What is Olaplex, and why does it work so well?
Olaplex is a revolutionary hair care system praised worldwide for its repairing action. The secret? Olaplex restores the disulfide bonds in your hair. These microscopic connections provide strength, elasticity, and structure. Heat, coloring, or other chemical treatments damage these bonds. Olaplex repairs them from within.
Whether your hair is straight, curly, colored, bleached, or natural: Olaplex is suitable for every hair type that could use some extra love.
Note: Olaplex No.1 and No.2 are intended for professional salon use only. In this blog we focus on the products you can use at home.
In what order do you use Olaplex at home?
A good Olaplex at‑home routine consists of three to five steps, depending on your hair goal and type. The optimal sequence is listed below:
Step 1: Pre‑treatment – Olaplex No.0 & No.3
You start with an intensive pre‑treatment using Olaplex No.0 and No.3.
- Olaplex No.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment acts as a primer and prepares your hair.
- Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector is the restorative centerpiece of the routine.
How to use:
Apply No.0 to dry hair, wait 10 minutes, then apply No.3 on top – without rinsing. Leave both on for another 10–30 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
Use: 1–3 times per week, depending on your hair's condition.
Step 2: Cleanse & care – Olaplex No.4 & No.5
After rinsing No.0 and No.3, it’s time to wash your hair:
- Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo gently cleanses, hydrates, and repairs.
- Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner leaves hair soft, smooth, and easy to comb.
Both products strengthen hair and protect against new damage.
Use: daily or whenever you normally wash your hair.
Step 3: Protect & style – Olaplex No.7
After washing and conditioning, protect your hair from heat and UV with Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil. This lightweight oil adds shine, prevents frizz, and protects up to 230 °C – ideal for blow-dryers or straighteners.
Use: daily, on towel‑dried or dry hair.
Step 4 (optional): Extra care – Olaplex No.8 & No.9
Want to expand your routine? Add one or both of these:
- Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask – A weekly hydration mask that adds shine and volume.
- Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Serum – A daily leave‑in that protects against pollution and heat.
Usage: No.8 once a week
No.9 daily on damp hair
Which Olaplex routine suits your hair type?
- For severely damaged hair: No.0 → No.3 → No.4 → No.5 → No.8
- For color‑ or bleach‑treated hair: No.3 → No.4 → No.5 → No.8 → No.9
- For dry, frizzy hair: No.4 → No.5 → No.7 → No.8
- Beginner minimalist routine: No.3 → No.4 → No.5
Tips for combining Olaplex products
- Olaplex is designed to work as a system: the more you combine, the better the results.
- Don’t have all products? Start small with No.3 and build up.
- No.0 and No.3 are powerful together, but No.3 works well alone too.
- You can safely mix Olaplex with other brands – as long as they suit your hair type.
- See results after the first use? Definitely. But for lasting repair, consistent use is key.
FAQs about the Olaplex order
Should you wash hair before Olaplex No.0/No.3?
No, apply No.0 and No.3 to dry hair. Wash only afterward.
Can you use No.7 on dry hair?
Yes, No.7 is ideal daily on both dry and towel‑dried hair.
What if you don’t follow the order?
It’s not harmful, but the products may be less effective. For best results, follow the recommended steps.
Order your Olaplex routine at BeautyPlaza
Want salon-quality hair care at home? A proper Olaplex routine is indispensable. Whether you’re just starting or expanding your routine: at Beauty Plaza you’ll find the full Olaplex range – always fast delivery and a free gift.