Hi:) I am a biochemistry major and I am really interested in this kind of science. When I first started bleaching my hair I did a ton of research on olaplex and other products like it. Your blog post on olaplex was really helpful and in general, I am very inspired by everything you've done on youtube and your blog. I have been watching youtube and reading beauty blogs since I was in middle school but as I began to receive formal science education, I became increasingly frustrated with all of the false, contradicting, and wish-washy information online. I would love to know more about your chemistry background and if you do any research!
Can you PLEASE do a video on k18?! I’ve had some seriously insane results with it and trying to explain the science behind it is so hard since it’s still a newer product
I came also to comment on that. I uses olaplex and it worked quite well but it was very irritating for my skin. Now somebody recommended K18 but it's ridiculously expensive so I would like an honest opinion before I buy it..
@@latro1989 honestly I really love k18 so far. I’ve been using it on almost all of my highlight clients and almost every client who has taken it home has actually seen really good results. I used it regularly but now I use it here and there, and use their detox shampoo once a week and haven’t had any irritation from it so far. I still have my olaplex shampoo and will use it every once in a blue moon(I mostly use it to wash my makeup brushes now 😂😂😂) and it doesn’t irritate my skin nearly as much but I still can’t use it regularly.
You're a mod on skincareaddiction?! I love that subreddit so much and love your work as well. Talking the science of skincare really helps me relax. I'm working on a PhD in molecular genetics myself.
Now that there are other products on the market claiming to do the same thing I’d love to see a comparison video. I’ve looked into the ingredients of some to see how similar they are but could use your help in identifying if any of the non-alike ingredients are other chemicals that repair those disulfide bonds and how they do it!! Love your videos!! :)
I’ve been using Olaplex for a few years and I swear it makes a difference. I add my pink/purple hair dye in the #3 and I get a boost of color at the same time. I haven’t tried the shampoo and conditioner yet but really want to.
Although i'm studying psychology but i also love chemistry. I'm a skincare junkie. So finding your channel is such a boon to me. It has opened eyes about certain cosmetic ingredients. Really love the knowledge you impart. Thank you so much 🥺❤
Superb video - thank you. A client sent it to me. I'm a decorator, but style my wife's hair. I bought 6 & 7. It's having a fabulous impact. I asked my curly haired client if she'd heard of Olaplex and would you believe, she wrote part of her dissertation on it!
As both a biochem and beauty nerd, WOW do I enjoy this channel! Your videos are professional, captivating and so well explained. Keep up the great work!!
I love this video, very well organized! As a bio major I really appreciate the detailed scientific explanation because other people tend to be vague and not actually explain what happens. Thank you!
Huh, previous to watching this I thought that there was no way olpalex actually worked and it was just all hype! Thank you! 💖 I wish I’d known about this when i destroyed my hair from bleach a few years back!
why no one is talking about whether it's safe to use Olaplex on the long term or not? thank you for your video, I also read the whole blog but I didn't find the answer for my question.
You always give us the best and most informative content that makes sense especially since I'm not doing chemistry at degree level. I really appreciate ur explanations, and now I'm gonna go out and check out the olaplex line
I read and saw a lot of positive reviews for this product and now I know that it works and isn't just hype. I now know the science behind the damage from bleaching and how this products repairs the damage. I also know that it is best for my stylist to use this product when she bleaches my hair (highlights). I bought the complete system, it arrived today and look forward to using it.
Wow! This is the best science video I have seen on YT! You explained the reactions so well! I have been on the fence about using olaplex but I’m going to buy some! I have really healthy hair but I do get highlights about once a year so I know my hair could use some TLC and repair.
I LOVE OLAPLEX 3! I damaged my beautiful curls by using those hydrogen peroxide lightening gels. Olaplex brought my curls back! I will never ever be without it.
Hi thank you. i enjoy all your posts! I'm a hair colorist, and wanted to tell folks, that some people have hair that cannot be bleached to white; they have too much pheomelanin, ( yellow). ( As you know)....!! I have brown hair, level 5, and my hair, if bleached " white," breaks off.. I'd have to continually use Olaplex to save it!!! Thank you for your technical information.
Thank you! I'm over 60 and tend to run low on copper, which I'm certain you know can ruin hair especially when one fights gray, like I do. I'm ordering right now.
