Hi Amber! Thank you so much for your review! Your curls are absolutely STUNNING! 🥰 For No.8, we recommend using it in place of No.5 on the days your hair needs extra moisture, so no need to use both No.5 and No.8 together! ✨
@Olaplex. What is best for thinning hair. I have severe lupus and my hair has thinned dramatically over the last year due to not just lupus but the toxic medications I take for it. Mahalo in advance.
@@gabriellewilson4740 Hi! Great question! No.8 is a moisture mask and should be used after shampooing your hair. Left in for 10 mins then rinse and style!
I have Olaplex 3,4,5 sitting in my closet for close to a year and I was literally just saying to myself maybe I should use them for my wash day tomorrow lol. After this video I am reassured I am making the right decision! ☺️
Just super random thoughts but try to check if your hair product you haven’t used in a year hasn’t expired. I’ve been cleaning out my place and it just came to mind when I saw your comment. I hope it’s ok to say. Otherwise, I hope the product works and if it does let me know cus I may try this product out. :)
@@Tea8484 thank you! But yes I am good they were never opened before so they still had the safety seal on them. So the expiry date will be a year from January 22nd. And I agree yes I always check the back of products for that symbol☺️
@@shannonmichelle1485 cool. My anxiety went up as soon as I posted. Just because I sometimes come off wrong with online comments and I didn’t want to do that here. But l just wanted to make sure your good and nothing crazy happens. Now, that I know your good. I feel better and you got where I am coming from. I do feel relieved haha. Before 😬 and now 😃. Haha.
they are amazing, I use 5,3 and 8 myself , but I have keratin hair extentions , I out them in 8 months ago and they are still sooo silky and look healthy that my hair stylist said to me that I can probably use them couple of times more even , I am sooo happy that I found these products, they have helped me soo much, before I had bad hair day all the time :D
I don't comment often but I absolutely love olaplex! Olaplex literally saved my hair and my go to for curly styles and my straight styles. If you do use #5 you don't need #8 in the same session . #8 is just a deep conditioning mask for when your hair is super dry ( wonderful as well!) And love watching your videos also! You are amazing!!
I don’t use them together I still don’t think the mask is worth it and I have type 3a... it’s not bad but it’s not wow’ing nor worth the price for 100ml. Bounce curl Ayurvedic hair mask similar price more product, my holy grail!
@@ravensamara8204 0, 1, 2 and 3 are not moisturizing products. You still need to hydrate and condition your hair in order to fix that dryness. Also it doesn’t magically fix very dead hair. You need regular trims and treatments.
Olaplex is LIFECHANGING for me. My hair is completely natural with no heat damage, but just like yours, I saw dramatic results even after the first use. It makes my curl pattern more defined as soon as I use it. I've only tried Olaplex no3 so far, but I would like to try the rest of the line along with it because I've heard it works wonders. I'd recommend it to anyone who regularly heat styles their hair, but also to anyone like me who has virgin hair but wants to tame the frizz and get the natural curl pattern popping again. Oh, and I also had noticeably WAY less breakage afterward, so the bond repair DEFINITELY does something. I'm pretty sure Olaplex no3 is not a protein treatment too, which I love because normally my hair does horribly with protein treatments, leaving it crunchy and stiff.
I have been sleeping on Olaplex for YEARS! After one use my hair shed was cut in half, I barely see anything In my brush during detangling, my spit ends have also improved dramatically! I use the salon stand alone treatment (1 & 2, I leave it on for a few hours, I’m licensed) but I’ve heard good things about 0 and 3 together. Something to note is that Olaplex is not permanent but it will continue to rebuild your Disulphide bonds every time you use it. K18 is permanent and you can use it with Olaplex because they repair different bonds, these two with protein treatments and deep conditioning treatments ( Olaplex & K18 are not protein treatments) will have your hair feeling like silk. No 8 is one of my favorites, my hair feels so soft after using it and it does penetrate the hair shaft quickly ( try 4 in 1 conditioner if you have thicker hair)! The oil and leave-in gave me a silky bone straight look after I flat ironed ( with no build up!) and I was impressed! My hair had not shed at all while brushing it, it’s hair magic 🪄
Thanks for the detailed response. Unfortunately, whenever I use Olaplex, I shed like crazy. I don't even use too much, because it's so concentrated. I've tried the entire range, in different combinations. It's, regrettably, just not for me. It's a shame, because my hair feels great when I use it, I just lose too much of it. However, I'm curious about K18 and have a small sample tube, so I might give that a try 🙂
@@tfk5566 Thank you, the box has directions but I’ll explain my routine. First, I wash my hair with a clarifying shampoo ( you can even use dawn), then I put my hair in four braids and let it dry in a t-shirt for five minutes. I use an applicator bottle to apply number 1 ( do not use a spray bottle) all over my hair while i’m bent over the sink ( be careful not to get it in your eyes). I always have a big bowl in the sink to pick up the dripping solution. I hate wasting and this will make sure you coat your hair evenly. After that, I let it sit for ten minutes before applying No. 2, I use it to detangle my hair as well. I always braid it back up and leave this on for a minimum of 3 hours before rinsing and washing with No. 4. Olaplex stops working when it’s dry so keep the hair covered! After No. 4 I use a protein treatment and follow up with No. 5 & 8 for moisture ( leave on for 10 min). I hope this helps!
@@RaeAmelia sounds like you need a protein treatment, Olaplex is not for everyone but I do agree that K18 could be a game changer for you! Please update 😍!
Omgoodness your hair after not wearing a bonnet. My hair could never hold a twist without the ends getting tucked. It would have unravelled by end of day. I WISH! But it came out soooo good. Good Video. I was always wondering about the olaplex hype.
It's very expensive. I don't neccessarily believe in the rebuilding, because hair is dead material. Whatever it does though, my hair looks better then ever. Maybe as a child my hair looked that good.
Amber, I just tried the line, for the first time, last week. My hair positively reacted to the product. I could not believe it! I too will use it sparingly, because of the expense. Have a great day!
