Constantly trying to improve the look of our hair, wein fact, only worsen their condition. After various procedures (dyeing, keratin straightening, curling) they usually become dry, brittle, entangled, split and fall out. But we do not cease to conduct experiments on the hair, just try to make them more benign. One of the new products is the American tool Olaplex. What do the manufacturers of this tool promise us, and what feedback does it receive from users?
What affects hair negatively
- High alkaline effect (frequent lightening or staining with permanent paints).
- Perm and straightening.
- Temperatures above one hundred and thirty degrees (using irons, keratin straightening).
Each of these procedures little by little affectshair condition, but for the time being they can be restored. Over time, their condition worsens due to damage to the protein structure and rupture of bisulfide bonds. Protein helps restore protein-containing products. Until recently, there was nothing to restore broken ties. In order to solve this problem, the Olaplex series products were developed. Reviews about them are mixed.
Olaplex - what is it?
Two Doctors of Sciences, chemist and specialist in the fieldmaterials science, looked at the problem of shattered hair from a different angle and, combining their efforts, created an original composition. It does not contain silicones, aldehydes and oils customary for hair care products. Nevertheless, the tool has a positive effect on the structure of the hair, reconnecting the bonds broken by various "care" procedures.
Users noticed that many of the above substances were originally part of Olaplex, but in the beginning of 2015 (February) disappeared from the list.
Manufacturers explain the effect of the drug on the structure and appearance of the hair by the fact that it recreates the natural bonds inside the hair, makes them strong, strong and elastic.
"Олаплекс" являет собой средство, положительно affecting the structure of hair protein. The active substance is the molecule of bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate. It penetrates to the root of the hair along with coloring pigments. And while the latter are engaged in color changes, Olaplex strengthens the bulb. It preserves and restores the bonds of sulfur atoms that make up the amino acid. That forms the correct structure of the protein from which the hair shaft is created.
Form of issue
Olaplex products are available in bottles withdispenser. Initially, it is located separately. In order to install the dispenser, it is necessary to remove the sealed packaging and screw it with a thin part inside. If you intend to use the product, you need to remove the cap and squeeze the bottle, squeezing the right amount. The necessary volume will help determine the dispenser with divisions.
Unused portion of the product can be kept in the dispenser until the next time.
The series consists of three means:
- Olaplex Bond Multiplier No. 1 in a bottle525 ml. Consists of active substance and water. Therefore, to use it in a different way, except by adding to the coloring composition, it makes no sense if you have a mask with the same components.
In addition, when using means No. 1staining is less intense than without it. Therefore, the oxide must be used stronger than usual. But if you already use the maximum, then you do not need to use Olaplex Bond Multiplier No. 1, otherwise the hair color will turn darker than expected.
- Two Olaplex Bond Perfector No. 2 vials of 525 ml each.
- Elixir for home care HairPefector No. 3 ("Perfection of Hair"), in fact, is the same tool number 2. In any case, their compositions are identical. But the volume of No. 3 is less, 100 ml. Elixir "Hair Perfection" is intended for intermediate procedures, so at a time it is used less. It is recommended to use at least once a week.
The manufacturer’s website promises that Olaplex Elixir No.3 is issued after the recovery procedure with the preparations of the series for free. But in reality, about 2,800 rubles are required for it. On eBay, you can order Olaplex yourself. Price - from $ 20.
Confession
Advertising claims Olaplex is the ownerseveral international patents. But there is unconfirmed information that in fact the patent application is only filed. Whatever the case, Olaplex products are known not only in Chicago, where they were created. In a short time, the brand has become popular on all continents. This was promoted by the correct marketing policy.
Other brand names are known. This is Salon Intro, Hair Perfector No. 3, Salon Kit, Repour. For each of them there is a special application technique, painted literally in steps.
Expected Result
- Olaplex sellers claim that the hair under the influence of the drug becomes soft and alive, a natural shine appears. They are easier to comb and style.
- Any procedures that led to a violation of the structure of the hair become safe.
- Hair spoiled by the influence of weather factors, electric heaters, hairpins, restore the structure and appearance.
- Especially noticeable should be the effect on dry and bleached and bleached powder.
- Nourishes and restores hair roots and scalp, treats burns.
- Removes static charge.
- Does not accumulate in hair.
- After application, the paint lasts longer.
- With the help of the product, you can dye hair extensions that require special care and precautions.
Olaplex should be used regularly, not only in salons, but also at home. Particular attention is paid to the persistent effect, which is achieved when using the described means.
Application features
Olaplex recommend the use of:
- Clients with thin, faded hair.
- If curls are spoiled by various procedures.
- If you need to keep your hair color as long as possible.
The tool should be used during all procedures associated with the care of hair. Let's start by staining with Olaplex.
The instruction advises adding composition No. 1(concentrate protection) directly into the clarifying agent immediately after mixing with the oxidizing agent. They process hair along the entire length, starting from the roots. The active substance penetrates directly to the bulb and restores it. The product is not sprayed.
The applied composition is kept for at least 5 minutes.
After washing off the paint from the head, the product No. 2 - “Cocktail-Fixer” is applied. Comb your hair and leave the mass for at least 10 minutes.
