Hi Heidi! Love your video! I’m certified in both and you are correct, it’s hard to compare products that work differently, it’s like comparing a moisturizer to a serum, both can leave the skin moisturized but the action mechanism is different. K18 is amazing to repair peptide chains, and olaplex is good to repair disulfide bonds ( the “glue” that holds the peptide chains together) that’s why combine you get the ultimate hair!
I have all of both products and enjoy both but prefer Olaplex a little more because not conditioning hair before getting out of the shower is awful! I have such tangled hair so it’s harder using K18. Thanks for another good video!
Thanks Heidi! Ive been using both. Olapex 3 years and k18 for 2 years give or take. I just don't think the two can be compared. They both yield very different results, clearly. Olaplex is like a mask. Used regularly and hair feels strong. I use k18 six times after bleaching roots and I don't need until my next hair salon visit. FYI I have 3c curl, bleach blond. With K18, after bleaching my hair is manageable. Looks way better than with Olaplex immediately after a salon visit. My curls are loser but within a couple washes and k18 my curls come back. With Olaplex during and after bleaching it takes about 2 months for my curls to go back to 3b and cannot get my curls back to before bleaching, even 2 years after. which is what I used to do before k18. I would use Olaplex all year long. With k18, 6-8 washes and I stop. I do love the Olaplex 8, mask even more than Olaplex 3. I use it after I stop with k18.
I have used both products. K18 says you can apply a leave in conditioner after 4 minutes. It really improved my hair. I used the entire line of Olaplex for years it’s only marginal results. K 18 is better for my platinum blonde hair
Have you tried using both together, like using olaplex 3 first then k18? Because I recently have just gotten both and wanna try using them together, but I don’t know what’s going to happen if I do so.
@User-7413 I use them both on the same hair day I clarify first then use olaplex I leave it on under a plastic cap for 40 mins then I use my normal shampoo and leave out my conditioner I then towel dry and add the k18 then I wait the 4 minutes and I use a leave in conditioner or curl cream as I have type 2c hair olaplex and k18 really brings back my curls
I’ve used both regularly and they have different effects on my hair, but they are both very good. I wet my hair, put Olaplex 3 in, on with plastic cap. At least 45 min, but can do longer, even though 10 min is good too. Was it out with my regular shampoo and condition. With K18 I need a very rich shampoo, K18 for 4 min and then a ton of moisture on top to make it livable. It still looks horrible afterwards 😂 Olaplex makes my hair a lot softer, while K18 helps quicker when my hair has just been bleached. 🤷🏼♀️
Hi! On k18 webpage in q&a it is stated:” No, K18 mask does not protect from heat, but it is clinically proven to repair damage from heat styling”. That being said, I enjoy applying olaplex nr6 after my k18.
Hi Heidi, I just found your channel😊Love learning about hair health and maintaince.Ive been using k18 for awhile now and I absolutely love it and stands behind it!I highly recommend it to friends and Family.Great video,you got yourself a new subscriber.
Hi Heidi! Love your videos!!! So informative and well detailed! Just an fyi k18 only repairs the hairs polypeptide chains and disulfide bonds. And does not coat the hair in any way so therefore it does not act as a heat protectant which is why it’s recommended to follow through with your regular styling products after the 4 min of applying. If you find you need extra moisture after the 4 min you can always use your favourite hair mask or conditioner over top of the k18! Results are amazing! Also if you haven’t tried the k18 detox shampoo OMG it works so amazing at keeping the hairs cuticles closed while shampooing therefore less tangles and more softness and less color fading!!! My hair felt so soft after using their detox shampoo It’s such an amazing shampoo and I feel like you’d love it!
