grow my natural hair and stop highlighting my roots. If hair is damaged and you continuing damaging it , nothing can help unfortunately 😢

[@esthertjones]

I heard the perfume ingredients can cause reactions in some people 🙁

[@niray3123]

Exactly like this? So you're using it only for 1 minute and you put it on soaking wet hair, that's why it's not working. You should use it on damp hair, after towel drying it, and leave it for at least 10 minutes. I personally leave it for 30-45 minutes and I have great results!

[@yogaqueen515]

@@niray3123 lol no , I’m using it with Olaplex 0 according to instructions given and keep the products on for at least 30 mins . Tried K18 and hate it ! Back to good old Olaplex

[@niray3123]

@@yogaqueen515 So why did you say that you're using it exactly like this? 😄

[@yogaqueen515]

@@niray3123 I haven’t watch the entire video😁 as soon as she said they she using the treatment on cleaned hair but most of girls spent wash those hair before using Olaplex , I just commented on basically that statement and added that bleached damaged brittle hair won’t bring back to life with Olaplex 3

[@Olaplex]

Thanks Abbey! This tutorial is perfect for getting the maximum results. ♥️♥️♥️

[@chp4822]

@olaplex can #3 be applied to wet hair? Or do we need to dry our hair and then apply #3 and then wash and condition again?

[@Olaplex]

@@chp4822 Hi! We recommend applying N°.3 to damp hair and then rinsing out thoroughly and following up with shampoo & conditioner!

[@chp4822]

@@Olaplex thank you! That is good news. My ADHD brain was panicking at the time commitment of #4, dry, #0, #3, #4, #5, #9, #7, dry, style. Haha! It looks like I just re-enacted one of Monica’s scenes in Friends.

[@Sharif487]

@Olalex Which shampoo should i use before or after olaplex? Actually i want to know if i can use any shampoo with sulfate before or after treatment product like olaplex or loreal bond repair pre shampoo!! I always oiling my hair before shampoo😢.

[@TT-py5io]

I thought Olaplex was the brand... Aren't there many different olaplex products? Don't they don't have different numbers/ names? I don't Know anything about it but would like to strengthen my hair. What products do I need?

[@Willowy13]

Olaplex IS the brand. They have several products with numbers, but the only one really required is number 3, which is the one Abby is talking about.

[@natsl3049]

I'd try that next time. I have 1/2 bottle of n°3 that I was about to throw ( been on my shelf forever) because it has zero effect on my hair.

[@liam_nissan1190]

Same

[@finity9316]

Update ?

[@sobean9309]

@@finity9316 yes any update?

[@nikkiturner8431]

You should throw it, it's nasty stuff. It's had lawsuits against it for hair loss. 7k+ women, myself included are all in a group for olacrap damage and all the pictures if people with bald spots, sores on head, thinning, excessive shedding, fried ends, broken hair at root,the list goes on. We all used according to directions (were not daft lol). Some only in salon treatments, some no 0 +3 only, others only shampoo and conditioner, others whole line, all of us - damage! I've had the same hair routine for years because I had fine, thick curly hair and found one that worked, the oyster chanye was using olacrap shampoo and conditioner twice and its destroyed my hair. They're are thousands of us that have taken legal advice and it's being followed up by them for us and 30 women are Currently suing them 😁!

[@kateginger]

​@@nikkiturner8431 are you sure you bought the real thing and not the fake scams? Where did you get it from?

[@heartsfaith7077]

So i should use the olaplex no.4 shampoo first. The olaplex no.3 hair perfector second. The olaplex no.5 conditioner last. ? Im not going to use shampoo twice 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@tammystiletto]

Wait, which olaplex? The shampoo conditioner oil or moisture pack? I’m so confused 😅 I bought like 5

[@lunagrace2872]

She’s taking about olaplex #3 treatment.

[@DebRoo11]

Theres SO many... They made it all way too complicated 😅

[@Willowy13]

Number 3.

[@xs.0352]

Are u suppose to shampoo with the #3 or another shampoo first?

[@5050TM]

Pile 2 ❤ Everything resonated with what I already know, thank you dear💜 Love your nails!🙌🏽

[@stacylbrewer]

Love these short videos! But I wish the "text-to-voice" used a different voice than this gals! 😁

[@saradllah4739]

True

[@aishaish531]

what is the best for dry frizzy colored damaged hair? 3 or 4?

