To reduce wastage and enhance absorption I find the bowl method works well. I learned it through the curly hair community: basically you do the application over a bowl to catch the run off, then keep dipping your hair back into the bowl to resoak it, squishing (still over the bowl) in between dips to really get the product into the hair shaft. This way my hair soaks up the whole lot and I don’t waste a drop. I LOVED all your tips and am about to go try them out right now 👍🏼
Yes! I used to do this, but don't end up with a lot of excess formula anymore really. But yeah, it's also important to catch the drippings like you said, because it's so expensive!
Thank you! I actually haven't tried 4 and 5, but I do have videos on 6 and 7. I really do love them, but they definitely don't work the same magic as the stand alone treatment or the number 3. They're more like daily supplementation lol
I cover the sink beneath my head with plastic that can pick up the leftovers from the no. 1. I put that back into my application bottle and reuse it the next time I need the the treatment. The other way is just pouring money down your sink.
Yes, that's a great trick that I used to do!! Once I dialed in how much product I needed for my hair and stopped diluting it as much as the directions say to, I haven't actually had any leftovers dripping anymore lol
Thanks. Totally helpful while my Olaplex 1 and 2 are on the way. Great video because no time wasted on nonsense, personal drama, not getting words right, police siren or just whatever irrelevant waste-timers.
As often as you feel like your hair needs it. If it's currently fried, then I would do it back to back until it feels more normal. Then maybe every 2 weeks to get back to healthy. After that, maybe every 2 months just to maintain. I like doing it every 2 weeks, but I've definitely been slacking lol
Idk how so many people say they don’t see results from the first application. I recently bleached my hair and colored it three times in the span of two weeks to lift it from a very deep dark brown to a medium/light ash blonde. Needless to say my hair was fried! I ordered the entire Olaplex system minus number one and number two and after one use of the whole system my hair feels amazing. It doesn’t feel brand new but it definitely feels stronger. I woke up this morning with my frizz very under control and my ends are not as dry as they normally are. For damaged hair it says to repeat the treatment 2-3x a week so I’m about to do it again and see if I get even better results! Wish that number one and number two were available to consumers but I guess that’s what number 0 and number 3 are for. I personally feel like number 0 is just the already diluted version of number 1 for standalone treatments.
I use 1/4 of an ounce of number 1 when I do the standalone treatments. I don't measure the number 2 exactly, I just squeeze a conditioner-sized amount into my hand.
I'm confused. Olaplex says with step 3 it should be used on towel-dried hair and that once it's dry it no longer works, yet you say you use yours on dry hair? I'm confused
Hi! Great hair! And video! I'll be doing the Olaplex bleaching process for ultimately going with a gray/silver color. At 50 I was looking into how best to fight the gray wash my hair has now. Decided to embrace it totally lol. I'm a spastic, fantasy driven, star warsy, guitarsy, stick out in a crowd (complete nerd) type anyway. Was wondering if there's anything I could/should do as far as pre-treatment for best results and health of my hair leading up to the somewhat scary bleaching process. Hair is not too bad as I've only colored it once about 10 yrs ago (black). I only wash every couple of months (rinse once a week) as my hair can be really frizzy and liked the texture the natural oils and dirtiness gives it. I call it heroin hair lol (I've never drank or did any drugs). Only product I use is a touch of TRESemme mousse for a bit of texture and control. Or should I just let whatever hair tech I chose take it from there? Here's a short vid that gives an idea of my hair. Not sure what color it is. Not brown. After shampoo it's a more dark blonde. And each strand is a different shade. And now with a substantial amount of gray. Thank you for any advice. ua-cam.com/video/JFeZAk-uAHY/v-deo.html
Thank you! Whenever I've met guys with long hair, I always marvel at the fact that somehow their hair feels stronger and healthier than any girl's hair ever does. As far as before the bleaching, definitely let it get as oily as you would before washing it, that'll offer the best protection to your hair (maybe even put some coconut oil through the ends if you're really concerned). And as long as they use Olaplex, it really shouldn't get damaged. I think you're really gonna love the texture that bleaching gives your hair, because it tends to make it very piecey (that's the best way I can describe it.) Since they'll likely tone it silver, the toner should optimize your hair's ph, but if you feel like it's still getting frizzier than you'd like after that, I'd maybe look into using a ph neutralizer. And maybe a hair oil or conditioner if you feel like it's more dried out that normal. Other than that, I'm sure you'll look badass rockin the silver hair!
