Olaplex. Worth the money?

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I am thinking of getting some. I have number 3,4 and 5 in my basket. It's £65 so a lot of money. I am going for the right starter combo and is it worth the money? I also have a very sensitive scalp so a lot to splash out.

Using it once and thinking your hair feels great is a bit of a placebo effect. Thats not to say it isn't working - you just wouldn't physically feel the benefit. No 3 is a much diluted version of No1. Its not a conditioner, and works on the hairs internal structure.

Olaplex 4 and 5 are the shampoo and conditioners,

Is it worth it? I would say so - just dont be disheartened if you don't feel the immediate effects some say!

@CrystalEssenceHall I put it up in a microfibre hair wrap with the button on the front (forehead) instead of the back so it doesn't dig in when I lie down. You can buy them on amazon, about £10 for a multipack.

@empireants Agreed: Innoluxe also very good - perhaps more show stopping as it gives the shine too.

I have a bottle of #3. It's a godsend for fragile hair!

Would this be a substitute for Philip Kingsley Elasticizer? Has anyone tried both and can comment about comparing them?

@Tinkletwat I have both and love both but Olapelex is better. If I use the Elasticiser, its only effective for me if left on all night and then my hair feels lovely and springy. With the Olaplex, 10-15 mins before my shower on dry hair before shampoo works wonders for softness and fullness. I have huge 1000ml bottles of both and they last forever. I used to use Olaplex No3 but bought a massive bottle of No2 on Overstock (Its the salon one so more concentrated than No3) Don't tell my hairdresser!

Thanks @Lydia777, really useful info. So fed up of buying things to find their no good. Will give Olaplex a whirl when my Elasticizer finishes.

I use 3 & 5.

Heavily bleached/ processed hair. Wouldn’t do this to my hair if there wasn’t any olaplex.

I also swear by redken extreme antisnap treatment too.

@lokoho where did you buy Innoluxe from please and which one?

@bumhead I bought an Innoluxe 1st Taste Trial Pack on Amazon ages ago for about £75. It includes all three steps and is incredible!

I have horrible hair. It is very fine and I have dyed it for years. It was the texture of straw. I have tried everything, nothing made a difference until I bought a one off treatment of Olaplex one and two on eBay. I have bought the salon started kit and treat my hair with it every two weeks. It has been 2 months and my hair is still very fine but it is slippery soft for the first time in I can’t remember how long. I think it is worth it!

I think it’s probably more suited to those with bleached hair, my is dyed and I noticed no difference. Had steps 1 & 2 done in a salon hair felt very soft but after I washed it myself noticed no difference. also splashed out on steps 34567 to use at home, left step 3 on for a couple of hours and used the shampoo and conditioner, made my hair very soft and you need the tiniest amount, I found it did make my hair get greasy quickly and I broke out on my scalp and neck. Not even used the styling steps 6 & 7 yet. I am having bleach done next week so I may get better results.

It's absolutely worth every penny! Truly magical stuff. I can go twice as long between hair cuts now because no split ends. I find I only need a teeny smidge of the shampoo (my hair is fine) (and people say that about expensive shampoo all the time and it's usually lies but not with Olaplex!)

Just spotted this thread, it’s been interesting to read - I’ve bought a little set with 3, 4, 5 and 6 in which I’ve just used for the first time on my very bleached hair. it. Interesting to see that 3 seems to be the most recommended!

Yeah, you can get a cheaper trial pack on their website or various other places (lookfantastic etc. I think). £25 for 4 of the treatments versions I think.