The advancement of science I think explains K18. I loved Olaplex 3 and saved my hair but now on to bigger and better with K18. Thank you for this amazing video Heidi! Sending hugs! 🤗
Hi Heidi, I have to admit I’ve still not tried any of the Olaplex products because I thought you needed to buy quite a few of their products. I was told to try K18 (cost here in Aus is $100 😢). Anyway I bought the little sample tube to try it and I was really amazed at how my hair looked and felt even after that first treatment, how smooth and healthy my hair was. I then watched your review video of K18 also and because of that I purchased the full bottle. I also bought the peptide prep shampoo and the combination of using them both even my hairdresser was amazed at the difference in my hairs’ condition. Thanks for another great review of these two products but I think I’ll be sticking to K18 xx
What a great review comparison of these two products! I love both of them and just use each one on a different day or week. I tend to use Olaplex 3 after a shampoo though, since I never know if my hair is 'clean' enough to use it pre-shampoo. They are both great and will be a fantastic addition to anyone's hair care regimen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Here are just a few sources: 1- instagram.com/reel/Cn-ti03hIo6/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc= 2- hushhair.co.nz/k18/jmsr0atkr2y85coe3hr1whqxh77i5b 3- instagram.com/reel/Cn7TAhkpUn2/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc= 4- instagram.com/reel/CncnAWGBXzy/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc= 5- instagram.com/reel/CnATm1Nh-jT/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc= Hope that helps!
I just received both the large bottles of K18 and olaplex 3 and olaplex 7 to use interchangeably to take very good care of my hair as it grows! I've already done the 6 consecutively uses of K18 and will use Olaplex 2 weeks later then use the K18 again! I have a plan and I'm excited to see the results as my hair grows longer! Wish me luck!
Thank you for your prompt response. My hair is not damaged as such. I’m all grey, occasionally blow dry my hair no other heat styling. My hair is very dry, frizzes in heat and humidity and sheds a lot. Will either K 18 or Olplex help?
A fellow hair guru (Abbey Yung) made a video and talked with the company that you actually can use conditioner once that 4 minutes is up it’s penetrated the hair and worked it’s magic ❤with certain hair types and no conditioner the tangles can be intense and do more damage without conditioner to help alleviate it 😊so safe with conditioner after you’ve waited the recommended minutes ❤
She did a revue on it and was having a hard time with no conditioner at all very tangly hair naturally and I believe they reached out to her (or she contacted them?? Not sure ) but they said after the 4 minutes you can rinse and add conditioner like you would normally So shampoo ..K18 into damp hair ..wait 4 minutes rinse and are welcome to use conditioner if you want to 🥰
Hello Heidi and hello everyone’s The k18 team said to me that for those who loved the quickness of the k18 and also that it does not weight my hair down: YOU CAN USE K18 AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE EVEN IF YOU WASH YOUR HAIR EVERYDAY ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You mean as many frequencies right? Not as much doses as we like? Because this is so good to know. I really wanna stop using heavy silicones just so my hair “looks” healthy. I found that my hair’s been having an overload of silicones.
In my routine olaplex is completely gone after trying k18, I got an analis with a camera and really improves strength, olaplex didn't do that so I left the products pretty much since 3 years.
@@heidiguttenberg Ngl I was scared and just went to Sephora… I wanted to at least have the for real version so if I did buy the cheaper one I can kind of know what to look for…. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply it totally makes me smile
Hi!! Olaplex i was using me too, and saw a huge improvement of my damage bleach hair, but K18 seems for me to be better. i will do a review soon on my channel too!! thanks for sharing!! p.s you inspire to start an youtube channel talking about hair products!!😍😍😍
I use both and like them both in different ways. They are quite different but perform really well. When I'm just doing a quick shampoo I'll use the k18 after the wash and be done. If I'm doing a whole long wash day routine I'll do olaplex. 😃
My hair was on bleach 3 times (I'm a hairmodel) I worked for Toni & Guy. I had thick long blonde hair before, it's broken and really thin now, she said she bleached too much! I have Olaplex 3, but I bought K18. How long before it will grow back? Is there a chance that K18 can bring back thickness in a short time so I don't have to cut it? It's still pretty long, but really damaged and shorter on the sides..
