How do you use Olaplex No.3?

Apply to damp, towel-dried hair from root to tip, leave for about 10 minutes, then shampoo and condition as usual. It is a pre-shampoo treatment, not a leave-in.

Is No.3 the same as No.0 or the shampoo?

No. No.3 is the at-home bond-building treatment; No.0 is a bonding oil used before No.3, and the shampoos and conditioners are regular wash-day products. No.3 is the one meant to be rinsed out after 10 minutes.

Is it good for colored or bleached hair?

Yes. It is aimed at chemically treated and colored hair, and reviewers most often report less breakage on bleached or heat-damaged hair.

Can I use it on curly or fine hair?

Yes. It is listed for all hair types and textures, including curly and fine hair. Use a small amount on fine hair so the thick cream does not weigh it down.

How big is the bottle?

The standard size is 3.3 oz, which is small enough for travel but runs out quickly with weekly use.

Does it protect against heat styling?

Olaplex lists heat protection among its benefits, and the bond-building ingredient is aimed at damage from heat styling. It is still a rinse-out treatment, so use a dedicated heat protectant before hot tools.

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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector Repairing Treatment

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Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector Repairing Treatment

Name: Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector Repairing Treatment
Brand: Olaplex
Availability: InStock

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Specs

Formula: Paraben-free
Ingredient: Jojoba
Active Ingredient: Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate
Free Of: Sulfate-free, Paraben-free
Featured Ingredient: Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Aloe Vera
Weight: 3.3 oz
Body Part Use: Hair
Gender: Unisex
Form: Cream
Subtype: Hair mask

About the Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector Repairing Treatment

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector is a pre-shampoo repairing treatment built around bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, the bond-building ingredient Olaplex is known for. It is a thick cream applied to damp hair for about 10 minutes before washing, aimed at chemically treated, colored and heat-styled hair. The 3.3 oz size is the standard bottle and is small enough to travel with. It is a rinse-out mask rather than a conditioner, so shampoo and conditioner still follow.

Best forColored or bleached hairHeat and chemical damageFine or thick hair needing less breakageTravelers wanting a small treatment bottle

Pros

Bond-building formula targets breakage rather than just coating hair
Works on all hair types and textures, including curly and fine hair
Sulfate-free and paraben-free
Vegan and cruelty-free
Small 3.3 oz bottle suits travel
Jojoba and aloe vera round out the bond-building ingredient

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