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What are the best alternatives to Olaplex?

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Alternatives to Olaplex... they do exist! Right now, Olaplex is the number one choice for repairing damaged hair. In this blog, we list several similar products. You might have already heard about Olaplex, but let’s start with Olaplex itself. Olaplex is a hair-repair treatment that ensures your hair is deeply hydrated, nourished and restored. Olaplex truly makes coloured hair more beautiful, stronger, shinier and healthier. When you colour or bleach your hair, it gets quite damaged. To restore your hair, Olaplex is a wonderful product. It gives your hair an intenSiive treatment. However, even without colouring your hair, it can still get quite damaged, for example from heat tools, the sun or chlorine.

Olaplex is a multi-step hair-strengthening treatment with nine steps. Steps 0, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are for home use, while 1 and 2 are for professional salon use only. Each Olaplex product can be used individually but also works well combined. Olaplex products fall into three categories so you get a clear overview of Olaplex.

  • Olaplex products to pamper your hair: No.0, No.3 and No.8
  • Olaplex products to maintain your hair: No.4 and No.5
  • Olaplex products to protect your hair: No.6 and No.7

 

How does damaged hair occur and how do you repair it?

When your hair is damaged, the cuticles are lifted and some of the sulphur bonds that keep hair strong are broken. As a result, your hair dries out, loses shape and breaks easily. You can lay the cuticles flat again, hydrate your hair and create new sulphur bonds using products. The products in this blog contain amino acids, vitamins and proteins. These are the building blocks for producing hair proteins. Using these products helps your hair retain natural moisture and restores its elasticity. Your hair becomes much healthier, stronger and shinier! Want to know more about repairing damaged hair? Check out this blog: The step-by-step guide to repairing damaged hair. Or keep reading to find out what the alternatives to Olaplex are!

 

What are good replacements for Olaplex?  

There are other products similar to Olaplex that are less pricey. But which ones suit your hair? We divided the products we will discuss into two types: preventing damage during colouring and treatments for mild to very damaged hair. Below, we explain the differences to help you choose the right repair treatment for your hair’s needs:

 

Prevent hair damage!

Prevent damage to your hair during and after colouring. Bleaching or highlighting hair is an intenSiive treatment, as everyone knows. Many people avoid bleaching because of fear of damage. Nowadays, various treatments exist that protect your hair from damage. The products below can be added to all types of colour formulas. They bond to hair fibres and strengthen hair bonds. Even if your hair is slightly damaged, adding one of these products to your colour is wise. If you’re not planning to colour your hair, these treatments also work as extra intenSiive repair treatments on their own. Here are the products we mean, keep reading to learn why they’re great alternatives:

 

L'Oréal SmartBond

L'Oréal SmartBond includes four products:

  • L'Oréal SmartBond - Step 1
  • L'Oréal SmartBond - Step 2
  • L'Oréal SmartBond - Conditioner
  • L'Oréal SmardBond - Set

Colouring or bleaching hair both negatively affect hair. Your cuticles open chemically and pigments break down. Although damage isn't always visible, it's definitely there. The L’Oreal SmartBond protects hair during colouring or bleaching, strengthening hair fibres through these technical treatments. Thanks to L’Oreal SmartBond, you can reduce this damage! Protect your hair during colouring and bleaching with the L’Oréal SmartBond Step 1 & 2 Kit. SmartBond adds to colour formulas to make hair stronger, softer and shinier. The SmartBond Kit includes two products. In two steps, it provides intenSiive care and protection. The hair fibre is strengthened, reducing breakage and giving a healthy look. Essential for any colour, bleach or highlighting treatment.

 

KIS KeraBond 

KIS KeraBond consists of one product:

KIS KeraBond protects your hair from damage during chemical processes by minimising it. The KeraBond penetrates deeply into hair fibres, strengthening your hair structure from within. This means your hair is nourished and strengthened alongside chemical treatments, for fabulous locks! 

 

Wella WellaPlex

Wella WellaPlex includes three products:

Bleaching or highlighting is an intenSiive treatment known to everyone. Many choose not to bleach for fear of damage. Now there are several treatments introduced including Olaplex and this fantastic kit. Wellaplex is the perfect solution for changing hair colour from dark to light without damage. Is Wellaplex the same as Olaplex? Both products (Olaplex 1, 2 & 3 vs. Wella 1, 2 & 3) work similarly. Wellaplex No. 1 prevents hair damage during bleaching and colouring. Wellaplex No. 2 strengthens hair bonds, balances pH and strengthens hair structure after chemical treatment. Wellaplex No. 3 Bond Stabilizer like Olaplex No. 3, is a great home treatment that strengthens hair bonds and restores pH and hair structure after colouring.

