I need the skincare equivalent of Chris in my life. SO much time, SO much money wasted! I just need straightforward, non-incentivized advice. TY Chris!
Yes! I fkn hate all those 30 minuts long videos where a girl with already perfect hair or skin place tries a product ones and then tells her opinion like LOOK MY HAIR ARE SO SOFT SO THAT MEANS YOU HAVE TO BUY THE PRODUCT. And as I said they have perfect hair from the start.
skincare comes down to using a sunscreen, moisturizer, cleanser, and a prescription retinoid. Way more simpler than hair tbh, especially since there are actual scientific studies backing this.
OMG! thank you!! finally found someone who is just straightforward and not trying to sell thousands of products as a sponsorship! big fan of you from now on!
There’s so much info out there that it is very nice to hear this directly from somebody who knows what they are talking about. I was quite literally online trying to make a decision on which to buy about an hour ago so this was so helpful. Thanks for caring about our hair Blowout Professor!!!
It is still going to be wrong lol. I have learned that the hard way. Bought the Olaplex range and their number 3 made my hair fall to an extent that i had to visit the dermatologist. So what im saying is none of these reviews can guarantee what the product is going to do to your hair
He is totally right on new Olaplex products. Olaplex was bought by private equity and that’s when they expanded the product range to increase the ARPU (average revenue per person) but the founding products i.e. No. 3 is the only really innovative product made by the original CEO and team
I like Olaplex but K18 has blown my mind. Whilst it hasn't made my chemically treated hair feel like virgin hair, it feels exponentially healthier than it did before. It makes my hair wash days so easy too. Your hair does actually need to be damaged to actually get something out of K18.
I’ve also been impressed with K18. My hairdresser recommended it and it’s been great. I followed the advice to use it over the next six washes and my hair definitely feels healthier. But I’d love to try the Redken product as well.
I completely agree! I hate to disagree with Chris. But I used Olaplex for over a year and it’s good. But I bit the bullet and got the K18… and there is no comparison!! K18 blows Olaplex out of the water. I don’t buy Olaplex anymore. It’s truly unbelievable the results you get with K18… they didn’t like K18 bc how it felt on the hair. Tells me they used too much. Too many pumps. I have hair down to my waist and K 18 has made my hair so manageable. It use to take me up an 1hr to detangle my hair even using Olaplex. K18 and I’m like who’s hair is this. It’s insane. I use two pumps on each side of K18 for my waist long hair. Let it set for 4 mins and then I wet my hair again and use conditioner.
I think not using conditioner afterwards is what people don’t like about K18. Longs story short after seeing feedback from K18, it is actually safe to use conditioner or a mask after waiting the 4 minutes, and that makes a world of difference. K18 is superior for sure.
K18 felt nice on my hair for the first few tries, but then it started to feel weird and more dried out. I stopped using it and now i do once a month and it’s fine, but not the best for me
As someone who hates wash day, K18 was a game changer for me. I no longer despise washing my hair. I'm in the shower for so much less time and my hair is so much less damaged without having to leave treatments in my hair for ages and then jump back in the shower to rinse it out. If you like low maintenance products, K18 every single time.
Like I just wanna know who has the time or patience to wet their hair, apply a product, wait for ages, then shower, and then leave conditioner/ mask in for ages too? Absolutely tf not for me lol I salute the rest of you tho
@@emi2922 SAME, the other day my classmate offered me 20 bucks for shaving my clavicle length hair and when I tell you I was about to accept I mean that, but then I remembered that really short hair destroys my self esteem so I rejected the offer
I have been using k18 for over a year and it did much more for my hair than olaplex 3 😅 but K18 has now said that AS LONG AS YOU WAIT THE 4 MINUTES for it to process, you CAN use a conditioner. So I use the k18 mask, wait the 4 minutes and then apply my deep conditioning hair mask over it, wait 10 minutes, and rinse. And it still works (per the company). I feel like your stylists probably didn’t like the feeling of it because they went without conditioner- god knows I CANT skip conditioning!!!! ♥️ but I wouldn’t swear it off- K18 truly has benefited my hair, and I used Olaplex 3 for 1 year prior. I am interested in trying the Redken! Love your channel 💗
The Redken ABC is amazing! Thank you for the recommendation! I’m about 8 weeks in and my hair hasn’t looked this good in years. I was in the salon yesterday, stylist was amazed at the difference. She said “keep doing whatever you’re doing because it’s working”. Please keep the fun and informative coming.
I have Redken the 3 products! They are amazing and I agree with Chris the only product you need from those 3 is the product that you put before the shampoo, it is really hydrating!
Yes it is Redkin has always had great hair products I use the volume conditioner and shampoo and my hair is still soft and manageable but full and voluminous
I started following all of your advice and I can’t even see damage from having my hair lightened monthly at the salon. It’s been game changing for me. It helps to have an amazing stylist who understands bleach well, but with doing my part at home, I have the best hair of my life these days.
K18 made a massive difference for me and I was using olaplex regularly. I think k18 steers you wrong by telling you not to use a conditioner or leave in after the treatment time is up. Our hair is damaged, you still need to add moisture to your hair. No wonder people felt like k18 wasn’t working.
Probably because if you use a conditioner afterward, the conditioner ingredients will coat the hair and make it slippy. And thereby it feels better. Hair doesn't need moisture, hair needs conditioning.
I guess everyone is different. I LOVE the K18 and can feel an immediate difference in my hair whenever I use it. Even my hairdresser noticed a huge difference in my highlighted, dry, curly hair. I have used Olaplex and it was okay. I've not tried the Redken yet.
Most people use k18 wrong. Once properly trained people fall in love with it. K18 is literally the easiest treatment I’ve ever used. A 4min leave in can’t be beat. Less is more with this product. Sounds like Chris hasn’t properly taught his clients how to use k18 cause mine can’t stop asking me about buying more
Same feelings here. I’ve tried all three products- olaplex for at a year, redken acidic bonding concentrate for 3 months and k18 for 5 months. K-18 was the second one I tried and gave me the best results. I went back to it after trying redken. It took me a while to figure out the best way to comb out my very wavy/semi curly hair without using conditioner first but I just go very slowly with a wide tooth comb. I’m so glad I stuck with it. I love it. Olaplex was just okay but I used it for so long because that was the only repair product I knew about back then. redken was okay as well, just not as good as k-18.
I watched this video then ran and bought the Redken treatment. Just used it, and wow! You can seriously tell an immediate difference after using it. My hair was starting to look slightly damaged where I got my highlights a while back and now it’s super smooth and shiny. No trace of damage. Thank you, Chris!
I would still be getting scammed by sponsored UA-camrs if you and Leslie didn’t make these videos. Thank you for not scaring me away from Olaplex because it has saved so much of my hair. I only had to trim my ends after using No.3 for months. dandruff is gone too now that i have my professional moroccanoil and redken dandruff shampoo. Off topic but do not doubt this man! If you have curls I recommend adding gel and heat protectant for your hair type if you diffuse. If you still need more definition I recommend the Redken Curvaceous Ringlet layered under gel and always finish with your oil after diffusing. It’s super lightweight and they have another one called Redken Curvaceous Curl Refiner found on Ulta. I personally don’t like their Full Swirl product, its a bit dryer.
I'm not sure about "not sponsored".. have you ever walked into a salon & only seen one brand only on their product wall? (Not that being sponsored is bad, these content creators gotta eat too!!)
Chris I am a groupie and your advice has helped my hair sooo much. I found K18 is the best product for my hair, after using Olaplex and Redken acidic bonders. I have coarse, curly, shoulder lengthed hair and color it every 3-4 weeks. Perhaps it’s my hair type but you need to test it and add to your repertoire. Cathy
Love the K18 - it totally saved my hair after a bad bleach job. Maybe I'm using it wrong? I shampoo then towel dry my hair, add 4 pumps of product to my mid length hair and comb it through. Then I put on a shower cap to keep it from getting wet. After 4 minutes I take off the shower cap, put on the Redken dark purple conditioner and comb it through. Shower cap goes back on for 5 to 10 minutes depending on what else I have left to do. Rinse my hair off, out of shower, and put a t shirt on my hair to dry it and my hair turns out gorgeous - like strangers compliment me on it.
Thank you for this video. I bought the redken months ago and just used it this past weekend for the first time. My hair is extremely damaged and chunks of hair rip off each time I shower or brush my hair (Im surprised I’m not bald yet). I did wash it first but now I know I can wash it after leaving it in. Which makes it easier than sitting in the shower with it. Yes I did that. I’ve been using your recommended products from your quiz as well. Just the video I needed! 👍 I wanted to add that my hair felt SO soft after using the redken repair treatment once. I cannot believe I waited so long to use it. Also, I have the redken white bottle conditioner from a while ago, I’ve been using the pink bottle shampoo and conditioner but my hair never felt healthy, and while traveling I took the white bottle left over conditioner and my hair did feel much softer with than one over the volume pink bottle. With damaged hair I’d say the white bottle conditioner is better even if it doesn’t actually repair. At least that’s the case for my thin damaged hair.
Hairstylist here! Thank you so much for this. I use olaplex in my salon. I carry some of their products… the 3, 6, 9, and the oil… ha… I agree with you on you throughts on their product line! 😂. I tried the k18 salon system, as a trial on MY OWN HAIR, I had been using the olaplex system in my own coloring services, and I had half of my hair break off when using the K18 color bonding system. Never again. I also just received the Redken acidic bonding treatment, and gave it to a client to try on their own hair… and they LOVE IT! Good info! Thanks so much for your work.
Thank you!! I’ve recently experienced hair damage and finding accurate info as well as figuring out which products work has been a major challenge. Super grateful I came across your channel xo.
Advice for fellow Budget Girlies - Redken is owned by Loreal, and the Loreal brand bond repair products are identical to the Redken one - they’re both identical citric acid bond repairers. In America I think it’s Loreal EverPure and in Europe and Australia it’s in the Loreal Elvive line. I love them both!