I noticed that in most recent videos you're using the smaller K18 bottle. Just curious how long did that 150ml k18 bottle last? Just acquired a professional bottle for personal use.
Beautiful hair! ❤. Does the K18 leave in make the hair feel dirty? I’m going to use it in my human hair wig but I’d like to maintain the bounce. Thanks.
Hey Heidi, see the 2 products that you have used have totally different technology, k 18 helps in peptide repair and olaplex no 3 is a disulfide bond repair and protection treatment, It's very obvious that you had a heavy moisturizer on your hair so the k 18 was much smoother but did you try a wet hair elasticity test on the hair both sides before applying the product, try that out I 100% sure after you see the results of the olaplex no 3 elasticity test you will be amazed to see how strong your hair has become from with in which k 18 is not capable of .please try that and let me know . FYI I'm an EDUCATOR of olaplex team india 🇮🇳
@@heidiguttenberg so far I can recommend the regenerating line (with prickly pear oil) and the purifying Line (with sea minerals) there’s also smthg with aloe but I haven’t tried much yet. :)
It says on the K18 website you can use a rinse off hair mask after the four minutes. That was the only way I could use this product; my hair was too tangled and dry otherwise. More pumps to help detangle left my hair feeling coated. Using it after an olaplex treatment was nicer, but as a step before a hair mask it was really nice. Still not worth the money for me though.
I feel the same with the K18! Using it alone after shampooing was not enough for my hair, it felt so dry. I tried adding on a hair mask after the 4 minutes but it didn’t make a significant difference than without the treatment. So i just do not see the point in repurchasing. I’d rather spend the money on a good hair masque or leave in conditioner/heat protectant.
I love how quick K18 is and even though it isn't a conditioner I find my hair very easy to comb through after applying it. I would love to get my hands on the large professional k18 size but so far haven't been able to 😕
I like both sides! I agree K18 looks weighed down with product simply because… well it is… and Olaplex looks more voluminous. I like either side depending on which look you are going for :)
Ok…I’ve never seen anyone rub k12 like that. I looked it up and k18 doesn’t say to do that anywhere that I can find. I did find 1 girl on TikTok who did it but I have no idea where she got it from.
“Step 2: Leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes. Keep in mind, the longer it’s on, the more effective it is, especially for hair that is compromised. We’ve seen great results from people who leave it on 30 to 90 minutes! “. Source: olaplex.com/blogs/news/your-guide-to-olaplex-no-3#:~:text=Step%201%3A%20Apply%20a%20generous,on%2030%20to%2090%20minutes!
I prefer Olaplex 3 on my fine hair. I sometimes use the 0, but frequently don’t, doing it as a mask that I rinse out vs shampoo out. Good results for me. I cant have thick goop like 18 as leave in…looks like a greasy mess.
Ya no puedo mezclar los idiomas en este canal porque el 97% de los suscriptores hablan inglés y les resulta muy confuso. Pero voy a construir un canal en español.
I used olaplex today, and my hair was still frizzy. I have fine hair and would try to use olaplex instead of a conditioner. What is your thought about that..🎉
Hiii 👋🏻 Olaplex No3 is a pre-wash treatment. Needs to be shampooed afterwards. And it doesn’t replace a conditioner. They do have Olaplex No5 which is a conditioner for you to try, if you want. Or No8 the hair mask.
If anyone can help I got k18 and apply it like instructed but when I rub it in my hands no matter how much it never turns opaque like in peoples videos any help??
