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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1,780 reviews and posts

  • When I started using olaplex my hair was frizzy and dry, the first weeks it looks liked olaplex helped and my hair wasn’t frizzy and dry anymore. But after a few weeks of using my hairloss was going crazy and I had a lot of breakage… for me never again.

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  • Okay, so Olaplex was the original bonding product. I’ve used many of their products over the years as I have colored and heat styled my hair forever. That being said, some products are great(#3, #8❤️) and some not so great(#0, #6, #7). #0 was a waste of money. #6 & # 7 left hair tacky feeling. So #3 is part of the original line up. What the salon would send home for follow up care when you had hair lightened. #8 is fabulous it’s a deep conditioning mask with bonding in it. I tried using a high quality mask then using #3 separately, but didn’t feel it was as effective as #8. Everyone is different, but I’d stick with the #3 and #8 at home. I seemed to get the most benefit for my money from these products.

  • I am using these product and for the first time my hair looks shiny and soft, I have always taken great care of my hair and I love how this mark leaves it for me

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  • Love these products especially the purple shampoo. Makes my blonde look like I just stepped out of the salon.

  • Have tried the full range of their products, i do think it was doing something for my hair. The conditioner was tho a little too heavy and i felt my hair got greasy sooner then later. I continue using the oil which is my favorite product and the bond smoother ✨

  • I LOVE my olaplex. I have every number in the system. It’s a tad pricey but we’ll worth it!!

  • I use the bonder, pre bond spray and moisturizer. I didn't see or feel a difference in my hair what so ever. I didn't like it. Also the hair oil, it's ok.

  • Tried the purple shampoo, got my hair very dry and fragile. Plus the oil did nothing to help! Not worth the hype and price

  • I used the N.3 step and I love it! My hair when from black to bleach blond in one session and it was destroyed, with help of the N.3 step I repaired it to like 80%, the only thing is that is very expensive

  • Recently used a gift set I received and I have highly chemically treated hair and I swear my hair was so smooth hydrated and tanned after using olaplex highly impressed I have 3c hair

  • I am a hairstylist and have used almost every single one of these products. They change the way I can color and highlight my clients hair tremendously. I will never stop using Olaplex and any stylist who hasn’t used it needs to because they’ll never stop!

  • I have been a cosmetologist for the last 20 years and I swear by olaplex. I have used it myself for the last two years and I have noticed a difference in my hair. I am at the salon every 8 weeks for a foil retouch so I am constantly bleaching my hair which you would not be able to tell thanks to olaplex. It keeps my hair soft and healthy.

  • My favourite routine after roots colouring.. you will definitely feel the difference

  • Absolutely best shampoo and conditioner in treatment products

  • THIS SHAMPOO/ CONDITIONER DID WONDERS FOR MT HAIR.. WISH I HAD CONSITANTLY ALWAYS... YOUR TOP IN MY LIST!!

    Friends with OLAPLEX
  • I love love love OLAPLEX, this is the only brand that could save my hair. It made my hair go from bad to good in just some weeks. I love, and always recommend to my friends and family. If you have dry hair I recommend you to start using OLAPLEX.

  • I absolutely love the Purple shampoo and conditioner. Brightens up yellow tones in blonde hair. It also works on silver or grey hair as well. It has great bonding results. I buy this product alot.

  • It makes my hair look shinier and silky smooth … but there’s a weird coating it leaves in your hair. I’m big on textures, so maybe I am just being overly picky? Other than the way it feels on my hair when it’s dry … I really do like it.

  • Great products which help maintain my highlighted hair. Little expensive so used as a treat.

  • Love OLAPLEX!!! I use the shampoo and conditioner as well as No 3 and No 8. Helps keep my hair soft and shiny and looking good.