WHAT OLAPLEX AND K18 DON'T DO, AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT...

Today I'm sharing the story of how I learned that something I was expecting from Olaplex and K18 was not happening for me and what I did to solve this instead.
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[@heidiguttenberg]

Please, like this comment if you’d like me to share my thoughts on the Olaplex Lawsuit. I’ve been sick and quite behind on my filming schedule.

[@kathisanger1223]

Another woman I follow on YT went through it but I always enjoy your take.

[@claudiam.541]

Heidi, espero estés mejor de salud ❤

[@kathisanger1223]

I have heard about the lawsuit but I hope you feel better. Was worried about you!

[@jimbearone]

If your hair is: LONG, COLOR-TREATED or BLEACHED / HIGHLIGHTED you are going to get dry, split-ends. Using an OIL TREATMENT will add significantly to your hair health. What I mean by an Oil Treatment: a RICH, Non-Silicone MASQUE / MASK and add 1/2 Oz. Cold-Pressed, Wheat Germ Oil for every 4 Oz. of product and blend thoroughly. Apply to the last 4 to 6 inches of DRY HAIR and apply enough heat until hair is shiny oily then wash as normal this will drive oils into the cuticle layers and seal them in for several washes you should see fewer splits and dry frizzy ends over time.

[@shon4308]

Thanks for the tip of mixing oil with a mask! Ill definitely try that next time👏👏

[@EncantoM]

The reason I stopped using cooking- natural oils is because they're so hard to remove. I usually need to shampoo 3-4 times, and apply it on the ends, which we never have to use (we're supposed to apply it on the scalp and let it go through the ends ). But if I don't shampoo the ends, the oil stays there forever. Any tips ?

[@jimbearone]

@@EncantoM Try using Cold Pressed Wheat Germ Oil it mixes with water and a light shampooing will remove excess on the surface.

[@francescasignorile6095]

Another great video, Heidi! You’re absolutely right all these Olaplex three & K 18 and any other bond masks does not help with split ends. I believe these products help with us beached blondes to not turn our hair into string cheese lol. I finally figured out how to help this problem and that is to always put on a leave in conditioner spray after you shampoo and conditioner in the shower then after you style always, always seal your ends with some sort of oil. This has helped me so much my hairdresser thinks that I trim my ends myself, but I don’t because she says they’re really good. I hope this helps you! Sending you hugs from Canada!

[@heidiguttenberg]

100% ! I have to try those tricks of yours Francesca ♥️

[@BumblingBee272]

Which leave in do you use?

[@alexiabordea6320]

Hi Heidi!Nothing can repair split ends,once the hair is dead there’s no way back.The science behind k18 is amazing

[@heidiguttenberg]

👏🏻

[@MsHoneybabe2025]

What about split middles

[@stargazerbird]

You use a lot of neat tools. Do make sure you are using a dedicated heat protector. Many products say they include heat protection but they are not effective. You need a proper spray product. Also make sure you use a leave in conditioner every wash.

[@purpledragonfly313]

When the ends are split, nothing puts them back together. I find that Olaplex and K18 helpsthe overall strength of the hair and brings it back to life ❤ I use Redken extreme to get protein shots and makes sure I get a lot of moisture in my regular care. I like Kerastase magistral/nutritive and Shu Uemura ultimate reset for shampoo, conditioner and mask + Kerastase Ultime oil and/or Shu Uemura oil. My hair doesn’t split like it used to before I figured out repair and prevention like this 😅 My hair was really healthy, so I didn’t brother + new products are on the market 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

I think we have unrealistic expectations on certain products because there's influencers exaggerate about thier effectiveness. It's why I watch you, you say when you don't like something, you say when something didn't work for you. You don't imply a product has God like powers lol 😆

[@heidiguttenberg]

😄 Thank you! Only God has! 😂 I show you everything so that you guys draw your own conclusions. I’m very grateful you can see that 🙏🏻

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

@@heidiguttenberg thank you for not lying. Its a real pet peeve of mine these days 😂

[@heidiguttenberg]

@@HillbillyYEEHAA I can relate to that… Not sure how people have the energy or memory to do that.

[@lisa-mariecarlottilanceau6793]

I stopped having split ends of course by cutting them, but also by using henna on my hair. I also tried the Wella luxeoil kératine restore mask and elixir and the combination of all these things really made my hair grow and greatly limited split ends, compared to the whole Olaplex routine that I had used for years.

