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  • Question
    Can I leave Olaplex No 3 in my hair overnight?
    Angela Justice
    Master Hair Stylist
    Angela Justice is a Master Hair Stylist and the Owner of Payton Place Salon based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. With over 33 years of experience, she specializes in styling and cutting hair, coloring hair, providing hair repair and strengthening services, and installing tape-in hair extensions.
    Master Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Definitely! Some people wear Olaplex overnight and then wash their hair with shampoo and conditioner the next morning.
  • Question
    How do you mix Olaplex?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can mix Olaplex 1 into any hair color or lightener formula, using 1/8 oz. for every once of color or lightener. It is not recommended to mix Olaplex 2 or 3.
  • Question
    Do you put Olaplex 3 on dry hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    It is not recommended for dry hair. You should rinse your hair, towel dry, then apply.
  • Question
    How do I use Olaplex at home?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Olaplex 3, the home treatment, should be applied every 10 days. Shampoo hair, towel dry, apply treatment, wait 10 minutes, then rinse out, shampoo again, and condition.
  • Question
    What does the Olaplex treatment do?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    It helps prevent damage during coloring services and repairs hair bonds after chemical treatments.
  • Question
    How much Olaplex 1 do I need to mix in per box of hair dye?
    Community Answer
    You only need 3 to 4 ml added to the box dye.
  • Question
    Can I use Olaplex 3 on semi-permanent dyed hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Semi-permanent color contains peroxide, which will still compromise the hair bonds; Olaplex 3 will re-bond them.
  • Question
    Can I use Olaplex no.3 without using no.1 and 2? I have bleach damage and did not use Olaplex in the process.
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can and you should. Step 3 is like a diluted step 2. It will save your damaged hair.
  • Question
    Can I use this product on relaxed hair?
    Community Answer
    Yes! Use Numbers 1and 3 together for a deep, wash-out conditioning treatment. Wash with number 4. Wash out condition with number 5. Leave-in condition with numbers 6 and 7.
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