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You may have heard of Olaplex being used to prevent damage from dramatic platinum blond dye jobs or unicorn hair color. Yes, Olaplex is associated with color-treated hair, but it's not just for those looking to jump on the bleach bandwagon. Render says it's suitable for all hair textures and types, whether or not hair is colored or chemically treated. According to Brendan O'Sullivan, creative director of Brendan O'Sullivan Hair and Beauty, the treatment is particularly good on bleached hair and for clients who want to keep their long hair.
How does it work?
Olaplex is a three-step system for licensed professionals to take hair from damaged to dazzling. Helpfully, the products are named in the order they're used. The No. 1 Bond Multiplier is the liquid concentrate form, says Render. It is mixed with hair color, lightener or other chemical services to rebuild and repair the broken disulfide bonds and prevent further damage.
Next up is the No. 2 Bond Perfector. This is the cream form and it's applied to hair after rinsing color and/or shampooing lightener. It helps ensure that hair is at its best by repairing any remaining broken bonds. Finally, we come to the No. 3 Hair Perfector. This is the step to ensure clients can maintain their glossy, commercial-worthy hair at home. It's a less concentrated version of No. 2 that can be applied post-salon treatment.
Olaplex for non-chemically treated hair
Christine Neos, colorist at Eddie Arthur Salon, says that when clients want an Olaplex treatment but aren't getting their hair chemically treated, No. 1 is applied with room temperature water. No. 2 is then applied to towel-dried hair.
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