New subscriber here Thank you Soo much I'm sitting now with my no 1 and just put no 2 on with a plastic cap on I thought about adding a little heat not sure but thank you SOOOOO MUCH again love your channel your super sweet and beautiful love your hair too💜
Hi, thank you again for all your research...would like to ask how often you use #2 by itself as a treatment, and how do you use it as a leave in? I believe you mention to definitely condition after #2 however after you have conditioned, you can use this as a leave in as well? Do you mix it with water to leave in?
I used to use a pea size of the #2 sometimes as a leave in, no mixing with water or anything. But, I've started using the #6 since I got it, and it's a much better consistency to leave in. Lately I've also been trying to use #2 or #3 once a week or so as a treatment.
@@GlamByKam What shampoo & conditioner do you use? I'm looking for another hopefully cheaper option to alternate with my Olaplex shampoo and conditioner so it stretches out
Yes. While your cuticle is open during coloring which helps the Olaplex penetrate your hair, they also recommend doing stand alone treatments and I honestly notice more of a difference than when I just mix it into my color.
I got mine on Ebay, but it's hard to find a good seller there that's not selling fakes. I have links in the description box from Amazon because they're now directly selling it, and they have good reviews on it.
@@jessesmith8388 Thank you! I basically buy from whoever has the best price at the time. For Amazon, I read the reviews and if even one says they think it's fake then I won't buy from that seller (even if it's fulfilled by Amazon.) And for eBay, I only buy from sellers who are "Top Rated Plus" otherwise it's likely to be fake.
Definitely something moisturizing that gives good slip. Some of my faves are Joico Moisture Recovery balm, Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating mask, and the Shea Moisture manuka honey mask.
Thank you for this video! ❤️ I bleached my hair to level 9 from jet black thinking it would be ok since I was going to use olaplex 3 in between, since they claim it prevents breakage and repairs hair from the inside. Well, it did absolutely nothing. I’ve been using 3, 5, and 6 multiple times a week, and eventually added olaplex 0, including using oils almost every day etc and my hair still broke severely day by day over the course of a month and a half. The front of my hair is broken almost to the root, and olaplex did absolutely nothing to stop it as they claim. I recently got my hands on number 1 and 2 from a friend and I’ll try it today with your method as I hadn’t clarified my hair prior and I did think about it that affected it, but I still don’t have many expectations. I personally feel like olaplex is a scam. Will update afterwards.
Oh no! 😟 I've personally noticed a big difference from using it, but I think in scenarios like that, number 1 mixed with the bleach is the real heavy lifter. Every other step in their system is more like maintenance, and doesn't overhaul your hair completely like 1 and 2 do. If your hair is still breaking, did you use anything for ph after bleaching, like a cuticle sealer?
Glam By Kam thanks for your reply! I just rinsed out number 1 and 2, left them on for about 3 hours... sadly I don’t really notice anything different than with olaplex 3. Slightly softer right after but the hair is still elastic when wet, I still see all the “elbows” on my hair strands (like the breaking points) and it still takes forever to blow dry which tells me not much happened if anything. It also still looks like cotton candy now that it’s dried 😭 I guess only time will tell if it helps it stop breaking, but I’m not really expecting anything. Sucks because I have an inch of roots that I’m too terrified to bleach or even dye it back to black as I’m scared I’ll lose all of it, so I’m kinda stuck with this mess. I think I have no choice but to not straighten or do anything with it for months. I’m very sad and frustrated but I did this to myself. I should have known it was too good to be true 😣
@@xxo5294 The elasticity is from too little protein. Try the 1 and 2 again, then Aphogee protein 2 step (from Sally's) immediately after. That's the most reparative combo I've found so far! And you may need to repeat that a few times. Good luck, I know how frustrating it is! 💕
Glam By Kam thanks for the suggestion! I’ve done protein treatments after olaplex 0 and 3 and it made my hair feel crunchier when dried and not any less elastic when wet 🥺 I’m scared I’ll make it worse. I just don’t know what to do. I feel like after 1.5 months of very consistent olaplex, conditioning, oiling, and protein that my hair would have at least stopped breaking. I have little faith in these things now. I wanted to love and adore olaplex as I’ve been watching olaplex videos literally for YEARS before I decided to try it out and well, it didn’t work at all for me 😭
@@xxo5294 Although Olaplex does work wonders for me, I think preventing is better than trying to repair. Perhaps Olaplex at the very beginning and prior to bleaching would have been a better bet :/
@@magalilemarchand2543 Well, you do bring up a great point in that the directions are different for using it in a color formula vs in the stand alone treatment!