Girl, I just wanted to say thank you! Thank you for all the products you’ve tested for us over the years. I am white and have tried so many products on my thick, wavy hair and the only thing my hair responds to is products for Natural Hair. You should see the looks I get just for standing in front of sections for Natural Hair Products. So when I found you here on TH-cam, I was so happy. You are honest in your opinion and you spend your own money so we don’t have to. I have watched every video review you have done and if it is ‘Amber Approved’ I’m buying it. So thank you, and for as long as you can do them, keep them coming. I will be watching!
Same, 2c/3a hair depending on the day. Never really noticed looks when I would buy stuff from African/Caribbean hair shops but I'm oblivious to whats going on around me most of the time any way, I don't think it would make a difference. I tried the olaplex hair oil and didn't much care for it, prefer Moroccan or argan oil (I know moroccan oil is argan oil but seems thicker or something) but may be I'll try the range and see cuz my hair is damaged af! Have a weave atm cuz I butchered my hair during lockdown - see, I lived in Dubai and bleach, sun, sand and curls don't mix.
I'm transitioning back to natural and found that my virgin hair was super dry. My go-to style has been a blowout and press so that the curly roots work with the processed ends. I've started getting an Olaplex treatment every 12 weeks, when I go for a haircut. I use the No. 7 Bonding Oil after every wash as it seals in moisture without being greasy or weighing down my fine hair.
Olaplex isn't a protein treatment boo. It may feel like it is, but it isn't. Olaplex will actually work hand in hand with one of your fave protein treatments. A protein treatment that's working on the outside layer of your strands while Olaplex works on relinking broken/weakened disulfide bonds inside. You can also pair Olaplex with your fave moisture mask, or use their moisture mask. I can understand why people think of it as a protein treatment because of how strong their strands suddenly feel.And there is some people that think its a moisturizing deep treatment and end up using it incorrectly, even though isn't a conditioner. Everyone's hair can take to it differently and feel differently. Olaplex is honestly amazing and is one of my top brands that I love.
Olaplex don’t do much for your hair it matter how bad your hair is most of the time some people end up big chop than you have people don’t know how to use Olaplex right some of their hair come out
I just bought the line and have only used it once but can definitely tell a difference. It is super pricey so you don’t want it slipping down the drain, like your other hair products.
What I found to improve the first part with No 0 & No 3. I put on my steam cap for both parts and by the time I get to washing it out my curls are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Your hair is amazing before and after! The products you used really brought out even more of your hair's beauty! Thankfully the only thing I need I my hair is a little argon or coconut oil after my once a week washing.
Please don’t skip no 8 - it was literally because she used the conditioner before the mask… Any stylist will tell you that the conditioner is always the last step - even after a hair mask!!
I have used many of their products and love them all. My favorite was No. 8. You are right, you should have skipped the conditioner. It's meant to use in place of it once a week (I use it every three or four washes). You use a couple pumps and work it into very damp hair. This product needs more moisture. I don't ever think I've used enough, but after a couple minutes in your hair, it melts and spreads evenly. My waves and curls look amazing when I use it. For No. 3, it is active for up to 45 minutes, but the longer you leave it on, the better. I also keep no. 8 on for 10 to 15 minutes. Nos. 0, 3, and 8 were intended to be used together. There's also a No. 9 coming out this week. It protects your hair from damage and seals in your color and makes your style last longer.
I love your hair!!! I have tried Olaplex #0 & #3 & I LOVE LOVE LOVE them both. Yes they are expensive BUT it’s so worth it (in my opinion). Did u know that #0 comes in a spray bottle now?!!!! Girl Yes It Does! 😱😱😱.
I have been a professional stylist for 12 years. I have used many different products over the years and only Olaplex is the one I absolutely recommend! For my color clients and those who do not have processed hair, this line of products will not disappoint!!. Olaplex is expensive yes, but worth the price! Absolutely amazing!
I'm currently experiencing hair breakage, I cut it, I moisturized it etc.but I it wasn't enough so I bought Olaplex 0 and 3 like it was my last chance lol and yes it does work. I also felt the difference immediately. After I rinsed it out my hair was thicker like it used to be and I my hair doesn't break as much as it used to. I will do it again but yes it definitely saved my hair.
I love #8 and the oil work great for blonde bleached hair. The 8 was created as a moisture based treatment because too much protein can actually break your hair so you don’t want to over do it on Olaplex treatments #3
I like the Olaplex 0 and 3. I also like the curlsmith bond curl salve. I have "4a/b" hair. They are 2 different products so I am definitely not comparing. Both products have been instrumental in bringing my limp/stressed out hair back to life. I do plan on trying the other Olaplex products in the line.
I use both olaplex and curlsmith bo d salve. I use olaplex every 2 weeks and curlsmith every 6-8 weeks, but never in the same session. I suffer significantly less breakage and shedding since using them.
I use Olaplex 0 and 3. I like to in the winter time blow out my hair then use a buttercream to do a twist out. The products strengthen my hair and I notice less shedding and hair loss.
Personally i just went blonde and my stylist told me to go buy the products. I’ve tried them all and i would say they changed my hair for the better. Step 0 and 3 are amazing and the shampoo and conditioner are worth every penny. Personally i use the purple shampoo and it’s awesome. The deep conditioner isn’t good at least not for my hair
Try K-18...it is amazing. I'm a highlighted blonde for years, and it brought back curls I didn't know I had on the top of my head... It works that well
Mask are not meant to be used after conditioner as conditioner leave a film on hair and will prevent rhe mask to penetrate. I never used the conditioner n shampoo but the mask is great and definitely do goos to my low porosity hair
I’m pretty sure my hair is low porosity. I love 3,4 and 7. 5 didn’t work for me or my bf unfortunately. My hair would feel moisturized until I put 5 in 😣. I want to try 6 and 8. But no lie, 3 and 4 has totally changed my hair!
Definitely should have used the mask before the conditioner. It is one of my favorites. Also, the more you try it the better it gets with the whole line.
Got olaplex no.3 for my early birthday present, and treated my self to 4+5. O M G !!!! My hair was so heat damaged, and these products just fixed everything. I got my hair cut to get it even after no.3 treatment( I used this without no.0) and the hairdresser was like what have you done to your hair??! It's beautiful! Aim now is to grow my hair to my shoulders, (chin length now) with olaplex' help I'm sure I can do it, I know it doesn't promote growth but healthy hair does, and that's where it starts, right ?!