There also 2 types of melanin and the type responsible for red/yellow pigments is larger and takes longer to break down. This is why hair always lifts wrong :)
@NaomiWilliams Your hair is beautiful. I have true ash blonde hair, and mine lifts in what seems like moments! hahaha I'm middle age now and have begun to get silver stripes. Previously I'd highlighted my hair almost all my adult life, but have stopped since nature has taken over. Is there anything I need to know should I consider doing any sort of addtl highlights or color now that I'm half silver/half ash?
@@therealJamieJoy I would only get more highlights if you feel like the grays don't blend in well but it's definitely not required or anything. One thing to be aware of is that gray hair can get a yellow or brassy tint to it. This can happen because of using too high of heat on it, hard water, or product buildup. Using a purple toning shampoo about once a week will prevent this and keep your grays looking bright!
I already use Clairol Shimmerlights mixed in to a more conditioning nexxus shampoo -- thank you for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it. :)
Michelle! It's like you've read my mind! I was searching for hair videos on your youtube channel but didn't seem to find any, so I referred to your blog where I found loads of content on hair! However, I do love to learn new things visually, so hope to see more of these! :)
Another great video. One question, could you do a video on how do those treatments in salons work like Brazilian Blowouts? I've never understood how they work and I've heard from some people that it can be damaging for the hair. Would love to know what you can find about it!
I don’t bleach, colour, blow dry, straighten etc. And I still use olaplex twice a month bc shampooing, natural drying, the sun etc all damage the hair. All I use are #0 and #3. Any of there other products have silicone in them so they aren’t as suitable for curly hair. My hair is down to my waistline with minimal split ends that I can cut myself so I haven’t gotten a cut in two years! I had no idea that adding #3 to bleach did so much! I wish more hairdressers/stylists did their research and do diligence.
I’ll have to look at #0 and #3. I avoid silicones because my hair has low porosity and they doesn’t absorb. I stopped coloring my hair a few years ago, but I still heat style it (with a protectant). It’s healthy, but I like trying new things. And I report back to my stylist how they worked for me
@@pvanpelt1 I hope it works for you! If your hair is anything like mine, it might really like the strengthening oil from briogio. It’s the only product I have found with ceramides, and no silicone obvs. Oils from the ordinary also don’t have silicone which can be nice to find leave-in aminos and fatty acids.
Thank you very much for the scientific explanation of this technology. This is exactly the type of video I was searching for. Happy to subscribe for the more since oriented beauty content ❤️
Michelle, is gray hair sort of “damaged” without doing anything damaging to it? Some sections of my hair that are only white hair act totally differently from the rest of my hair. Will Olaplex help? I don’t heat dry or use damaging products.
I LOVE science and I love colouring my hair so this information is much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to put both the video and blog post together.
Can you please make a video about freezy curly hair thats are defecult to brush and tingly with split ends , like to know the solutions for these problems And about keratin treatments and barazilian blowout 💆♀️💖
I have read somewhere, I think it was a chemistry paper, that the Olaplex bonds do wash out over a few weeks and that that is part of their great business model. After all, if all the disulfur bonds where saved and permanently re-bonded in the original procedure, why would you need the after care? You hair would be in the exact same perfectly healthy condition as before. Which also leads to the question: Do you know what percentage of disulfur bonds are saved by Olaplex in the original bleaching process? Or how many are able to be re-built in comparison to not using Olaplex? Also, chemically and physically there should be a difference between the original disulfur bonds and the Olablex bonds, because Olaplex is a much larger molecule, right?
What do you mean it washes out? That sounds like a waste of money? Aren’t those bonds supposed to be permanent? Since that bottle is so small? Sheesh why don’t these companies want really help out people than milking them dry!? Like damn they caused my damage so fix it too! Sorry I just had to rant out a little bit.