This is why we can’t have Olaplex on our hands; you can’t have Olaplex as a leave in treatment, this is why the salons are packed with broken and damaged hair from the Olaplex. Olaplex WAS NOT MEANT TO LEAVE IT AS CONDITIONER
There is no mechanism through which Olaplex can damage the hair. They've also come out with leave in products with their bond repairing ingredient in them a couple years after this video.
To reduce wastage and enhance absorption I find the bowl method works well. I learned it through the curly hair community: basically you do the application over a bowl to catch the run off, then keep dipping your hair back into the bowl to resoak it, squishing (still over the bowl) in between dips to really get the product into the hair shaft. This way my hair soaks up the whole lot and I don’t waste a drop. I LOVED all your tips and am about to go try them out right now 👍🏼
Yes! I used to do this, but don't end up with a lot of excess formula anymore really. But yeah, it's also important to catch the drippings like you said, because it's so expensive!
Yes, I do this at my salon. Never waste a drop of the golden goodness.
I have watched many of these videos about Olaplex & none have been as informative as yours!
Thank you! 💕
So true!!
I am a natural hair curly girl with crazy thick hair, this really helped me. Thanks for sharing.
This was the most helpful Olaplex one and two treatment video I have seen thus far..and I've watch several. Good Job and Thank Yoy!
Glad it was helpful! 🙏
She starts at 4 mins
Tips start at 4:12
You are so a smart girl. This was done in 2018. So I bet you are loving 4,5,6,&7 That have come out since.
Thank you! I actually haven't tried 4 and 5, but I do have videos on 6 and 7. I really do love them, but they definitely don't work the same magic as the stand alone treatment or the number 3. They're more like daily supplementation lol
@@GlamByKam ain't nobody got time to spend coin on subpar versions!
It's definitely magic in a bottle! Thanks for sharing these awesome tips! #olaflex
I totally agree with u!, It really is magic in a bottle, it brought back my childhood hair!
Also, I love using gelatin, DIY, protein treatment!!! Just unflavored gelatin mixed with 2 tbls boiling water and acv!!
I cover the sink beneath my head with plastic that can pick up the leftovers from the no. 1. I put that back into my application bottle and reuse it the next time I need the the treatment. The other way is just pouring money down your sink.
Yes, that's a great trick that I used to do!! Once I dialed in how much product I needed for my hair and stopped diluting it as much as the directions say to, I haven't actually had any leftovers dripping anymore lol
Yeah why wet and use so much water with the products
Thanks. Totally helpful while my Olaplex 1 and 2 are on the way.
Great video because no time wasted on nonsense, personal drama, not getting words right, police siren or just whatever irrelevant waste-timers.
Can I ask where you got yours? I'm scared of receiving a fake!!
I couldn't find where to buy no 1&2.
Especially the big bottles!
Where can I add a non professional buy them?
Sephora
@@mikeandmom8797 they don't sell nr1
I use a spray bottle mister with my standalone treatments I just can’t do the bottle on myself I feel like I use too much
How often should I do the # 1 & # 2?
As often as you feel like your hair needs it. If it's currently fried, then I would do it back to back until it feels more normal. Then maybe every 2 weeks to get back to healthy. After that, maybe every 2 months just to maintain. I like doing it every 2 weeks, but I've definitely been slacking lol
Idk how so many people say they don’t see results from the first application. I recently bleached my hair and colored it three times in the span of two weeks to lift it from a very deep dark brown to a medium/light ash blonde. Needless to say my hair was fried! I ordered the entire Olaplex system minus number one and number two and after one use of the whole system my hair feels amazing. It doesn’t feel brand new but it definitely feels stronger. I woke up this morning with my frizz very under control and my ends are not as dry as they normally are. For damaged hair it says to repeat the treatment 2-3x a week so I’m about to do it again and see if I get even better results! Wish that number one and number two were available to consumers but I guess that’s what number 0 and number 3 are for. I personally feel like number 0 is just the already diluted version of number 1 for standalone treatments.
Can you leave the stand alone treatment in over night?
I use the Number 3 overnight all the time and it works wonders!!
Using Kleraplex. Is same thing but used in Italy 🇮🇹 Got 500ml of 1 & 2 for £79.99 - saved so much money compared to salon treatments 🙏🏻
I use that too
You’re bloopers , LMAO, hahahaaaa, loved the tips too , but the end was the best!!
I actually learned something. Thank you
Hi!!