If you are going to get a haircut, then you can use tool number 2 as a lotion. Then wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.
If in the future you will carry out any manipulations with the hair, add to all formulations and during all Olaplex procedures (staining, curling, alignment and restoration are meant).
If the blonding is performed in several stages, then the tool must be added at each of them. The drug should make the hair vibrant, strong and silky.
At home, you also need to use Olaplex.Hair care with it will help protect the hair from the effects of high temperature, various chemicals, tearing off during combing and similar procedures.
It must be remembered that the Elixir No. 3 “Hair Perfection” created by Olaplex is washed off using shampoo and conditioner. You can use the balm as often as you need it.
Reviews of some consumers indicate an unpleasant chemical smell of the drug, but most do not notice it.
Use with Blonding Powder
When stained with blonding powder, the amountOlaplex products are determined individually. If the powder is from 30 to 60 g, then a quarter of the dose is enough - 7.5 ml. If less than thirty, then take the eighth of Olaplex, that is, 3.75 ml.
The powder is first mixed with the oxidant, then Olaplex is added.
Cost
How much does it cost to pay for an Olaplex session? The price of the procedure along with staining is 2000 rubles. Typically, working with hair extensions costs 40% more, and with long hair is a third more expensive.
Where to get
In ordinary stores, the product is not for sale. It is distributed through a network of beauty salons that receive it directly from the manufacturer.
The distributor is the company "Authentica". It can be purchased both for use in salons and for home Olaplex products.
Home use
The first two compositions are most often usedprofessionals in salons. Therefore, we consider in more detail exactly the tool number 3. The texture of the mask is gel. It is applied to dirty, moistened hair and is kept for some time so that this bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate fulfills its function. Then rinse with ordinary shampoo and conditioner.
There are some rules to consider:
- Before use, the drug should be tested on locks of hair.
- The desired concentration of the product can be determined using a dispenser.
- The first procedure is best done not at home, but in the cabin.
- If the coloring matter needs to be kept on the hair for less than 10 minutes, it is better not to add Olaplex there. It must be applied before express toning, soak on the hair and rinse.
Duration of the procedure
Пользователи говорят о том, что разные experts suggest leaving Olaplex hair at different times. It can be from 5 to 30 minutes. Perhaps no one can stand it in the cabin for longer. And they leave houses at night. In the instructions, this period of time is called “set time” and does not specify how much you need to keep on Olaplex hair.
Composition
Buyers are perplexed at the change.composition of the drug. They regret that beneficial substances such as vitamins, hydrolyzed proteins, aloe extract and oils that nourish the scalp have disappeared. Only propylene glycol and a few conditioning components remained.
Consumption
Olaplex is consumed quite quickly.User reviews say that at a time for hair of medium length and density about a quarter of the volume of the jar leaves, but the remedy is expensive. Use it once a week. It turns out that the jars are enough for a month.
Result
Many consumers enjoyed the action of the Olaplex series of drugs. Reviews say that the hair becomes vibrant and silky after applying it.
For some users, after one 15-minute session, the hair has become healthy and dense, and the effect lasts up to two months.
disadvantages
Women who have hair before applying a maskwere in excellent condition, noticed that after the procedure, the curls became dry, the natural shine was gone. They noted no long-term or short-term effect.
It is noted that there are no research results confirming the real effect of the described drugs. No one considered disulfite bridges before and after the procedure.
But the mask number 2 with the old composition reallyimproves hair condition. Apparently, manufacturers have actually developed a quality composition. Perhaps they spent money on advertising or they had other financial difficulties, and they decided to save. But the price has not changed after that. This does not characterize Olaplex manufacturers very well.
Feedback from some users suggests thatthe addition of drug No. 3 to the composition of their usual hair care cosmetics significantly worsened the condition of hair. But when they apply the mask after washing, the condition of the hair improves. They become smooth and elastic.
When Olaplex Paint Is Used
Users say that the series meansOlaplex should not be used by all women. If your hair did not tolerate the effects of a large number of chemical procedures, lightening, repainting, perming and straightening, then such preparations do not need you.
The use of "Olaplex" to protect the scalp during lightening can be replaced by using cheaper drugs, for example, cream from Pureology, gel from CHI.
Tinting hair, you need to apply the product only on the growing roots. Do not repaint the part that has not lost color.
Improving not very damaged hair can be done by cheaper means.
It is worth using Olaplex brand products (how to use, we examined above) in the following cases:
- If you highlight hair or use powder to lighten it.
- If during painting the master processes the curls with the main composition along the entire length, and does not tint them above the root.
- If you constantly and often change the color of your hair, while radically, from brunette to blonde, and vice versa.
- With frequent carrying out various procedures that adversely affect the condition of the hair, including perms and dyeing.
- If you want to make a sharp transition from dark to light color.
Means No. 1 should only be added to the main composition, means No. 2 and 3 should be used as a mask after washing.
When applying Olaplex without stainingapplied to the hair, withstand the right time, then rinse. But many users say that if the curls after the procedure have changed, then not for the better. They comb poorly, the roots become unpleasant to the touch. Sometimes the effect of the application is present until the next shampoo, no longer.
Some did not notice any difference between the hair before and after the procedure, although they kept the product all night! There are users who consider this a waste of money.
