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Olaplex is a hair treatment line designed to repair damaged bonds in hair caused by chemical treatments, heat styling, and coloring.
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~Mixed · 65%What the gurus are saying
Gurus express skepticism about Olaplex's claimed mechanism, noting that competing products with different ingredients achieve similar results, suggesting the mechanism may not work as marketed. A key consensus point: Olaplex is only beneficial for chemically or heat-damaged hair; using it on healthy, untreated hair can cause over-proteinization and increased breakage. The community views it as overhyped and cautions users to match the product to their actual hair damage level rather than using it as routine maintenance.
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