[@lexijones8019]

3

[@21hairgirl]

It helps with damage repair only. It doesn’t hydrate or moisturize. Don’t forget rinse out conditioner and leave in spray conditioner.

[@nikkiturner8431]

Neither there all causing severe hair loss

[@21hairgirl]

@@nikkiturner8431 Mamy people are also losing hair after having Covid.

[@Willowy13]

Use only number 3. The other things are "buy my products" but you don't need them really (maybe the oil). Shampoo well, n3 (1 hour), conditioner and style as usual. Use any other product you normally use (from any brand). I like to apply a deep conditioning hair mask before the conditioner as Olaplex is not a hair mask that will hydrate or nourish hair (my holy grail Kerastase Oil Relax).

[@brittneybrommels8497]

Nope I am done with it . Olaplex has only gave me damage! I used the shampoo and conditioner . I stopped the shampoo about 6 months ago or so and just used the conditioner.... well the conditioner is breaking my hair off and I know for a fact it’s the conditioner 😢 it’s just a really bummer and super depressing.

[@zevuu_]

You are probably using the wrong number

[@nikkiturner8431]

Brittney Brommels - Exactly!! Olacrap ruined my hair, completely ruined it! We don't need people patronising us saying we're using it wrong, or using the wrong number 🤦🏼‍♀️. They're precious olacrap even put out a statement saying it can't be overused. I'd like someone to tell me how I can use a shampoo and conditioner (that says for daily use) wrong🥴? I used it twice and never again. Thank god the rest of the line arrived late so I never got the chance to use it. I binned the lot as I wasn't going to be putting more olacrap on my hair to ruin it further and I certainly couldn't have passed it onto a friend with a clear conscious so the bin it was, god it felt therapeutic, didn't even open them first🤣🤣. Do your hair a favour and bin the lot👌👌👌😁😁!

[@VideoStar-nw3mh]

do you apply a leave in conditioner after washing your hair? that is a must otherwise your olaplex shampoo and conditioner are not effective bc the leave in keeps the hair from drying out all of the olaplex shampoo and conditioner benefits

[@brittneybrommels8497]

@@VideoStar-nw3mh yes I always do don’t you?

[@lyehd4475]

​@@nikkiturner8431 did u buy Real olaplex? Because I bought fake olaplex once and it really dried out my hair. The Real one seams to be working fine rn tho

[@rhaelaettner9641]

Completely different topic, but I need some advice. should I never use a shampoo brush you know like the little thing with the nozzles on it when my hair is saturated like I did rice, water, rinse, and I had oil on my scalp then I cleansed my scalp with shampoo and the shampoo brush and I experienced a ton of breakage on my crown

[@raniaqueen110]

I just shampoo my hair then apply olaplex, leave it on for 20-30 minutes then hop on shower

[@rchhcsupernova]

I shampoo, olaplex then condition. Or do I need to shampoo after too? especially the n8 is a conditioner so I guessed no shampoo after.

[@traceylennon1204]

Continue the way you're doing it..I don't understand having to shampoo AGAIN..makes no sense the more I think about it!

[@saniyas216]

Wait so i should shampoo before and after using olaplex?

[@amyseaden9069]

Confused about this too. Hopefully someone clarify because I thought you only shampoo at the beginning.

[@ΣταυρούλαΣταυρουλα-χ4π]

@@amyseaden9069 yes. Believe me this will work. First shampoo your hair to remove all the buildup and the products and then use olaplex no3 on dump towel dried hair and leave it at least 30 minutes. Then shampoo and condition as normal. This is the right way to apply olaplex no 3

[@Boudicaisback]

​@@amyseaden9069 I've been using olaplex for a long time and this is the best way to do it. If you don't shampoo afterwards your hair feels kind of dry and sticky. Also, it's not moisturizing so it's important to add moisture back into your hair after the treatment

[@amyseaden9069]

@@Boudicaisback I always shampoo after the olaplex but only wet my hair before I put in the olaplex 3. Will try this new method.

[@maryamtariq2750]

​@@Boudicaisback

[@ronniechandler731]

For the bonding oil?

