OLAPLEX fans share a common goal: maintaining healthy hair, no matter the bleach, heat, or neglect it may have endured. While you don’t need damaged hair to benefit from OLAPLEX products, the transformation is most dramatic when your hair needs some serious TLC.
Whether you’re looking for OLAPLEX for damaged, dry, or bleached hair—or all of the above—you’ll find the perfect product within the OLAPLEX collection. From treatments like OLAPLEX No.0 to their range of shampoos and conditioners, you’ll soon be enjoying revitalised, gorgeous hair. Discover our top OLAPLEX recommendations for damaged hair below.
Does OLAPLEX Fix Damaged Hair?
Hair faces damage daily. Heat styling tools like straighteners, curlers, and hair dryers expose your hair to heat, which can break bonds if you haven’t protected it properly.
Combatting split ends, frizz, dullness, thinning, and dryness starts with repairing damaged and broken hair bonds—and that’s where OLAPLEX comes in. Every product in the OLAPLEX range features the same patented technology that repairs hair at a deep, molecular level. The active ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, works quickly and effectively to restore hair’s strength, leaving it looking and feeling fabulous.
Which OLAPLEX is Best for Damaged Hair?
The best way to maintain overall hair health is with a consistent routine using reliable products. A one-time hair mask isn’t as effective as regular treatments with quality products. The best OLAPLEX products for damaged hair include OLAPLEX No.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment, OLAPLEX No.3 Hair Perfector, and OLAPLEX No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask. These products work together to repair, strengthen, and hydrate damaged hair, making it look and feel revitalised. For daily care we recommend using OLAPLEX No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and OLAPLEX No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner. Find out more about all the best OLAPLEX products for damaged hair below…
The Best OLAPLEX for Damaged Hair
There are countless treatments for damaged hair, but OLAPLEX is truly among the best. Here’s how to build an effective routine with the best OLAPLEX products for damaged hair:
Prepare Your Hair with OLAPLEX No.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment
OLAPLEX No.0 contains the highest concentration of their bond-building technology, making it the first step in a powerful two-part system. This treatment primes your hair, allowing it to absorb nourishment while rebuilding bonds, strengthening, and protecting strands from further damage. While No.0 works well on its own, you’ll get the best results when used alongside No.3. Before shampooing, apply No.0 to dry hair from root to tip, leaving it damp but not drenched. Let it work its magic for 10 minutes before moving on to No.3. Learn more about how to use OLAPLEX No. 0, here.
Repair with OLAPLEX No.3 Hair Perfector Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Designed to strengthen and smooth hair, OLAPLEX No.3 prolongs colour and repairs hair follicles, rebuilding dry, brittle strands, and reversing signs of chemical damage, including bleach. To use, apply liberally from scalp to ends, leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse and shampoo. For significantly damaged hair, we recommend using No.3 up to three times a week to give your hair the TLC it needs. Learn more about how to use OLAPLEX No. 3, here.
Mask with OLAPLEX No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
This highly concentrated mask deeply moisturises and smooths hair, adding body and shine. Suitable for all hair types and textures, OLAPLEX No.8 will leave your hair looking healthier and damage-free. After shampooing, apply the mask through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing. We suggest using it weekly to treat damaged hair—just remember, you don’t need to use conditioner when you’re following up with No.8. Learn how to use OLAPLEX No.8, here.
The Best OLAPLEX for Bleached and Dry Hair
Treating bleached hair follows the same principles as treating dry or damaged hair: repair the bonds, nourish, and protect. However, bleached hair can lose its shine and develop dull, discoloured tones after chemical treatments. Here’s how OLAPLEX can help…
OLAPLEX No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo
OLAPLEX No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo repairs and tones bleached hair. After just one use, you’ll neutralise yellow tones for brighter, softer, more manageable hair.
OLAPLEX No.5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner
Pair it with OLAPLEX No.5P Blonde Enhancer Toning Conditioner to hydrate, detangle, and soften fragile bleached hair without weighing it down. This duo is perfect for maintaining the health and vibrancy of bleached hair.
How Long Does OLAPLEX Take to Work on Damaged Hair?
You’ll notice positive results on damaged hair after just one use of any OLAPLEX product. For the best long-term results—repairing bonds, improving moisture, and protecting your hair—follow a regular OLAPLEX routine. Track your progress by taking photos of your hair before starting your OLAPLEX journey, after three months, then six months, and finally, after a year. We guarantee you’ll be amazed at the difference.
Forget damage control—fix the problem once and for all with OLAPLEX.
