OLAPLEX reviews and discussion

4.1

77% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Transformative bond-repair technology
  • Highly concentrated, efficient formulas
  • Salon-fresh, clean fragrance
  • Standout purple toning performance
  • Occasional drying shampoo texture
  • Heavy residue on fine hair
  • Purple pigment staining risk
  • Inconsistent long-term results

OLAPLEX delivers noticeable repair and shine for many—especially bleached and color‑treated hair—with standouts like No. 3 Hair Perfector, No. 6 Bond Smoother, No. 7 Bonding Oil, and the 4P Purple Shampoo frequently praised in reviews. However, reviews also flag drawbacks: some experience dryness, heaviness or greasiness, residue, overly strong toning or staining from purple products, mixed or short‑lived results, and concerns about overuse or sensitivity, making OLAPLEX effective but not universally foolproof.

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  • I really like the 2 step you out in color services, or perms. I’m not a fan of any other. I use it when I was doing a color correction.

  • I love the purple shampoo! I don't feel that the treatment does anything special for my hair, but maybe that is a user error. I have yet to buy the oil, but when my hairdresser uses it I love the smell.

  • Amazing for bleached hair. The reason I can keep my hair blonde and strong. Products last surprisingly long because you don't need to use much.

  • Last year I decided to go blonde in one session and my poor hair was shedding like no other. The use of Olaplex was a lifesaver for not only saving my color but the integrity of my hair too! I experienced less fallout and breakage after a few treatments and strictly Olaplex products.

  • Olaplex #3 hair perfecter gets 5 stars from me. Not tried any of their other products. Makes me look like I've just been to the salon! My curls are bouncier, there's less frizz and more shine. Update: Have started using the #5 conditioner too and it's brilliant. I use it to condition AND as a leave in conditioner too, which keeps my hair smooth and shiny without weight or residue. The conditioner is now in permanent rotation too and I don't need a separate leave in anymore.

  • I’ve used multiple Olaplex products, from the shampoo and conditioner to the serums. I like how the shampoo lathers and the products smell good but they leave my hair feeling either really dry or really greasy.

  • Olaplex makes good products but they are expensive. The bottles are very small so you go through them more often than other brands that sell larger bottles. Their products do work well for my curly hair that often gets frizzy. I also like the purple shampoo and conditioner which helps me maintain my blonde highlights and keeps them from looking brassy.

  • Unfortunately this is one product I had to remove from my routine. I have fine hair and all the products tended to weight it down and make my hair feel and look greasy within a day. I know some people are tried and true fans, however for my hair it just didn't work out.

  • I’m a big fan of Olaplex. I’ve been using there products for years now and have never had any issues. I use the mask and it always makes my hair feel healthy after using

  • This made my hair feel like straw. It wasn’t not nourishing or hydrating at all and also made my hair look very greasy.

  • Have been using olaplex for around 3 years. Works so well with my hair type and my hair never feels as clean as it does with the olaplex shampoo.

  • Used #5 which is amazing! I have curly, balayaged hair and didn’t realize just what a difference it makes to use the right moisterizer. My hair became so springy and soft afterwards and people actually asked me if I had a new cut.

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    The only downside is this is just so expensive it makes me realize I will only use it kn the rarest of occasions. It’s wonderful, but I just don’t have the money for it.

  • My curly hair has been an ongoing project my entire life (I think that is the case for most of us with curly hair). I was excited to try Olaplex based on rave reviews everywhere, but it was very underwhelming for me and my hair. The formulas are thick, which feels nice and consciously tells you the small bottles will last longer, but yet it doesn't really. My main complaint is the price. It is SO EXPENSIVE for not that much product. Customer service when ordering is amazing!

  • Love this. After a while shampoos tend to make my scalp itch but I’ve been using Olaplex and my hair looks and feels great and my scalp is a non issue. My husband uses it as well, and it works for both our hair textures.

  • a great product I use once a month in the shower and use the leave in after i wash every time

  • I bleached my hair this past year and was shopping for a toning shampoo. The Olaplex Blonde Enhancer toning shampoo made it into my cart during that time. I used the amount recommended but did not receive the lather I expected. I did have to put a lot more than advertised and did love the amount of pigment the shampoo had. My hair did get to the color I wanted and overall it was an amazing product.

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  • The first time I used olaplex was at an insanely fancy salon that I accidentally went to in 2015 in New York City. From then on I have been using the bond repair because people would some up to me asking what I did to my hair.

  • I have the whole system and really notice a difference in my hair when i use it vs. not! I'm definitely not a hair expert but it works for me.