Do you have to wash hair before Olaplex 3?

Generally, no, you do not need to shampoo before using No. 3. However, if you have a lot of product on your hair, it is always a good idea to cleanse the hair before your treatment.
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Should I use Olaplex 3 before or after washing?

An Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector treatment should always be followed by a thorough rinse and shampoo. However having said that if your hair is really comprimised then get a very small amount and apply it to your hair and blowdry in. This works really well for curly hair where the curl has dropped out.
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Can I put Olaplex on dirty hair?

Apparently, you are supposed to shampoo your hair first before applying the Olaplex. This is to remove the buildup of dirt as Olaplex can't penetrate dirty hair as effectively. Once you have shampooed and rinsed, you can then apply the Olaplex.
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Can you put Olaplex 3 on dry hair overnight?

You shouldn't leave Olaplex 3 on your hair overnight. According to the Olaplex website, you should leave Olaplex 3 on your hair for at least 10 minutes, but you can leave it on for up to 90 minutes.
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Can you leave Olaplex 3 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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Does Olaplex work better on clean hair?

4 Bond Maintenance) to rid your hair of oil and build up, or if you feel your hair is already clean enough, you can apply Olaplex to dry hair. However, if you apply dry, you'll need more product to thoroughly saturate the hair. Apply a good amount to towel dried (or dry as mentioned above) hair and comb through gently.
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Can Olaplex 3 damage 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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How long does Olaplex 3 take to work?

No.3 – Hair Perfecter

At home, you need to apply Olaplex No. 3 to damp, towel dried hair and leave it in for at least 10 minutes – the longer you leave it in, the better.
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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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Does Olaplex make you infertile?

Contrary to widespread belief, Olaplex users should not be worried that they could be infertile after using the No 3 Hair Perfector.
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Should I 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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Can you put Olaplex 3 on washed hair?

Do I have to wash my hair before a No. 3 treatment? Generally, no, you do not need to shampoo before using No. 3.
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Does Olaplex 3 thicken hair?

'Olaplex is like nothing else out there, it's a whole new molecule that works inside the hair strengthening and repairing the structure that has been compromised,' explains Cusick. 'It seeks out any broken disulphate bonds and links them back together making your hair feel fuller, thicker, stronger and healthier.
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Will Olaplex make my hair grow?

OLAPLEX is not formulated to treat thinning hair, hair loss, or promote new growth. However, it will keep the hair you have healthy, strong & prevent breakage.
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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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Can you use Olaplex 3 alone?

Will it work on me? A: Yes! Although Olaplex works best as a three step system, you will still get amazing benefits by just using Olaplex No. 3.
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How often should I use Olaplex 3?

0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment and Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector on average once or twice a week. If your hair is severely damaged, we recommend using it three times a week. Using this treatment will help to rebuild the broken bonds in your hair and leave it feeling silky smooth between your salon appointments.
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Can you use Olaplex 3 right after bleaching?

Whether your hair is color-treated, or compromised experiencing breakage, starting OLAPLEX No. 3 treatments before your color appointment is imperative. No. 3 Hair Perfector rebuilds the broken bonds in the hair, by relinking broken disulfide bonds back together.
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Is Olaplex cancerous?

An ingredient historically used in Olaplex is being banned for its link with infertility. A common beauty ingredient is set to be banned in the EU for its link to cancer, gene mutations and reproductive issues.
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Does Olaplex cause greasy hair?

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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Is Olaplex No 3 discontinued?

After we reached out, Olaplex responded: "In September 2020, the EU regulatory authority announced their intent to [have] Butylphenyl methylpropional commonly referred to as "lilial" phased out by March of 2022. At Olaplex, lilial was previously used in small amounts as a fragrance in No. 3 Hair Perfector.
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Why is Olaplex Cancelled?

"Looks like an ingredient in Olaplex No. 3 (butylphenyl methylpropional) is being banned next month in the EU due to links to animal infertility," he said. Javon states that this ingredient has been on the EU's restriction list for quite some time but now it's being officially banned in March 2022.
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Why is the EU banning Olaplex?

CLAIM: Olaplex, an American company whose products are designed to repair damaged hair, was banned in Europe because an ingredient it uses was linked to infertility.
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