I use a cheaper version in the UK called pure plex and I'm very impressed with the elasticity and strength it's given my hair. Don't over do it though. That's my advice x
I live in the UK but never heard of this brand but will check it out . Thanks for the recommendation. I tend to use olaplex 1 and 2 and so far can't complain but a cheaper option would be great
Olaplex no 3 & 6 have been my staples for quite a while now. Next time I run out of my Curlsmith shampoo and conditioner lines I will be adding the Olaplex shampoo and mask a try. Lovely turn out on your hair, it looks so luxurious! I'm addicted to the curl definition pop after rinsing no 3 too! 😁 Oh! Just a friendly fyi (via professional stylist) if you are going to use a deep conditioning mask. You would use it alone, as they're formulated for intense moisture. As with a regular conditioner too, you would use it alone. Not simultaneously. Your conditioner had already done the good job of adding back your moisture, so that's why the mask didn't make much difference. So hopefully you get a chance to try just the mask. Just wanted to watch how Olaplex is helping fellow curly gals. The strength and length retention since using no 3 is so incredible and adding no 6 leave in has me bragging to myself about my wash and go's. I'll be a new subbie after this! Cheers!😁
For the 0 is always better if you transfer the liquid to a spray bottle, there's actually a version of it with the spray cap but sometimes is available and sometimes is not but you can definitely transfer that to a spray bottle and will Make It easier to apply
I have been using Olaplex for close to a year and I love them. I use zero and three once a month and right before I go in for color. Wow what a difference it makes. I also use 4,5,6 and 7 too twice a week.
Have you heard about the ban in the EU on an ingredient used in olaplex due to pregnancy and fertility concerns ? The ingredient is supposed to be removed now leaving the product still available on the market but please do your research ladies and if you have older bottles read the ingredients etc. Edit: first time viewer randomly in my recommendations just wanted to give you heads-up, you've got beautiful hair.
Not to say that no 6has the water resistant silicone trimethicone etc, I had a fight with olaplex company because of it. I've noticed that my hair cannot stand anymore silicones and it's causing itchy scalp. Beautiful hair,🙂
I have hip length 4a hair at this length it can be a little challenging to keep the ends healthy. I tried Olaplex about 3 months ago and it has been a great addition to my hair care routine. My ends have improved and now I don't have to be so concerned about them. At first I used it each week for about 4 weeks and now I only use it once a month. The only products I use from the line are the O and 3.
One needs to use 1 with chemical treatments before anything else...I grew my hair down to the middle of my back and it was bleached white sometimes dyed half ultra blue...and I'm a man of 60...all because of Olaplex, longest my hair grew before was to my shoulders in the 80 and the era of big hair bands.
Omg sis!! I have been contemplating all week about buying these products. It's like you read my mind and did a review on them! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I had a friend suggest Nioxin, but I have heard too many people say that once you start it, you can't stop because your hair will fall out.
Oh I am here for this. I got a lot of gray coming in. I've been going great since the day I turned 13 years old. Nine gray hairs. And my mother chased me around the house to try to put them out. We got into an argument and I was like you're going to make me go bald by the time I'm 50. I'm sad that I said that. Cuz my immune system is attacking my hair follicles. And shutting down my immune system to stop it from attacking my hair follicles. Not a good thing because I already have a very bad immune system. Yay me. My hair is natural curly. Nice and spirally. Growing up my hair was so long, I had no idea how truly curly my hair was. I would get little tight tendracurls around my baby hair areas around my neck and ears top of my forehead. But whenever I finally cut my hair to my shoulders. I was so upset, I thought the woman had actually cut my hair up to my ears. I went back in crying and she's like sweetie look at your hair. I said I know it's curly and we didn't even perm it? I said my best friend just got into an argument with me this morning that I went and had my hair permed. Can you tell me what's going on? And why is my hair so short. God love her she said you don't know you have curly hair do you? I said I have curly hair. I looked in the mirror and we both laughed. This lovely woman took me in the back and taught me about my hair. She actually took the time washed my hair out help me condition it, did a wonderful treatment on my hair. My hair went from, and I'm not joking, I walked in with a triangular afro. For the first time I had some bangs cut, oh my gosh they shrunk up to my forehead. It was just, shocking really shocking. I went from long wave slight curl. To Shirley Temple. But my hair isn't as nice as Shirley temples. It has texture to it. My grandmother is Arabic Israelite. Her and I are like two peas in a pod. I look more like her daughter, then I ever could look like my mother. For the first time in my life I actually learned about the texture of my hair. How to take care of it. I literally cried when the lady was done because she didn't even charge me. So I asked one of the girls where her favorite place to eat lunch was. And I went and purchased her favorite lunch. And her favorite smoothie. Now. I have a fear of hair stylist. They always get my hair wrong. No joke 13 times I've sat in a chair. Only two times have I liked my hair. It's cool I'll just chop it I'm good. I tell a woman please don't use any razors on my hair, it's curly I'm getting a shortcut I want to be able to wear it curly and straight no razors what do you know what are you doing using razor. Okay... My gray hair, I thought my hair had texture. Oh my goodness. My gray hair doesn't curl the same as my other hair. It has more of a wave to it about 60 to 70% of the front of my hair is gray. But then the rest is my other hair. I can't tell you how hard it is to style two different textures of hair. And I love wearing my hair curly. But then I find on some of my gray parts I will have to take a small curling iron and curl them which then I don't really want to add too much heat to the white hair. Cuz I don't want to make it to go yellow. And here I am again. That little girl sitting in the chair not understanding why in Shadow her head look like a triangle, and how it magically went tight curly frizzy and just one day, I had a new head of hair on my head. I was so confused so lost. Absolutely bewildered. And I'm there again. And I'm not kidding, I don't know what stylist to go to. Who's good who's not. And I've had my hair messed with so many times. Stick of forking me I'm done. I'll just wear a hat okay... Hahaha 😂🥴👌💫
I use 0,3 for treatments. Then 4, the shampoo to rebalance the ph after treatment. I prefer my own conditioner and stylers. I use it on e a week for a month then switched to once a month and my hair is soo much better. It’s concentrated. You don’t need much.
i use nr. 6 and 7 now for a while. I mix them in my hand and put it on my hair at night and the next day my hair is heavenly soft. everyone who touches it is fascinated... Saw that trick on tik tok
I'm late but I finally tried Olaplex for my semi-damaged 3c/4a high porosity hair and I wish I would've tried this sooner. I used the numbers 0 and 3 together and then I washed my hair with the Miche Beauty cleansing shampoo. I used number 8 as my deep conditioner and after that, I used numbers 6 and 9 before I blow dried. For my heat protector, I used the CHI iron guard. And to top it off, I used the number 7 on my hair shaft and ends. My shedding was crazy low and my hair looks and feels stronger. Honestly, my hair is unrecognizable.