[@_anna_1590]

Great, thanks! Only thing…. please turn the water off when you don’t use it. 😗💧🌱🌍

[@brokenprincessofhell4743]

Which olaplex are you using?

[@kdoll1]

ok but does the olaplex shampoo really clean or does it have moisturizing compounds? the conditioner or step 3 works for me at all

[@Willowy13]

Use only number 3. The other things are "buy my products" but you don't need them really (maybe the oil). Shampoo well, n3 (1 hour), conditioner and style as usual. Use any other product you normally use (from any brand). I like to apply a deep conditioning hair mask before the conditioner as Olaplex is not a hair mask that will hydrate or nourish hair (my holy grail Kerastase Oil Relax).

[@Boudicaisback]

I think the shampoo is amazing. It lathers a ton! It is highly concentrated. Yes it is very very moisturizing but it does make my hair feel clean

[@ohio_nights]

Would there be a reason to use olaplex at all if you have virgin hair?

[@cozyrosie]

Yes, when it has heat damage or just "poor" hair care. If you have frizz and/split ends, give it a try

[@queenkoi]

In most cases no, however if the hair is very damaged by heat that also breaks down bonds and it could be useful. But if that's not the case there are many other conditioning methods that would be more helpful. Bond builders are primarily for bleach damage/chemical damage.

[@lunagrace2872]

You can definitely use on virgin hair. I do because I have really long hair, sun damage and helps me out. But I wouldn’t use #3 as often, probably once every 2-3 weeks would be fine.

[@xoxorosequartz]

i have heat damage and my hair is just naturally bad so i really like it

[@theresasimmons9007]

One stylist said it didn't matter, but it really does. I couldn't tell much of a difference until I got all the styling products out of my hair first.

[@KLa35]

I shampoo and condition, then use olaplex number 3, protein condition, and then deep condition. I have done this for 2 years and its the best method for my afro hair, my curls are so healthy.

[@KLa35]

I forgot to mention that I leave olaplex in overnight, or at the very least a full day whilst working from home, for example.

[@katiet.7516]

@@KLa35which olaplex do you leave overnight? the oil?

[@joyphoummavong3165]

My stylist told me olaplex will make your hair brittle and break off

[@Frossil40]

Been using it for awhile full thick head of long hair

[@BreezybriefswithBrooke]

Maybe that’s why their shampoo is 60 a bottle now 😅 got two yesterday smh they have lawyers fees 😂

[@hybridkoala]

I think the main treatment product is fine. The people I know who have had bad luck with it were using their other products too like the shampoo and stylers.

[@Sweetlady1916]

It made my hair brittle, so I rinsed again and applied a moisturizing conditioner.

[@addysongraham2052]

Apply olaplex what….shampoo?

[@Lovenshelfcare]

Good thing I saw this before I did my treatment.

[@Sharif487]

Which shampoo should i use before or after olaplex? Actually i want to know if i can use any shampoo with sulfate before or after treatment product like olaplex or loreal bond repair pre shampoo!! I always oiling my hair before shampoo😢.

[@yesi-h7o]

Wait so, I shampoo with olaplex shampoo first, rinse, then apply the conditioner and rinse, after shampoo again and rinse and lastly condition one more time?????? Someone please explain it to me a little more I'm not understanding so well😅

[@mackenziepotts7564]

Can you oleplex and k18 at the same time?

[@silviakhan1073]

I’m not washing a second time drying my hair even further. With so many instructions and some stating their failures…I’ll be skipping it. 😊

[@surrrrferrr1000]

I don't shampoo the second time either. No need. Olaplex rinses out well, then condition and done :)

[@Zagkana]

Actual you need to shampoo twice your hair or it won’t be clean enough and the dirt and oil is also damaging for your hair! I was shampooing one time too but my scalp was never very clean, I started doing it and I just put some products after the bath that they hydrate my hair ❤

[@DebRoo11]

​@@Zagkana So you have so much gunk in your hair it wouldnt absorb without washing it first? 🤔 So you wash, add, wash to remove then add more gunk? Sounds like money down the drain literally

[@kateginger]

​@@DebRoo11 are you that cheap about shampoo? Does your scalp not produce natural oils? Lol

[@DebRoo11]

@@kateginger has nothing to do with being cheap. It has to do with your routine not making sense.

