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.

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1,778 reviews and posts

  • dont!!!! Your hair will fall like never before .

  • I’ve been using olaplex for years. If I didn’t use their products when I was blonde my hair would have been in horrible condition.

    Purchased
  • The shampoo and conditioner are amazing and smell good. Olaplex 8 is a great product to condition hair as a mask especially if hair is treated.

  • I have used several products from Olaplex. The shampoo and conditioner made my hair feel soft and I noticed less frizz (which is a major deal given the high humidity levels where I live). Then my husband started using my shampoo and conditioner and he tells me once his hair drys that his hair is very soft. He typically has very thick and coarse hair and hasn’t found a shampoo and conditioner that he loves until now. I also use the no 6 bond smoother every time I wash my hair, which is about once a week. I apply a whole pump to my slightly longer than shoulder length thick hair focusing on the top where my hair tents to get more frizzy. First thing I noticed is that it smells good! Even my husband thinks so. But it’s very light and not over powering in my opinion. I also noticed that it does take a lot of my frizz away and keeps it away for several days. To save the best part for last though….. these products are cruelty free!!! I have been switching all of my products to cruelty free after learning a little bit about what goes into animal testing and I’m glad I am because I’m finding some great products like olaplex!

  • The bond is incredible. I use it after every shower.

  • I use olaplex number 3 prior to wash my hair especially during winter as my hair gets too dry. I have a thick curly 3c-4a type of hair! I love how soft and easy it gets to comb and manage my hair.

  • LOVE using Olaplex! Top quality product that achieves amazing results!

  • I love the way their products work without using extra water. They're really concentrated and give great results.

  • I have fine straight hair and I think that Olaplex N3 has helped encourage a bit of wave in it. (As part of a routine using sulfate free products, salt spray and scrunching) The bottle is small but it lasts me a while!

  • I use the Olaplex no 3 Bond Protector about once or twice a month, and have for the past few years. I typically leave it in overnight for the smoothest results. My hair feels SO smooth when I wash it out, so I try to time it with an event or at least dinner out. Hard to say if it has measurable results long-term, but I think it gives good results in the short term.

  • Olaplex has revolutionized hair care with its innovative bond-building technology. After incorporating their products into my routine, I've noticed a significant improvement in the health and appearance of my hair. Breakage is reduced, and my hair feels stronger and looks shinier. The No.3 Hair Perfector is a standout; it's like an at-home salon treatment. While the price point is higher than typical hair care products, the results justify the investment. It’s suitable for all hair types, but those with damaged or color-treated hair may see the most dramatic results. Olaplex is truly a game-changer in hair repair.

    Customer
  • I love the shampoo & conditioner, it makes my hair feel amazing

  • I constantly color my hair and I use this shampoo and conditioner once a week to keep it strong and shiny. I usually have some purple in my hair and it helps keep my color from fasting faster.

  • I have tried this product it is very expensive and really doesn't work that well.

    Purchase product
  • Olaplex no 3 makes no difference for my hair. Been using for years and recently stopped. It didn't improve my hair quality.

  • The rumours are true - OLAPLEX is amazing. Never had so many compliments about my hair - definitely worth the money.

  • This did not work for me. My hairdresser recommended it, but it never made any difference to the manageability of my hair. I would never normally spend that much money on a shampoo and conditioner and never would again!

  • I've been seeing this product all over and I wanted to try it so bad, sadly it hasn't made such a huge difference on my hair, but it still a very valuable product, totally worth the hype it has.

  • Olaplex saved my hair. I've been using it for years and I love it!

  • I used the hair repair kit and really liked it! My hair is fine, thing and damaged and I really do feel like it repaired some of the damage from heat tools. It did takes my waves away (I had 2a hair and now it's more like 1b/1c) which I didn't like but it didn't make my hair overly greasy which is easy to do with most other shampoos and conditioners. I'm not sure if i'll repurchase since it's expensive but a little goes a long way!