[@heidiguttenberg]

Yes, I’m sure bleach is the source of all evils for me 😂 Nice tips Lisa Marie! Thanks!

[@lisa-mariecarlottilanceau6793]

​@@heidiguttenberg yes...I had to stop bleaching...😢

[@HillbillyYEEHAA]

I'm trying to find an alternative to henna because I've just got these hair extensions that match me perfectly. And I don't wanna stain my hair red atm. But I love henna. So I might try cassia.

[@heidiguttenberg]

@@HillbillyYEEHAA I never experimented with Henna, but do keep me updated on your experience with that.

[@meaghanparent8740]

Love the haircut! Looks so good:)

[@heidiguttenberg]

Thanks Meaghan!

[@carlaferreira3350]

That's the thing, there's no repairing split ends. You either hide them by sealing the ends of your hair or prevent them. I'm working on preventing them by always using leave-in products after washing and applying hair oil to my ends everynight. I think the Kerastase Elixir Ultime Huile is perfect for this, even if I get too excited and add too much, my hair usually just absorbs it during the night.

[@heidiguttenberg]

💯 and Thanks for the tips!

[@Lallagirl2]

I love your honest thoughts! I love your videos. Thank you so much! ❤

[@heidiguttenberg]

This means the world to me ♥️

[@je19ss]

I think the best thing for ends that are already split , is moisturizing products like a mask or a leave in. At least for the appearance of them

[@queenkoi]

These are great products... but don't negate the need for regular trims to deal with split ends. Even if you just do a little dusting of the ends it can help a lot.

[@heidiguttenberg]

🫶👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JaylaStarr]

3:34 cry 😭 that’s what I’d be doing at that point lol my hair is so heat damaged Ty to the moon and back for helping be realistic about the results I may get so I’m not crying later

[@heidiguttenberg]

Awwww 🥺 I’m so happy I helped you Jayla! I’ve read many of your comments and I want to thank you for your kindness 🙏🏻

[@norahajdu7430]

I use both Olaplex and k18,i started like a year ago and I have simnifically less split ends than before

[@blondiejam924]

Try Avon Moroccan argan oil on your ends its really good my hair is bleached and thin and this product makes my hair so shiny and it's only £5 hear in the UK I'm also using k18 and I ❤️ 😍 it .Also I definitely will use a heat protector spray in the sun as it really damages hair you have lovely hair I'm trying to grow mine

[@heidiguttenberg]

Thanks for the tip!

[@gaurav3336]

Moroccan oil mending infusion . It is supposed to help with split ends . I have been thinking of to get it for the longest time.. so here's what it claims on their website "Instantly seal split ends for a silky, fresh-cut appearance with Mending Infusion. This quick-fix finisher not only seals up to 90% of split ends, but also nourishes and helps strengthen hair to prevent future damage and treat weakened strands. Created for use on dry hair, the ultra-lightweight, fast-absorbing formula includes argan oil for a satin finish, larch tree extract to physically envelope strands and bind frayed ends, and a blend of naturally derived ingredients to help treat hair by strengthening, improving elasticity, and protecting against future breakage."

[@heidiguttenberg]

Very interesting! I need to give it a go! But the word “appearance” there… sounds like a temporary styling thing.

[@gaurav3336]

@@heidiguttenberg you are right ! It does sounds more like styling and that's the reason I wanted to get your thoughts on it as can't trust anyone else . Your vedios has helped me a lot in my hair journey . Thank you so much 💕

[@heidiguttenberg]

@@gaurav3336 thank Youuuu 🥰

[@iampinkzilla]

Split Ender over time it's actually bad for the hair, i heard testimonials from many hairdressers who had it. Just keep the ✂️ blunt cut

[@MasterOZero]

My barber wants to give me a bottle of olaplex but I told him no because I don't wanna make him spend more than he needs to. I gave him an industrial vacuum for use in the salon. He traded me a bunch of hair products top shelf quality, gave me a biolage strength mask, some lustrous s&c from L'anza plus two keratin oils, and a badass hair detangling serum. He is currently looking for some refills to change it up for me, he's looking into L'anza hair mask, and some Purology strength line

[@fatimahahmed4316]

I had more split ends after using K18, I think it may made my hair worse, please keep us updated. Thank for the video

[@heidiguttenberg]

Will do!

[@cfoster6804]

It's probably the denatured alcohol. There's a LOT of it in the product. It was drying for me after awhile too.