@@michhenley Loreal owns a lot of brands, luxury (L' oreal professional, Kérastase, Redken) to popular ones (elvive/Elseve, Garnier) And we're only talking about hair!!!
Those 2 brands are not identical AT ALL. I have tried each brand for long time and Redken is far far far better. Not even a point of comparison. Unfortunately, there aren’t that many good budget-friendly hair products, and although I think Ever Pure is one of the “best”, still does not compare to Redken, especially shampoos, heat protectant, and treatments. Ever Pure is just a water-down version of high end brands 🤷🏻♀️
They are really not the same at all. I've tried both and Redken ABC is light-years ahead, so it's better to save up a bit and invest in Redken, if your hair is damaged.
First time I tried K18 for a few weeks and hated it as it made my hair feel gritty, weighed down and dry. I re-visited it a few years later by clarifying my hair, using LESS product (biggest change!) and it completely changed my mind and transformed my hair. The brand said you can use conditioner after, as long as you wait the 4 minutes. My hair looks absolutely incredible now! Also, their detox shampoo is very good.
K18 has saved my hair from damage after it got overprocessed from multiple types of treatments (the pandemic was a problem). I had to dilute the concentrate in water in a spray bottle to get it properly distributed throughout my hair. I find that now that my hair is in pretty good shape it doesn't seem to do as much but it makes tons of difference if I use it right after getting a perm. It also doesn't work if I don't use a clarifying shampoo(neutrogena not theirs). Olaplex seems to work best when my hair is basically healthy. The redken seems to work the same as other products with that same pH range. Each of the products has a different mechanism of action (disulfide bond repair, peptide chain replacement, ionic (pH) bond strengthening) so I alternate use and get really fabulous results. But I definitely notice variability in how a product works, some weeks are great others not and I don't really know why that is.
Loved this video! I’m currently using K18 only I use it a little differently. After it sits on my hair for the 4 minutes the brand says to, I re-wet my hair and condition. I did my research and the brand says as long as it is on your hair for the full four minutes it’s already penetrated your hair and you can rinse your hair and add conditioner. My hair feels SO much better after only three treatments.
I used to use olaplex no 3 but have been absolutely astonished by the K18 repair mask. Now K18 is in my regular routine and I ditched olaplex completely, my hair has never been better.
I have used all three in an attempt to repair my hair after excessive damage. For 14 months, I went through multiple bottles of 0, 3, shampoo and conditioner then 6 & 7. Then I used the Redken system and was very impressed on the first wash. I only used the K18 treatment twice, just being fair. Ultimately, I recommend the Redken system.
@@abbysheridan1429 Sure. If you go on a site called ethical elephant or cruelty free kitty (ethical elephant is more comprehensive . I can't put the links as u tube won't allow . Also, I'm sure it will be explained on this site, a lot of companies (such as MAC)will say they are cruelty-free as Allowed by law or words to that effect. This means they sell their products in China and allow third-party testing but it's explained in crueltyfreekitty and I'm almost positive ethical elephant as well
I am obsessed with the Redken Acidic Bonding 5 Minute Mask….I recently had my hair highlighted and my fine hair was NOT in good shape afterwards. I was ready to call my stylist for help…but I tried the 5 minute mask…I followed directions but used it for 20 minutes. OMG! Game changer! My strawlike hair felt far better. Now, after 4 applications my hair feels and looks great.
That is the best I use it too for my wavy hair and my curls look better my mom was a hair dresser and she taught beauty school in her day Redkin is the only thing that they used along with Nexus it's a very good product I won't change this for anything
@@everybodylovesducksauce7158 I think you’ll like it! I thankfully bought the smallest size of the Moroccan oil lightweight mask…like you I do NOT like the smell. The Redken is fresh smelling and not overpowering
I've used both olaplex and k18 and I like k18 better. If you put too much in your hair, it will give your hair a weird sticky-like texture. If you don't go too heavy, it's very nice. The oil is great too. I have long wavy hair and only need a couple of drops.
Yes, also a reminder to everyone out there that you can still condition your hair (after those 4 minutes and then rinse it out)! I have used both olaplex and k18 but i see better results with k18, hair feels softer after some uses and breaks less. While with Olaplex my hair felt nice but kept breaking at the same rate as before
I’m team K18. I saw no difference with Olaplex. I clarify, use K18, wait 5 minutes, add a mask on top, wait 10 minutes, and rinse. Hair shedding way less
Totally agree. I have waist length hair and 3 maybe 4 pumps… wait 4 mins and use a conditioner. And Olaplex is not missed at all. My actually hair healthier with K18… Olaplex is a bandage that last for a few days.
I have followed your advice since March 2023. I even have highlights in the front. I havnt needed a hair trim and I cannot find more than 3 -4 split ends in months. You have SAVED MY HAIR! I knew there was a simple elegant answer ! Thank you! My hair has never in 51 years looked this beautiful!!!
K18 4 minute leave in treatment transformed my hair after just one use! It has saved me from having to chop my hair off and regrow it. Olaplex 4 & 5 were damaging my hair and causing shedding. That stopped when I switched to Redken volume shampoo & the K18. I still use Olaplex 7 on the ends with excellent results, but the K18 in salon spray, K18 at home 4 minute leave-in are the best products I’ve ever used.
As a bleach blonde with REALLY damaged hair, I just used Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate for the first time (literally blow drying my hair rn) and I am AMAZED at the difference after just one application! Thanks Chris!!! Curious to see the results after a few more applications, but for now I am completely impressed!
Hi @lazg9733; recommendation to buy. My hair has never been so soft and smooth to the touch. It's not a miracle, but I definitely see a difference after using it once a week for a few weeks. My hair is softer, smoother and looks almost shiny which is a big deal for my usual straw head...
I have dry, coarse afro hair, and prefer k18 as it saves me time (I’m super lazy). I just use a leave in afterwards, it took about 4 washes to really notice the difference. I can’t get the redken but have used the elvive equivalent which was good but for me more effort. Since stumbling across your channel I have been able to simplify my routine and my hair is shedding less, less split ends, detangling is practically non existent and it’s waayy more softer
I’ve always been a redken girl nearly 30 years now. Was looking at ovaplex lately. I’m glad I watched your video before buying. Drove to Tamworth today and brought the redken treatment and the moroccanoil mask. Thank you very much for the information about what works and what doesn’t. I have also been following your advice on washing my hair less frequently and brought a spray leave in conditioner. My hair feels great. Went 3 days before washing. Will try for an extra day next time. :)
I just bought olaplex 0 & 3, so i'm super excited to try it, but I've been using k18 for 6 months and my dry colour-treated waist-length hair feels soo much healthier, I don't think I'll ever give it up because of how simple it is. I just double-shampoo and hop out of the shower before dispersing 3 pumps thru all my hair. Quickest, easiest, most transformative hair product ever. I scored a sample of the redkin though so I'm excited to try that too.
I took your hair quiz…and was soooo close to buying the redken shampoo and conditioner set but it just made more sense to buy the treatment. I am so happy with the results and I actually look forward to my weekly Monday treatment! I owe to all to you! Thank you 🙏
In general I’m have been applying you methods of combing washing coloring and hydrating my hair and i can see my hair getting better every day i very much appreciate your charisma and very insightful information and tips your definitely my number 1 I’m in Europe but when I go to the states I would love to go to your salon!!! Thank you for the great genuine and honest reviews
My dude, I know you keep reading this but I’ve been following your advice for 4 months now and my hair has never been this healthy. I can’t thank you and Leslie enough ❤
K18 works so well for me. I used olaplex no 3 from the beginning and while I saw results from it, never to the extent of k18. With olaplex my hair was still very tangly, even on regular conditioner days. In olaplex wash days, the tangles after were miserable. With k18, I can forgo conditioner(special event hair since mine is baby fine and barely holds a curl) and my hair brushes out with little to no tangling. My hair has never been as healthy as it is with k18. I notice if I use it too much, then it starts to feel not as healthy. So when I get my fresh highlights, I use it after washing for the next few washes and then go back to the every 3 washes schedule.
I love your videos they have been so educational! I was hesitant when I saw k18 on here then when I heard what you had to say; I grew to love this channel more. K18 destroyed my hair so badly, I had so much breakage I lost about 4 inches off my hair. Thank you so much for the honesty!! ❤
Just brilliant advice! So clear and concise. Will be getting everything for my fine hair,as you are the only person,I have heard who actually understands how one should proceed if your fine hair is so so different to all the people you know,who have long luxurious locks. So happy to have found you on you tube. Thank you so much.
I use to think I knew a lot about hair UNTIL I watched this channel (stylist back in the 90s)! Excellent truthful information and I LOVE that you are NOT trying to sell products that are Inferior or that you need the ENTIRE line to work! BROVO 👏💜
Finally a professional talking about products!!! People who don't understand products should be banned from talking about them because their influence is mostly negative! Thank you thank you thank you to this wonderful man who took his time and explained to us which product to buy! I trust male hairdressers more
Thank you so much for recommending the morrocanoil weightless mask, it makes my bleached hair feel so soft and nourished, and before it was always Bone dry 🙏🏼
For anyone here with curly hair, olaplex 0, 3, 8 and 6 work especially well in repairing damaged curls and retaining moisture. I use 0,3 and 8 once to twice a month and the 6 once a week.