Well, that theory begs the question: is the bulk of the reparative properties in their patented technology truly “washing” out after a few weeks or is it actually being re-damaged by harsh shampoos, damaging heat styling and/or dye products? The company does indeed say to continue use on a regular weekly basis, so even if they’re saying that their reparative properties are permanent, I believe that recommendation is because they realize we’re going to continue causing more damage with what we do to it at home as far as crappy drugstore hair products and heat styling. So I’m thinking that further deterioration isn’t so much their patented technology washing out per say, but more so due to a combination of things like environmental pollutants, as well as damaging at home routine maintenance and styling. Anecdotally, my hair hasn’t been this long and healthy in at least 25 years. I’m almost 50 and very peri-menopausal, started early in my early 40’s and we all know what a hormone rollercoaster/storm will do to a woman’s hair as far as listlessness, dullness, brittleness and thinning. But in Nov. 2019 I did a big chop, because it’d been looking just so dead, lifeless and scraggly. So my hair was cut to about 2 inches past shoulder length. HOWEVER, today it’s about 4 inches way from hitting my tailbone!! NOT EVEN KIDDING!!! I’ve not been able to grow out length like this in MANY YEARS!!! And I honestly believe it’s directly because I’ve pretty regularly used Olaplex products!! Although, no where near how often the brand recommends, due to the high cost. But I’m using their 6&7 to style after every wash day, which is now once a week, and I do a full 0,3,4,5,6,7 once a month, consistently. If my hair is feeling extra brittle I’ll do it once a week for a couple of weeks. But I just added 8 to my collection and OMG at the results!!!!! I did a complete 0,3,4,5,8,6,7 yesterday and let me tell you, you would have thought I went to a salon and got a full professional treatment, cut and blow dry!!! My hair needs a trim but after I did this, you’d have thought I got one!!! This whole Olaplex only at home spa day I gave to myself has my hair fuller, thicker, stronger, smoother, shinier, the body and movement is out of this world fabulous! And it has these dead ends looking healthy, new and gorgeous! I’m simply amazed at what this stuff has done for my hair!! For real. There truly isn’t anything like it on the market.
@@NativeNYerChicHK I agree with you. Not sure why we would expect Olaplex to act stronger than hair, if one practices hair care that damages hair bonds of course one will damage the new Olaplex bonds too.
@@NativeNYerChicHK I am wondering if you continued to use the products and how they have performed over time and if you got any build up or found it stopped working
Will you create a video explaining the difference between K18 Hair Mask and Olaplex? It also seems that Joico’s peptide complex is similar to the K18 peptide complex…can you explain the differences…thanks.
Watched this with Olaplex in my hair just like you watch cleaning videos when you clean or nutritionists' videos when eating a good meal ahahah very satisfying 😂 and instructive of course 😉
I absolutely love your videos ❤️❤️ Thanks so much for the awesome info you supply. You teach so well. You're the most underrated UA-cam ever. Much love from Brazil 😍❤️
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for all your videos and your scientific insights, it is so refreshing to be able to rely on informations. I have a question regarding Olaplex, I used the number 3 on slightly bleached hair, at the beginning, it worked like magic on my ultra tangled hair but then I started experiencing important breakage. I didn't think it was Olaplex so I used it a second time months later and got breakage again. I read a lot of people experienced this issue and I wondered if there is a scientific explanation. I believe my hair is quite sensitive to protein overload, could it be linked ?
I think it could be kind of linked - it could be that there are too many bonds perhaps. I'd recommend giving your hair a break from it and using other ingredients instead if you want more strength.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you so much for your answer. I'll baby them with hydration without protein (which is not that easy to find) or bond building technology and keep watching your videos ;)
This was so helpful. I really want to try olaplex but always get so confused about the numbers. So: 1 is to mix into the hair bleach. 2 is post bleach treatment for 10-20 minutes. 3 is also post bleach treatment for 10-20 minutes. 4 and 5 are respectively shampoo and conditioner. But what is 6?
I love Olaplex. I leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning and it works wonders for dry hair :-) Not cheap but worth every penny. I have only used no 3 so far. :-)
u make amazing videos! I would love to watch more! Just a little suggestion here! i think u should show your face in the fringe! I almost thought it was a random trash video UA-cam suggested to me! U need to make yourself an icon!
Hello madam. I am from India. Recently I have done rebonding and now my hair are so damaged and starts hairfall. Can I use olaplex to get my hair stronger and shiner. Please reply I am waiting.
Can anyone help me? If using Olaplex number 1 in my bleaching process must I bump up de developer? I wanted to use 30 volume, must I use then 40 volume plus olaplex to obtain the same result as a 30 volume?
Thank you for sharing! Love your videos. Could you share about the science behind eye creams? I've seen so many products in the market but I'm at a loss of which to choose from, and what really works.
Hey! I found this video from your blog! Can you speak about Olaplex 2? For example, if it’s just 1 but less concentrated, do you think it’s actually a necessary step after using 1? Thank you!