They are awesome. It strengthens the hair from the inside (the bones of your hair), as aposed to Aphorgee, which stengthens the outside (the skin of your hair)
You are not supposed to work the shampoo along the lengths of your hair, you are supposed to shampoo just the scalp and use circular movements on the scalp and the suds/water will naturally fall through your hair ...
I think some people with coarser or curlier hair have to wash throughout to get it clean and prevent build up. Fiber and straighter hair is easier for the shampoo to kind of drip or run through.
@@kaitlynjones3424 It is even worse for curly or coarser hair as shampoo is super drying.. if you shampoo the scalp properly including the nape of the neck etc then there is no reason apart from if you are removing extensions to ever touch the length..
I love the products. I use No 8 and only need about 3 pumps for each side of my head. I just make sure my hair is very wet and then comb to distribute the product. I use 8 in place of the regular conditioner.
I have an 8oz in the number 3, but I have been so scared to use it because Im thinking it might be too strengthening. But you are persuading me to use it ASAP!
I thought Olaplex was used for colored and damaged hair only? I’ve been too scared to try it. Also it’s a little more complex because they have different ones. Is it just a protein treatment or something else?
I don’t know if anyone mentioned it but transfer the 0 into a spray bottle. It works better and you don’t waste it. For me after using Olaplex for 2 months straight there was alot of build up. But it stopped my hair shedding. I would leave #3 on for a hour or however long and it works very well! I love the shampoo the conditioner is meh. The leave in is good but can be heavy. The oil is great for fine hair. But only worked for the front of my long heavy hair!
I never really comment but I SWEAR by olaplex! My hair is really curly so it does tend to get frizzy.. After trying and trying.. and trying so many products I can honestly say olaplex is the best products for my hair worth every penny.. I've recently had blonde highlights in and my hair is still in such good condition.
I read it is a temporary repair. Have you seen the K18 products that are supposed to permanently repair even relaxed or bleached hair? I just heard about it 2 days ago.
Hi Amber! Thank you so much for your review! Your curls are absolutely STUNNING! 🥰
For No.8, we recommend using it in place of No.5 on the days your hair needs extra moisture, so no need to use both No.5 and No.8 together! ✨
@Olaplex. What is best for thinning hair. I have severe lupus and my hair has thinned dramatically over the last year due to not just lupus but the toxic medications I take for it. Mahalo in advance.
@@hawaiipommom.1306 yes I would like to know which one would be good for thinning hair as well
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@Olaplex. Can No. 8 be used on its own? It does nothing at all for my hair, just as Amber said.
@@gabriellewilson4740 Hi! Great question! No.8 is a moisture mask and should be used after shampooing your hair. Left in for 10 mins then rinse and style!
I have Olaplex 3,4,5 sitting in my closet for close to a year and I was literally just saying to myself maybe I should use them for my wash day tomorrow lol. After this video I am reassured I am making the right decision! ☺️
Just super random thoughts but try to check if your hair product you haven’t used in a year hasn’t expired. I’ve been cleaning out my place and it just came to mind when I saw your comment. I hope it’s ok to say. Otherwise, I hope the product works and if it does let me know cus I may try this product out. :)
@@Tea8484 thank you! But yes I am good they were never opened before so they still had the safety seal on them. So the expiry date will be a year from January 22nd. And I agree yes I always check the back of products for that symbol☺️
@@shannonmichelle1485 cool. My anxiety went up as soon as I posted. Just because I sometimes come off wrong with online comments and I didn’t want to do that here. But l just wanted to make sure your good and nothing crazy happens. Now, that I know your good. I feel better and you got where I am coming from. I do feel relieved haha. Before 😬 and now 😃. Haha.
they are amazing, I use 5,3 and 8 myself , but I have keratin hair extentions , I out them in 8 months ago and they are still sooo silky and look healthy that my hair stylist said to me that I can probably use them couple of times more even , I am sooo happy that I found these products, they have helped me soo much, before I had bad hair day all the time :D
Put a bag over your head after applying 0 to keep it from drying out, and use 3 for up to an hour! Even better benefits!
I don't comment often but I absolutely love olaplex! Olaplex literally saved my hair and my go to for curly styles and my straight styles. If you do use #5 you don't need #8 in the same session . #8 is just a deep conditioning mask for when your hair is super dry ( wonderful as well!) And love watching your videos also! You are amazing!!
Yes. I use either #3 and #5 or #3 and #8. Not necessary to do both or buy both unless you have terrible damage. Too expensive.
I don’t use them together I still don’t think the mask is worth it and I have type 3a... it’s not bad but it’s not wow’ing nor worth the price for 100ml. Bounce curl Ayurvedic hair mask similar price more product, my holy grail!
Really it does nothing for my hair. I only used nr 3 and the 1 in the salon. My hair stays dry and very death
@@ravensamara8204 0, 1, 2 and 3 are not moisturizing products. You still need to hydrate and condition your hair in order to fix that dryness. Also it doesn’t magically fix very dead hair. You need regular trims and treatments.
