OLAPLEX No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, (Pack of 1)

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After washing the Olaplex off and immediately blow drying, my hair was incredibly voluminous. Truly, it was like nothing I had seen before—not untamed and most definitely not coarse. On the second day, my hair settled and was so much silkier, shinier, and smoother. Most impressive of all, my hair wasn’t as oily as usual. A win-win. This product definitely worked for me. Olaplex Hair Perfector No.3 Home Treatment is not a conditioner or a hair mask, but a weekly pre-shampoo reparative treatment. You apply on dry hair and leave in for 20-30 minutes before shampooing to repair weak, damaged hair. I bet your next question is, how is Olaplex No.8 different to Olaplex No.3? The main difference is in how you use these Olaplex products and what for. I have been a huge fan of the Olaplex system for years now. When I had balayage, my colourist used the salon-only part of the system (No. 1 & 2) to keep my hair strong despite the bleach and I regularly use the brand's cult pre-wash treatment, No. 3, when my hair is feeling particularly weak.

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Using Olaplex not only repairs these broken bonds, but increases strength, restores elasticity and protects your hair follicles from further damage. And how do you use Olaplex? And do you need to use every single Olaplex product together to get results? I’ve known about Olaplex for many years. I used to get highlights with Tracey Cunningham, and about four or five years ago, my hair was in bad shape (not from the highlights, but from too many heat styling products and what I think was a bad application of a Keratin treatment—never again!). She used Olaplex No. 3 on me and my hair changed completely. It was soft to the touch and it was as if my split ends disappeared. But of course, like everything else, I forgot about using it and really stopped when I went through my no-highlight phase for a year. I think various stylists have used the salon-strength versions on me post-color, but I can’t be sure as I’m usually either daydreaming or straining to use my smartphone when at the shampoo basin. It's called the Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask and yes, there are now NINE DIFFERENT OLAPLEX PRODUCTS GAH.

Hello, my name is Sandra, and I’m a hair-aholic. (I even wrote a story for this magazine about my blow-dry addiction, which turned into a rather mortifying segment on Good Morning America.) I’d put my damage rating at a nine; I used to go to the salon three times a week (which isn’t all that uncommon in New York City) for primping and pressing, and dyed my hair for fun (like the time in the 1990s I had my highlights painted to match a favorite Gucci coat). Now I color out of dire necessity, and am generally deflated by the toll vanity has taken on my fragile and thinning tresses. Apply* to clean, damp hair focusing on mid-length to ends, distributing evenly. Use sparingly on the roots. Keep scrolling for everything you need to know, including my honest Olaplex No. 8 review as an ex-hairdresser. What Is Olaplex and How Does Olaplex Work? My hair has been through a lot in the past year. The culmination of not getting a cut or any treatments for months on end, experimenting with styling my natural hair texture and trialling a lot of new launches has resulted in seriously dry ends. This means that when it comes to hair-wash day I’ve been going all out to treat my strands to the most thirst-quenching and strengthening routine to avoid breakage and split ends.

OLAPLEX No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, (Pack of 1)

Step 2: Apply Olaplex Hair Perfector No.3 Home Treatment and leave on for 20-30 minutes. Hot tip: You only need a tiny amount of this product.

I used it twice. The first time I only used the shampoo and hair mask, and left the mask on for 30 minutes. Once I rinsed, my hair felt really lustrous and soft, but more importantly, stronger and fuller. I used it a second time three weeks later. I was about to get highlights for the first time in 10 months, so this time around I used not just the mask but all of the the Olaplex prep products, too: the No. 0 spray, the No. 3, and the mask; when I got out of the shower, I applied a little of the No. 6 heat protectant styling cream. I loved it. My hair was bouncy and felt even softer, but still maintained body. The result was even better with the pre and post products. Plus, the softness and fullness lasted for a few days, not even changing after being exposed to outdoor weather. Olaplex has single-handedly saved my hair while I was still bleaching it—I was blonde for most of college and my first few years of living in New York, and my hair’s quality dramatically changed for the better when I added the bond-building product to my routine. My hair definitely isn’t in as dire shape as it was then, but I was hoping for refreshed, touchably soft hair that has been eluding me lately. If you've always wondered about Olaplex but haven't tried any of the products before, you can't go wrong with this mask. And if you're already a fan of Olaplex No.3 or any of the other Olaplex products, this product won't disappoint. I'm going to keep this intro really brief because the (and much-hyped) Olaplex hair mask is finally here. The result? Stronger, softer, healthier hair that looks swishy and glossy. Think TV commercial hair. What Is Olaplex No.8?

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When I rinsed the product out, I was a little apprehensive because I didn't get that super silky smooth cosmetic feel...As for Olaplex No.8... maybe I'm biased having worked as a professional hair stylist, but I can't fault this product. I'll try to describe how good my hair felt after rinsing out this mask but I truly feel like you need to experience it for yourself. The slip was dolphin-like and the definition of my coils had been almost completely restored, something I often worry about with the amount of straightening I do.

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I used the Olaplex No. 8 after shampooing and applied it to the middle and ends of my hair. I’ve always had oily hair, and my one hesitation was the mask being too moisturizing, especially anywhere near my oil-prone roots. There is a definite scent to be wary of, but I didn’t mind– in a way, it felt like an olfactory reminder that, yes, I had a hair mask on and it was working.Nº.5 is your daily conditioner. It provides the hair with the key components of a conditioner and the repair from the active ingredient. Nº.8 takes it a step further, providing the hair with extra moisture while being lightweight and leaving the hair healthy with body and fullness, including the active ingredient’s hair repair. I will, but I won’t be diligent and regular with it. I don’t like to use any hair product on too much of a consistent basis because my hair stops responding. I will say this: the whole shebang of pre, during, and post Olaplex products are the way to go for me, to ensure strong hair before highlights. I am certain it kept my hair from breaking until I decide to do something stupid with it next month. Tilden Bissell, Digital Designer I've used every single Olaplex product before and I can confidently say, Olaplex No.8 is the least confusing product from the range.