 

Schwarzkopf Fibreplex 

Schwarzkopf Fibreplex includes six products:

Schwarzkopf Fibreplex is one of the miracle products comparable to Olaplex. Schwarzkopf Fibreplex lets you colour and bleach without choosing between great colour or healthy hair. This Bond Enforcing System protects hair against breakage, reducing breakage by up to 94%. Start with the Schwarzkopf Hair Primer Spray, section your hair and apply Spray. Let it dry naturally or blow-dry. Next, you’ll get beautiful colour results as it ensures even colour uptake by balancing different poroSiity levels. The Schwarzkopf Fibreplex No. 1 Bond Booster protects hair during chemical treatments. It bonds to fibres and strengthens hair bonds. If your hair is slightly damaged, the Bond Booster is a great choice even if you want to colour or bleach. After rinsing the colour, apply the Schwarzkopf Fibreplex No. 2 Bond Sealer and leave for 5 to 10 minutes. The Schwarzkopf Fibreplex No. 2 Bond Sealer is a very intenSiive treatment that complements the Schwarzkopf No. 1 Bond Booster. It stabilises strengthened bonds and fibres in just one step. To keep hair healthy and strong after chemical treatments, Schwarzkopf developed a Hair Sealer. This aftercare treatment is pH-neutralising and strengthens hair to restore fibres. The sealer locks colour pigments for longer-lasting colour. 

 

Get your hair back in top condition!

Looking for products that repair your hair during or after washing? We’ve listed several products. They can be bought in sets or individually at haarspullen.nl. These products include:

 

Schwarzkopf BlondMe

BlondMe has Haircare products suitable for hair repair:

Everyone knows bleaching isn't great for your locks. Your hair structure gets damaged, often leaving you with a straw-like mess. Damaged locks mean broken internal hair bonds. The stability of your hair decreases, making it prone to breakage. Every BlondMe product contains the Advanced Bonding System. For example, the bleaching product contains the Bond Protection System to strengthen hair fibres during bleaching. The Haircare line contains the Bond Creation System, which maintains and strengthens hair bonds. 

 

Goldwell Bond Pro

Goldwell Bond Pro consists of five products:

Dualsenses Bond Pro instantly strengthens limp, fragile hair prone to breakage. The integrated Inter-Amino-Bond-Builder strengthens hair from within by forming new ionic and hydrogen bonds. Peptides and amino acids penetrate deep into the cortex, specifically targeting damage. The MircoProTec Complex distributes essential nourishers quickly and evenly for visible and tangible results. Goldwell Bond Pro care products suit all hair types. All Goldwell Dualsenses products also provide reliable colour protection to reduce fading. Goldwell Bond Pro is available in two convenient sets: the Bond Pro Set and the Bond Pro XL Set.

 

Wella Colormotion+

Wella Colormotion+ includes five products:

Wella Colormotion+ is an excellent aftercare treatment straight after colouring. It boosts your hair’s protection. It improves colour molecules in hair and rebalances the pH. This aftercare works in just 30 seconds!.

 

L’Oreal SE Pro Longer

L'Oréal Série Expert Pro Longer includes five products:

Pro Longer products are specially designed to make hair longer strands thicker and stronger. L’Oréal ProfesSionnel holds a patent on an exclusive molecule called Filler-A100, which makes hair fuller, stronger and more resilient. This molecule renews hair length and fills ends from within. Amino acids provide extra protection and prevent breakage. The products boast a lovely scent with velvety rose notes and a sensual amber fragrance. With Pro Longer, you get everything for thicker, fuller and stronger hair. Pro Longer is also available as a convenient set! 

 

BioSilk Silk Therapy 

BioSilk Silk Therapy consists of five products:

BioSilk Silk Therapy is a cleansing and nourishing set that restores shine and health to hair. The shampoo is very gentle and softly cleanses your hair. It also balances natural moisture levels. The shampoo contains a UV filter offering protection against harmful sun exposure. Furthermore, it contains natural herbs to nourish and care for hair. The conditioner closes the cuticles, making hair look healthy again. Moisturising ingredients nourish hair. BioSilk Silk Therapy contains 17 of the 19 amino acids naturally found in hair: it repairs damaged parts and smooths the cuticle layer. Silk prevents damage caused by styling tools like straighteners, curling irons and blow dryers. This exclusive serum from BioSilk prevents and repairs split ends and gives hair a beautiful shine.

 

Redken Acidic Bonding

Redken Acidic Bonding consists of two products:

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate offers a complete transformation for dry, fragile and weak hair. Ideal for coloured, bleached and (very) damaged hair. Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate is Redken’s most concentrated care line. Chemically treated demanding hair is transformed into healthy, soft and supple hair. The shampoo reverses damage after just one use. It contains citric acid and protects hair colour. The conditioner provides intenSiive care. Dry, fragile hair and split ends are gone for good. The leave-in protects hair from heat and helps prevent split ends. The products reduce colour fading and are enriched with citric acid. The shampoo and conditioner are also available as a handy set: Redken Acidic Bonding Duo.

 

Fanola Nutri Care  

Fanola Nutri Care line features nine products:

Fanola Nutri Care is enriched with milk protein and therefore Perfect for dry, frizzy hair. It hydrates and cares for dry and weak hair, making it soft and healthy again. Besides milk protein, this shampoo also contains Aloe Vera and Linseed Oil for beautiful shine and repairing split ends. Get shiny hair that smiles happiness and health throughout the day. The shampoo and conditioner are also available in a convenient set: Nutri Care Restructuring Set.

 

Indola Repair Care

Indola Repair Care has six products:

Indola Repair Care is a fantastic hair treatment. It restores your hair structure from within, reducing breakage by over ninety-five percent. Weak and damaged strands become a thing of the past as your hair’s natural beauty returns with this set!

 

Which product is your favourite? Still unsure which products suit your hair best? Contact us by email or phone. Send your questions to info@haarspullen.nl or call us for advice. For more information, check product details on the webSite or follow us on Instagram. We post daily tips, tricks and fun facts.

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