@@annsnow4145 actually I just found a package of 0,3,4,5, and 8 for 28 dollars on Amazon
Olaplex is LIFECHANGING for me. My hair is completely natural with no heat damage, but just like yours, I saw dramatic results even after the first use. It makes my curl pattern more defined as soon as I use it. I've only tried Olaplex no3 so far, but I would like to try the rest of the line along with it because I've heard it works wonders. I'd recommend it to anyone who regularly heat styles their hair, but also to anyone like me who has virgin hair but wants to tame the frizz and get the natural curl pattern popping again. Oh, and I also had noticeably WAY less breakage afterward, so the bond repair DEFINITELY does something. I'm pretty sure Olaplex no3 is not a protein treatment too, which I love because normally my hair does horribly with protein treatments, leaving it crunchy and stiff.
I have been sleeping on Olaplex for YEARS! After one use my hair shed was cut in half, I barely see anything In my brush during detangling, my spit ends have also improved dramatically! I use the salon stand alone treatment (1 & 2, I leave it on for a few hours, I’m licensed) but I’ve heard good things about 0 and 3 together. Something to note is that Olaplex is not permanent but it will continue to rebuild your Disulphide bonds every time you use it. K18 is permanent and you can use it with Olaplex because they repair different bonds, these two with protein treatments and deep conditioning treatments ( Olaplex & K18 are not protein treatments) will have your hair feeling like silk. No 8 is one of my favorites, my hair feels so soft after using it and it does penetrate the hair shaft quickly ( try 4 in 1 conditioner if you have thicker hair)! The oil and leave-in gave me a silky bone straight look after I flat ironed ( with no build up!) and I was impressed! My hair had not shed at all while brushing it, it’s hair magic 🪄
Wow. Your comment is filled with hair goodness. Can you maybe share instructions for number 1&2 at home use?
Where can we purchase K18 or is it only for licensed stylists?
Thanks for the detailed response. Unfortunately, whenever I use Olaplex, I shed like crazy. I don't even use too much, because it's so concentrated. I've tried the entire range, in different combinations. It's, regrettably, just not for me. It's a shame, because my hair feels great when I use it, I just lose too much of it. However, I'm curious about K18 and have a small sample tube, so I might give that a try 🙂
@@tfk5566 Thank you, the box has directions but I’ll explain my routine.
First, I wash my hair with a clarifying shampoo ( you can even use dawn), then I put my hair in four braids and let it dry in a t-shirt for five minutes.
I use an applicator bottle to apply number 1 ( do not use a spray bottle) all over my hair while i’m bent over the sink ( be careful not to get it in your eyes).
I always have a big bowl in the sink to pick up the dripping solution. I hate wasting and this will make sure you coat your hair evenly. After that, I let it sit for ten minutes before applying No. 2, I use it to detangle my hair as well. I always braid it back up and leave this on for a minimum of 3 hours before rinsing and washing with No. 4.
Olaplex stops working when it’s dry so keep the hair covered!
After No. 4 I use a protein treatment and follow up with No. 5 & 8 for moisture ( leave on for 10 min).
I hope this helps!
@@RaeAmelia sounds like you need a protein treatment, Olaplex is not for everyone but I do agree that K18 could be a game changer for you! Please update 😍!
Omgoodness your hair after not wearing a bonnet. My hair could never hold a twist without the ends getting tucked. It would have unravelled by end of day. I WISH! But it came out soooo good. Good Video. I was always wondering about the olaplex hype.
How do you tuck your hair? Like food it in and use a little elastic?
It's very expensive. I don't neccessarily believe in the rebuilding, because hair is dead material. Whatever it does though, my hair looks better then ever. Maybe as a child my hair looked that good.
@@melissahernandez5501 using tuck combs. If not then i use the no breakage hair elastics on the ends
Amber, I just tried the line, for the first time, last week. My hair positively reacted to the product. I could not believe it! I too will use it sparingly, because of the expense. Have a great day!
I recently had an olaplex treatment after a press and my hair looked like a miracle. Restored my strands like crazy! I definitely recommend
Which numbers did you use? I just heat-damaged my hair also and am interested in using Olaplex.
@@ruthannroberson7048 I’m not sure. I went to a salon in Atlanta.
@@cims1ty640 How much Olaplex treatment costs ?
@@San-ep9mhdepends on hair thickness and stylist. At the time mine was 150.00 for olaplex and silk press
Girl, I just wanted to say thank you! Thank you for all the products you’ve tested for us over the years. I am white and have tried so many products on my thick, wavy hair and the only thing my hair responds to is products for Natural Hair. You should see the looks I get just for standing in front of sections for Natural Hair Products. So when I found you here on TH-cam, I was so happy. You are honest in your opinion and you spend your own money so we don’t have to. I have watched every video review you have done and if it is ‘Amber Approved’ I’m buying it. So thank you, and for as long as you can do them, keep them coming. I will be watching!
Wow! I have a friend who has this exact same dilemma, It happens! We are all a little mixed with something, and that alters how our hair works. :)
Thank you so much love!! your comment made me smile 🥺🥺
@@EpicRealistTV Thank you so much for telling me. I thought I was alone and there was something seriously wrong with my hair.
@@MsMichelleHW Aww, you’re welcome! Not at all. Nothing is ever wrong with it.
Same, 2c/3a hair depending on the day. Never really noticed looks when I would buy stuff from African/Caribbean hair shops but I'm oblivious to whats going on around me most of the time any way, I don't think it would make a difference. I tried the olaplex hair oil and didn't much care for it, prefer Moroccan or argan oil (I know moroccan oil is argan oil but seems thicker or something) but may be I'll try the range and see cuz my hair is damaged af! Have a weave atm cuz I butchered my hair during lockdown - see, I lived in Dubai and bleach, sun, sand and curls don't mix.
I'm transitioning back to natural and found that my virgin hair was super dry. My go-to style has been a blowout and press so that the curly roots work with the processed ends. I've started getting an Olaplex treatment every 12 weeks, when I go for a haircut. I use the No. 7 Bonding Oil after every wash as it seals in moisture without being greasy or weighing down my fine hair.