I left with my hair 50 shades of blonde that a lady tried to give my sliver hair from black. Long story...a crap ton of my thick hair was damaged or fell out. My hair stylist used olaplex and fixed my hair. Now I have royal purple hair and I had no hair loss and it appeared less damaged. I freaking love olaplex ♡ keeps my hair pretty!
Would be awesome if you did a yt short update on this including Olaplex 0. Cost effectiveness comparison in regards to percentage of the active ingredient. Cant decide on 0 or 3
What is the difference between Olaplex 2 and 3? Can the 2 be used the same as the 3 by a regular consumer? Is there any potential harm to the hair if either 2 or 3 are left on without rinsing for a few days until the next washing? I would greatly appreciate your input. I have scoured the internet for the answers these questions and cannot locate the answers anywhere: You have, by far, posted the most detailed information I have ever found regarding Olaplex. You have an excellent channel and website.
2 is thinner and contains more of the active ingredient. It's also salon-only. Olaplex #3 feels more like a conditioner and has a lower level of the active ingredient for clients to use at home.
So is olaplex a protein treatment? And if so, do we have to balance it with a moisturizing treatment? I'm asking because after 2 uses of olaplex within 2 weeks i didn't see any difference on my hair.Allthow my hair is bleached, it isn't visibly damaged and without any split ends and contains a normal amount of moisture (It feels only a little dry sometimes).Instead, after the olaplex treatment it felt kinda weird, shiny but dry (?!) i just couldn't explain it... Thank youuu
I know this is an older video, but I need to know if this undoes a permanent wave? I want to perm my hair, but I would like to condition it without losing the curl. I'm a new subscriber so I'm sorry I'm commenting so late.
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Hi:) I am a biochemistry major and I am really interested in this kind of science. When I first started bleaching my hair I did a ton of research on olaplex and other products like it. Your blog post on olaplex was really helpful and in general, I am very inspired by everything you've done on youtube and your blog. I have been watching youtube and reading beauty blogs since I was in middle school but as I began to receive formal science education, I became increasingly frustrated with all of the false, contradicting, and wish-washy information online. I would love to know more about your chemistry background and if you do any research!
Hi! I have more info in the About page of my blog: labmuffin.com/about-michelle/
And thank you so much!
The Podcast “The Beauty Brains” has 2 cosmetic chemists ( one that specializes in hair products) as hosts. You’ll get science based info from them.
Can you PLEASE do a video on k18?! I’ve had some seriously insane results with it and trying to explain the science behind it is so hard since it’s still a newer product
I came also to comment on that. I uses olaplex and it worked quite well but it was very irritating for my skin. Now somebody recommended K18 but it's ridiculously expensive so I would like an honest opinion before I buy it..
@@latro1989 honestly I really love k18 so far. I’ve been using it on almost all of my highlight clients and almost every client who has taken it home has actually seen really good results. I used it regularly but now I use it here and there, and use their detox shampoo once a week and haven’t had any irritation from it so far.
I still have my olaplex shampoo and will use it every once in a blue moon(I mostly use it to wash my makeup brushes now 😂😂😂) and it doesn’t irritate my skin nearly as much but I still can’t use it regularly.
No one is talking about your beautiful purple eyebrows?? They are soooo pretty and cool, look very good on you!
Until you mentoined it, I didn't notice, its quite subtle, very well done.
You're a mod on skincareaddiction?! I love that subreddit so much and love your work as well. Talking the science of skincare really helps me relax. I'm working on a PhD in molecular genetics myself.
You graduated ? 😂
Now that there are other products on the market claiming to do the same thing I’d love to see a comparison video. I’ve looked into the ingredients of some to see how similar they are but could use your help in identifying if any of the non-alike ingredients are other chemicals that repair those disulfide bonds and how they do it!! Love your videos!! :)
I'm a hairdresser with a huge love for chemistry. Thank you so much for making this! More hair videos please!
Wish there was something similar to wipe off skin damage n restore skin back to its normal health 😍. Wishful thinking much?
Retinol and lot of sunscreen under the proces?!
Let's shave off our faces. Anyone with me? :D
@@donotreply8979 try dermaplaning!!
@@sarahm3875 whats that?
@@strc5225 it's a facial you get thank shaves off the top layer of dead skin and peach fuzz. It keeps the skin fresh and youthful.
Thank you for this! I have been wondering whether Olaplaex is just another hyped product or really worth the price. Thumbs up!!!