WOW Chris, you’ve done it again! I’m so serious rn this video might be the best one I’ve seen all year on UA-cam about haircare. So informative and dare I say, life-changing, especially for those who have considered chopping it all off b/c of damage. I can’t even believe that there’s a product out there that can fix damaged hair 50%, let alone 98% after only 8 uses! Thank you so much for your wisdom Chris. And shoutout to Leslie and whoever edits these vids! Perfect dose of comedy + education. 😅 Love y’all! ♥️
First time here, thanks! This video was a shock to me. I started using Olaplex & it was the best at the time. I have 3c curly hair darkest brown, & bleached to blonde. Took 2 months to get it to curl individually. & I had a more loose curl. And for me wetting, leaving it in for 30, shampoo, then mask 3-5 min (depending on mask). Absolutely need a mask with Olaplex 3. 2 years later, k18. First time after bleaching hair it looked like two months after Olaplex but better. Curled individually, smoother, still looser then original. Soft, light (needed for blonde). Shampoo & k18, & done. After 2 months k18 not needed (On off as needed.) I’ve been using for 2 years & Curl is back to original. No special shampoo or mask needed. But still need the right shampoo, mask & hairstyling products for hair. Once I’m off k18 I use a good shampoo & mask. For me moisturizing. Naturally curly hair is dryer. With virtue shampoo hair grows faster. Ive used about 10 different masks. Bumble&b, Moroccan oil, Olaplex8 my top. Kerastase & others not worth the price or not the best. K18 overall cheaper, so much less work. I used k18 before UA-cam started to review it. It was not recommended by anyone in salon. The L’Oréal acid bond however was always recommended by salons. I may give it a try it now. I bleach 3 times a year. So for 2 months after I bleach I use k18 & progressive stop using until my next salon date. And use only a mask after shampoo. I style with Moroccan oil. My fav. I have used many others including Olaplex smoother & oil. Nothing special. My 4 fav lines are k18, Virtue, Moroccan oilBumble&B. recently tried curlsmith and was pleasantly surprised. But sticking to the above for various reasons. Although it works. Sorry for the essay. Hope this helps. Oh, 1 last thing. When choosing products at each step, I try not to overlap. Ex. Using all repair products at every step or hair routine. I use Virtue shampoo for my scalp/ new growth. Hair grows faster, healthier than ever for me. I alternate with masks. My goal with masks is hydration, moisturizing. Love Moroccan for its shine & I can choose between very curly & looser curls. However by the second day hair does become curlier naturally. Once I stop k18 I focus on mask and alternate between hydration & repair. But repair masks work differently without having used repair product like k18, acid bond or Olaplex first.
I absolutely loved this video because there’s so much from every brand and with all this info I know what brand to use, what product from each brand, and how to use it. It’s always so overwhelming but videos like this make it so simple. Thank you, Chris for all of the amazing info and for making it fun and easy to learn.
I started following your regimen and my hair has never been more healthy ❤. I actually thought my hair was falling out, but no, only breaking! This man changed my hair life❤
I've always hated my coarse curly hair and I've destroyed it by straightening it for 13 years. I've found this channel and I thought "well, let's try these advices. What can go wrong?", so I followed your advices and OH MY GOD!!! I don't even recognize my hair anymore! In just 3 weeks! A huuuuge thank you from me and my hair!!
I’ve tried both the Olaplex and the redken and wasn’t impressed with either unfortunately 🤔 The one that works beautifully on my hair as a pre shampoo treatment is Philip Kingsley Elasticizer and it makes my damaged frizzy hair stronger, soft and shiny and really bouncy for once 🥰
Dear Chris, I've been following you and your advice for a while now and I've finally started to love my hair. I have been dependent on hairdressers for decades because only then was my hair neat and tidy. The comment was always "well, your hair is dry and there's nothing you can do about it". And then when I found you, things changed drastically. You explain everything so well and give concrete advice that now I can do my hair at home myself and make my hair neat and beautiful. It also stopped growing, that is, it was tearing at a certain length, which is no longer the case, thanks to you. I just wanted to thank you because you have done more for my hair than anyone so far, and that only with your selfless advice, knowledge and experience. A big thank you!
Chris and his characters are some of the best on UA-cam! 😂 But seriously , this video was super informative, and more importantly, clear cut and easy to understand. Thank you for bringing your knowledge to the masses!
I am so grateful I just ran across 1 of this guy's videos! It's obvious that he's just telling it as it is. 10 minutes, once a week is so awesome! He's definitely my hair guru! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us!💯💞✂️💞💯
I use Epres and I'm happy with it. It is much user friendlier than other options. Also doesn't explode your budget like K18. Makes me wonder why Chris never talks about it...
I use epres as a leave-in conditioner, and it makes my hair glass shiny, a few drops on wet hair and wow my hair is super healthy. I've used k18 and olaplex. I still use k18 because i noticed the best results with k18. I compulsively change my hair color to the point of beyond fried and this combo does help my hair look and feel better.
Your videos are just like therapy. I love to see you talking. The jokes, you with the wig, your conversations with her are extremely funny. Other than that, I realized I've been doing everything wrong for the last 28 years. I started watching your videos yesterday, washed my hair today like you said and it's already better. I will buy the products you mention but I'm still using OGX shampoo right now (which is very expensive actually here. it's like pantene x7). Even without changing the products it's much better only within 1 day! I always thought I don't have the good hair type and there is no chance that I have silky hair so I never tried.
I love k18 over olaplex. Olaplex made my hair feel gross but k8 makes me hair look beautiful and blow dries beautifully when I use it. It’s just so pricey. But like I said love it. Won’t even touch olaplex anymore. Just have to make sure u use the product correctly. Haven’t used redken.
K18 has worked for my bleached and broken tresses! Oloplex didn’t have noticeable differences for me…I will definitely be trying the Redkin product! TY
As a fine wavy bleach blonde level 9 (naturally level 6 and the profile pic is really old), I uses hair mask once a week and leave-in conditioner every wash day and while it helps, I still was having issues with damage. K18 made a dramatic difference in just four treatments. But, I followed the instructions and only slightly over applied (by 1/2 pump) the first time. I also didn't use conditioner the first time. It was the only time it felt weird. There is a certain feeling that is slightly different, but it's not a big deal and is worth the results. The cost for a 2 pump treatment is $3, and I have medium density just passed my shoulders hair. Seems less expensive than 3-6 treatments for $30. And K18 is needed for less often. I mean, even Jack Martin uses it, and hair is really taking a beating in his gray hair transformations. I guess you finally gave a review, and you are entitled to your opinion... but a lot of us will be sticking to the product that does literally work wonders.
Thank you so much for sharing! I followed your advice. Bought the redken product. Merely one time. My hair came back alive! I will wait a bit to see should I add morrocanli too. Many many thanks again! Saved me thousands bucks!!!
Redken Bonding Treatment was the one that helped my hair the least! I had to give it away, and I really gave it a try over months. My favourite is the K18!
Oh, I just started using the Redken treatment, perfect timing :) One question: do you recommend washing the hair as usual after the treatment (i.e. 2 times), or just once? Or it does not matter? Also, what is the amount you recommend? I was using a lot, like conditioner, hehe, just because it makes it easier to apply actually. But I wonder if maybe it is a waste or even an overkill... Thanks!!
I had to stop in the middle of the video, Chris, to complement the awesome visual presentation! You’ve totally upped the ante on your high quality video display, and not only do I find the subject material interesting, the presentation makes the info that much better! And it’s fun to watch you, too, you cutie pie, and your super cute partner, Leslie, adds a lot, too!!!
I've used olaplex and k18 for a while now, (over a year) and I love olaplex it really did make a difference to my hair but only to a certain extent. I began using the k18 mask and after the fourth wash I noticed an extreme difference. Even my mum said she hadn't seen my hair look that healthy since I was a child😂. Also my reference my hair has fine and bleached and I used to put heat on my hair everyday for over 10 years !!! I was so cruel to my hair.
@@C4tharsis-f2hhey, not OG here, I tried that but it didn’t work for me (the feeling of the hair was not nice; not the typical smooth feeling after Olaplex) so I wouldn’t recommend doing them on the same wash. It might depend on the hair texture tho. I have normal/fine wavy hair.
I had a hairstylist tell me about the redken bond repair formula roughly 3 or 4 years ago, and I have not stopped using it since! For the first time ever, I’ve grown my hair out all the way down to my butt without damage. I never thought that would be possible before. It really is the best!!!
I’m so glad i found this channel I been growing my hair out for the last 4 years and I feel like I’m having a new issue every few months I’ve been learning so much for you guys
You can use conditioner with K18. After shampooing your hair and drying with a towel, you then apply K18, you leave it on for 4 minutes as per advised, then you can add conditioner and leave it for 5-10 minutes and rinse! I actually contacted K18 and they advised me that once the 4 minutes are up, you can add whatever product you want.
I used K18 since last October, and i just love it! It got to the stage, wheb my hair does not look better, but I also mix my conditioners, and one of them is Redken Bonding Condinioner and also some Leave-In Stuff from IDHair. Makes hair look the BOMB❤
K18 is the best for me. I saw amazing results, and have used all three. But it does have extremely specific directions - it’s not a “once a week two month” system. You have to towel dry, scrunch up from the ends, let sit for 4 minutes, don’t rinse. You use it for the first 4-6 washes, and then only as maintenance. The company has come out and said that you can use conditioner after those 4 minutes, which is where I started to see bigger results, as my hair needed that extra moisture. That said, I do also use the Redken ABC once a week now I am in the maintenance phase with K18. The results have been incredible.
I have natural type 4 hair and my dermatologist recommended the redkin ABC and I had my hairstylist use the full line on me. It's been 6 months and my hairstylist and myself feel a difference! My hair absorbs moisture now instead of just sitting on top. I had damaged and alopecia and all of my hair has filled in immensely!
I've been box-dying my hair for literal decades. Because of UA-cam, I finally decided to bleach my hair, to get rid of the bit of orange I have (I believe the box-dye formulation has changed over the past several years), and to unify the color-mousy brown to blonde. Admittedly, I used a box bleach and it worked fairly well - 2 boxes and I could have used a 3rd. Anyway, my hair felt a little dry so I was looking at options...wanted something before doing toner. I ran across the Redken and it looked good, but then I read that L'Oreal is the cheap version and they also have this product but at a much, much lower price. I have low-porosity hair that's pretty particular about what I put on it and again, it was dry and not that damaged. I used the L'Oreal product and my hair looks pretty terrific. Just thought I'd throw this out there for those who can't afford the higher prices of the Olaplex and Redken, at least to see if it works without a big outlay.