I’ve tried a few of the olaplex products including n3, and I’m a bleached blonde but it’s just Meh to me. I like coconut oil as a preschampo treatment better 😅. Wouldn’t spend the amount of money K18 costs on my hair ever, isn’t it mad how the hype makes us believe we NEED this stuff? Well it might feel nice and luxurious, but hair will go back to normal and you need to continue forever 🙄. I loved the video though ❤
K18 did nothing for my hair but olaplex is magic especially the no 3. Guess depends on the hair. But in my experience olaplex 3 is better when used on wet NOT damp hair. I can spread it more evenly and my hair feels softer than when i apply it on damp hair alone and then I rinse. I also use olaplex 3 after shampoo not before but I make sure to rinse it out thoroughly than follow with 4 in 1 mask cause the no. 5 and no.8 arent the best for my hair and then follow with olaplex 9 or 6 and 7. Its a magical combo.
Te amo y te extrano Heidi.. ❤️🥰🥰🥰 your hair is looking phenomenal. ALSO OMG IM OBSESSED WITH K18 MOLECULAR MASK! I have 3 5oz bottles rn. Cause ~ back ups need back ups. 😂😂 This is my new MUST HAVE HOLY GRAIL. I prefer it over olaplex. Olaplex I see so much hair in drain after. K18 mask ~ cuts my shower time tremendously without deep conditioning mask. Plus barely any hair in drain after. Love ya and you look gorgeous as always. Congrats on how huuuge your channel has gotten. You totally deserve it. You have the best personality/sense of humor and just all around gorgeous inside and out… much love from Massachusetts ❤️🥰🥰
Hi Heidi, thank you for this amazing video as usual your videos are so interesting and it's a pleasure to watch them and very helpful and useful. I am just like you olaplex saved my hair and I like them so much but since I tried K18 really I can't stop using it , it's time saver and effort saver and it's tame better my frizzy hair. So I use now K18 instead of olaplex no 0 and no 3 and no 8 but I still use no 9 and no 6+7 for styling my hair and really I like the results so much.make more videos please I can't wait for your videos 😍😍🥰🥰🥰
@@heidiguttenberg thank you so much for replying me it's makes me so happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. All the products that I use it's products that you reviewed before, you are my main beauty inspiration 😍😍😍😍
I just want to tell you that you changed my life when you did the review for the concealer of it cosmetics since that me and my sister never changed this amazing concealer thanks to you ❤️
Hi Heidi ❤ k18 side for sure,,I know it is an expensive hair product I personally wouldn't pay that,,maybe mother's day coming up 😉👍hint hint lol but good to see you back Heidi hope your having a good wk and look forward to your next upload tc 💞❤louise
@@heidiguttenberg your so welcome Heidi and totally appreciate all your advice and tips,,don't know where my hair would look like without you 🥰 your total pro best creator for sure on hair ❤ hope your having a good wk Heidi and hope your back to wkly 🤗🥰louise
The products are not comparable. Olaplex No. 3 is not intended for styling or hydration; it is for nourishing the hair, preventing breakage, and repairing damage. It’s not correct to leave Olaplex on the hair for more than 1 hour, you must rinse it out.
So I’ve actually been trying the olaplex no3 leaving it in for as long as possible, shampoo, and then k 18 🤞🏾hoping for healthier hair! Love you Heidi!!! ❤️
Interessting, since my hair is superfrizzy (also before I started Olaplex) and I have only tried Olaplex. Cold you try the Olaplex with a different shampo and conditioner? Maybe it wont be so frizzy? Thank you, will try the K18.
I have yet to try the K18 one. Olaplex No4 is not an absolute must, not an everyday shampoo either. Olaplex No3 works with other brands of shampoos too.
Obrigada Heidi por outro excelente vídeo. Há 2 meses fiz luzes no meu cabelo. Meus cabelos finos pareciam uma juba de leão cada vez que eu os lavava mas, após um mês de uso do k18 eles parecem mais saudaveis, com brilho e sedosos. No meu caso o k18 foi melhor que olaplex... Um abraço
I am a swimmer and I use k18 every month or so. But every time I wash my hair I use olaplex 6 & 7 (so just the leave ins). I find this routine works perfectly for me and keeps my hair in great shape.