Worth every cent
@@sheila7909 It sure is!
I’ve been using Olaplex for a few years and I swear it makes a difference. I add my pink/purple hair dye in the #3 and I get a boost of color at the same time. I haven’t tried the shampoo and conditioner yet but really want to.
This stuff is amazing, I use No 3 and leave in overnight ( as advised by my hairdresser) and no 6 is a great leave in conditioner
Although i'm studying psychology but i also love chemistry. I'm a skincare junkie. So finding your channel is such a boon to me. It has opened eyes about certain cosmetic ingredients. Really love the knowledge you impart. Thank you so much 🥺❤
I was going to ask if buying Olaplex made sense for long virgin hair and just at that moment you mentioned mechanical damage lol. Thank you so much!!
Superb video - thank you. A client sent it to me. I'm a decorator, but style my wife's hair. I bought 6 & 7. It's having a fabulous impact. I asked my curly haired client if she'd heard of Olaplex and would you believe, she wrote part of her dissertation on it!
As both a biochem and beauty nerd, WOW do I enjoy this channel! Your videos are professional, captivating and so well explained. Keep up the great work!!
I love this video, very well organized! As a bio major I really appreciate the detailed scientific explanation because other people tend to be vague and not actually explain what happens. Thank you!
Huh, previous to watching this I thought that there was no way olpalex actually worked and it was just all hype! Thank you! 💖 I wish I’d known about this when i destroyed my hair from bleach a few years back!
why no one is talking about whether it's safe to use Olaplex on the long term or not? thank you for your video, I also read the whole blog but I didn't find the answer for my question.
How would we know? We'll have to wait long term.
You always give us the best and most informative content that makes sense especially since I'm not doing chemistry at degree level. I really appreciate ur explanations, and now I'm gonna go out and check out the olaplex line
I read and saw a lot of positive reviews for this product and now I know that it works and isn't just hype. I now know the science behind the damage from bleaching and how this products repairs the damage. I also know that it is best for my stylist to use this product when she bleaches my hair (highlights). I bought the complete system, it arrived today and look forward to using it.
The most comprehensive Olaplex information I’ve seen to date thank you
Explained simply and so easy for non-chemist to understand, really love your work Michelle!
Wow! This is the best science video I have seen on YT! You explained the reactions so well! I have been on the fence about using olaplex but I’m going to buy some! I have really healthy hair but I do get highlights about once a year so I know my hair could use some TLC and repair.
I LOVE OLAPLEX 3! I damaged my beautiful curls by using those hydrogen peroxide lightening gels. Olaplex brought my curls back! I will never ever be without it.
Hi thank you. i enjoy all your posts!
I'm a hair colorist, and wanted to tell folks, that some people have hair that cannot be bleached to white; they have too much pheomelanin, ( yellow). ( As you know)....!!
I have brown hair, level 5, and my hair, if bleached " white," breaks off.. I'd have to continually use Olaplex to save it!!!
Thank you for your technical information.
Thank you! I'm over 60 and tend to run low on copper, which I'm certain you know can ruin hair especially when one fights gray, like I do. I'm ordering right now.
Can you also make a video on K18? I heard that its better than olaplex so would like to see the comparison
same
There also 2 types of melanin and the type responsible for red/yellow pigments is larger and takes longer to break down. This is why hair always lifts wrong :)
@NaomiWilliams Your hair is beautiful. I have true ash blonde hair, and mine lifts in what seems like moments! hahaha I'm middle age now and have begun to get silver stripes. Previously I'd highlighted my hair almost all my adult life, but have stopped since nature has taken over. Is there anything I need to know should I consider doing any sort of addtl highlights or color now that I'm half silver/half ash?
@@therealJamieJoy I would only get more highlights if you feel like the grays don't blend in well but it's definitely not required or anything. One thing to be aware of is that gray hair can get a yellow or brassy tint to it. This can happen because of using too high of heat on it, hard water, or product buildup. Using a purple toning shampoo about once a week will prevent this and keep your grays looking bright!
I already use Clairol Shimmerlights mixed in to a more conditioning nexxus shampoo -- thank you for taking the time to respond. I truly appreciate it. :)
That explains my life long battle with fighting brassiness!!!
I started using Olaplex and Its absolutely amazing!
