Our Editors Tested Olaplex To See If It's Really Worth The Hype

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Chances are that you know of the iconic haircare brand, Olaplex. Whether you're a beauty product lover like us editors here at Women's Health or have heard about the cult-favorite bonding oil from your fave influencer, there's no questioning that the brand is legendary. And, I'm here to tell you that it's not all hype. After experiencing Olaplex's first-hand for the past year, I can safely say they've been my go-to for reversing hair damage and helping with regrowth.

Peep a few of the most top-rated Olaplex products, below:

Thousands of reviewers are fans of the brand, too. Look at Amazon, and you'll see that nearly all the bestselling hair products are from Olaplex. The best part about the brand is that it's loved by tons of different types of people with distinct hair types. Whether your hair is curly, fine, dry, damaged, bleached, or oily, there's an Olaplex shampoo or strengthening hair mask with your name on it, though the brand mostly caters towards people who want to repair particularly damaged hair.

So, if you're anything like most people and have spent years dying and frying your hair with hot tools, the brand is a great fit for you. Designed to make hair look and feel healthier, see below for the best Olaplex products, tested and reviewed by Women's Health editors.

No.3 Hair Perfector

By far the most loved of all Olaplex's favorites, their No.3 Hair Perfector is used by several Women's Health editors and has over 100,000 five-star reviews on Amazon alone. Designed to mend broken, damaged strands and split ends, use it just like any hair mask by leaving it in for 10 minutes before applying shampoo and conditioner.

Our fitness editor, Jennifer Nied, said that after just one application, the split ends in her wavy hair were nowhere to be found.

Rave Review: "My hair was fried by an inexperienced stylist, and my old stylist recommended this product to restore my dry, frizzy, stripped hair. It worked wonders right away, although over time it's gotten even better. When it was damaged, this made it soft. Now, it's incredibly strong and well moisturized. I typically use it once a week, but I was initially using it every time I washed my hair three times a week and leaving it in overnight."

No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo

Amazon's bestselling shampoo with over 48,000 five-star reviews, this does exactly what it says: It's a maintenance product. Translation? It's what you'll want to use in conjunction with the leave-in creams, masks, and oils on this list to keep split hairs and broken strands bonded together after more intense treatments, like the masks on this list.

Editor Review: "No matter how many times I use it, I’m always so impressed by how well this shampoo lathers. A little bit really does go such a long way, and I know to reach for it whenever I feel like I want a deeper clean without drying out my hair." —WH beauty editor, Danielle Jackson

No.7 Bonding Oil

Another number one Amazon bestseller in hair treatments, the bonding oil is also another favorite amongst Women's Health editors. Designed to enhance shine and make strands feel silky soft, it also has heat protection in it, so you can apply some before using hot tools and then put on more for added shine afterwards. Yup, it's totally weightless, so you can easily use it on dry hair.

Rave Review: "My hair is fine and thin and the ends are damaged from heat styling. It basically breaks off if you look at it sideways. I couldn't wait to wash them out. But, this stuff has some kind of wizard magic. It disappears into the hair, calms down frizz, and repairs split ends. You can't even tell the oil is in there. There is no oiliness whatsoever and it doesn't weigh down the hair at all. There's a night-and-day difference in my damaged ends. If you have fine, thin hair, this is the one."

No.0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment

Designed to be used in conjunction with the No.3 Hair Perfector if you really have the most severely damaged hair, Olaplex's Intensive Bond Building Treatment is probably the most aggressive treatment on this list. What makes it unique is that it's supposed to be used on dry hair, so you can easily multitask with it in.

Editor Review: "I swore by this for my postpartum hair loss and dryness. The best way to let this product work its damage-eliminating magic is by saturating my dry hair and settling into a bubble bath." —WH fitness editor, Jennifer Nied

No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner

Olaplex's conditioner is—you guessed it—yet another number one Amazon bestseller, with this one having garnered over 50,000 five-star reviews. Another great maintenance product to use with the shampoo, it's also a great addition to your routine if you don't have damaged enough hair to try one of the more intense treatments on this list.

Rave Review: "I have lost quite a bit of hair in the last few years. This is by far the best conditioner I have used. I use it after the shampoo. It does not make your hair greasy or oily. I think my hair will start growing again, as very little hair comes out when I am using this conditioner. This is a great buy!"

No.6 Bond Smoother

Frizzy-haired reviewers can't stop raving about Olaplex's Bond Smoother. A leave-in cream that'll keep frizz at bay, this is one you'll want to pair with some of the other masks on this list. Reviewers swear it works immediately after one use.

Rave Review: "I have wavy/curly hair that blows up with the least bit of humidity. This product allows me to smooth my hair and it holds….for days. It's a great product."

No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask

This mask is great for any hair type, because who wouldn't want some more moisture in their hair? It's a great in-between product—it won't be as intense as the No.0 Bond Building Treatment or No.3 Hair Perfector, but it delivers a lot more moisture than the Maintenance Conditioner.

Editor Review: "I reach for this whenever I notice my hair is feeling dry. It makes my strands feel immediately softer every time I use it." —WH beauty editor, Danielle Jackson

No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum

If you're going to get any of the products on this list, this one's a must-have. The nourishing hair serum protects hair from heat damage and environmental aggressors like pollution. As an added bonus, it also helps to maintain your style for longer while adding shine.

Rave Review: "Olaplex products are already amazing but then they released this gem! My hair has never been happier and easier to maintain. I went for my routine haircut last week and my hairdresser literally said, 'oh my goodness you have NO split ends!' It's expensive but worth it!"

No.4P Blonde Enhancing Toning Shampoo

Blonde hair is particularly hard to maintain and keep healthy, which is where this toning purple shampoo comes in. Keep it in for up to five minutes—a bit longer than most shampoos—to repair, hydrate, and brighten the color of blonde hair. It's also a favorite amongst people with grey hair.

Rave Review: "My hair has naturally grown white/grey over the past 10 years after dying it blonde for 30 years. I work outdoors and it had become very yellow. I am so so pleased with how it’s evened out the colors in my hair and the yellow is nearly gone after one wash."

Ultimate Essentials Kit

Not sure where to start? I hear ya. Before splurging on a few different products, start with the this kit that features the best of the best. For $28, you'll get to experience the shampoo, moisture mask, intensive treatment, and leave-in cream (that's No.0, 3, 4, 5, and 8—I know, lots of numbers to keep track of). The kit makes a great gift, but you can also use it yourself to figure out which products you'd like to buy the full sizes of.

Rave Review: "This company is definitely one of the best. I can't afford full sizes but this kit actually saves my damaged hair. I have very long hair and this product lasts me about two washes."

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