Why Is Olaplex Good For Damaged Hair?
Olaplex is best suited to damaged hair as it works to repair it at a molecular level. Everyday factors like the wind and rain, combined with external elements like heat, colour, and rough combing, can cause a hair follicle to weaken or strain. Olaplex aims to repair and protect follicles from existing and potential damage.
What sets Olaplex apart from other brands is that it contains the same key ingredient but in different doses, allowing it to tackle specific haircare concerns. As the only salon-grade product on the market to rebuild, repair and restore broken hair bonds, Olaplex is designed to work well on all hair types and textures.
The best way to understand which product is best for you is to, first understand what each product treats. Olaplex Nos. 1 and 2 are salon strength treatments only, whilst No.3 is applicable for at-home use.
Haircare professionals will typically use Olaplex No.1 Bond Multiplier in conjunction with hair colours or lighteners, as it helps shield against future damage. At Belle Amour, we use Olaplex No.1 for its concentrated formula as our stylists can mix it into any salon colouring service. Therefore, whilst you are transforming your look, the Olaplex formula is working to rebuild broken disulphide bonds and regenerate your hair.
Although it can be used alongside colouring, some stylists may opt for Olaplex No 1. as a standalone treatment on hair with existing chemical damage. If your hair has taken a toll from perms, colouring, bleaches or dyes, Olaplex No.1 can help restore it to its former glory. However, due to its strength, we recommend professional salon application of this treatment, preferably each time you switch up your colour.
Olaplex No.2 Bond Perfector is another salon strength treatment. Unlike No.1, it works alone, separate from any chemical treatments. Olaplex No.2 rebuilds broken bonds from existing damage. Here at Belle Amour, we advise its use before a haircut or after shampooing for a healthier, shinier, and stronger cut. For those suffering from severe damage, Olaplex No 2. may even be used by your stylist as a follow-up treatment to No. 1.
Olaplex is famed for repairing damage caused by excess heat. Structurally, your hair follicles contain keratin proteins and hydrogen bonds. Using heat styling tools like curlers, straighteners and blow dryers can strip your hair of its natural oils and proteins by breaking down its hydrogen bonds.
To combat heat damage from the comfort of your home, adding Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector to your weekly hair care routine can make all the difference. This treatment helps to reduce breakage and visibly strengthens hair, to improve its look and feel. At Belle Amour, we recommend using Olaplex Hair Perfector once or twice a week on damp hair of any type to combat damage. As it is around 50% of the strength of the Bond Perfector, Olaplex No.3 can be used regularly as part of your home hair care routine.
Which Olaplex Product Is Best For Damaged Hair?
When you visit Belle Amour, our friendly team of hair care professionals will sit down with you to discuss your hairs condition and history. From there, we can make an expert, informed decision on what Olaplex product will best suit your damaged hair.
Salon strength products are more powerful than those you find at home. So, gifting your locks with the occasional Olaplex No. 1 and No. 2 treatments will have a much greater and faster impact on your hair. However, for optimum hair health, we can advise you on treating your hair with Olaplex at home to complement your salon visits.
If you’re interested in finding out what Olaplex is best for your damaged hair, get in touch with our team by calling 01276 423 113, and we’ll happily answer any of your questions. Alternatively, to find out more about our other treatments, haircuts and colouring, take a look at our services list.