Same. But when I'll use hot tools, I apply k18, then a heat protectant, then a little of olaplex 6 only on top to control the frizz, then oil on the ends.
The oplex side has more body, not as weighted down. But, yes looks not as great. The k18 side is obviously heavier & more weighted down. I use oplex line at the moment. It does exactly what it does to your side you did it on. I put redkin 25 spray for detangling in wet before brushing so eliminate damage and the number 6 to reduce frizz. I have bleached from black to blonde hair. Down my back long. K18 can be to heavy for some. Depends on your hair really. Mix both I say. There both different & work different ways. But I love the oplex shampoo & conditioner makes the hair like butter. K18 much easier leave & go... add a leave in mask/conditioner like redkin 25 which is for heat also. Oplex number 6 if still your not liking the k18 and leave in, will finish smoothing out & silk it. Recommended trying around to see if it's going to be to weighted down the next day thou.
K18 did not work for me made my hair very dry and my tangle Teezer brush was full of hair so I returned it, but I didn’t activate it. Was that the mistake I made? Week later I used Olaplex 3 and my hair feels so much better.
K18 is not a conditioner. If you had it I would say, try once more, activating it and then following with a conditioner, maybe a leave in one. But if you already returned it and are loving Olaplex, I guess your hair has spoken 😃
Well, between these (imo) K18 seems to add a little more thickness… could be because it is a leave in product. I would try not to go over the scalp but do start close to the root. Hope that helps.
Does anyone know if you must use k18 6 times to see results? I haven’t purchased the full product just a sample size and wondering if it’s even worth it since I can’t only do one or 2 applications with the sample.
Thank you for the comparison! Also question - in some of your videos you mentioned to be careful about using a mask with silicones too often. Is there a specific downside you’ve experienced? I just got the moroccanoil mask and I’m absolutely in love with it and want to use it all the time but as you know it has silicones.
Apparently silicones have evolved and in combination with other ingredients many of them are soluble. Also, by clarifying your hair, you prevent build-up. I love Moroccanoil, and I use it quite often too 🥰 In the end, I think, it’s about what works… don’t you agree?
K18 is expensive but you repair in 4 minutes your hair, in one week you has a beautiful hair. If you use olaplex you need buy 3 o more steps and your hair needs 3 or more weeks to see a good hair
OLAPLEX Repairs broken Disulfide Bonds and creates new ones. This restores strength to prevent breakage and stop splitting. K18 Acts as a “Filler” it fills in areas that have become damaged or depleted to restore strength and make hair look and feel Firmer and Thicker.
@@justmeagain7 K18 does do a better job of making hair look and feel more ‘Substantial’. While Olaplex reduces breaking and splitting there is a slight difference in the overall look and feel but they both restore strength with Olaplex doing a faster, better job of reducing breakage and K18 leaving the hair a bit thicker and smoother.
I think your results would have been more accurate had you used Olaplex 6 leave in on the left side. Obviously the side with no product in it will be frizzier when air dried or blow dried.
It’s impossible for my hair to be with only K18 without a mask and leave in. My hair is incredible dry and cannot even brush it after. I don’t think it works for coarse wavy/curly hair. Probably for thinner and smoother hair. For me it was a waste of money. I need conditioner!!!!
@@heidiguttenberg yes, but still not enough… I’m used to brush it in the shower with a mask on so it’s really easy, and that’s what I miss with K18… Thank you so much for taking the time to write me 🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰🥰
@@danielaoliveira541 of course! I’m happy to! ♥️ You can deep condition after 4mins if you want to. Well anyways, you will find the right product for you!
