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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1,784 reviews and posts

  • I’ve been a licensed hairstylist for 11 years now and had high hopes for this line. I do like their leave in products better than the shampoo and conditioner. I like the oil for a more lightweight option for fine hair as well as the bond smoother leave in cream. Also the purple shampoo is great for removing yellow tones to refresh blondes between appointments. However I’ve noticed that if shampoo/conditioner is used for every wash it can cause the hair to have to much protein which actually causes the hair the become fragile and break. In my opinion I’d suggest using as a 1x week or 2x month based on how often hair is cleaned

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    I’ve been a licensed hairstylist for 11 years now and had high hopes for this line. I do like the oil for a more lightweight option and the purple shampoo is great for removing yellow tones to refresh blondes between appointments. However I’ve noticed that if shampoo/conditioner is used for every wash it can cause the hair to have to much protein which actually causes the hair the become fragile and break. In my opinion I’d suggest using as a 1x week or 2x month based on how often hair is cleaned

  • Used it throughout my entire pregnancy and post partum and my hair speaks for itself!

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    Bigger bottles for someone like me with a lot of hair.

  • I love Olaplex No3 as a strengthener for my blonde hair. It helps keep away damage, and reduces breakage and split ends, meaning I can grow my locks longer, without extensions. Even though the hairdresser uses 10, 20 and 30 Vol (Organic Lightener) to give me the perfect blonde, I still have bright, creamy, blonde hair year-round. It gives me confidence my hair isn't going to snap off when I get my hair lightened too—as that has happened in the past—pre-Olaplex days. I also love the Blonde Enhancing Toning Shampoo—aka purple Shampoo. Some purple shampoos can leave my hair feeling dry or brittle, but not this one; it's delightful and I like the smell (the smell of leaving a salon). I use both around once a week combined with my other products which makes them great value for money and worth the ROI!

  • This is the easiest product to use for maximum results on my hair. It’s forgiveness in a bottle!

  • I love Olaplex! My hair feels amazing! I highly recommend trying it!

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  • Major game changer for my hair.

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    This regiment made my frizzy, damaged hair so much healthier

  • N. 4C Bond Maintenance Clarifying Shampoo is very good, my curly hair tolerate it very well.

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    price

  • I love their dey shampoo. The only dry shampoo that does not leak a white cast.

  • Love their bond protector which is perfect for my curly hair! So soft and moisturizing

  • Its my favourite brand of shampoo and conditioner. I have nr 0, 3 , 5, 6 , 7. All are just amazing.

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  • I use the Bond Smoother to help tame my frizz. It works best when used with damp hair after air drying a bit.

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  • Amazing,changed my hair completely from blonde damaged short hair to much thicker and brighter hair

  • I think this was a bit overrated, because my hair was very dry after using it. Maybe I used the wrong products

  • I love the oil for damaged and frizzy hair

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  • 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.

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  • The Olaplex Bonding oil worked so well in my hair. I have long, curly hair and it left it soft with no frizz. I used a straightener and it helped keep my hair from being frizzy or having fly aways. The scent was pleasant and minimal.

  • I swear by the olaplex hair masks. They make my hair feel so silky smooth. I bleach & highlight my hair regularly & have very little breakage.