Overview & Procedure
What the treatment is and how it's performed
What it is
Bond-building treatment that repairs damaged hair. Olaplex rebuilds broken disulfide bonds in the hair, repairs damage and improves hair quality. Adapted for thin hair.
Treatment protocol
One-time treatment:
When needed
Monthly for maintenance
Before/after coloring (protects and repairs)
Home use:
Olaplex home products are recommended for best results (No.3, No.4, No.5)
Procedure
Wash with Olaplex shampoo
Olaplex No.1 (Bond Multiplier) paphores
Exposure time (10-15 min)
Olaplex No.2 (Bond Perfector) paphores
Exposure time (10-15 min)
Rinsed out
Styling (blonde/straightening if desired)
Duration
60-75 minutes
Experience & Recovery
Pain level, downtime and healing
Pain level
Pain: None
- Completely painless
- Relaxing
Downtime
No:
- Immediate improvement
- No side effects
Healing time
Immediate effect:
- Softer has
- Smoother texture
- Reduced frizz
- Effect lasts 2-4 weeks (depending on hair care)
Side effects
Rare:
- Thin hair can be a bit heavy (use less product)
- Allergic reaction (extremely rare)
Aftercare
At home:
- Use Olaplex No.3 at home (weekly)
- Quality shampoo and conditioner (Olaplex No.4 and No.5)
- Avoid excessive heat styling
- Protect from sunlight
Maintenance:
- Monthly salon treatments
- Weekly home treatment (No.3)
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
Who is this suitable for?
Best suited for:
- Thin, damaged hair
- Chemically treated hair (dyeing, bleaching, perming)
- Heat-damaged hair (blow dryers, straighteners)
- Dry, cracked
- Wrestling
- Frizzy has
Who is this not suitable for?
Consider other things:
- Healthy, untreated hair (less need)
- Has a lot of fat (can become heavy)
Important information
Bond building:
- Repairs damaged hair
- Strengthens the structure
- Reduces breakage
- Improves hair quality
Realistic expectation:
- Softer, stronger has
- Reduced frizz
- Repairs chemical damage
- Short-term effect (requires regular use)
- Not permanent
Contraindications
Few:
- Allergy to product ingredients (rare)
Warning signs
No:
- Safe treatment
Individual variations
Effect:
- Dramatic improvement for injured has
- Less noticeable for healthy hair
- Best results with regular use
Hair length:
- Short has (to the shoulders): Standard dosage
- Mid-length (to mid-back): More product
- Extra long (below mid-back): Significantly more product
Maintenance
Salon:
- Monthly treatment for best results
- Before/after dyeing
At home:
- Olaplex No.3 weekly
- Olaplex shampoo/conditioner daily
Result:
- Continuous improvement with regular use
- The hair gets stronger over time

