What is Olaplex?
Olaplex is a patented hair treatment developed in 2014 by two scientists who were asked by a hairdresser friend to find something that could protect hair during chemical services. What they created was a compound called Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate — a mouthful, but the results speak for themselves.
It works on a molecular level, reconnecting the disulphide bonds in hair that are broken by colouring, bleaching, perming, straightening, and even everyday heat styling and brushing. Think of those bonds as the rungs of a ladder — Olaplex physically rebuilds them, giving damaged hair back its strength, elasticity and shine.
The in-salon treatment
Nos. 1 and 2 are professional-only products used exclusively in salons. They contain the highest concentration of the active ingredient, making the in-salon treatment the most powerful way to use Olaplex.
We offer a standalone Olaplex treatment which includes our renowned head and neck massage and a blowdry — allow 60–75 minutes. We also include Olaplex Steps 1 and 2 in all our bleach and balayage services, as we consider it non-negotiable for keeping colour-treated hair in the best possible condition.
The home care range
The at-home range runs from No. 3 to No. 9 and covers every step of your routine:
- No. 3 Hair Perfector — a pre-shampoo treatment, less concentrated than No. 2 but excellent for weekly maintenance. Apply to dry hair, leave for at least 10 minutes (or overnight), then wash out. Transformative for bleached and damaged hair.
- No. 4 Shampoo — rich, concentrated and repairing. A little goes a very long way — add water rather than more product to build a lather.
- No. 5 Conditioner — lightweight but deeply nourishing, leaves hair glossy and tangle-free.
- No. 6 Bond Smoother — a leave-in cream with almond and coconut oil. Apply a pea-sized amount to damp hair and blow-dry in. Incredible shine, brilliant frizz control.
- No. 7 Bonding Oil — protects against heat up to 230°C and disappears into dry hair instantly. Use alone or mixed with No. 6.
- No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask — a pump-dispensed weekly treatment. Two or three pumps is all you need. Deeply moisturising — you won't be able to stop touching your hair.
Buy 3 or more Olaplex products in the salon and get each one for a reduced price. We also stock trial packs containing Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 6 in travel sizes — great as a gift or to try before committing to full sizes.
If you're unsure which products are right for your hair, just ask — we'll put together the right combination for you.
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