Michelle! It's like you've read my mind! I was searching for hair videos on your youtube channel but didn't seem to find any, so I referred to your blog where I found loads of content on hair! However, I do love to learn new things visually, so hope to see more of these! :)
Another great video. One question, could you do a video on how do those treatments in salons work like Brazilian Blowouts? I've never understood how they work and I've heard from some people that it can be damaging for the hair. Would love to know what you can find about it!
I don’t bleach, colour, blow dry, straighten etc. And I still use olaplex twice a month bc shampooing, natural drying, the sun etc all damage the hair. All I use are #0 and #3. Any of there other products have silicone in them so they aren’t as suitable for curly hair. My hair is down to my waistline with minimal split ends that I can cut myself so I haven’t gotten a cut in two years!
I had no idea that adding #3 to bleach did so much! I wish more hairdressers/stylists did their research and do diligence.
I’ll have to look at #0 and #3. I avoid silicones because my hair has low porosity and they doesn’t absorb. I stopped coloring my hair a few years ago, but I still heat style it (with a protectant). It’s healthy, but I like trying new things. And I report back to my stylist how they worked for me
@@pvanpelt1 I hope it works for you! If your hair is anything like mine, it might really like the strengthening oil from briogio. It’s the only product I have found with ceramides, and no silicone obvs. Oils from the ordinary also don’t have silicone which can be nice to find leave-in aminos and fatty acids.
This answered so many of my questions! I love Olaplex! Worth every penny.
Finally, I really understand how it works. Before I only knew they supposed to repair sulfate bonds and that's it. Great job!
I’ve been so curious about their products. Solid video, hon!
Thank you very much for the scientific explanation of this technology. This is exactly the type of video I was searching for. Happy to subscribe for the more since oriented beauty content ❤️
Michelle, is gray hair sort of “damaged” without doing anything damaging to it? Some sections of my hair that are only white hair act totally differently from the rest of my hair. Will Olaplex help? I don’t heat dry or use damaging products.
i saw this video years ago and i never forgot it , you are the bomb at explaining science!
I LOVE science and I love colouring my hair so this information is much appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to put both the video and blog post together.
Great video, thank you for explaining how it works. I'm going to try it on my relaxed, and dyed hair.
This was very nice to watch and listen to :) Could you do a video about hair straightening keratin treatment?
Can you please make a video about freezy curly hair thats are defecult to brush and tingly with split ends , like to know the solutions for these problems
And about keratin treatments and barazilian blowout 💆♀️💖
Thanks @LabMuffinBeautyScience, when when broken bonds reforms trough oxidation, what happens with the hydrogen? Is oxygen involved?
I have read somewhere, I think it was a chemistry paper, that the Olaplex bonds do wash out over a few weeks and that that is part of their great business model. After all, if all the disulfur bonds where saved and permanently re-bonded in the original procedure, why would you need the after care? You hair would be in the exact same perfectly healthy condition as before.
Which also leads to the question: Do you know what percentage of disulfur bonds are saved by Olaplex in the original bleaching process? Or how many are able to be re-built in comparison to not using Olaplex?
Also, chemically and physically there should be a difference between the original disulfur bonds and the Olablex bonds, because Olaplex is a much larger molecule, right?
What do you mean it washes out? That sounds like a waste of money? Aren’t those bonds supposed to be permanent? Since that bottle is so small? Sheesh why don’t these companies want really help out people than milking them dry!? Like damn they caused my damage so fix it too! Sorry I just had to rant out a little bit.
Well, that theory begs the question: is the bulk of the reparative properties in their patented technology truly “washing” out after a few weeks or is it actually being re-damaged by harsh shampoos, damaging heat styling and/or dye products? The company does indeed say to continue use on a regular weekly basis, so even if they’re saying that their reparative properties are permanent, I believe that recommendation is because they realize we’re going to continue causing more damage with what we do to it at home as far as crappy drugstore hair products and heat styling. So I’m thinking that further deterioration isn’t so much their patented technology washing out per say, but more so due to a combination of things like environmental pollutants, as well as damaging at home routine maintenance and styling.
