What does OLAPLEX 4 and 5 do?

4 and No. 5 are both formulated with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Chemistry to restore, repair, and hydrate the hair without adding excess weight. They reduce damage and frizz for strong, healthy, shiny hair.
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How often should you use OLAPLEX 4 and 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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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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What is OLAPLEX No 4 used for?

N°4 Shampoo repairs and protects hair from everyday stresses — including damaged hair, split ends, and frizz — by re-linking broken bonds. Leaves hair easier to manage, shinier and healthier with each use. N°4 is color-safe and proven to reduce breakage and strengthen all types of hair.
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What is OLAPLEX No 5 used for?

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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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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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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Can I use Olaplex 4 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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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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Can you use Olaplex 4 and 5 home?

Olaplex have since launched a No. 4 shampoo and No. 5 conditioner which you can use at home. Molecules in both the Step 4 and Step 5 clever formula work to repair and regenerate strands which have been damaged by things like chemicals and intense heat, while providing an intense moisture surge in the process.
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Can I leave Olaplex 5 overnight?

“As a company, we do not recommend sleeping in OLAPLEX treatments as it could get into your eyes.
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Which Olaplex should I use together?

You should use the two-part system, of Olaplex No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment and Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector on average once or twice a week.
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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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Should I use Olaplex 4 every wash?

Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo is designed to repair and moisturize your hair during shampooing. It is formulated to relink broken bonds and leave your hair stronger and healthier with every wash.
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Does Olaplex work better the more you use it?

All hair goes through stress that can lead to breakage. Imagine that Olaplex is like a gym routine for your hair—the more you use it the stronger, healthier, and shinier it will be." Natural, colored, fine, full—even extensions—all hair types benefit from the treatment.
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Can OLAPLEX make your hair thin?

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. Why 2: Our kits are calculated to last about 6-8 weeks. We recommend double of the products you will be going through faster based on your hair needs.
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Does OLAPLEX 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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How long can I leave OLAPLEX 5 in my hair?

Leave the treatment on for at least 10 minutes. You can leave it on for up to 90 minutes to get the most out of the treatment. Rinse your hair with warm water. Follow up with your preferred shampoo.
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How long does it take to see results from Olaplex?

Normally you will see a difference straight away however some people find that after 2 treatments they get best results. Always remember less is more with Olaplex as too much will over strengthen your hair and may make it feel hard.
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Which Olaplex causes infertility?

Olaplex has reformulated its No. 3 Hair Perfector mask following an EU ban on a previous ingredient. Continued exposure to the additive, lilial, was linked to fertility risks and banned from cosmetics.
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How do you use Olaplex for best results?

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 dry frizzy hair?

To help reduce frizz, we recommend using Nº. 6 Bond Smoother on damp or dry hair, based on your styling preference. It provides frizz-free results up to 72 hours without weighing the hair down.
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Can you put Olaplex 5 on dry hair?

Again, this Olaplex treatment is suitable for even colored treated hair and helps relink any broken bonds caused by styling. How to use: Take a small amount on your fingertips and smooth across damp or dry hair. Focus on the lengths and ends, before styling as you typically would.
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How do you use Olaplex on extremely damaged hair?

Apply a good amount to towel dried (or dry as mentioned above) hair and comb through gently. 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.
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