Would you be able to tell me the ratios you used on your hair with the 1 and 2 treatment x
I use 1/4 of an ounce of number 1 when I do the standalone treatments. I don't measure the number 2 exactly, I just squeeze a conditioner-sized amount into my hand.
Glam By Kam thank you! Just purchased mine and can’t wait for it to arrive! X
@@TheSinins I hope you have great results with it!!
I'm confused. Olaplex says with step 3 it should be used on towel-dried hair and that once it's dry it no longer works, yet you say you use yours on dry hair? I'm confused
They mean to not let the no. 3 dry out in your hair, so you can remedy that by putting a shower cap on after applying it.
Hi! Great hair! And video! I'll be doing the Olaplex bleaching process for ultimately going with a gray/silver color. At 50 I was looking into how best to fight the gray wash my hair has now. Decided to embrace it totally lol. I'm a spastic, fantasy driven, star warsy, guitarsy, stick out in a crowd (complete nerd) type anyway. Was wondering if there's anything I could/should do as far as pre-treatment for best results and health of my hair leading up to the somewhat scary bleaching process. Hair is not too bad as I've only colored it once about 10 yrs ago (black). I only wash every couple of months (rinse once a week) as my hair can be really frizzy and liked the texture the natural oils and dirtiness gives it. I call it heroin hair lol (I've never drank or did any drugs). Only product I use is a touch of TRESemme mousse for a bit of texture and control. Or should I just let whatever hair tech I chose take it from there? Here's a short vid that gives an idea of my hair. Not sure what color it is. Not brown. After shampoo it's a more dark blonde. And each strand is a different shade. And now with a substantial amount of gray. Thank you for any advice. ua-cam.com/video/JFeZAk-uAHY/v-deo.html
Thank you! Whenever I've met guys with long hair, I always marvel at the fact that somehow their hair feels stronger and healthier than any girl's hair ever does. As far as before the bleaching, definitely let it get as oily as you would before washing it, that'll offer the best protection to your hair (maybe even put some coconut oil through the ends if you're really concerned). And as long as they use Olaplex, it really shouldn't get damaged. I think you're really gonna love the texture that bleaching gives your hair, because it tends to make it very piecey (that's the best way I can describe it.) Since they'll likely tone it silver, the toner should optimize your hair's ph, but if you feel like it's still getting frizzier than you'd like after that, I'd maybe look into using a ph neutralizer. And maybe a hair oil or conditioner if you feel like it's more dried out that normal. Other than that, I'm sure you'll look badass rockin the silver hair!
New subscriber here Thank you Soo much I'm sitting now with my no 1 and just put no 2 on with a plastic cap on I thought about adding a little heat not sure but thank you SOOOOO MUCH again love your channel your super sweet and beautiful love your hair too💜
This was a great video... very good info! You seem so genuine and sweet. I'm glad I found your channel! :)
Aww thank you! You're too sweet! 😁
@@GlamByKam
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I need your advice!!! using only no2, skipping the 1st is less effective?
Yes, the no. 1 is the most effective. The no. 2 is basically the same as using the no. 3 treatment, just slightly more concentrated.
@@GlamByKam I see!! thank you soooo muchh!! 💖🌷💕💖
Thanks for the advice ! Xx
Hi, thank you again for all your research...would like to ask how often you use #2 by itself as a treatment, and how do you use it as a leave in? I believe you mention to definitely condition after #2 however after you have conditioned, you can use this as a leave in as well? Do you mix it with water to leave in?
I used to use a pea size of the #2 sometimes as a leave in, no mixing with water or anything. But, I've started using the #6 since I got it, and it's a much better consistency to leave in. Lately I've also been trying to use #2 or #3 once a week or so as a treatment.
Do you use the Olaplex shampoo and conditioner?
No, just 1 & 2. And I recently bought Olaplex no 6.
@@GlamByKam What shampoo & conditioner do you use? I'm looking for another hopefully cheaper option to alternate with my Olaplex shampoo and conditioner so it stretches out
So are you doing no 1 without coloring?
Yes. While your cuticle is open during coloring which helps the Olaplex penetrate your hair, they also recommend doing stand alone treatments and I honestly notice more of a difference than when I just mix it into my color.
Where did you buy yours?
I got mine on Ebay, but it's hard to find a good seller there that's not selling fakes. I have links in the description box from Amazon because they're now directly selling it, and they have good reviews on it.
Thank you!
@@jessesmith8388 Thank you! I basically buy from whoever has the best price at the time. For Amazon, I read the reviews and if even one says they think it's fake then I won't buy from that seller (even if it's fulfilled by Amazon.) And for eBay, I only buy from sellers who are "Top Rated Plus" otherwise it's likely to be fake.
