OLAPLEX reviews and discussion

4.1

77% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Potent bond-repair technology
  • Luxurious clean fragrance
  • Highly concentrated formulas
  • Effective brass-neutralizing pigment
  • Inconsistent results across hair
  • Potentially drying formulas
  • Heavy feel on fine hair
  • Staining purple pigment

OLAPLEX earns polarized reviews: it visibly strengthens and revives bleached or damaged hair—No. 3 Hair Perfector, No. 6 Bond Smoother, No. 7 Bonding Oil, and the 4P Purple Shampoo are frequent standouts—yet many users report dryness, heaviness, or even increased shedding and brittleness if overused. The brand is praised for salon-clean scent, rich lather, and fast toning, but criticized for inconsistent results across hair types and small, hard-to-dispense bottles.

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1,776 reviews and posts

  • I have been using Opalex for years now to help keep my hair healthy and happy. My go-to's are number 3, number 6, number 7, and the purple shampoo. I have recommended these products to many friends and family and none of them have gone back to any other brand since. If you are looking to find a brand that keeps your best hair in mind, look no further.

  • i bought the entire system and learned the hard way that this is just too intense for my hair. i experienced breakage, weakening of strands, and dryness. my hair felt like overcooked spaghetti when keeping product on for the recommended time, and I saw no benefits.

  • I like the bond serum, but the shampoo and conditioner made my hair brittle and was expensive.

  • I have very damaged frizzy hair and this is the only thing that really makes my hair feel great. I use number 4 and 5 and I absolutely love the results I get with this would buy again

  • I don't think my hair would be so good without the Olaplex No7 and No6, that i use after every wash, not to mention No3 that I use every month as a treatment. So worth the money. Protect and treat, like in a saloon, perfect result every time.

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    It's really woth the money

  • These products have made my hair so strong and smooth. I love the bonding product and the leave in conditioning treatment.

  • I don’t honestly believe this product is worth the money or the hype. I used a few products, and spent a pretty penny on the purple shampoo. It gave my blonde hair a dull purple pigment, and made it really dry and ugly. $50 I wish I didn’t spend!

  • I will forever love my Olaplex. A staple in my routine, I could never part with it!

  • Olaplex no 6 and no 7 was the reason I was able to take my hair from platinum blonde to black back to blonde without loosing much length. I won’t wash my hair unless I have my olaplex products with me.

  • Have used the treatment and shampoo and conditioner. -Treatment is worth purchasing, have noticed a difference in hair texture after one use -Was not impressed with the shampoo and conditioner, have fine/thin hair and found it weighed my hair down

  • Haven’t tried their signature shampoo but have loved the leave-in conditioner and scalp/body scrub! Easy packaging and simple feel. I like that it’s not a frilly product - and it’s aesthetically pleasing.

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    Definitely pricer and I like to try new products so I haven’t gotten each product more than once, but the experience I had was great! Would recommend!

  • I've been using te shampoo and conditioner for 6 months now! I really like them because it makes my hair shinier + they look amazing on my bathroom

  • i love olaplex. don’t get me wrong. but it’s only good for certain hair. not necessarily everyone. it could be great in one persons hair and terrible in another. it’s also expensive

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    i own some products myself and i do like them but it’s super pricey. smells very good

  • I always am on the hunt for moisturizing conditioner that prevents hair damage. I wear extensions & toppers and hair is expensive and not as healthy as it used to be I belong to lots of support groups for hair loss so we all share our finds and this is always at the top of everyones list for human hair wigs or extensions. And using a product you can trust on high priced items is a must. I trust this brand. My daughter uses it in her salon as well.

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    Its a bit more expensive than most hair products but worth it. Packaging doesn't feel quite as nice for the coat but not necessary.

  • Clean ingredients, good for the hair and I really love how the quality just suits my hair and my lifestyle ad it also smells amazing!

  • I enjoyed the products for as little time as they lasted. I feel like I just flew through them and for THAT price? Im unsure if I can make an exception for a fancy shampoo and conditioner. (also my hairdresser said that the no.3 is the only one that builds bonds)

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    A more reasonable price or a larger size so it feels worth your money

  • I own and love almost all things Olaplex. The formulas and scents work well with my hair, leaving it hydrated and manageable.

  • My hair was dry after the summer sun and could use a boost. I bought the bonding spray and felt it did just that without weighing my hair down too much. The shampoo was okay , not worth the money I thought.

  • I've tried everything Olaplex has available to everyday consumers besides the No.9 serum and No.4P purple shampoo. I think Olaplex excels in its styling products and have an advantage over other popular salon products due to its ease of access considering it is available in major beauty retailers.

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    I think that the olaplex shampoo and conditioner do not perform any better than other high end set. However, I really enjoy their styling products in my hair especially when I am planning to use heat on it. I think the No.3 treatment is worth it if you are experiencing hair damage. I believe it is also paramount to understand that Olaplex is designed for damaged/compromised hair and it might be advantageous to instead consider other brands if you do not have hair that is damaged.