[@chambersjc85]

I have 2b 3a wavy/curly hair and I’ve always done this! I never understood putting Olaplex on dirty hair

[@nothinwatever]

I feel like washing my hair twice is going to be super drying and basically counter productive…. and I have coloured hair so washing it twice will fade my colour soo much.

[@lifewithlaurenlucky]

1. Thank you! 2. Your makeup is on point 💙

[@Jujuba6903]

I use the number 3 as the last step and gives my hair much more shine 💁🏻‍♀️

[@reneekamer]

I always feel like olaplex leaves my hair dry or like it strips it. Is that normal? Please help Abby. I truat you

[@Openingtheshadow]

Thanks! This is number 3? I’m about to try it again to see if it heals my blonde hair

[@virginia2349]

It's so insane. I used to love Olaplex for my hair but somehow it had changed because when I use it now my hair becomes totally dry and even brittle. I don't know what happened. After the use I can go through my hair and they come out in mass. When using other products, I don't have these issues. Anyone else noticed such a switch in tolerability ?

[@staellie7089]

Okay. I was not sure if I had to shampoo the no 3 out after washing my hair.

[@AlexZapata-]

This includes number 3?

[@MissYesBell]

This is for N3

[@AlexZapata-]

@@MissYesBell thx!

[@ElizabethHernandez-oe4fb]

Which one to leave for 10 minutes?

[@jasmineabou-kassem1961]

Holy… I had no idea, but this explains a lot!!!

[@karenmack2005]

Thank you, I would never think to do that.

[@JadeElvinia]

Which olaplex please?

[@sundazedsilver]

Lmao i love your authenticity

[@xduwu4257]

Try the cer-100 collagen mask it's way cheaper and I find it has the same result as olaplex

[@Orangeyougladx3]

Olaplex is a bond builder. Cer-100 is a protein conditioner that doesn’t help damaged hair. It smoothed your cuticles for a bit but then goes right back to being damaged

[@notimportant123]

She did a video on this vs olaplex

[@Willowy13]

It is the bomb. I love it.

[@kimp519]

Do I see extensions in your hair ?

[@yuribotello3170]

What I do: Detox shampoo once, then nr 3 for 15-45 minutes, only one wash with conditioning ingredients like Extreme by Redken and a conditioner. Best results ever!

[@amandamoss9160]

Wow I never knew 😮 nice 👍

[@Nurbatrishia-hl3dp]

i have wavy thick and frizzy hair and olaplex didn't work for me. On the other hand Kerastase does wonder for me

[@Willowy13]

It is interesting that Kerastase is so little talked in the hair world. If I could choose one hair mask it is their nourishing Oil Relax mask. My hair stays soft for days.

[@shelbyrice4744]

Any idea why Olaplex causes hair loss? I used for a couple months (didn’t wash every day) and it caused my hair to fall out. I have fine hair - and did have a lot of it.

[@barbieblue3336]

Ingredients?

[@lunagrace2872]

How often did you use olaplex number 3?

[@EloquenceElixir]

I can't use shampoos or conditioners with ANY protein or glycerin. It's hard to go without glycerin-i have bleached hair. But I use Great Value Products knock off of Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Oil. Any time I used anything with protein caused my hair to be dry and knotted up with BREAKAGE. Eat more protein in your diet and sleep. Lower your caffeine. I will not touch Olaplex.

[@nadineb2726]

So it's some kind of reverse double wash 🤔 it seems like there's always some magic key to figure out how to open the box of results.

[@A100Aic]

Why does it say the opposite on the product?

[@laurenskee2665]

Isn't olaplex being sued at the moment???

[@Willowy13]

Yes.

[@beckyrobbins445]

WHICH Olaplex? Or do you mean the line as a whole?

[@barbaragarza86]

My hair stylist told me olaplex isn’t for everyone that’s why it doesn’t work for everyone . and she also said it is for thicker hair . honestly, all different olaplex steps did absolutely nothing on my hair even though I used them in the right order😂 she recommended kérastase instead .

[@zohrab1616]

So when do I apply the number 3?

[@JuicyJuice1313]

She just explained it

[@zohrab1616]

@@JuicyJuice1313 she isn’t talking about the shampoo ?

