OLAPLEX reviews and discussion

4.1

77% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Noticeable bond-repair performance
  • Shine-boosting lightweight oil
  • Salon-fresh purple toning
  • Frizz-smoothing leave-in cream
  • Potential drying shampoo effects
  • Heavy, greasy feel on fine hair
  • Short-lived treatment results
  • Strong pigment staining risk

OLAPLEX earns polarized reviews: many report visibly stronger, smoother, shinier hair—especially with No.3 Hair Perfector, No.6 Bond Smoother, No.7 Bonding Oil, and the 4P Purple Shampoo—while others experience dryness, heaviness, greasiness, or no lasting improvement. Reviews suggest it can work brilliantly for bleached/blonde or damaged hair but may weigh down fine hair and effects may fade without consistent use; some users also mention fragrance concerns and allegations of hair loss or irritation.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

1,778 reviews and posts

  • I have really thick hair. The Olapex hair oil is amazing pre or post blowout. It might be too heavy for anyone with thinner hair. It lasts a very long time and makes my hair shiny.

  • I really liked the bond oil but I'm super freaked out about the people claiming it's made their hair fall out so I'm hesitant to try the brand again.

  • I used the purple shampoo and the conditioner. Expensive but does wonders. The purple shampoo has kept the brasiness out of my dyed hair. And the conditioner has helped minimize the damage from the color treatments I do with my hair.

  • Olaplex saved my hair after going blonde for a year and a half. It’s pricy but genuinely had a noticeable difference with one use!

    Received a free product from OLAPLEX
  • I've used the No.3 for repairing my hair. It does the job however it's not worth the price and will find something cheaper that does the job!

  • Olapex works well for my hair type but since I have very fine strands, if I use the products too frequently, I can get brittle hair. I would recommend the full olapex system for anyone with a lot to split ends , like myself, in need of serious hair tlc.

  • Whether there is actual damage or not, I love this product! Was trying to get away from apogee, and this was a great alternative for myself and my daughter..

  • I have not loved every product I’ve tried from Olappex but I do love the bonding oil as I feel like it helps the ends of my hair especially when the weather is really dry and my hair gets frizzy.

  • I have long brown hair that I’ve colored blonde and Olaplex is the TOP brand I use to ease the frizz and dryness that comes with bleaching hair. I love the oil and use it more than any other hair products. It WORKS in giving life to my hair and making it beautiful again.

    Customer
  • I like Olaplex products a lot! I have frizzy, curly, hard-to-manage hair, and Olaplex products make my hair smooth and easier to deal with.

  • I know Olaplex has received backlash in recent months, but honestly their No3 product still works great for my hair. My hair always feels so smooth and shiny afterwards so no complaints.

  • Olaplex feels fantastic in my hair. It smells good, it lathers well, and my hair feels wonderful after using these products. An expensive price point so I'm conservative with the amount I use but a little good a long way. Overall, the several products I've tried within the brand have been wonderful.

  • I love olaplex! Especially their purple shampoo. It is super pigmented and doesn’t smell bad like most purple shampoos. Their products are not intended to be used on a daily basis so keep that in mind!

  • I don’t get the hype with this product. I love the hair mask and the styling cream but the whole system just isn’t worth the price.

  • The shampoo / conditioner didn’t do it for me but I LOVE the hair perfector.