Where is everyone getting 1 or 2? I'm scared I'll get a fake on websites
Bribed a hairstylist 😂
do you have a recommended deep conditioner to use with olaplex??
Definitely something moisturizing that gives good slip. Some of my faves are Joico Moisture Recovery balm, Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating mask, and the Shea Moisture manuka honey mask.
@@GlamByKam thank you thank you thank you!!
Thank you for this video! ❤️ I bleached my hair to level 9 from jet black thinking it would be ok since I was going to use olaplex 3 in between, since they claim it prevents breakage and repairs hair from the inside. Well, it did absolutely nothing. I’ve been using 3, 5, and 6 multiple times a week, and eventually added olaplex 0, including using oils almost every day etc and my hair still broke severely day by day over the course of a month and a half. The front of my hair is broken almost to the root, and olaplex did absolutely nothing to stop it as they claim.
I recently got my hands on number 1 and 2 from a friend and I’ll try it today with your method as I hadn’t clarified my hair prior and I did think about it that affected it, but I still don’t have many expectations. I personally feel like olaplex is a scam. Will update afterwards.
Oh no! 😟 I've personally noticed a big difference from using it, but I think in scenarios like that, number 1 mixed with the bleach is the real heavy lifter. Every other step in their system is more like maintenance, and doesn't overhaul your hair completely like 1 and 2 do.
If your hair is still breaking, did you use anything for ph after bleaching, like a cuticle sealer?
Glam By Kam thanks for your reply! I just rinsed out number 1 and 2, left them on for about 3 hours... sadly I don’t really notice anything different than with olaplex 3. Slightly softer right after but the hair is still elastic when wet, I still see all the “elbows” on my hair strands (like the breaking points) and it still takes forever to blow dry which tells me not much happened if anything. It also still looks like cotton candy now that it’s dried 😭 I guess only time will tell if it helps it stop breaking, but I’m not really expecting anything. Sucks because I have an inch of roots that I’m too terrified to bleach or even dye it back to black as I’m scared I’ll lose all of it, so I’m kinda stuck with this mess.
I think I have no choice but to not straighten or do anything with it for months. I’m very sad and frustrated but I did this to myself. I should have known it was too good to be true 😣
@@xxo5294 The elasticity is from too little protein. Try the 1 and 2 again, then Aphogee protein 2 step (from Sally's) immediately after. That's the most reparative combo I've found so far! And you may need to repeat that a few times. Good luck, I know how frustrating it is! 💕
Glam By Kam thanks for the suggestion! I’ve done protein treatments after olaplex 0 and 3 and it made my hair feel crunchier when dried and not any less elastic when wet 🥺 I’m scared I’ll make it worse. I just don’t know what to do. I feel like after 1.5 months of very consistent olaplex, conditioning, oiling, and protein that my hair would have at least stopped breaking. I have little faith in these things now. I wanted to love and adore olaplex as I’ve been watching olaplex videos literally for YEARS before I decided to try it out and well, it didn’t work at all for me 😭
@@xxo5294 Although Olaplex does work wonders for me, I think preventing is better than trying to repair. Perhaps Olaplex at the very beginning and prior to bleaching would have been a better bet :/
Where did you get the products?
Usually on Ebay or Overstock
How do you get No 1 and 2? I do my own highlights and would love to be able to use olaplex when I'm doing them as well
you can't, it's only available to salon owners/stylists
I know but on the video she says there's a bunch of ways to get your hands on it which is why I asked.
@@sharilynpost I've bought it through eBay, Amazon, and Overstock before. Definitely double check reviews on sources before you buy
Also, SleekShop has it, but I feel like they're always out of stock.
Thank you for the tips! Sorry to correct but professionals apply number 2 on top on number 1 without washing out number 1 [at 2'8].
I'm referencing that you rinse the hair color/bleach off first in that fragment.
Thank you for your reply! 😀 Perhaps I misunderstood (I am French)
@@magalilemarchand2543 Well, you do bring up a great point in that the directions are different for using it in a color formula vs in the stand alone treatment!
6:39 I though he was a poster for a minute 😂
This is why we can’t have Olaplex on our hands; you can’t have Olaplex as a leave in treatment, this is why the salons are packed with broken and damaged hair from the Olaplex. Olaplex WAS NOT MEANT TO LEAVE IT AS CONDITIONER
There is no mechanism through which Olaplex can damage the hair. They've also come out with leave in products with their bond repairing ingredient in them a couple years after this video.