Anecdotally, my hair hasn’t been this long and healthy in at least 25 years. I’m almost 50 and very peri-menopausal, started early in my early 40’s and we all know what a hormone rollercoaster/storm will do to a woman’s hair as far as listlessness, dullness, brittleness and thinning. But in Nov. 2019 I did a big chop, because it’d been looking just so dead, lifeless and scraggly. So my hair was cut to about 2 inches past shoulder length. HOWEVER, today it’s about 4 inches way from hitting my tailbone!! NOT EVEN KIDDING!!! I’ve not been able to grow out length like this in MANY YEARS!!! And I honestly believe it’s directly because I’ve pretty regularly used Olaplex products!! Although, no where near how often the brand recommends, due to the high cost. But I’m using their 6&7 to style after every wash day, which is now once a week, and I do a full 0,3,4,5,6,7 once a month, consistently. If my hair is feeling extra brittle I’ll do it once a week for a couple of weeks. But I just added 8 to my collection and OMG at the results!!!!! I did a complete 0,3,4,5,8,6,7 yesterday and let me tell you, you would have thought I went to a salon and got a full professional treatment, cut and blow dry!!! My hair needs a trim but after I did this, you’d have thought I got one!!! This whole Olaplex only at home spa day I gave to myself has my hair fuller, thicker, stronger, smoother, shinier, the body and movement is out of this world fabulous! And it has these dead ends looking healthy, new and gorgeous! I’m simply amazed at what this stuff has done for my hair!! For real. There truly isn’t anything like it on the market.
@@NativeNYerChicHK I agree with you. Not sure why we would expect Olaplex to act stronger than hair, if one practices hair care that damages hair bonds of course one will damage the new Olaplex bonds too.
@@NativeNYerChicHK I am wondering if you continued to use the products and how they have performed over time and if you got any build up or found it stopped working
Very informative as a Olaplex user thank you.Love and light
Will you create a video explaining the difference between K18 Hair Mask and Olaplex? It also seems that Joico’s peptide complex is similar to the K18 peptide complex…can you explain the differences…thanks.
Watched this with Olaplex in my hair just like you watch cleaning videos when you clean or nutritionists' videos when eating a good meal ahahah very satisfying 😂 and instructive of course 😉
I absolutely love your videos ❤️❤️
Thanks so much for the awesome info you supply. You teach so well. You're the most underrated UA-cam ever. Much love from Brazil 😍❤️
Could you also provide your thoughts on the new products, 6 and 7?
If there isn’t any protein in Oliplex, why does it make some hair brittle?
THANK YOU for explaining this so clearly.
Thank you for making this hair video! Could you do a video on how Pureology works?
I love your sense of humour!
Thank you Lab Muffin chick. Super appreciate your science behind this product. You're the best marketing team Olaplex has got (y)
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for all your videos and your scientific insights, it is so refreshing to be able to rely on informations. I have a question regarding Olaplex, I used the number 3 on slightly bleached hair, at the beginning, it worked like magic on my ultra tangled hair but then I started experiencing important breakage. I didn't think it was Olaplex so I used it a second time months later and got breakage again. I read a lot of people experienced this issue and I wondered if there is a scientific explanation. I believe my hair is quite sensitive to protein overload, could it be linked ?
I think it could be kind of linked - it could be that there are too many bonds perhaps. I'd recommend giving your hair a break from it and using other ingredients instead if you want more strength.
@@LabMuffinBeautyScience Thank you so much for your answer. I'll baby them with hydration without protein (which is not that easy to find) or bond building technology and keep watching your videos ;)
Are your eyebrows purple in this video? 🤩
Thanks Michelle so helpful! Very curious as to your thoughts on Virtue Labs and how it differs from Olaplex.
Hi Michelle, could you do some videos on dangers of haircare and hair dye product myths please?
great explanation! thanks for that!
Thank you!
This was so helpful. I really want to try olaplex but always get so confused about the numbers.
So:
1 is to mix into the hair bleach.
2 is post bleach treatment for 10-20 minutes.
3 is also post bleach treatment for 10-20 minutes.
4 and 5 are respectively shampoo and conditioner.
But what is 6?
6 is a leave in conditioner
@@DianaVanessaful Thank you so much for clearing that up for me 🥰
I love Olaplex. I leave it on overnight and wash it off in the morning and it works wonders for dry hair :-) Not cheap but worth every penny. I have only used no 3 so far. :-)
My order is coming on Monday and I am going to try it overnight too. Thanks
Which one(s) would you recommend for chemically straightened hair?
Your videos are fascinating, thank you!
This is a great video, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for making this!!
Wooow this was so interesting! Thank you!!!
u make amazing videos! I would love to watch more! Just a little suggestion here! i think u should show your face in the fringe! I almost thought it was a random trash video UA-cam suggested to me! U need to make yourself an icon!
