OLAPLEX reviews and discussion

love this oil, which opened me up to the brand overall. high-quality and seem to really make a difference in my hair health. you only need a few shakes of the oil to apply to lengths of damp hair, so it lasts a while.

I think everyone can agree that Olaplex smells amazing. This shampoo actually gives more than you'd think and even a small dollop can produce so much shampoo and conditioning in the shower. I definitely feel a difference when using the shampoo for my dry hair.

OLAPLEX No.5 Leave In Moisture and Mend Leave-In Conditioner is a great staple piece to keep around and in your travel bag. It could easily be used daily or with each shampoo if you need an extra layer of conditioner and repair cream. I prefer to use mine after applying a glaze to my hair. The glaze doesn’t have as nice of a finish-feel as freshly conditioned hair, so I use it as a finishing touch and it works really well. I haven’t used many OLAPLEX products, but this has been a good place to start!

I have tried so many hair oils over the past 10 years. I have tons of favorites tons of hits and tons of misses and I would say that this hair oil falls in between a lot of categories. If you have oily fine hair similar to myself this oil is just super light. It’s lightweight goes on and dries very quickly so that’s nice but I don’t notice the bonding properties that are supposed to happen with it. It’s supposed to reduce frizz and flyaways, and Is a heat protector up to 450°. You would have to use a ton of this oil for it to be a real heat protector so I don’t count it for that and I don’t notice a ton of reduced frizz.

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting a miracle, but Olaplex No.3 surprised me. My hair feels softer, stronger, and much less tangled after using it regularly. It’s one of those products where the results build up over time rather than overnight. A little pricey, but for me it has been worth it

This just didn’t work for me. I had to use a lot of product each time just to fully coat my hair (long, thin hair) which made it feel wasteful fast. While my hair felt super soft and smooth right after rinsing in the shower, that softness completely disappeared once I followed with shampoo and conditioner per the instructions on the bottle. After drying, my hair honestly looked the same or sometimes even worse than before using it. I also noticed there are a lot of added fragrance ingredients, which felt unnecessary for a repair treatment and made me question the other ingredients and their necessity as well. Overall, it temporarily smoothed my hair, but there were no lasting results.

I really love this oil; already repurchased it several times and will continue doing so. It leaves my hair with a beautiful shine, feeling nourished and not heavy like other hair oils. A little goes a long way. Smells super pleasant, not overpowering at all. Only downside is that it leaks sometimes when traveling, so I always put it in extra paper towels and zip locks.

I got this in a hair health kit from Sephora and was shocked at how small the bottle was. Once I started using it, I realized it was small but mighty and would last forever. Great smell and really tames down the hair.

Honestly I wanted to love this brand but I really didn’t. Even after carefully following the right use guidelines, I found the products sat way too heavy on my hair (I have low porosity waves). I also have a lot of hair, so I found the products quite expensive for the amount of product that I would need to use for my hair. They might be great for someone with a different hair type, but unfortunately not for me.

I thought it was OK. At first my hair felt great - healthy and smooth. But as time went on, I felt like I was losing more hair than usual. I also think the product caused facial acne. I have heard from friends similar feedback and no longer use Olaplex products.

I’m in love with this! Ever since I found it, I can’t imagine my hair routine without it. It makes my hair incredibly soft and silky. I’ve tried other products after finishing it, but nothing even comes close. Truly a must-have!

I love OlaPlex. I’ve tried several of their products and they all work very well. My hair looks great. I think it is a little high price but worth it for what you’re getting I would recommend it. And would buy again.

I’m not totally sold on this product yet. I have incorporated it into my routine to give my scalp and hair that extra clean but I feel like it makes my hair oily. I definitely have to wash it more often when I use it.

i would say Olaplex is definitely a brand that is overpriced. I used olaplex product #3 it helped my hair a bit and it does make it look a bit shinier and a bit softer, it doesn't actually makes it healthier

The Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo and No. 5 Conditioner have transformed the way my hair feels and looks. They gently cleanse and deeply nourish without leaving any residue or heaviness. Since using them, my hair feels noticeably stronger, smoother, and less prone to breakage. They’re a reliable duo for maintaining healthy, resilient hair — especially if it’s been color-treated or damaged. 💆‍♀️✨

The Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil has been a holy grail for my hair—lightweight, glossy, and never greasy. It smooths frizz, adds shine, and makes my ends feel instantly healthier. I love how it layers without buildup and works beautifully on damp or dry hair. That said, I’ve recently learned about past concerns over ingredients like lilial, a fragrance compound once linked to hormone disruption. While Olaplex has since removed it from their formulas, it’s something I stay mindful of when choosing long-term staples. Still, performance-wise, this oil is hard to beat.

Leaves my hair shiny, smooth, and more manageable after every use. Best for dry, damaged, or color-treated hair that needs deep repair. Feels rich and nourishing without weighing the hair down. A little goes a long way—perfect for a weekly treatment.

I <3 this shampoo so much; it came highly recommended by a friend who is a celebrity colorist. It's made my hair so much healthier and shinier. Just a little bit of product create a lot of lather. I also use the conditioner and have the smaller bottles for travel! Need to explore the rest of the product line.

By now this has become one of the most popular haircare lines and yet it took me forever to give it a chance. I finally got the famous N.3 Repair and when it has been too long since my last cut, this is a magic potion. It smoothes out the roughness and tightens the split ends to make my hair smooth and healthy.

I didn’t realize how much I’d love this little bottle (olaplex bonding oil) until I started using it. Yeah, it’s tiny, but you seriously need the smallest drop each time, so it lasts forever. I’ve used it well over 10 times and it barely looks touched. It makes my hair feel insanely smooth, takes away frizz, and I like knowing it’s actually protecting my hair too. So far, really impressed, definitely worth it.