Can you use Olaplex 5 on its own?

If you're serious about maintaining your hair post-bleach, both products can be used alongside the treatment, but can also be used on their own.
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Can you use Olaplex products alone?

The Stand-Alone Treatment is highly effective on 100% Human Hair Extensions, the only precaution would be to avoid contact with the bonds (glue, track, or tape) with OLAPLEX No.2 BOND PERFECTOR as it possibly could cause the extensions to loosen.
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How often should I use Olaplex 5?

OLAPLEX is a bond builder, not a conditioning treatment or protein treatment, allowing extensive use, the minimum is once weekly. Start with two treatments a week then go from there.
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Can you use Olaplex 5 everyday?

Can I use this conditioner everyday? Yes, the No. 4 shampoo and No. 5 conditioner are both formulated for daily/ every wash use!
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How long can I leave OLAPLEX 5 in my hair?

Leave to sit for at least 10 minutes. If your hair is extremely damaged (or if it just needs a little boost), you can leave the Olaplex on for up to 90 minutes. Rinse out in the shower, then follow up with shampoo and conditioner.
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OLAPLEX 4 AND 5 : 6 MONTH UPDATE... SHOULD YOU BUY IT? (subtítulos en español)



Can I use OLAPLEX 4 and 5 alone?

If you're serious about maintaining your hair post-bleach, both products can be used alongside the treatment, but can also be used on their own.
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Does Olaplex 5 contain silicone?

5 are non-toxic, and free from sulphates, parabens, and silicone. They're also suitable for vegans and are gluten-free and nut-free, just like all of the other products in the Olaplex range. No Olaplex products are tested on animals.
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Can Olaplex ruin your hair?

Apparently no. Olaplex cannot damage your hair, no matter how often you use it. Some users have reported that when they use it for long periods, the amount of time it requires to “take effect” will climb and climb.
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Is Olaplex 5 sulfate free?

5 Conditioner is formulated with Olaplex Bond Building Chemistry. It restores, repairs & hydrates without excess weight. Olaplex Conditioner eliminates damage & frizz for strong, healthy, shiny hair. Designed for all hair types, it is sulfate-free, paraben-free, gluten-free and colour safe.
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Does Olaplex stand alone treatment work?

Ogawa agrees: "Since Olaplex rebuilds broken hair bonds and helps keep the hair healthy and strong, there definitely are benefits." As a standalone salon treatment without color or bleach, Outen says No. 1 Bond Multiplier can be diluted with water, sprayed on hair for five minutes, layered with No.
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How do you do an Olaplex treatment at home?

The choice is yours!
  1. Step 1: Apply a generous amount to towel-dried hair and comb through.
  2. Step 2: Leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes. Keep in mind, the longer it's on, the more effective it is, especially for hair that is compromised. ...
  3. Step 3: Rinse, shampoo and condition. ...
  4. Step 4: Style as you normally would.
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Which Olaplex is best for hair growth?

According to dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman, Olaplex's No. 3 Hair Perfector Repairing Treatment is one of the best products for hair growth, per Bustle.
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Which OLAPLEX causes infertility?

The hair care brand Olaplex removed an ingredient known as lilial from its popular No. 3 Hair Perfector product following an EU ban on the chemical. European regulators cited research in animals suggesting that lilial, typically used as a fragrance, could cause infertility issues.
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How do you use OLAPLEX No 3/4 and 5?

It's always best to start at 100, and a 10-30 minute treatment before your relaxing vacation is just the way to do so! Apply the treatment on clean, damp hair, and let it sit for a minimum of 10 minutes. You can even keep the treatment on while you pack! Shampoo the treatment out with No.
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Do I need to wash my hair before OLAPLEX 0?

OLAPLEX technology works best when the product is wet in the hair. No. 0 is a watery liquid that will dry quickly.
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What does OLAPLEX 5 do?

Protects and repairs damaged hair, split ends, and frizz by re-linking broken bonds. It is color-safe and will strengthen and leave your hair stronger than ever.
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Why does my hair feel worse after using OLAPLEX?

“Essentially what it's doing is it's going into the hair, it's repairing and strengthening it, but it won't make your hair feel extremely soft and shiny, so a lot of people will use protein treatments and say their hair feels worse, it feels strawy. That's the protein doing its job.”
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Do the Kardashians use OLAPLEX?

The next year, the company got a jolt of recognition when Kardashian said she used Olaplex. It was part of the company's early success in reaching out to celebrity influencers and cultivating a fan base through social media.
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What is the difference between Olaplex No 4 and 5?

4, provides your hair with a gentle wash before you move on to Olaplex No. 5. The formula is designed to repair bonds, and if you struggle with frizzy hair and split ends, you'll notice the difference that No. 4 makes after a few washes (via Olaplex).
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Does Olaplex 4 and 5 have protein?

While some OLAPLEX products contain some protein, the amounts are minimal and not enough to be considered a protein treatment. Therefore, OLAPLEX is not a protein treatment. OLAPLEX works at a molecular level to rebuild the hair internally.
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What happens if you leave Olaplex on too long?

People have used Olaplex 3 for more than 12 hours without ill effects, but that doesn't mean you can expect the same. If you leave Olaplex 3 on for longer than 90 minutes, you could experience several issues, from an irritated scalp to eye irritation, redness, and stinging.
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What's the longest you can leave Olaplex on?

No difference in results.

The product is not formulated to be left on overnight. Also, it has already been determined by the manufacturer that 90 minutes is the longest you should leave it on. People who leave it on for longer than 90 minutes vs. overnight may not even notice a difference in their hair.
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Does Olaplex make your hair greasy?

I typically wash my hair every second day, and I almost always have to use dry shampoo on the second day to control the greasiness. My hair became so unbelievably greasy after using the Olaplex shampoo and conditioner for a month.
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