How long should Olaplex 3 be left on?

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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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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Can you leave Olaplex 3 on 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. It's important to understand that Olaplex 3 isn't a deep conditioner or leave-in.
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Does Olaplex 3 stop working after 45 minutes?

You can leave the OLAPLEX No. 0 and OLAPLEX No. 3 in longer! However, the efficacy will diminish past 30-45 minutes or when the hair is dry.
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Can you leave Olaplex 3 on without rinsing?

Please note that the Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector is not a 'leave-in' conditioner. An Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector treatment should always be followed by a thorough rinse and shampoo.
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How To: Apply Olaplex No. 3



Can I put Olaplex 3 on dirty hair?

First thing is first; If build-up is present such as oils, silicones, or too much product, give the hair a light shampoo and towel dry thoroughly, then proceed with applying the No. 3. You can use it on dry hair as well, it will just take a little more product in order to fully saturate the hair.
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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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Can I leave Olaplex 3 in my hair for 2 days?

If you're short on time you will be able see the results of Olaplex in as little as 10 minutes. However, On their Instagram, Olaplex has said you can leave the treatment on overnight. Just make sure your hair doesn't come into contact with your face or eyes!
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Does heat help Olaplex 3?

Heat: Heat is okay with Olaplex, but heat speeds up the chemical reaction of everything so be watchful and check every 3 to 5 minutes as you normally would. If hair is severely compromised, refrain from using heat until the reparative system has been used to restore the health, strength and integrity of the hair.
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How do you use Olaplex for best results?

This is the product Olaplex is best known for. No. 3 Hair Perfector is a bond-building treatment, applied to wet hair prior to shampooing (and 10 minutes after you've applied No. 0, if using), and left for a minimum of 10 minutes.
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Can you shampoo before Olaplex 3?

The instructions on the bottle state you need to apply on towel-dried hair but to use the product before shampooing. However, Lloyd Court, Colour Director of Seanhanna Salons says, “Before pre-treating your hair with anything, it's important to ensure the hair is free from intense product build-up.
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How quickly does Olaplex work?

"After three to four months wearing the extensions and treating their hair with Olaplex, the clients see fantastic results," she says.
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Does Olaplex cause infertility?

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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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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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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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 Olaplex fix breakage?

Olaplex is an innovative in salon treatment that helps reduce breakage before, after and during chemical services. Olaplex is not a protein or moisturizing conditioner. It is a professional in salon treatment that aligns the strong disulfide bonds that brake in the hair during chemical services.
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Is Olaplex a heat protectant?

OLAPLEX has created a first-of-its-kind, highly-concentrated, nearly weightless reparative styling oil. OLAPLEX No. 7 dramatically increases shine, softness, and color vibrancy. Other amazing benefits include heat protection up to 450°f and minimizing fly-aways.
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Can I use Olaplex 3 immediately after coloring my hair?

No 3 can be used at home before and after colour, if you want to, or just after. It's a weekly/fortnightly/monthly treatment (depending how often you want or need to use it) It does work without 1 and 2. 1 and 2 were designed to be used as part of a chemical service.
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Does Olaplex 3 fix split ends?

Put simply, Olaplex is a three-step hair treatment that works at a molecular level to mend the broken bonds in your hair. When you colour, bleach, perm your hair or use heat styling tools, the bonds in your hair can split, resulting in dry, damaged hair that is more susceptible to breakage.
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Should I use a clarifying shampoo after Olaplex 3?

But it's not just for naturals--the brand says it's also useful for those with relaxed hair, as long as a clarifying shampoo is used following the Olaplex Bond Strengthening Service.
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Is Olaplex a keratin treatment?

Keratin Treatments are the only services where OLAPLEX is not added directly into the chemical. Due to these services acting as a laminate, the hair is treated immediately prior to the Keratin treatment.
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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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Does Olaplex make your 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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