Thank you so much for explaining! I had grown my hair to waist length (a bucket list thing because my mom wouldn't ever let me grow my hair) and eventually cut it off because I didn't know what to do with it. I was about 50% grey then and with menopause, my hair went wavy. Always had dense, baby fine and board straight hair with an oily scalp. When I cut it, it was so dry and damaged I couldn't manage it. Waves only about half way up. The rest sat like a wet rat as always. 5 years later, I'm tired of cutting my own hair (I can because pixies are easy) and tired of paying a pink tax, so I'm growing my hair again. It's wavier than it was before! Also, about 70% silver (which I absolutely love), but I'm concerned about being able to take care of it so that it doesn't get damaged. On the hunt for my forever shampoo and have started taking your advice on how to wash and I'm finding I don't have to wash it every day. Still can't get 3 days, but I can get a solid 2. Are the products you show here good for all hair types? Even very fine but dense silver hair? Even the lightest conditioner I can find is too heavy. Bobby pins and clips won't stay put because my hair is so fine (or at least that's how it went last time). I don't use any heat or any product in my hair. My hair now has a ton of body. It's growing "big" before it goes long. I'm 56 years old and have NEVER had hair like I'm growing now HELP? I'll keep browsing your videos.
I like the K18 because its so simple to use. No waiting in the shower for 10 mins or having to get back in etc. I just cant make Olaplex easy to use! I may try the Redken next.
I lightly shampoo my hair over the tub (without getting in) first and then apply Olaplex while watching TV etc. Then just go shower and rise and wash as normal.
WOW, thank you, thank you. This is the first time EVER that I feel that I'm not "being sold", and I've been watching you tube for many many years, so JUST, Thanks. Dawn from Canada.
I made the mistake of buying the entire K18 line including the oil and both shampoos thinking it all necessary to repair my very damaged hair (that is now bleached and dyed bright blue) and after a month my hair was in way worse shape than before I started using it. Breaking at the ends horribly. I’m so glad I got it on Amazon and was able to send it back. I’m also so glad I found your channel and I took your hair quiz, I have coarse hair so I used your links and bought the products I needed from Amazon and I already got the leave-in conditioner in the mail and am waiting on the rest! (I also agree hair masks are totally worth it and far superior to traditional conditioner). Thank you for all your expertise and honesty! I can’t wait to begin a new vastly improved routine!
Okay hear me out! I hate to disagree with Chris bc he is my hair god. But K18 blows Olaplex out the water. After using Olaplex for a yr and finally saving the money for the $80 K18, I will never buy Olaplex again. I have waist long hair. I use 3-4 pumps! No more than that. Then after the 4 mins I wet my hair again and use my conditioner. And it’s no comparison. While using Olaplex it would take me over an hour to detangle my hair on wash day. With K 18… maybe 10 minutes. I know Chris is a hair god but I’m thinking the people didn’t like the way their hair felt with K18 because too many pumps of K18 and then didn’t follow with conditioner after 4 mins. I really wanted to hate K18 bc it’s so expensive. But K 18 is the holy grail and in between that Redken is what I do when I take a break from K18 for a few washes. Y’all try K18 for yourself and no more than 4 pumps and conditioner after ❤
i have really long thick hair and also bleached, and i noticed that olaplex wasn’t doing much. i’ve been looking at K18 for a while now, even the instructions on the product say to not follow with a conditioner, do you know why? does the hair still get repaired if i apply the conditioner?
Hi, you shouldn’t rinse K18 out. Wash with only shampoo, then apply K18 on damp hair and leave for 4 min before continuing with styling. If your hair feels dry apply leave in conditioner 🤍
I had my long hair damaged breakage after a horrible highlights. It was a year of sadness. I used Olaplex at salon and the whole line for a year . Then k18 I finally got a hair cut. My hair grew so fast healthy n beautiful. So I have great gratitude to both .
I bought K18 and Olaplex 3 along with redken conditioner. Never used any before. I tried the k18 first and noticed minimal improvement on my very damaged hair. Once k18 was gone, I tried Olaplex 3. Noticeably healthier, softer, stronger. Redken conditioner was used with both k18 and Olaplex 3. Olaplex was best for me.
Professor, thank you so much. I moved from a totally differently damaging Siberia to Florida. Also moving to the US made it affordable for me to buy all these products. With your explanations I achieved perfect results. Then overdid with sun and pool and here again to choose a product to support hair again.
Just my 2 cents: I’ve used both olaplex and k18…. Started with k18 because of the hype, and it felt…. Good. Not amazing, but good. I even used conditioner afterwards the way some UA-camrs have suggested to combat the dry crunchy feeling. After a while I switched to the no. 3 and while the first wash result wasn’t as life changing, over time it’s definitely made a much more noticeable difference to the shine and manageability of my hair! My hair is pretty thick, so maybe it didn’t need as much protein and that’s why k18 didn’t do as much, but I think it really does depend on your hair! Can’t get Redken easily where I am so I’ll stick to Olaplex i think!
Sir, you’ve changed my hair for the better. I got the shampoo you recommend for my hair type and after 34 years, I have frizz free hair. You’re amazing! ❤❤❤
Hi I'd love if you could do some content about gray hair (maybe almost white). My mum struggles a lot with her hair and always ends up putting it in a bun and I'd love to help her. Thanks!
I agree. I’m going gray naturally, use to have just a bit of a wave and now that it’s gray the middle part of my hair in the back is super curly but my top and sides are flat. Struggling with trying to get use to curly , frizzy , dry hair. Mine is always up except one day a week I straighten it. If it’s humid , it frizzes.
Hi Chris, absolutely LOVE your youtube channel !! You have truly saved my hair. I love your no BS attitude and your easy to follow hair guides. Please have a trip to Australia so you can do my hair xxx
I would LOVE if you did a drugstore version. Mainly because L'Oreal owns Redken, and L'Oreal's repair treatment has the exact same ingredients as Redken in the same order. 😉
@@esthertjones Depending where you buy the Redken, yes, at least 12€ less. I say this because Sephora in my country sells the Redken for 33🙄 while salons or other professional retailers sell it for 25ish. The L'Oréal is around 10/12€
I'm using the L'Oreal version; being a chemist I always read allllllllll the fine print and realized exactly what you are saying. I'm in Sweden so I'm having the EU bottle, if that helps. Anyway, I bought the conditioner, using it once a week but have not noticed any major benefits yet - it has been six weeks so far. After watching this video, I'm thinking it might be due to me rinsing it off too soon maybe? I will be switching treatment days going forward, so I can use it when in the sauna after swimming, that will be rad! Do you want me to give an update after another six weeks, reply here so I know. :-)
I need the skincare equivalent of Chris in my life. SO much time, SO much money wasted! I just need straightforward, non-incentivized advice. TY Chris!
Shereene Idriss😊
Yes! I fkn hate all those 30 minuts long videos where a girl with already perfect hair or skin place tries a product ones and then tells her opinion like LOOK MY HAIR ARE SO SOFT SO THAT MEANS YOU HAVE TO BUY THE PRODUCT. And as I said they have perfect hair from the start.
@@ernellybreton9676 I second this! She's amazing
skincare comes down to using a sunscreen, moisturizer, cleanser, and a prescription retinoid. Way more simpler than hair tbh, especially since there are actual scientific studies backing this.
Doctorly
OMG! thank you!! finally found someone who is just straightforward and not trying to sell thousands of products as a sponsorship! big fan of you from now on!
There’s so much info out there that it is very nice to hear this directly from somebody who knows what they are talking about. I was quite literally online trying to make a decision on which to buy about an hour ago so this was so helpful. Thanks for caring about our hair Blowout Professor!!!
You are lucky.. I have spent $100’s of dollars to learn just now which one is better.. K18 wouldn’t recommend anyone at all..
It is still going to be wrong lol. I have learned that the hard way. Bought the Olaplex range and their number 3 made my hair fall to an extent that i had to visit the dermatologist. So what im saying is none of these reviews can guarantee what the product is going to do to your hair
@@sofiakazmi3429I've not tried the other ones, but k18 I would vouch for. It improved my naturally broken hair like nothing else.
He is totally right on new Olaplex products. Olaplex was bought by private equity and that’s when they expanded the product range to increase the ARPU (average revenue per person) but the founding products i.e. No. 3 is the only really innovative product made by the original CEO and team
what about 1 and 2
@@notwithout6878exactly
I like Olaplex but K18 has blown my mind. Whilst it hasn't made my chemically treated hair feel like virgin hair, it feels exponentially healthier than it did before. It makes my hair wash days so easy too. Your hair does actually need to be damaged to actually get something out of K18.
I’ve also been impressed with K18. My hairdresser recommended it and it’s been great. I followed the advice to use it over the next six washes and my hair definitely feels healthier. But I’d love to try the Redken product as well.
K18 Helped restore my hair back as well
I completely agree! I hate to disagree with Chris. But I used Olaplex for over a year and it’s good. But I bit the bullet and got the K18… and there is no comparison!! K18 blows Olaplex out of the water. I don’t buy Olaplex anymore. It’s truly unbelievable the results you get with K18… they didn’t like K18 bc how it felt on the hair. Tells me they used too much. Too many pumps. I have hair down to my waist and K 18 has made my hair so manageable. It use to take me up an 1hr to detangle my hair even using Olaplex. K18 and I’m like who’s hair is this. It’s insane. I use two pumps on each side of K18 for my waist long hair. Let it set for 4 mins and then I wet my hair again and use conditioner.
I think not using conditioner afterwards is what people don’t like about K18.
Longs story short after seeing feedback from K18, it is actually safe to use conditioner or a mask after waiting the 4 minutes, and that makes a world of difference.
K18 is superior for sure.