Olaplex isn't a protein treatment boo. It may feel like it is, but it isn't. Olaplex will actually work hand in hand with one of your fave protein treatments. A protein treatment that's working on the outside layer of your strands while Olaplex works on relinking broken/weakened disulfide bonds inside. You can also pair Olaplex with your fave moisture mask, or use their moisture mask. I can understand why people think of it as a protein treatment because of how strong their strands suddenly feel.And there is some people that think its a moisturizing deep treatment and end up using it incorrectly, even though isn't a conditioner. Everyone's hair can take to it differently and feel differently. Olaplex is honestly amazing and is one of my top brands that I love.
Olaplex don’t do much for your hair it matter how bad your hair is most of the time some people end up big chop than you have people don’t know how to use Olaplex right some of their hair come out
Stop look up to those TH-camrs they don’t know your hair
Yes you are a busy mom,bless you for that🥰 but even though you had no time afterwards that hair looks so AMAZING♥️♥️♥️
FYI, Olaplex #3 is not a protein treatment. That's why the directions say you can use it multiple times a week.
I just bought the line and have only used it once but can definitely tell a difference. It is super pricey so you don’t want it slipping down the drain, like your other hair products.
You don't look like you need this! You have like 7 peoples whole head of hair, on just one side of your head! Gorgeous hair! 🥰💯
What I found to improve the first part with No 0 & No 3. I put on my steam cap for both parts and by the time I get to washing it out my curls are 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Your hair is amazing before and after! The products you used really brought out even more of your hair's beauty! Thankfully the only thing I need I my hair is a little argon or coconut oil after my once a week washing.
I use 0 and 3 together. It’s protein free too! I’m glad you tried all the products…I haven’t tried any of the others, I guess I’ll skip 8.
Olaplex 8 is a mask. You would use it instead of the rinse out after washing.
#8 is Amazing!!!! I use it as a deep Treatmeant! It works wonder for my hair!!! Love it!
Please don’t skip no 8 - it was literally because she used the conditioner before the mask…
Any stylist will tell you that the conditioner is always the last step - even after a hair mask!!
I have used many of their products and love them all. My favorite was No. 8. You are right, you should have skipped the conditioner. It's meant to use in place of it once a week (I use it every three or four washes). You use a couple pumps and work it into very damp hair. This product needs more moisture. I don't ever think I've used enough, but after a couple minutes in your hair, it melts and spreads evenly. My waves and curls look amazing when I use it. For No. 3, it is active for up to 45 minutes, but the longer you leave it on, the better. I also keep no. 8 on for 10 to 15 minutes. Nos. 0, 3, and 8 were intended to be used together. There's also a No. 9 coming out this week. It protects your hair from damage and seals in your color and makes your style last longer.
Do #0 and then longer you leave #3 on the better. I leave on #3 for 1-4 hours and I noticed a difference when I leave it on longer.
Thanks for that timing tip
I love your hair!!! I have tried Olaplex #0 & #3 & I LOVE LOVE LOVE them both. Yes they are expensive BUT it’s so worth it (in my opinion).
Did u know that #0 comes in a spray bottle now?!!!! Girl Yes It Does! 😱😱😱.
Those curls though 💕 I know this is off topic but I think it would be cool to see you cook a Ghanaian meal 🇬🇭
I have been a professional stylist for 12 years. I have used many different products over the years and only Olaplex is the one I absolutely recommend! For my color clients and those who do not have processed hair, this line of products will not disappoint!!. Olaplex is expensive yes, but worth the price! Absolutely amazing!
I'm currently experiencing hair breakage, I cut it, I moisturized it etc.but I it wasn't enough so I bought Olaplex 0 and 3 like it was my last chance lol and yes it does work. I also felt the difference immediately. After I rinsed it out my hair was thicker like it used to be and I my hair doesn't break as much as it used to. I will do it again but yes it definitely saved my hair.
I love #8 and the oil work great for blonde bleached hair. The 8 was created as a moisture based treatment because too much protein can actually break your hair so you don’t want to over do it on Olaplex treatments #3
But Its not a proteïne treatment. It's a bond builder. So that's no problem.
I like the Olaplex 0 and 3. I also like the curlsmith bond curl salve. I have "4a/b" hair. They are 2 different products so I am definitely not comparing. Both products have been instrumental in bringing my limp/stressed out hair back to life.
I do plan on trying the other Olaplex products in the line.
I use both olaplex and curlsmith bo d salve. I use olaplex every 2 weeks and curlsmith every 6-8 weeks, but never in the same session. I suffer significantly less breakage and shedding since using them.
I use Olaplex 0 and 3. I like to in the winter time blow out my hair then use a buttercream to do a twist out. The products strengthen my hair and I notice less shedding and hair loss.
I’ll definitely give this a try because I’m shedding like crazy
Personally i just went blonde and my stylist told me to go buy the products. I’ve tried them all and i would say they changed my hair for the better. Step 0 and 3 are amazing and the shampoo and conditioner are worth every penny. Personally i use the purple shampoo and it’s awesome. The deep conditioner isn’t good at least not for my hair
Try K-18...it is amazing. I'm a highlighted blonde for years, and it brought back curls I didn't know I had on the top of my head... It works that well
Olaplex is gold and this works been using it for years, your hair looks good
Been waiting to see you try this! Your hair looks beautiful!
When my hair was colored, it loved number 3. I still use it from time to time and I love my results 🤗
You have such a lot of hair. You are so blessed.
Number 0 & 3 worked amazing on my 4 C . I saw coilage that I ain’t never seen before . I was like “who this “?!
not to yourself🤣🤣🤣
Hey gal,tell me,does it work for afro hair,i mean 4c ,i wanna try it but wondering if it can work for African hair ,,mine is super 4c
@@niwanoj1308 yes it does x
I love watching videos of people using OLAPLEX for the first time and feeling the difference. :)
I saw the difference the moment you took it down after leaving number zero on for a few minutes 😍😍it was beautiful
Mask are not meant to be used after conditioner as conditioner leave a film on hair and will prevent rhe mask to penetrate. I never used the conditioner n shampoo but the mask is great and definitely do goos to my low porosity hair
Products aside - your hair is drop-dead beautiful, I just can't. 😳😭😍
I’m pretty sure my hair is low porosity. I love 3,4 and 7.
5 didn’t work for me or my bf unfortunately. My hair would feel moisturized until I put 5 in 😣.
I want to try 6 and 8. But no lie, 3 and 4 has totally changed my hair!