I mixed k18 with L'Oréal profiber purple bond mask and Amazon keratin (deep hair mask) it gave me results beyond imagination! I have bleached overprocessed hair and they are so shiny and smooth
Just enjoying every your video, even if i don't need a single product❤️ Also I've got a chronologiste mask today, your review was ahead of time! I tried an oil from this series a while ago and it felt so rich on my dry, thick hair. You might like it:)
Thank you for your tutorial with the ingredients. VERY SAD THAT STILL IN OUR INGREDIENTS THEY HAVE propyl anything! This is a cancer causing agent Period. Our bodies don’t break it down. It’s in skin care as well. PLEASE BE AWARE AND GET SMART WITH YOUR INGREDIENTS. While this is just on the hair the follicle obsorbs and into the scalp. I appreciate your beautiful tutorial, hope this helps. Thank you
Is this a sponsored video? That's really important info to know for viewers because I'm seeing this huge push from K18 and many are sponsored and I wonder if you are paid for a review by one or the other. Maybe you did address that and I just missed it in the video. I'm wondering also because in my opinion the Olaplex side looked way better and your hair looked clean whereas the K18 side looked dirty/limp (like how my own hair looks before I wash on wash day) and heavy and even darker color because of all the product. t's clear K18 is going after Olaplex customers too which is fine so long as it performs like Olaplex. Based on this video at least I would say no it doesn't perform as well but it's all subjective since maybe you think the K18 side looked and felt better and maybe you don't mind heavy hair. Anyway thanks for the review and comparison. I was thinking about trying K18 but at that price point I'm likely to just stick with the Olaplex #3 that I know works. I don't use 4 or 5 just #3 alone works wonders. It left me with beautiful spiral curls all over my head whereas before my dry, damaged, color treated hair looked like someone used a waffle iron on my hair. Now my hair is soft and bouncy and it isn't so brittle anymore where it couldn't spiral. I owe that to Olaplex 3. I'm going to use Olaplex 8 next since lack of moisture is a problem and I heard 8 is good for that.
I understand that you are not supposed to condition before using the Olaplex leave in No 6 (am I wrong), so you wouldn’t be able to do the full routine with the conditioner first if you used it. You are not supposed to leave the No 3 in your hair, just shampoo it out. Have you really tried leaving it in like a leave in, as you say this in the video, or did you confuse it with the No 6? Great video, but please would you clear this up for me.
Hmm.. I use both. But I alternate. I like K18 but I think olaplex gives me better results. I guess everyone is different. 🤷🏼♀️ Thank you for reviewing both! 💜 And you are SO right about Olaplex leaving a beautiful curl when left in. When I don’t straighten my hair I do leave it in and it’s great.
Hi Heidi! Love your video! I’m certified in both and you are correct, it’s hard to compare products that work differently, it’s like comparing a moisturizer to a serum, both can leave the skin moisturized but the action mechanism is different. K18 is amazing to repair peptide chains, and olaplex is good to repair disulfide bonds ( the “glue” that holds the peptide chains together) that’s why combine you get the ultimate hair!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 loved your comment! How do you suggest I try these together?
@@heidiguttenberg Olaplex 7 after K18 works really well for me. K18 saved my hair but I find I can’t get to 100% without Olaplex 💸😭
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@blacknwhitestripe have you used morrocanoil? Is it a good a olaplex 7?
I have all of both products and enjoy both but prefer Olaplex a little more because not conditioning hair before getting out of the shower is awful! I have such tangled hair so it’s harder using K18. Thanks for another good video!
Thank YOU for being here 🥰
i’ve heard it’s a good idea to condition before you shampoo and then use k18 so it’s less tangled x
You can condition hair in shower after using K18 as long as you leave it in for 4 minutes first
@@kelli7329 I’ve heard this also
You can also try using a leave in conditioner spray after applying k18 and allowing it to set for 4 minutes
Thanks Heidi! Ive been using both. Olapex 3 years and k18 for 2 years give or take. I just don't think the two can be compared. They both yield very different results, clearly. Olaplex is like a mask. Used regularly and hair feels strong. I use k18 six times after bleaching roots and I don't need until my next hair salon visit. FYI I have 3c curl, bleach blond. With K18, after bleaching my hair is manageable. Looks way better than with Olaplex immediately after a salon visit. My curls are loser but within a couple washes and k18 my curls come back.