Thanks so much for the feedback! I will definitely keep that in mind :)
This is fascinating, thank you!!
Fabulous video!! How would you incorporate Olaplex into a relaxer/ straightening process? SUBSCRIBED!
Omg you sound like the auto translater on humanless UA-cam videos.So cool
Always great content! Thank you!
Hello madam. I am from India. Recently I have done rebonding and now my hair are so damaged and starts hairfall. Can I use olaplex to get my hair stronger and shiner. Please reply I am waiting.
Great video! Well done!
Very awesome video thanks for great knowledge ☺️
Can anyone help me? If using Olaplex number 1 in my bleaching process must I bump up de developer? I wanted to use 30 volume, must I use then 40 volume plus olaplex to obtain the same result as a 30 volume?
WOW REALLY HELPFUL, thanks!
Absolutely stellar! Thank you! Do you know if any empirical research has been conducted involving Olaplex?
I wanna know too
There's been studies by the manufacturer and some by various hair associations, but nothing peer-reviewed.
I have black Asian hair but have been bleaching it for years to blonde and without Olaplex and wellaplex, I would probably be bald right now lol
Thank you for sharing! Love your videos. Could you share about the science behind eye creams? I've seen so many products in the market but I'm at a loss of which to choose from, and what really works.
I use it on my brittle nails.. idk if it works but might as well try
4:21 is how it works
I love your videos! Could you do one on K18 at some stage?
What about the new curlsmith product? Can it really do what they claim does?
Could you please do a video on the K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Hair Mask☺️
Btw love your channel😍
Hi! Thank you for this info! Is there any dupe for Olaplex? I live in Argentina and here the customs fees are crazy high 🙄
Olaplex tiene su fórmula patentada. Así que no creo que encuentres alguna alternativa que contenga los mismos ingredientes 😔
Thank you! I had no idea! 👌🏻
Can u do a video about cysteine treatment??
Hi. Thanks for the video, do you think that it could help if i have dry curly hair? And if so, can i use the number 1 or 2? Or just 3?
Hey! I found this video from your blog! Can you speak about Olaplex 2? For example, if it’s just 1 but less concentrated, do you think it’s actually a necessary step after using 1? Thank you!
what a fantastic video
Thank you very much
I left with my hair 50 shades of blonde that a lady tried to give my sliver hair from black. Long story...a crap ton of my thick hair was damaged or fell out. My hair stylist used olaplex and fixed my hair. Now I have royal purple hair and I had no hair loss and it appeared less damaged. I freaking love olaplex ♡ keeps my hair pretty!
Would be awesome if you did a yt short update on this including Olaplex 0. Cost effectiveness comparison in regards to percentage of the active ingredient. Cant decide on 0 or 3
Amazing video!
What do you think about the new Redken Reconstructor?
What is the difference between Olaplex 2 and 3? Can the 2 be used the same as the 3 by a regular consumer? Is there any potential harm to the hair if either 2 or 3 are left on without rinsing for a few days until the next washing? I would greatly appreciate your input. I have scoured the internet for the answers these questions and cannot locate the answers anywhere: You have, by far, posted the most detailed information I have ever found regarding Olaplex. You have an excellent channel and website.
2 is thinner and contains more of the active ingredient. It's also salon-only. Olaplex #3 feels more like a conditioner and has a lower level of the active ingredient for clients to use at home.
So is olaplex a protein treatment? And if so, do we have to balance it with a moisturizing treatment?
I'm asking because after 2 uses of olaplex within 2 weeks i didn't see any difference on my hair.Allthow my hair is bleached, it isn't visibly damaged and without any split ends and contains a normal amount of moisture (It feels only a little dry sometimes).Instead, after the olaplex treatment it felt kinda weird, shiny but dry (?!)
i just couldn't explain it...
Thank youuu
Apparently you have to use a deep conditioner after using olaplex number 2
Not a protein treatment, the bonds it fixes are more internal.
I know this is an older video, but I need to know if this undoes a permanent wave? I want to perm my hair, but I would like to condition it without losing the curl. I'm a new subscriber so I'm sorry I'm commenting so late.
So, does it matter if you buy it from a drug store vs salon?
How is this different from a keratin treatment?
Absolutely Love Olaplex👌👌
Soooo coooool thank you!!