[@JuicyJuice1313]

@@zohrab1616 No. She is talking about Olaplex #3

[@strc5225]

She doesnt explain wich king of olaplex;3,1+2??

[@zohrab1616]

@@strc5225 that’s what I was thinking

[@niallahorana3377]

Nope my hair was eorser than before. I ended up using a Chinese hair mask and my hair is shiny snd silky now.

[@mobilestyles4832]

WOW, that's a very great #haircare #tip. Thank you for sharing this. 💦🌿✨

[@erinbrochovic6154]

Olaplex had unfortunately NO effect on my hair

[@nidhibagari3250]

Thai is probably because the damage is too much. I would suggest that you get a haircut and start afresh. It's alright sister. I've been on my hair journey for 4 years now and I'm still not there yet. Baby steps.

[@Willowy13]

Either the damage is too big or your hair doesn't need it. For exxample, my hair is my water measurer. When I don't drink enough water it gets drier and brittle.

[@Artnadhd]

Wow I had no idea. Makes sense though, thanks for the help

[@gabrielac.206]

I leave it for almost 24 hours. I have thick, dry hair. After olaplex 3+6 it's incredibly soft and easy to strengthen (I have curly hair).

[@lunagrace2872]

I probably wouldn’t leaving olaplex #3 in your hair that long. It is professional strength products and leaving it in that long can actually cause damage to your hair then heal it. Similar to dermatologist doing a chemical peel, where a perfect time helps your skin but going to long with damage and burn your skin. I would probably be do 2 hours at the longest. Just giving you a heads up.

[@tonyasmith5437]

@@lunagrace2872 olaplex customer service has said its fine to even leave in overnight. It stops working after 45 mins anyway and wont harm the hair.

[@CcHungcc]

Is she talking about olaplex 3? If so the instructions says unwashed hair. So she’s saying wash hair, olaplex 3 then wash again and condition is that right?

[@annadrabkova3716]

Yes, olaplex no 3

[@amandadvr]

Why would she know better than that manufacturers?!

[@esthertjones]

@@amandadvr Actually several people have reached out to them, and olaplex confirmed this is the right way to use their products. Their instructions need to be updated.

[@albatool14]

I will try this today and I will see and when we go to Florida I will buy the OGX hair oil bc we don’t have target or Walmart in my country and we might travel to America on December so we will see

[@kimberlyr6258]

The back of the bottle does not say to put it on clean hair 🤔

[@marialaura7326]

Because even crazy expensive brands don’t try everyone good, so if it’s not working on you don’t spend more money on it, specially such a expensive product, just try new one

[@jflo2012]

This product did nothing for my hair and I used it many times in order to finish the bottle. Now I’m thinking it was because I didn’t shampoo first.

[@irinaivanovic9792]

My hair still never came out like that. Abbey clearly used styling products after she did all that washing and towel dried her hair. We know this.

[@TracyBarrett-sq1dc]

I use the oìl im not paying 30 dollars a bottle ive seen a friend have hair loss due to the products i never had a problem with the oil 100 some dollars to lose hair and ladies it disnt happen right away so be. Careful with it

[@bluegreen5425]

If your hair is sensitive to protein use #3 every 2 weeks😉

[@valeriebrown5557]

Olaplex doesn’t contain protein so You can use as much as needed

[@moondrop3013]

It does not have protein but it has panthenol which acts as a protein to some protein sensitive people. I can not use it as it makes my hair brittle. I can only use 0 for that reason.

[@Itsyasmineshorts]

I don’t shampoo after I put olaplex I just rinse

[@Rxoo]

Huh so shampoo twice?

[@adrianavargova]

All right, thank you. But what brand is it that you need to use another brand before it 🤦‍♀️So before I use the Olaplex treatment which is meant to be used "before" shampoo, I need to shampoo the hair first??? Then go with the treatment and then shampoo again? Whattt? I even do not use shampoo as a curly girl. Just saying. Olaplex is expensive and now it requires to use some plus products? Then it is not effective itself! Simply put - you end up with some expensive and time consuming washing, using 10 products and spending 3 hours. That's ridiculous 🙄💊

[@Boudicaisback]

You don't have to pre shampoo but I will say it works better than way. You can use any shampoo doesn't have to be olaplex brand

[@taylorgayhart9497]

If you want to be hardcore, put your hair in a bun, wrap it in plastic wrap (it stops working when it dries out), and wear around the house for a few hours before washing out.

