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Everything You Need to Know About Olaplex Hair Treatments

The lowdown on the buzzy hair repairing treatment

by Heather Cichowski | COMMENT

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What is an Olaplex treatment? To put it simply, Olaplex is a three-step system that repairs damaged hair and can help prevent future damage. Olaplex Educator Ty Render says that it "links broken disulfide bonds in the hair during and after chemical services making the bonds stronger than they were before the service." That might sound too good to be true, but it comes down to science. To prevent this from turning into chemistry class, know that the disulfide bonds are strong bonds that give hair its shape, strength and elasticity. They are some of the strongest natural bonds, but they can break from chemical, mechanical (e.g. brushing) and thermal damage. Render adds that environmental damage, hair color and our daily hair routines are all bond-breaking culprits. Olaplex uses the same patented active ingredient in all three steps of its treatment to repair said broken bonds. FYI: The Olaplex treatment doesn't contain any silicones or oils. It also won't impact existing hair color.

Creative director of Inanch London and session stylist Inanch Emir says that Olaplex seeks out the damage of these bonds and reinforces the tiny bonds. We might not be able to see the broken bonds with our naked eyes, but we will see the results of the treatment because hair will be stronger, more flexible and less prone to breakage. If you're curious, there are microscope photos to show the difference.

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