K18 felt nice on my hair for the first few tries, but then it started to feel weird and more dried out. I stopped using it and now i do once a month and it’s fine, but not the best for me
As someone who hates wash day, K18 was a game changer for me. I no longer despise washing my hair. I'm in the shower for so much less time and my hair is so much less damaged without having to leave treatments in my hair for ages and then jump back in the shower to rinse it out. If you like low maintenance products, K18 every single time.
Like I just wanna know who has the time or patience to wet their hair, apply a product, wait for ages, then shower, and then leave conditioner/ mask in for ages too? Absolutely tf not for me lol I salute the rest of you tho
You wash it out? Bc I used it and it made my hair so greasy 😢
@@smiah7898 thank fuck im not the only one... im so tired of haircare i sometimes just want to shave it off ;_;
@@emi2922 SAME, the other day my classmate offered me 20 bucks for shaving my clavicle length hair and when I tell you I was about to accept I mean that, but then I remembered that really short hair destroys my self esteem so I rejected the offer
Do you use the K18 molecular repair mask?
I have been using k18 for over a year and it did much more for my hair than olaplex 3 😅 but K18 has now said that AS LONG AS YOU WAIT THE 4 MINUTES for it to process, you CAN use a conditioner. So I use the k18 mask, wait the 4 minutes and then apply my deep conditioning hair mask over it, wait 10 minutes, and rinse. And it still works (per the company). I feel like your stylists probably didn’t like the feeling of it because they went without conditioner- god knows I CANT skip conditioning!!!! ♥️ but I wouldn’t swear it off- K18 truly has benefited my hair, and I used Olaplex 3 for 1 year prior.
I am interested in trying the Redken!
Love your channel 💗
Thanks for this! I used it once and my hair got so greasy afterwards without washing it out.
Have you tried redken yet?
Is it necessary to use conditioner?cause i'm ok to not rinse out k18 and style my hair after 4 minutes
Do you rinse the K18 out before you put conditioner? Or do you add conditioner over the K18 and then rinse both?
@@Corrans I understood that you leave it in, but would like to be sure!
I was so confused between these products. Thank you for making it simple and being honest. You’re hilarious😂your videos are so entertaining!
The Redken ABC is amazing! Thank you for the recommendation! I’m about 8 weeks in and my hair hasn’t looked this good in years. I was in the salon yesterday, stylist was amazed at the difference. She said “keep doing whatever you’re doing because it’s working”. Please keep the fun and informative coming.
Hiya. Did you use the 3 products
Yep, I actually loved the ABC more than Olaplex and K18
what is your routine? idk how to use it
I have Redken the 3 products! They are amazing and I agree with Chris the only product you need from those 3 is the product that you put before the shampoo, it is really hydrating!
Yes it is Redkin has always had great hair products I use the volume conditioner and shampoo and my hair is still soft and manageable but full and voluminous
Love how Chris doesn't bs you into buying a bunch of products you don't need!!❤❤
I started following all of your advice and I can’t even see damage from having my hair lightened monthly at the salon. It’s been game changing for me. It helps to have an amazing stylist who understands bleach well, but with doing my part at home, I have the best hair of my life these days.
which advice exactly?
K18 made a massive difference for me and I was using olaplex regularly. I think k18 steers you wrong by telling you not to use a conditioner or leave in after the treatment time is up. Our hair is damaged, you still need to add moisture to your hair. No wonder people felt like k18 wasn’t working.
Probably because if you use a conditioner afterward, the conditioner ingredients will coat the hair and make it slippy. And thereby it feels better. Hair doesn't need moisture, hair needs conditioning.
@@elin_the main ingredients in conditioners are moisturisers.
@@canesugar911 no, the main ingredients in conditioners are conditioning ingredients.
@@canesugar911moisture means water
@@kc8724 No, hydrating means water lol
I guess everyone is different. I LOVE the K18 and can feel an immediate difference in my hair whenever I use it. Even my hairdresser noticed a huge difference in my highlighted, dry, curly hair. I have used Olaplex and it was okay. I've not tried the Redken yet.
Me too k18 wins for me but haven’t tried the Redkin one.
I tried all three of them and only K18 makes a significant, observable change
Most people use k18 wrong. Once properly trained people fall in love with it. K18 is literally the easiest treatment I’ve ever used. A 4min leave in can’t be beat. Less is more with this product. Sounds like Chris hasn’t properly taught his clients how to use k18 cause mine can’t stop asking me about buying more
Same feelings here. I’ve tried all three products- olaplex for at a year, redken acidic bonding concentrate for 3 months and k18 for 5 months. K-18 was the second one I tried and gave me the best results. I went back to it after trying redken. It took me a while to figure out the best way to comb out my very wavy/semi curly hair without using conditioner first but I just go very slowly with a wide tooth comb. I’m so glad I stuck with it. I love it. Olaplex was just okay but I used it for so long because that was the only repair product I knew about back then. redken was okay as well, just not as good as k-18.
Me too! I prefer k18 over olaplex.
I watched this video then ran and bought the Redken treatment. Just used it, and wow! You can seriously tell an immediate difference after using it. My hair was starting to look slightly damaged where I got my highlights a while back and now it’s super smooth and shiny. No trace of damage. Thank you, Chris!
Which one did you get?
I would still be getting scammed by sponsored UA-camrs if you and Leslie didn’t make these videos. Thank you for not scaring me away from Olaplex because it has saved so much of my hair. I only had to trim my ends after using No.3 for months. dandruff is gone too now that i have my professional moroccanoil and redken dandruff shampoo. Off topic but do not doubt this man! If you have curls I recommend adding gel and heat protectant for your hair type if you diffuse. If you still need more definition I recommend the Redken Curvaceous Ringlet layered under gel and always finish with your oil after diffusing. It’s super lightweight and they have another one called Redken Curvaceous Curl Refiner found on Ulta. I personally don’t like their Full Swirl product, its a bit dryer.
I'm not sure about "not sponsored".. have you ever walked into a salon & only seen one brand only on their product wall? (Not that being sponsored is bad, these content creators gotta eat too!!)
@@neekromancerhe teaches us how to be smart consumers of hair care products.
@@neekromancer exactly lol I don’t know why and how are these people so gullible.
If what he says makes sense you should not use the oil after diffusing but before, shouldn´t you?
Chris I am a groupie and your advice has helped my hair sooo much. I found K18 is the best product for my hair, after using Olaplex and Redken acidic bonders. I have coarse, curly, shoulder lengthed hair and color it every 3-4 weeks. Perhaps it’s my hair type but you need to test it and add to your repertoire. Cathy
Love the K18 - it totally saved my hair after a bad bleach job.
Maybe I'm using it wrong?
I shampoo then towel dry my hair, add 4 pumps of product to my mid length hair and comb it through. Then I put on a shower cap to keep it from getting wet. After 4 minutes I take off the shower cap, put on the Redken dark purple conditioner and comb it through. Shower cap goes back on for 5 to 10 minutes depending on what else I have left to do. Rinse my hair off, out of shower, and put a t shirt on my hair to dry it and my hair turns out gorgeous - like strangers compliment me on it.
Thank you for this video. I bought the redken months ago and just used it this past weekend for the first time. My hair is extremely damaged and chunks of hair rip off each time I shower or brush my hair (Im surprised I’m not bald yet). I did wash it first but now I know I can wash it after leaving it in. Which makes it easier than sitting in the shower with it. Yes I did that. I’ve been using your recommended products from your quiz as well. Just the video I needed! 👍
I wanted to add that my hair felt SO soft after using the redken repair treatment once. I cannot believe I waited so long to use it.
Also, I have the redken white bottle conditioner from a while ago, I’ve been using the pink bottle shampoo and conditioner but my hair never felt healthy, and while traveling I took the white bottle left over conditioner and my hair did feel much softer with than one over the volume pink bottle. With damaged hair I’d say the white bottle conditioner is better even if it doesn’t actually repair. At least that’s the case for my thin damaged hair.
Hairstylist here! Thank you so much for this. I use olaplex in my salon. I carry some of their products… the 3, 6, 9, and the oil… ha… I agree with you on you throughts on their product line! 😂. I tried the k18 salon system, as a trial on MY OWN HAIR, I had been using the olaplex system in my own coloring services, and I had half of my hair break off when using the K18 color bonding system. Never again. I also just received the Redken acidic bonding treatment, and gave it to a client to try on their own hair… and they LOVE IT! Good info! Thanks so much for your work.
Thank you!! I’ve recently experienced hair damage and finding accurate info as well as figuring out which products work has been a major challenge. Super grateful I came across your channel xo.
Advice for fellow Budget Girlies - Redken is owned by Loreal, and the Loreal brand bond repair products are identical to the Redken one - they’re both identical citric acid bond repairers. In America I think it’s Loreal EverPure and in Europe and Australia it’s in the Loreal Elvive line. I love them both!
How do you know redken is the same as loreal?
@@michhenley Loreal owns a lot of brands, luxury (L' oreal professional, Kérastase, Redken) to popular ones (elvive/Elseve, Garnier)
And we're only talking about hair!!!
Those 2 brands are not identical AT ALL. I have tried each brand for long time and Redken is far far far better. Not even a point of comparison. Unfortunately, there aren’t that many good budget-friendly hair products, and although I think Ever Pure is one of the “best”, still does not compare to Redken, especially shampoos, heat protectant, and treatments. Ever Pure is just a water-down version of high end brands 🤷🏻♀️
They are really not the same at all. I've tried both and Redken ABC is light-years ahead, so it's better to save up a bit and invest in Redken, if your hair is damaged.
@michmh50 it is 👍🏻👍🏻
First time I tried K18 for a few weeks and hated it as it made my hair feel gritty, weighed down and dry. I re-visited it a few years later by clarifying my hair, using LESS product (biggest change!) and it completely changed my mind and transformed my hair. The brand said you can use conditioner after, as long as you wait the 4 minutes. My hair looks absolutely incredible now! Also, their detox shampoo is very good.