[@cozyrosie]

It stops working after max. 45 min. even when its not dry. That's the maximum time the reaction is going on and it can even be faster when the hair is not as damaged

[@Orangeyougladx3]

@@cozyrosie how do you know this? I haven’t seen any tests about that

[@cozyrosie]

Olaplex claims that no. 3 stops working after 45 minutes

[@lunagrace2872]

@@Orangeyougladx3 Olaplex works when it’s better damp hair not dry hair, because it helps penetrates the hair better. Also olaplex is a professional grade strength, so leave it on the hair longer then attended it can actually cause damage to your hair then heal it. (Similar to professional chemical peels)

[@embroideredheathen8825]

Hair dressers with far more experience state to not wash.

[@lyehd4475]

Olaplex themselves recommends you to wash tho.

[@Willowy13]

Hairdressers with far more experience always gave me bad hair cuts (save 1 time) and gave me red highlights when I wanted to go copper hair (I did it at home with low experience). One should ignore any instruction saying you should apply this or that on dirty hair. When you do bleaching, why is it good to have a dirty scalp? Because the layer of dirty will make more difficult for the bleach to damage your scalp by reducing the direct contact with it. So, if bleach can't penetrate dirty to damage your scalp, why would anyone think that a simple hair mask will penetrate the dirty all over your hair to do its work?

[@jesusistheonlysavior1642]

Olaplex has saved my hair

[@aquarising1447]

It also doesn’t suit low porosity hair

[@MaknaeUlzzang]

What number olaplex you talking about??

[@nenamichelle]

There are multiple olaplex #’s available. Which number is this? We aren’t all experts at olaplex! Please be more clear next time.

[@annadrabkova3716]

She means olaplex n3 :)

[@nenamichelle]

@@annadrabkova3716 ok! Because there are multiple available now and I wanted to make sure. ❤️

[@savanna4127]

I personally think olaplex is a waste of money. it did not do anything for my hair.

[@DebRoo11]

@em ah I see. Fortunately Olaplex works great for my hair but i only use #3 like twice a month, and 6 once a weekish and the oil everytime i wash

[@DebRoo11]

@em it didnt a year ago. Big frizz ball and split ends

[@Werksista]

Shampoo again?

[@JuicyJuice1313]

Yeah, that seems like a lot of shampooing.

[@marialena21]

She shampoos her hair twice, I don't find it a lot

[@JuicyJuice1313]

@@marialena21 Yeah, maybe you are right

[@samrobb4073]

I shampoo my hair use no 3 leave on fr 20 mins and rinse woth plain water and use a conditioner leave it on for 5 mins and rinse am I using it right or i need to shampoo again after using no 3 Pls reply

[@AjaxandOreos]

I must be doing something wrong because if I leave it On For more than 5 min my ends split even worse 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@someolii4585]

I think I’ve heard people say you should be washing out these products thoroughly so that there isn’t a lot of silicon buildup, maybe the silicon is breaking your hair?

[@AjaxandOreos]

Ah, good point. Hadn’t thought of that. 👍

[@sobean9309]

@@AjaxandOreos have you tried to wash it out and how did it go?

[@AjaxandOreos]

@@sobean9309 I did- it *seeeeeemed* to work better.. my ends probably just need to be snipped off. I think they are beyond repair 👩‍🔧 😭I appreciate the advice, tho!

[@kdub2627]

That's not what the directions say tho

[@emilyrivas6564]

Thank you

[@foodplug5627]

10mins? Girl…the bottle says 3mins.

[@Sosorey]

3 mins is for the conditionner, n°3 = 10 mins or more

[@Midnightqueen93]

I used this only once I swear my hair already looks better

[@SarahMoore-p3j]

This is zero use unless you specify WHICH OLAPLEX PRODUCT AT EACH STEP 🤦‍♀️

[@lakshmi_mullapudi]

Shampoo, put in olaplex no 3 for 10-45 mins, conditioner, style

[@thecavallocompany]

Thank you lmao no one has been so clear 😊

[@thecavallocompany]

I’ve been doing it wrong for a while I guess

[@annmccoy6992]

What is olaplex?

[@Cold_Ethyl]

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