Well done Amber, 👏wow. I love the way the products make your curls look after twisting.
Yup that’s why I sell Olaplex !!! Im a reseller and use it myself ❤️
How can we purchase it from you?
Definitely should have used the mask before the conditioner. It is one of my favorites. Also, the more you try it the better it gets with the whole line.
I have been spending so much money on other hair products but have not had good results. I plan to try olaplex.
Got olaplex no.3 for my early birthday present, and treated my self to 4+5. O M G !!!! My hair was so heat damaged, and these products just fixed everything. I got my hair cut to get it even after no.3 treatment( I used this without no.0) and the hairdresser was like what have you done to your hair??! It's beautiful! Aim now is to grow my hair to my shoulders, (chin length now) with olaplex' help I'm sure I can do it, I know it doesn't promote growth but healthy hair does, and that's where it starts, right ?!
I just used the product line on my kid
And later read many complaints of hair loss and now I’m praying she/we doesn’t/don’t have any bad reactions
I use a cheaper version in the UK called pure plex and I'm very impressed with the elasticity and strength it's given my hair. Don't over do it though. That's my advice x
I live in the UK but never heard of this brand but will check it out . Thanks for the recommendation. I tend to use olaplex 1 and 2 and so far can't complain but a cheaper option would be great
@@ayaanhersi6506 they sell it in boots and super drug. But they only tend to stop 3 or 4 at a time
Yep, I highly recommend this product. You and your head of hair are gorgeous! ❤️
Olaplex no 3 & 6 have been my staples for quite a while now. Next time I run out of my Curlsmith shampoo and conditioner lines I will be adding the Olaplex shampoo and mask a try. Lovely turn out on your hair, it looks so luxurious! I'm addicted to the curl definition pop after rinsing no 3 too! 😁 Oh! Just a friendly fyi (via professional stylist) if you are going to use a deep conditioning mask. You would use it alone, as they're formulated for intense moisture. As with a regular conditioner too, you would use it alone. Not simultaneously. Your conditioner had already done the good job of adding back your moisture, so that's why the mask didn't make much difference. So hopefully you get a chance to try just the mask. Just wanted to watch how Olaplex is helping fellow curly gals. The strength and length retention since using no 3 is so incredible and adding no 6 leave in has me bragging to myself about my wash and go's. I'll be a new subbie after this! Cheers!😁
AMAZING BRAND WORKS LIKE MAGIC
For the 0 is always better if you transfer the liquid to a spray bottle, there's actually a version of it with the spray cap but sometimes is available and sometimes is not but you can definitely transfer that to a spray bottle and will Make It easier to apply
Your hair becomes very pretty and more healthier
I have been using Olaplex for close to a year and I love them. I use zero and three once a month and right before I go in for color. Wow what a difference it makes. I also use 4,5,6 and 7 too twice a week.
Have you heard about the ban in the EU on an ingredient used in olaplex due to pregnancy and fertility concerns ? The ingredient is supposed to be removed now leaving the product still available on the market but please do your research ladies and if you have older bottles read the ingredients etc.
Edit: first time viewer randomly in my recommendations just wanted to give you heads-up, you've got beautiful hair.
well whats the ingredient
Not to say that no 6has the water resistant silicone trimethicone etc, I had a fight with olaplex company because of it. I've noticed that my hair cannot stand anymore silicones and it's causing itchy scalp. Beautiful hair,🙂
Olaplex makes your hair silky smooth instantly because it contains Dimethicone (silicone ).
I have hip length 4a hair at this length it can be a little challenging to keep the ends healthy. I tried Olaplex about 3 months ago and it has been a great addition to my hair care routine. My ends have improved and now I don't have to be so concerned about them. At first I used it each week for about 4 weeks and now I only use it once a month. The only products I use from the line are the O and 3.
One needs to use 1 with chemical treatments before anything else...I grew my hair down to the middle of my back and it was bleached white sometimes dyed half ultra blue...and I'm a man of 60...all because of Olaplex, longest my hair grew before was to my shoulders in the 80 and the era of big hair bands.
After finding out Curlsmith has a bonding salve that's cheaper with a bigger size bottle I'm gonna just stick with that lol!
I love Olaplex! Thanks for a exciting review ❣
You have such beautiful hair. I wish I had natural beautiful curls, like yours.❤️
Omg sis!! I have been contemplating all week about buying these products. It's like you read my mind and did a review on them! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I had a friend suggest Nioxin, but I have heard too many people say that once you start it, you can't stop because your hair will fall out.
I got an olaplex salon treatment and it changed my life! Can’t really afford the products individually though 😅
Oh I am here for this. I got a lot of gray coming in. I've been going great since the day I turned 13 years old. Nine gray hairs. And my mother chased me around the house to try to put them out. We got into an argument and I was like you're going to make me go bald by the time I'm 50.
I'm sad that I said that. Cuz my immune system is attacking my hair follicles. And shutting down my immune system to stop it from attacking my hair follicles. Not a good thing because I already have a very bad immune system. Yay me.
My hair is natural curly. Nice and spirally. Growing up my hair was so long, I had no idea how truly curly my hair was. I would get little tight tendracurls around my baby hair areas around my neck and ears top of my forehead. But whenever I finally cut my hair to my shoulders. I was so upset, I thought the woman had actually cut my hair up to my ears. I went back in crying and she's like sweetie look at your hair. I said I know it's curly and we didn't even perm it? I said my best friend just got into an argument with me this morning that I went and had my hair permed. Can you tell me what's going on? And why is my hair so short. God love her she said you don't know you have curly hair do you? I said I have curly hair. I looked in the mirror and we both laughed.
This lovely woman took me in the back and taught me about my hair. She actually took the time washed my hair out help me condition it, did a wonderful treatment on my hair. My hair went from, and I'm not joking, I walked in with a triangular afro. For the first time I had some bangs cut, oh my gosh they shrunk up to my forehead. It was just, shocking really shocking. I went from long wave slight curl. To Shirley Temple. But my hair isn't as nice as Shirley temples. It has texture to it. My grandmother is Arabic Israelite. Her and I are like two peas in a pod. I look more like her daughter, then I ever could look like my mother.