Sounds like what Abbey Yung was saying on her channel
Does it help with breakage?
@@dazzfirelove her and she gives good options!
/? So K18 is it good??
K18 has saved my hair from damage after it got overprocessed from multiple types of treatments (the pandemic was a problem). I had to dilute the concentrate in water in a spray bottle to get it properly distributed throughout my hair. I find that now that my hair is in pretty good shape it doesn't seem to do as much but it makes tons of difference if I use it right after getting a perm. It also doesn't work if I don't use a clarifying shampoo(neutrogena not theirs). Olaplex seems to work best when my hair is basically healthy. The redken seems to work the same as other products with that same pH range. Each of the products has a different mechanism of action (disulfide bond repair, peptide chain replacement, ionic (pH) bond strengthening) so I alternate use and get really fabulous results. But I definitely notice variability in how a product works, some weeks are great others not and I don't really know why that is.
The best and most sincere recommendation I have ever seen, the world needs more stylists like you, thank you very much.
Plush people when they show you a picture of a long style do not go scissor happy. By the time she was done it looked like it was chopped to heck.
Loved this video! I’m currently using K18 only I use it a little differently. After it sits on my hair for the 4 minutes the brand says to, I re-wet my hair and condition. I did my research and the brand says as long as it is on your hair for the full four minutes it’s already penetrated your hair and you can rinse your hair and add conditioner. My hair feels SO much better after only three treatments.
I used to use olaplex no 3 but have been absolutely astonished by the K18 repair mask. Now K18 is in my regular routine and I ditched olaplex completely, my hair has never been better.
I have used all three in an attempt to repair my hair after excessive damage. For 14 months, I went through multiple bottles of 0, 3, shampoo and conditioner then 6 & 7. Then I used the Redken system and was very impressed on the first wash. I only used the K18 treatment twice, just being fair. Ultimately, I recommend the Redken system.
Agree it is the best!
Except it's
not cruelty free
@@audaciousred Really?! Can you provide supporting details? It's important to me that the products I use are cruelty free.
@@abbysheridan1429 Sure. If you go on a site called ethical elephant or cruelty free kitty (ethical elephant is more comprehensive . I can't put the links as u tube won't allow . Also, I'm sure it will be explained on this site, a lot of companies (such as MAC)will say they are cruelty-free as Allowed by law or words to that effect. This means they sell their products in China and allow third-party testing but it's explained in crueltyfreekitty and I'm almost positive ethical elephant as well
I am obsessed with the Redken Acidic Bonding 5 Minute Mask….I recently had my hair highlighted and my fine hair was NOT in good shape afterwards. I was ready to call my stylist for help…but I tried the 5 minute mask…I followed directions but used it for 20 minutes. OMG! Game changer! My strawlike hair felt far better. Now, after 4 applications my hair feels and looks great.
That is the best I use it too for my wavy hair and my curls look better my mom was a hair dresser and she taught beauty school in her day Redkin is the only thing that they used along with Nexus it's a very good product I won't change this for anything
@@kimholcomb6943 Hey…which Nexxus products do you use? I used to use their shampoos…they are very rich and thick formula is my memory serves me well…
thanks for the recommendation, I can't stand the smell of the Moroccan oil product line. I was looking for a mask substitute!
@@everybodylovesducksauce7158 I think you’ll like it! I thankfully bought the smallest size of the Moroccan oil lightweight mask…like you I do NOT like the smell. The Redken is fresh smelling and not overpowering
@@lizzieb6311 thank you!!!! yes I got a sample bundle from Sephora. apparently for some reason migraines make me smell things differently than others.
I've used both olaplex and k18 and I like k18 better. If you put too much in your hair, it will give your hair a weird sticky-like texture. If you don't go too heavy, it's very nice. The oil is great too. I have long wavy hair and only need a couple of drops.
Yes, also a reminder to everyone out there that you can still condition your hair (after those 4 minutes and then rinse it out)! I have used both olaplex and k18 but i see better results with k18, hair feels softer after some uses and breaks less. While with Olaplex my hair felt nice but kept breaking at the same rate as before
@@SannaNaumanen it also lasts longer. I got about 3 applications with olaplex, but k18 lasts me at least a year.
I’m team K18. I saw no difference with Olaplex. I clarify, use K18, wait 5 minutes, add a mask on top, wait 10 minutes, and rinse. Hair shedding way less
Totally agree. I have waist length hair and 3 maybe 4 pumps… wait 4 mins and use a conditioner. And Olaplex is not missed at all. My actually hair healthier with K18… Olaplex is a bandage that last for a few days.
The best video yet on these bond repairs. Soooo thorough. Thank you!💕
I have followed your advice since March 2023. I even have highlights in the front. I havnt needed a hair trim and I cannot find more than 3 -4 split ends in months. You have SAVED MY HAIR! I knew there was a simple elegant answer ! Thank you! My hair has never in 51 years looked this beautiful!!!
Hi! What did you do?
K18 4 minute leave in treatment transformed my hair after just one use! It has saved me from having to chop my hair off and regrow it. Olaplex 4 & 5 were damaging my hair and causing shedding. That stopped when I switched to Redken volume shampoo & the K18. I still use Olaplex 7 on the ends with excellent results, but the K18 in salon spray, K18 at home 4 minute leave-in are the best products I’ve ever used.
how did you use the k18?
After a bleach job at the salon that severely damaged my hair, I've used all three of these products. K18 was the best for immediate help.
Same
As a bleach blonde with REALLY damaged hair, I just used Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate for the first time (literally blow drying my hair rn) and I am AMAZED at the difference after just one application! Thanks Chris!!! Curious to see the results after a few more applications, but for now I am completely impressed!
How has it been any updates
will write more later. I only use it once a week. 🤗
Hi @lazg9733; recommendation to buy. My hair has never been so soft and smooth to the touch. It's not a miracle, but I definitely see a difference after using it once a week for a few weeks. My hair is softer, smoother and looks almost shiny which is a big deal for my usual straw head...
@@yaddaguitar3636how does it compare to K18 or Olaplex? What is your hair type?
Which mask are you using after the shampoo?
I have dry, coarse afro hair, and prefer k18 as it saves me time (I’m super lazy). I just use a leave in afterwards, it took about 4 washes to really notice the difference. I can’t get the redken but have used the elvive equivalent which was good but for me more effort. Since stumbling across your channel I have been able to simplify my routine and my hair is shedding less, less split ends, detangling is practically non existent and it’s waayy more softer
I’ve always been a redken girl nearly 30 years now. Was looking at ovaplex lately. I’m glad I watched your video before buying. Drove to Tamworth today and brought the redken treatment and the moroccanoil mask. Thank you very much for the information about what works and what doesn’t. I have also been following your advice on washing my hair less frequently and brought a spray leave in conditioner. My hair feels great. Went 3 days before washing. Will try for an extra day next time. :)
I just bought olaplex 0 & 3, so i'm super excited to try it, but I've been using k18 for 6 months and my dry colour-treated waist-length hair feels soo much healthier, I don't think I'll ever give it up because of how simple it is. I just double-shampoo and hop out of the shower before dispersing 3 pumps thru all my hair. Quickest, easiest, most transformative hair product ever.
I scored a sample of the redkin though so I'm excited to try that too.
I really appreciate your no nonsense approach to talking about these products and using them.
I took your hair quiz…and was soooo close to buying the redken shampoo and conditioner set but it just made more sense to buy the treatment. I am so happy with the results and I actually look forward to my weekly Monday treatment! I owe to all to you! Thank you 🙏
what shampoo and conditioner are you using in pair with the treatment?
In general I’m have been applying you methods of combing washing coloring and hydrating my hair and i can see my hair getting better every day i very much appreciate your charisma and very insightful information and tips your definitely my number 1 I’m in Europe but when I go to the states I would love to go to your salon!!! Thank you for the great genuine and honest reviews
My dude, I know you keep reading this but I’ve been following your advice for 4 months now and my hair has never been this healthy. I can’t thank you and Leslie enough ❤
K18 works so well for me. I used olaplex no 3 from the beginning and while I saw results from it, never to the extent of k18. With olaplex my hair was still very tangly, even on regular conditioner days. In olaplex wash days, the tangles after were miserable. With k18, I can forgo conditioner(special event hair since mine is baby fine and barely holds a curl) and my hair brushes out with little to no tangling. My hair has never been as healthy as it is with k18. I notice if I use it too much, then it starts to feel not as healthy. So when I get my fresh highlights, I use it after washing for the next few washes and then go back to the every 3 washes schedule.
I love your videos they have been so educational! I was hesitant when I saw k18 on here then when I heard what you had to say; I grew to love this channel more. K18 destroyed my hair so badly, I had so much breakage I lost about 4 inches off my hair. Thank you so much for the honesty!! ❤
Just brilliant advice! So clear and concise. Will be getting everything for my fine hair,as you are the only person,I have heard who actually understands how one should proceed if your fine hair is so so different to all the people you know,who have long luxurious locks. So happy to have found you on you tube. Thank you so much.
I use to think I knew a lot about hair UNTIL I watched this channel (stylist back in the 90s)! Excellent truthful information and I LOVE that you are NOT trying to sell products that are Inferior or that you need the ENTIRE line to work! BROVO 👏💜
Finally a professional talking about products!!! People who don't understand products should be banned from talking about them because their influence is mostly negative! Thank you thank you thank you to this wonderful man who took his time and explained to us which product to buy! I trust male hairdressers more
Thank you so much for recommending the morrocanoil weightless mask, it makes my bleached hair feel so soft and nourished, and before it was always Bone dry 🙏🏼
For anyone here with curly hair, olaplex 0, 3, 8 and 6 work especially well in repairing damaged curls and retaining moisture. I use 0,3 and 8 once to twice a month and the 6 once a week.