[@marys783]

My hair is thin and lifeless now with k18 olaplex was doing better for my hair I have frizzy hair 😊

[@LethalLemonLime]

I think people just don't understand the difference between the chemical and physical properties of hair and expect something that works on the disulfide bonds to somehow mend or prevent split ends that are caused by physical damage. ETA: Also hair that has the least split ends and breakage is typically coarse hair (which means thick in diameter. not a feeling or appearance). Studies show that Asian hair is the coarsest and most resilient hair due to it having the most cuticle layers which is also part of the reason why it's so hard to lift Asian hair typically. Bond repair cannot give someone cuticle layers. That's a physical property not a chemical one. I also don't believe it can repair completely destroyed and disconnected bonds. Only weakened ones. So bleached hair will always be damaged even after using bond repair products and the ends of hair will always be the most damaged due to general wear and tear.

[@selena.996]

But you didn't talk abut the k18 after 8th use. I saw your older video but the key to k18 that if it would work after longer periods, it didn't work out for me

[@heidiguttenberg]

Will do an update to expand on that. On this video I was focused on what it didn’t do.

[@ednaserna6309]

Love the hair cut 😊I recently did mine and I have the same Swiss mini knive in the car and cut the split ends once a week 😍

[@heidiguttenberg]

No way!!! 😂 Bright minds think alike!

[@kathisanger1223]

Love the haircut. With long hair( I have color treated too) I think you need trims every so often. I usually get tiny trims when I do. I think it’s best for the hair too,☺️

[@heidiguttenberg]

Thank you!

[@anacarolinaurdaneta2835]

Hola Heidi. Amo tus videos ❤, los disfruto tanto! Yo antes tenia las puntas así y era por el calor de la rizadora (aunque usaba protector térmico). Creo que solo un corte soluciona ese problema aunque el Serum Therapiste de Kerastase ayuda mucho (aunque el precio es alto). Besos y háblanos por favor de la demanda de Olaplex ❤

[@heidiguttenberg]

Muchas Gracias Ana Carolina!

[@hahahahaahhahahaahah]

For frizzy/fluffy ends I’m a big fan of Chi silk infusion 😉

[@hahahahaahhahahaahah]

It doesn’t repair split ends but it smoothes them by a LOT! And it lubricates so the ends are not running together and tangling and breaking

[@heidiguttenberg]

@@hahahahaahhahahaahah thank you!

[@Sky-ew5mp]

Hi Heidi, after your previous video on olapex 3 versus k18, I started using K18. The impact on my bleached hair is very much like WOW spray!

[@heidiguttenberg]

You mean it coats hair from humidity?

[@Sky-ew5mp]

@@heidiguttenberg yes, also my hair is super straight until next wash in 7 days (I wash my hair once a week) but not very soft. It is like my hair is protected by a coat that keeps it straight but it is not soft like an oily coat.

[@asunayuuki9142]

A bit late watching this video but many hair stylists are claiming that using products like this machine is actually making split ends worse due to the quality of the blade in the machine and the hair strands not beeing cut in a proper angle

[@heidiguttenberg]

😬 Mine seems to work for now. But it makes sense that blades may need replacement over time. So maybe good old dusting with a good pair of sissors?

[@lexijones8019]

My hair does the same thing. It’s bleached and up close it has white dots and bends that are sharp where the end will dust right off. I hate it. It’s so frustrating. Not to scare you but I will tell you this every time I get rid of split ends they come right back. It’s the bleach. It’s damaged up the shaft. I was so excited the first time I cut them all off and thought they would go away. They do not. You wait look at your hair in a few months and you are still going to have them.

[@heidiguttenberg]

😬 Dusting & trims need to happen every couple of months or so… That’s what I’m told!

[@Vivi-eh8ec]

❤ creo que volveré al cabello natural. El balayage casi me dejó calva y aunque peinara el cabello se veía horrible. Prefiero mi cabello natural con una textura ondulada pero manejable. No le tenia que hacer nada y siempre se veía bonito. Lo malo es que me va a tomar como 3 años, ya llevo 1 año en espera.

[@heidiguttenberg]

Que afortunadaaaa! Mi textura es genéticamente así y no quiero alisarme por el momento.

[@sarapimenta-os4nd]

Hi, the only product I know which helps with split ends is Bioseivas Repair Cream.

[@lourdesyanes5624]

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[@heidiguttenberg]

Jajajaj y es que hay cosas que los productos todavía no pueden hacer! Quizás algún día!

