According to statistics, hair coloring is the most popular service in the salon. But, unfortunately, this procedure has one significant drawback - the quality of the hair suffers. What can be done to protect curls, improve their quality and reduce the harmful effects on them? For these purposes, there are various professional products that can be added directly to the dye. One such type of protection is the American Olaplex hair system. Consider who this product is suitable for and how to use it.
History of Appearance
This is a drug invented by two American scientists: Craig Hawker, PhD in Chemistry and Eric Pressly, PhD in Materials Science. They came to the conclusion that there are no products in the beauty industry that can fully restore the structure of hair damaged by dyeing, curling and styling tools. Thus, their joint goal was born - to create a unique remedy for protecting and restoring hair. They joined forces andSome time ago, the first product appeared, which included the molecule bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate. The tool turned out to be very expensive and was available only to the “cream of society”. But, having worked on the formula, we managed to create a product that is accessible to ordinary people. This is how Olaplex hair was born.
Many clinical trials have been carried out: testing on all possible hair types, mixing with dyes of different brands, combining care with curling, straightening. The result was the same - the product always worked flawlessly. This drug has become incredibly popular in the West and has only recently begun to conquer the Russian market.
What is Olaplex?
At the heart of the tool is the use of modern scientific research on disulfide bonds, which allowed the creators to reach a new level when creating a product. Olaplex for hair is a completely self-sufficient product, which does not include aldehydes, phthalates, diethanolamines, silicones, sulfates and oils. The complete rejection of the use of harmful components led to the creation of a product that does not have a harmful effect on curls. Olaplex is able to quickly restore hair, is absolutely safe, non-toxic. It solves the problem of restoring curls by maintaining disulfide bonds. The unique formula of the product is approved, confirmed and protected by international patents. With only one active ingredient, it can be used as a standalone product or as an addition to the coloring procedure.
Ruler
In Russia, Olaplex hair products are only gaining popularity. The collection includes three preparations, two of which are intended for professional use in salons and one for home care. One set of ruler is enough for 60 applications. The first protection product is Bond Multiplier no 1. It is added to the dye or blond mixture in a strict proportion before being applied to the hair. Right in the process of working the mixture on curls, their structure is restored at the molecular level.
Second product - Bond Perfector. Its function is to fix and preserve the resulting color. It is not a mask or conditioner. After the paint is washed off the hair, it is applied as a fixing emulsion and curls are dried.
Olaplex Hair Perfection is designed for home use. It is an elixir that supports the result obtained in the coloring process. In addition, it protects hair from mechanical, thermal and other types of damage.
Suitable for?
Products are relevant, primarily for blondes and for those who decide to radically change their hair color, move from a dark shade to a light one. A simple wash (without Olaplex) severely damages the hair. Usually after it they need not only to be treated, but also to be sheared. The Olaplex system is a kind of buffer between the hair and the coloring mixture. Thanks to this, the curls are protected, and their structure is preserved right at the moment the dye works.
Olaplex hair restoration effectivelyproved itself during the procedure of perm and straightening. The system can be successfully applied in any kind of staining. Especially when using modern techniques - bronding, ombre, when the hair is exposed to the dye repeatedly. Clarification with Olaplex can be carried out at any frequency. Regardless of the interval between treatments, hair will retain elasticity, vitality and he alth.
Olaplex for hair: reviews from professionals
Professional stylists and colorists first of all appreciated the advantages of the product. Literally a year after the release of the line, it was successfully used by 120,000 beauty salons in America. The convenience is that these funds can be combined with any hairdressing services: from restoration to chemical straightening.
For masters, the Olaplex system has become a kind of protection, a guarantee that the quality of the hair will remain at a decent level even after the bleaching procedure. After all, the tool does not just protect. Every professional knows that the more whole disulfide bonds in the hair structure, the more opportunities for obtaining a high-quality work result. This allows them to do things they had to talk their customers out of before. For example, the transition from black to light, highlighting, all kinds of curls. Now all this is possible with Olaplex for hair. Reviews of more than 35,000 masters eloquently confirm this.
Staining features
Professionals advise using this recovery complex every time during the staining procedure. Especially if the curls are exposed to negative environmental factors. These are dust, wind, high temperatures in the summer and much more.
Some people have a reasonable question about whether Olaplex products can accumulate in the hair and affect the result of dyeing. Experts point out that no, it is impossible. Many colorists note that the quality of the hair improves, they become stronger than they were originally, the intensity of the shade, shine, friability and softness are preserved. But no negative impact of the product on the result of the selected shade is observed. Moreover, after stopping the use of the product, the curls do not split for a long time, retain a he althy shine and elasticity.
Olaplex for hair instructions
Recommended for all hair types, from he althy to severely damaged and weakened. Coloring with Olaplex can be done in different ways, depending on the type of procedure. You should know that the product reduces the effect of the oxidant. If you want results like 3% oxide use 6%, if 9% is needed use 12%. So, for highlighting it is necessary to use a concentrate-protection. First, the bleaching powder with oxide is diluted. Then, 3.75 ml of Olaplex no 1 is added to 30 g of the clarifying mixture. After all the components are mixed, you can add a little clarifying powder in order to obtaineasy-to-work mixture consistency.
Holding time requires careful control. The resulting mixture or hair dye Olaplex always increases the process of the dye, so there is no fixed period of clarification. It should be borne in mind that all hair is unique and the process must be controlled, focusing on the desired result.
If the hair is severely damaged, the manufacturer recommends that you pre-treat the Olaplex Active Protection.
More details on how to work with the product can be found on the manufacturer's website. The company also conducts training workshops and seminars for everyone.
Olaplex Benefits
- The product is ideal for dry and brittle hair.
- It goes well with all kinds of dyes.
- Does not accumulate in the hair, the dye lasts longer.
- Undosed use of Olaplex increases the coloring time and does not spoil the curls.
- Improves blood circulation in the scalp.
- Disappears redness, irritation, burns and other skin imperfections.
Where to buy products?
Hair restoration Olaplex (we reviewed the reviews), despite its popularity, is still little known to Russian masters. Authentica became the official representative in our country. There are already salons in Moscow and St. Petersburg that work with this product.
If desired, all the products of the collection can be ordered online and used independently. But before using, please note thatIt is primarily a salon product. To get started, try to find a master who will test this technology on your hair professionally. Then you can make a decision about the need for this tool just for you.