WOW Chris, you’ve done it again! I’m so serious rn this video might be the best one I’ve seen all year on UA-cam about haircare. So informative and dare I say, life-changing, especially for those who have considered chopping it all off b/c of damage. I can’t even believe that there’s a product out there that can fix damaged hair 50%, let alone 98% after only 8 uses! Thank you so much for your wisdom Chris. And shoutout to Leslie and whoever edits these vids! Perfect dose of comedy + education. 😅 Love y’all! ♥️
First time here, thanks! This video was a shock to me. I started using Olaplex & it was the best at the time. I have 3c curly hair darkest brown, & bleached to blonde. Took 2 months to get it to curl individually. & I had a more loose curl. And for me wetting, leaving it in for 30, shampoo, then mask 3-5 min (depending on mask). Absolutely need a mask with Olaplex 3.
2 years later, k18. First time after bleaching hair it looked like two months after Olaplex but better. Curled individually, smoother, still looser then original. Soft, light (needed for blonde). Shampoo & k18, & done. After 2 months k18 not needed (On off as needed.)
I’ve been using for 2 years & Curl is back to original. No special shampoo or mask needed. But still need the right shampoo, mask & hairstyling products for hair.
Once I’m off k18 I use a good shampoo & mask. For me moisturizing. Naturally curly hair is dryer. With virtue shampoo hair grows faster. Ive used about 10 different masks. Bumble&b, Moroccan oil, Olaplex8 my top. Kerastase & others not worth the price or not the best.
K18 overall cheaper, so much less work.
I used k18 before UA-cam started to review it. It was not recommended by anyone in salon.
The L’Oréal acid bond however was always recommended by salons. I may give it a try it now.
I bleach 3 times a year. So for 2 months after I bleach I use k18 & progressive stop using until my next salon date. And use only a mask after shampoo. I style with Moroccan oil. My fav.
I have used many others including Olaplex smoother & oil. Nothing special.
My 4 fav lines are k18, Virtue, Moroccan oilBumble&B. recently tried curlsmith and was pleasantly surprised. But sticking to the above for various reasons. Although it works.
Sorry for the essay. Hope this helps.
Oh, 1 last thing. When choosing products at each step, I try not to overlap. Ex. Using all repair products at every step or hair routine.
I use Virtue shampoo for my scalp/ new growth. Hair grows faster, healthier than ever for me.
I alternate with masks. My goal with masks is hydration, moisturizing.
Love Moroccan for its shine & I can choose between very curly & looser curls. However by the second day hair does become curlier naturally.
Once I stop k18 I focus on mask and alternate between hydration & repair.
But repair masks work differently without having used repair product like k18, acid bond or Olaplex first.
I absolutely loved this video because there’s so much from every brand and with all this info I know what brand to use, what product from each brand, and how to use it.
It’s always so overwhelming but videos like this make it so simple. Thank you, Chris for all of the amazing info and for making it fun and easy to learn.
THANK YOU FOR BEING SO HONEST & debunk the reality behind each product that was marketed highly ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks great video😊, i have used olaplex and k18, i liked olaplex but in my hair k18 is next level i cannot live without it
I started following your regimen and my hair has never been more healthy ❤. I actually thought my hair was falling out, but no, only breaking! This man changed my hair life❤
Definitely prefer the redken bonding treatment over olaplex3
Can you make a video of how to tell damaged hair to healthy hair like what to look for?
I love K18 .. I will test it for You . After I apply K18 for the 10 minutes then I apply my hair mask. It has been fantastic at repairing the damage.
This weekly routine actually sounds like a great excuse and opportunity for some self care, Enya playlist and candles and all!! 😊
I've always hated my coarse curly hair and I've destroyed it by straightening it for 13 years. I've found this channel and I thought "well, let's try these advices. What can go wrong?", so I followed your advices and OH MY GOD!!! I don't even recognize my hair anymore! In just 3 weeks! A huuuuge thank you from me and my hair!!
I’ve tried both the Olaplex and the redken and wasn’t impressed with either unfortunately 🤔 The one that works beautifully on my hair as a pre shampoo treatment is Philip Kingsley Elasticizer and it makes my damaged frizzy hair stronger, soft and shiny and really bouncy for once 🥰
Dear Chris,
I've been following you and your advice for a while now and I've finally started to love my hair. I have been dependent on hairdressers for decades because only then was my hair neat and tidy. The comment was always "well, your hair is dry and there's nothing you can do about it". And then when I found you, things changed drastically. You explain everything so well and give concrete advice that now I can do my hair at home myself and make my hair neat and beautiful. It also stopped growing, that is, it was tearing at a certain length, which is no longer the case, thanks to you. I just wanted to thank you because you have done more for my hair than anyone so far, and that only with your selfless advice, knowledge and experience. A big thank you!
Chris and his characters are some of the best on UA-cam! 😂 But seriously , this video was super informative, and more importantly, clear cut and easy to understand. Thank you for bringing your knowledge to the masses!
I am so grateful I just ran across 1 of this guy's videos! It's obvious that he's just telling it as it is. 10 minutes, once a week is so awesome! He's definitely my hair guru! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us!💯💞✂️💞💯
I use Epres and I'm happy with it. It is much user friendlier than other options. Also doesn't explode your budget like K18. Makes me wonder why Chris never talks about it...
I use epres as a leave-in conditioner, and it makes my hair glass shiny, a few drops on wet hair and wow my hair is super healthy.
I've used k18 and olaplex.
I still use k18 because i noticed the best results with k18.
I compulsively change my hair color to the point of beyond fried and this combo does help my hair look and feel better.
I think it's pretty new and less well-known? In my country it isn't sold for at home use yet.
Your videos are just like therapy. I love to see you talking. The jokes, you with the wig, your conversations with her are extremely funny.
Other than that, I realized I've been doing everything wrong for the last 28 years. I started watching your videos yesterday, washed my hair today like you said and it's already better. I will buy the products you mention but I'm still using OGX shampoo right now (which is very expensive actually here. it's like pantene x7). Even without changing the products it's much better only within 1 day! I always thought I don't have the good hair type and there is no chance that I have silky hair so I never tried.
I love k18 over olaplex. Olaplex made my hair feel gross but k8 makes me hair look beautiful and blow dries beautifully when I use it. It’s just so pricey. But like I said love it. Won’t even touch olaplex anymore. Just have to make sure u use the product correctly.
Haven’t used redken.
K18 has worked for my bleached and broken tresses! Oloplex didn’t have noticeable differences for me…I will definitely be trying the Redkin product! TY
Have u tried Redkin now? Is k18 better than it?
As a fine wavy bleach blonde level 9 (naturally level 6 and the profile pic is really old), I uses hair mask once a week and leave-in conditioner every wash day and while it helps, I still was having issues with damage. K18 made a dramatic difference in just four treatments. But, I followed the instructions and only slightly over applied (by 1/2 pump) the first time. I also didn't use conditioner the first time. It was the only time it felt weird.
There is a certain feeling that is slightly different, but it's not a big deal and is worth the results.
The cost for a 2 pump treatment is $3, and I have medium density just passed my shoulders hair. Seems less expensive than 3-6 treatments for $30. And K18 is needed for less often.
I mean, even Jack Martin uses it, and hair is really taking a beating in his gray hair transformations.
I guess you finally gave a review, and you are entitled to your opinion...
but a lot of us will be sticking to the product that does literally work wonders.
Jack Martin is AMAZING!!!
Thank you so much for sharing! I followed your advice. Bought the redken product. Merely one time. My hair came back alive! I will wait a bit to see should I add morrocanli too. Many many thanks again! Saved me thousands bucks!!!
Redken Bonding Treatment was the one that helped my hair the least! I had to give it away, and I really gave it a try over months. My favourite is the K18!
this channel literally saved my hair, the routine changed my life.. I will always be thankful for this
I really loved K18. Whereas I thought olaplex was just ok. I can't believe others don't love K18. Made a huge difference to my hair immediately.
ME TOO
How do you use it?
Oh, I just started using the Redken treatment, perfect timing :)
One question: do you recommend washing the hair as usual after the treatment (i.e. 2 times), or just once? Or it does not matter?
Also, what is the amount you recommend? I was using a lot, like conditioner, hehe, just because it makes it easier to apply actually. But I wonder if maybe it is a waste or even an overkill...
Thanks!!
I had to stop in the middle of the video, Chris, to complement the awesome visual presentation! You’ve totally upped the ante on your high quality video display, and not only do I find the subject material interesting, the presentation makes the info that much better! And it’s fun to watch you, too, you cutie pie, and your super cute partner, Leslie, adds a lot, too!!!
I've used olaplex and k18 for a while now, (over a year) and I love olaplex it really did make a difference to my hair but only to a certain extent. I began using the k18 mask and after the fourth wash I noticed an extreme difference. Even my mum said she hadn't seen my hair look that healthy since I was a child😂. Also my reference my hair has fine and bleached and I used to put heat on my hair everyday for over 10 years !!! I was so cruel to my hair.
hi ! do you use both olaplex before and k18 after when you wash your hair ? im wondering if i can do that…
@@C4tharsis-f2hhey, not OG here, I tried that but it didn’t work for me (the feeling of the hair was not nice; not the typical smooth feeling after Olaplex) so I wouldn’t recommend doing them on the same wash. It might depend on the hair texture tho. I have normal/fine wavy hair.
thank you very much !!
I'm wondering if it works better for people with blond hair rather than those with darker. Cause K18 was absolute rubbish on mine 😅
@@C4tharsis-f2h Hiya no I one use one at a time. Like one week I'll use olaplex the next k18 or whatever I'm feeling
I had a hairstylist tell me about the redken bond repair formula roughly 3 or 4 years ago, and I have not stopped using it since! For the first time ever, I’ve grown my hair out all the way down to my butt without damage. I never thought that would be possible before. It really is the best!!!
THERE IS JUST NO ONE ON UA-cam I TRUST MORE WHEN IT COMES TO HAIR and HAIR HEALTH but this KING RIGHT HERe! 👏🏼 NO ONE 👏🏼
I started using the Redkin treatment several weeks ago. It’s making a huge difference.