[@kasy343]

Heidi, I have bleached blonde hair that's past my lower back and t his is what I do. After trying many things like you did I decided to use common sense and started using regular shampoo and conditioner at drugstore and after I styled my I did chose to use one of these things- 1- I put a tiny bit of vaseline on finger tips and put on all areas that are frizzy and it makes your hair look like its new. or -2- I spread a body lotion with mineral oil in my hands and put into bottom half of my hair making sure to get the ends makes hair look wonderful. or - 3- I put pure argan oil in my hair on bottom half. These 3 things were the most successful for me without doing any work at all and not spending the money. My hair looks wonderful using these methods and using common sense, you can only coat your hair because nothing will repair damaged hair but coating it with anything like waxy things or oils like vaseline is miraculous.

[@iElepple]

Heidi careful with the dusting procedure.. my hair got a lot thinner doing that (even using split ender pro)

[@heidiguttenberg]

Will keep that in mind!

[@noepp]

Hey Heidi, did you consider trying Iles Formula haircare? Would love to see you testing it 🤩♥️

[@heidiguttenberg]

Added to my list now 😉 Thanks!

[@nerminetrevilly234]

Great video as usual and you looking amazing as usual, but please don't be sad or broken heart that's make me sad too, what happened to you with this company is not normal you have to defend your rights you have to take money from this company for using your pictures, maybe you have to see a lawyer to handle that. I really was sad to see your tears, don't be sad please 🙏.

[@heidiguttenberg]

Thank you for your kindness 🙏🏻♥️ I’m not sad 😀

[@missladybug319]

The only way to treat damaged split ends us to cut them off... You can add a bucket of protein and moisture you will never repair damaged hair, you can help make the appearance of damaged hair look and feel better but its all cosmetic and one you wash your hair you have to keep using the products that help.. Thats it they can only help and NOT cure... from a Hairdresser of over 40yrs..

[@heidiguttenberg]

🙏🏻Thank you!

[@andrew4809]

Main difference is K18 doesn't make you bald and Olaplex can

[@sarahevans4532]

How

[@xiomarabeatrizalmarzaferna3843]

Me encantaría que tus video fueran en español por que explicas todo muy bien. De todas maneras felicidades por tu canal

[@heidiguttenberg]

Gracias! Ahora podés activar en el CC (arriba q la derecha) los auto-subtitulos de KZbin ♥️

[@xiomarabeatrizalmarzaferna3843]

@@heidiguttenberg gracias voy a suscribirme a tu canal me encanta gracias ya he comprado varios productos gracias a ti 😘 😊

[@spongebracket]

I have those crazy split ends and I love cutting em

[@heidiguttenberg]

It is very satisfying!

[@spongebracket]

@@heidiguttenberg yes it is, I personally cut them one by one 😶

[@Abraham-jf5sh]

can i use olaplex no.6 as a styling cream? is it ok to use without blow dry brush...my hair is so frizzy and dry...it is hard to manage....also high porosity...which product should i use ?

[@heidiguttenberg]

You can use Olaplex No 6 as a styling cream. For frizz control, I like to use it on damp hair.

[@julianarodriguez8030]

I have a bad experience with k18 and tangles. Any suggestion?

[@heidiguttenberg]

Have you tried a leave in conditioner after?

[@blondiejam924]

I Don't have that problem my hair is so soft after I use k18 and I have no tangles I love it 😍

[@jakebeauchamp3com]

At 1:49 split ends like that one are no strangers to my hair, unfortunately 😂😭😭

[@heidiguttenberg]

😩

[@kickofflavours2780]

❤

[@shutupanddance1366]

Me gustaría saber si has probado epres bond treatment es el tratamiento nuevo de uno de los creadores de olaplex, me gustaría saber tu opinión.

[@heidiguttenberg]

Tengo muchas ganas de probarlo!!

[@lourdesyanes5624]

LISTA PARA VER EL VIDEO 💖

[@heidiguttenberg]

Gracias 🤩

[@karlamontero8520]

Me gustó mucho el video 👏🏻👏🏻 dale un 👀 al canal de Blowout Professor me han parecido bastante buenas sus recomendaciones. Saludos ❤

[@heidiguttenberg]

Gracias Karlita!

[@MariMari-jo5ke]

Que pena que no hablo ingles!!!

[@heidiguttenberg]

Holaaa! Recientemente KZbin lanzó la auto-traducción! Podés activarla en el botón arriba a la derecha que dice CC. ❤