For the first time in my life I actually learned about the texture of my hair. How to take care of it. I literally cried when the lady was done because she didn't even charge me. So I asked one of the girls where her favorite place to eat lunch was. And I went and purchased her favorite lunch. And her favorite smoothie.
Now. I have a fear of hair stylist. They always get my hair wrong. No joke 13 times I've sat in a chair. Only two times have I liked my hair. It's cool I'll just chop it I'm good. I tell a woman please don't use any razors on my hair, it's curly I'm getting a shortcut I want to be able to wear it curly and straight no razors what do you know what are you doing using razor. Okay...
My gray hair, I thought my hair had texture. Oh my goodness. My gray hair doesn't curl the same as my other hair. It has more of a wave to it about 60 to 70% of the front of my hair is gray. But then the rest is my other hair. I can't tell you how hard it is to style two different textures of hair. And I love wearing my hair curly. But then I find on some of my gray parts I will have to take a small curling iron and curl them which then I don't really want to add too much heat to the white hair. Cuz I don't want to make it to go yellow.
And here I am again. That little girl sitting in the chair not understanding why in Shadow her head look like a triangle, and how it magically went tight curly frizzy and just one day, I had a new head of hair on my head. I was so confused so lost. Absolutely bewildered.
And I'm there again. And I'm not kidding, I don't know what stylist to go to. Who's good who's not. And I've had my hair messed with so many times. Stick of forking me I'm done. I'll just wear a hat okay... Hahaha 😂🥴👌💫
I use 0,3 for treatments. Then 4, the shampoo to rebalance the ph after treatment. I prefer my own conditioner and stylers. I use it on e a week for a month then switched to once a month and my hair is soo much better. It’s concentrated. You don’t need much.
Great video. Thanks for showing us! Iam excited to use my products 🥰🥰
You have the coolest accent 😎 😍
I use Olaplex it's just ok for me, but I do love the shampoo though.
Thanks Amber for this demonstration video. I’ve a few Olaplex products that I need to use. Your hair looks very healthy. 😍
i use nr. 6 and 7 now for a while. I mix them in my hand and put it on my hair at night and the next day my hair is heavenly soft. everyone who touches it is fascinated... Saw that trick on tik tok
0:01 What a gorgeous woman!! 😍😍😍
I neeeed this. Thank you so much for reviewing this!
I love olaplex! That's all I use. I haven't tried the bonding oil yet
I'm late but I finally tried Olaplex for my semi-damaged 3c/4a high porosity hair and I wish I would've tried this sooner. I used the numbers 0 and 3 together and then I washed my hair with the Miche Beauty cleansing shampoo. I used number 8 as my deep conditioner and after that, I used numbers 6 and 9 before I blow dried. For my heat protector, I used the CHI iron guard. And to top it off, I used the number 7 on my hair shaft and ends. My shedding was crazy low and my hair looks and feels stronger. Honestly, my hair is unrecognizable.
They are awesome. It strengthens the hair from the inside (the bones of your hair), as aposed to Aphorgee, which stengthens the outside (the skin of your hair)
Yes I have been using olaplex for years started because I color my hair so for like 7years now.
Your hair came out beautiful.
You are not supposed to work the shampoo along the lengths of your hair, you are supposed to shampoo just the scalp and use circular movements on the scalp and the suds/water will naturally fall through your hair ...
I think some people with coarser or curlier hair have to wash throughout to get it clean and prevent build up. Fiber and straighter hair is easier for the shampoo to kind of drip or run through.
@@kaitlynjones3424 It is even worse for curly or coarser hair as shampoo is super drying.. if you shampoo the scalp properly including the nape of the neck etc then there is no reason apart from if you are removing extensions to ever touch the length..
I love the products. I use No 8 and only need about 3 pumps for each side of my head. I just make sure my hair is very wet and then comb to distribute the product. I use 8 in place of the regular conditioner.
I was thinking about using the ones I bought but I was too lazy 😭. Now you got me excited
I have an 8oz in the number 3, but I have been so scared to use it because Im thinking it might be too strengthening. But you are persuading me to use it ASAP!
I use it once a week and it’s amazing really.
I love the shampoo and conditioner. Didn’t care for the deep conditioner either. I gave it to my mom who is relaxed and she liked it.
I thought Olaplex was used for colored and damaged hair only? I’ve been too scared to try it. Also it’s a little more complex because they have different ones. Is it just a protein treatment or something else?
Girrrllll how did you not know about it. I'm so glad you like it.
The end result is gorgeous 😍
Your hair looks great and so healthy. I need to try Olaplex.💖
I don’t know if anyone mentioned it but transfer the 0 into a spray bottle. It works better and you don’t waste it. For me after using Olaplex for 2 months straight there was alot of build up. But it stopped my hair shedding. I would leave #3 on for a hour or however long and it works very well! I love the shampoo the conditioner is meh. The leave in is good but can be heavy. The oil is great for fine hair. But only worked for the front of my long heavy hair!
Right! Spray bottle is so much better to get an even distribution. Olaplex changed their packaging, so nr.0 now comes in a spray bottle
Your hair is beautiful. Gorgeous color and curl. 😊
Great video! love you and your attitude! Very informative about olaplex line. Thanks girl 😊
No 6 is AMAZING!!!
I only use #3, LOVE it. Game changer.
I never really comment but I SWEAR by olaplex! My hair is really curly so it does tend to get frizzy.. After trying and trying.. and trying so many products I can honestly say olaplex is the best products for my hair worth every penny.. I've recently had blonde highlights in and my hair is still in such good condition.
Yes, your hair is juicy! Even after not wearing your silk bonnet.
Try a hair color closer to your eyebrow color so your curls can look more defined?
Most glorious hair I've ever seen 😍
The hype IS true!! I use the whole line!
I read it is a temporary repair. Have you seen the K18 products that are supposed to permanently repair even relaxed or bleached hair? I just heard about it 2 days ago.
Cover your hair after applying no1 it will help it stay moist
Your hair is gorgeous!
# 6 mixed with # 7 is perfection
time mark 12:21 😍 ...so pretty!