DUDE!!! I was an OG subber, and you are almost at a half million now. DAYUM, SUPER PIOMP!!
I’m so glad i found this channel I been growing my hair out for the last 4 years and I feel like I’m having a new issue every few months I’ve been learning so much for you guys
You can use conditioner with K18. After shampooing your hair and drying with a towel, you then apply K18, you leave it on for 4 minutes as per advised, then you can add conditioner and leave it for 5-10 minutes and rinse! I actually contacted K18 and they advised me that once the 4 minutes are up, you can add whatever product you want.
I used K18 since last October, and i just love it! It got to the stage, wheb my hair does not look better, but I also mix my conditioners, and one of them is Redken Bonding Condinioner and also some Leave-In Stuff from IDHair. Makes hair look the BOMB❤
K18 is the best for me. I saw amazing results, and have used all three. But it does have extremely specific directions - it’s not a “once a week two month” system. You have to towel dry, scrunch up from the ends, let sit for 4 minutes, don’t rinse. You use it for the first 4-6 washes, and then only as maintenance. The company has come out and said that you can use conditioner after those 4 minutes, which is where I started to see bigger results, as my hair needed that extra moisture. That said, I do also use the Redken ABC once a week now I am in the maintenance phase with K18. The results have been incredible.
I have natural type 4 hair and my dermatologist recommended the redkin ABC and I had my hairstylist use the full line on me. It's been 6 months and my hairstylist and myself feel a difference! My hair absorbs moisture now instead of just sitting on top. I had damaged and alopecia and all of my hair has filled in immensely!
“Just do the 10 minutes and get on with your life. It’s not that hard.” 😂
@@SarahCunningham71 huh? I don't understand?
I've been box-dying my hair for literal decades. Because of UA-cam, I finally decided to bleach my hair, to get rid of the bit of orange I have (I believe the box-dye formulation has changed over the past several years), and to unify the color-mousy brown to blonde. Admittedly, I used a box bleach and it worked fairly well - 2 boxes and I could have used a 3rd. Anyway, my hair felt a little dry so I was looking at options...wanted something before doing toner.
I ran across the Redken and it looked good, but then I read that L'Oreal is the cheap version and they also have this product but at a much, much lower price. I have low-porosity hair that's pretty particular about what I put on it and again, it was dry and not that damaged. I used the L'Oreal product and my hair looks pretty terrific.
Just thought I'd throw this out there for those who can't afford the higher prices of the Olaplex and Redken, at least to see if it works without a big outlay.
Which product from L'Oreal specifically? Thanks
Thank you so much for explaining!
I had grown my hair to waist length (a bucket list thing because my mom wouldn't ever let me grow my hair) and eventually cut it off because I didn't know what to do with it. I was about 50% grey then and with menopause, my hair went wavy. Always had dense, baby fine and board straight hair with an oily scalp. When I cut it, it was so dry and damaged I couldn't manage it. Waves only about half way up. The rest sat like a wet rat as always.
5 years later, I'm tired of cutting my own hair (I can because pixies are easy) and tired of paying a pink tax, so I'm growing my hair again.
It's wavier than it was before! Also, about 70% silver (which I absolutely love), but I'm concerned about being able to take care of it so that it doesn't get damaged.
On the hunt for my forever shampoo and have started taking your advice on how to wash and I'm finding I don't have to wash it every day. Still can't get 3 days, but I can get a solid 2.
Are the products you show here good for all hair types? Even very fine but dense silver hair? Even the lightest conditioner I can find is too heavy. Bobby pins and clips won't stay put because my hair is so fine (or at least that's how it went last time). I don't use any heat or any product in my hair.
My hair now has a ton of body. It's growing "big" before it goes long. I'm 56 years old and have NEVER had hair like I'm growing now
HELP?
I'll keep browsing your videos.
I like the K18 because its so simple to use. No waiting in the shower for 10 mins or having to get back in etc. I just cant make Olaplex easy to use!
I may try the Redken next.
I lightly shampoo my hair over the tub (without getting in) first and then apply Olaplex while watching TV etc. Then just go shower and rise and wash as normal.
WOW, thank you, thank you. This is the first time EVER that I feel that I'm not "being sold", and I've been watching you tube for many many years, so JUST, Thanks. Dawn from Canada.
Couldn't agree more. I tried all 3 and the Redken actually did something. The others did nothing.
I made the mistake of buying the entire K18 line including the oil and both shampoos thinking it all necessary to repair my very damaged hair (that is now bleached and dyed bright blue) and after a month my hair was in way worse shape than before I started using it. Breaking at the ends horribly. I’m so glad I got it on Amazon and was able to send it back. I’m also so glad I found your channel and I took your hair quiz, I have coarse hair so I used your links and bought the products I needed from Amazon and I already got the leave-in conditioner in the mail and am waiting on the rest! (I also agree hair masks are totally worth it and far superior to traditional conditioner). Thank you for all your expertise and honesty! I can’t wait to begin a new vastly improved routine!
Okay hear me out! I hate to disagree with Chris bc he is my hair god. But K18 blows Olaplex out the water. After using Olaplex for a yr and finally saving the money for the $80 K18, I will never buy Olaplex again. I have waist long hair. I use 3-4 pumps! No more than that. Then after the 4 mins I wet my hair again and use my conditioner. And it’s no comparison. While using Olaplex it would take me over an hour to detangle my hair on wash day. With K 18… maybe 10 minutes. I know Chris is a hair god but I’m thinking the people didn’t like the way their hair felt with K18 because too many pumps of K18 and then didn’t follow with conditioner after 4 mins. I really wanted to hate K18 bc it’s so expensive. But K 18 is the holy grail and in between that Redken is what I do when I take a break from K18 for a few washes. Y’all try K18 for yourself and no more than 4 pumps and conditioner after ❤
i have really long thick hair and also bleached, and i noticed that olaplex wasn’t doing much. i’ve been looking at K18 for a while now, even the instructions on the product say to not follow with a conditioner, do you know why? does the hair still get repaired if i apply the conditioner?
😅
Does K18 contain protein?
Hi, you shouldn’t rinse K18 out. Wash with only shampoo, then apply K18 on damp hair and leave for 4 min before continuing with styling. If your hair feels dry apply leave in conditioner 🤍
Wait, you don't condition first?
You condition after k18?
I had my long hair damaged breakage after a horrible highlights. It was a year of sadness. I used Olaplex at salon and the whole line for a year . Then k18 I finally got a hair cut. My hair grew so fast healthy n beautiful. So I have great gratitude to both .
I love K18!!! It’s so much easier to use than the rest and it makes my hair feel awesome!
Do you use it as a leave in without using a conditioner?
I bought K18 and Olaplex 3 along with redken conditioner. Never used any before. I tried the k18 first and noticed minimal improvement on my very damaged hair. Once k18 was gone, I tried Olaplex 3. Noticeably
healthier, softer, stronger. Redken
conditioner was used with both k18 and Olaplex 3. Olaplex was best for me.
*Yes!* ☺️ I‘m always looking forward to watch a new upload!
I saved a lot of money skipping the olaplex set! 😊
Professor, thank you so much. I moved from a totally differently damaging Siberia to Florida. Also moving to the US made it affordable for me to buy all these products. With your explanations I achieved perfect results. Then overdid with sun and pool and here again to choose a product to support hair again.
Just my 2 cents: I’ve used both olaplex and k18…. Started with k18 because of the hype, and it felt…. Good. Not amazing, but good. I even used conditioner afterwards the way some UA-camrs have suggested to combat the dry crunchy feeling. After a while I switched to the no. 3 and while the first wash result wasn’t as life changing, over time it’s definitely made a much more noticeable difference to the shine and manageability of my hair! My hair is pretty thick, so maybe it didn’t need as much protein and that’s why k18 didn’t do as much, but I think it really does depend on your hair! Can’t get Redken easily where I am so I’ll stick to Olaplex i think!
which one of k 18 u used?
Same..
Agree! K18 doesn’t work for thick damaged wiry hair
Sir, you’ve changed my hair for the better. I got the shampoo you recommend for my hair type and after 34 years, I have frizz free hair. You’re amazing! ❤❤❤
Hi I'd love if you could do some content about gray hair (maybe almost white). My mum struggles a lot with her hair and always ends up putting it in a bun and I'd love to help her. Thanks!
I agree. I’m going gray naturally, use to have just a bit of a wave and now that it’s gray the middle part of my hair in the back is super curly but my top and sides are flat. Struggling with trying to get use to curly , frizzy , dry hair. Mine is always up except one day a week I straighten it. If it’s humid , it frizzes.
Hi Chris, absolutely LOVE your youtube channel !! You have truly saved my hair. I love your no BS attitude and your easy to follow hair guides. Please have a trip to Australia so you can do my hair xxx
I would LOVE if you did a drugstore version. Mainly because L'Oreal owns Redken, and L'Oreal's repair treatment has the exact same ingredients as Redken in the same order. 😉
👀👀👀 I bet it's much cheaper too, yes?
@@esthertjones Depending where you buy the Redken, yes, at least 12€ less. I say this because Sephora in my country sells the Redken for 33🙄 while salons or other professional retailers sell it for 25ish. The L'Oréal is around 10/12€
I'm using the L'Oreal version; being a chemist I always read allllllllll the fine print and realized exactly what you are saying. I'm in Sweden so I'm having the EU bottle, if that helps.
Anyway, I bought the conditioner, using it once a week but have not noticed any major benefits yet - it has been six weeks so far. After watching this video, I'm thinking it might be due to me rinsing it off too soon maybe? I will be switching treatment days going forward, so I can use it when in the sauna after swimming, that will be rad!
Do you want me to give an update after another six weeks, reply here so I know. :-)
@@avgeek-and-fashionabsolutely please update
@@avgeek-and-fashionyour a chemist and you bought the conditioner????