With Olaplex during and after bleaching it takes about 2 months for my curls to go back to 3b and cannot get my curls back to before bleaching, even 2 years after. which is what I used to do before k18. I would use Olaplex all year long. With k18, 6-8 washes and I stop. I do love the Olaplex 8, mask even more than Olaplex 3. I use it after I stop with k18.
I have used both products. K18 says you can apply a leave in conditioner after 4 minutes. It really improved my hair. I used the entire line of Olaplex for years it’s only marginal results. K 18 is better for my platinum blonde hair
Have you tried using both together, like using olaplex 3 first then k18? Because I recently have just gotten both and wanna try using them together, but I don’t know what’s going to happen if I do so.
@@User-7413 i have not but do alternate them. When my current supply of Olaplex runs out I will not repurchase. That says it all
@User-7413 I use them both on the same hair day I clarify first then use olaplex I leave it on under a plastic cap for 40 mins then I use my normal shampoo and leave out my conditioner I then towel dry and add the k18 then I wait the 4 minutes and I use a leave in conditioner or curl cream as I have type 2c hair olaplex and k18 really brings back my curls
I’ve used both regularly and they have different effects on my hair, but they are both very good. I wet my hair, put Olaplex 3 in, on with plastic cap. At least 45 min, but can do longer, even though 10 min is good too. Was it out with my regular shampoo and condition. With K18 I need a very rich shampoo, K18 for 4 min and then a ton of moisture on top to make it livable. It still looks horrible afterwards 😂 Olaplex makes my hair a lot softer, while K18 helps quicker when my hair has just been bleached. 🤷🏼♀️
Hi! On k18 webpage in q&a it is stated:” No, K18 mask does not protect from heat, but it is clinically proven to repair damage from heat styling”. That being said, I enjoy applying olaplex nr6 after my k18.
The new K18 oil I believe protects against heat
Could you do a video on the best leave-in conditioners next?
Just noted this request! Love it!
Hi Heidi, I just found your channel😊Love learning about hair health and maintaince.Ive been using k18 for awhile now and I absolutely love it and stands behind it!I highly recommend it to friends and Family.Great video,you got yourself a new subscriber.
And what about a hair routine in wich you could use the olaplex toning shampoo and then the k18 leave in mask?
I have used all the Olaplex products for years and now use K18 and have much better results on my color and heat treated hair.
Hi Heidi!
Love your videos!!! So informative and well detailed!
Just an fyi k18 only repairs the hairs polypeptide chains and disulfide bonds. And does not coat the hair in any way so therefore it does not act as a heat protectant which is why it’s recommended to follow through with your regular styling products after the 4 min of applying.
If you find you need extra moisture after the 4 min you can always use your favourite hair mask or conditioner over top of the k18!
Results are amazing!
Also if you haven’t tried the k18 detox shampoo OMG it works so amazing at keeping the hairs cuticles closed while shampooing therefore less tangles and more softness and less color fading!!!
My hair felt so soft after using their detox shampoo
It’s such an amazing shampoo and I feel like you’d love it!
Thanks so much for the tips Nick! I’m very excited about experimenting more with K18
I’m
Confused here . Don’t masks & Cindi Omeed need washing out ? So how can you apply after 4 mins as it’s a leave in mask .
The advancement of science I think explains K18. I loved Olaplex 3 and saved my hair but now on to bigger and better with K18. Thank you for this amazing video Heidi! Sending hugs! 🤗
Hi Heidi, I have to admit I’ve still not tried any of the Olaplex products because I thought you needed to buy quite a few of their products. I was told to try K18 (cost here in Aus is $100 😢). Anyway I bought the little sample tube to try it and I was really amazed at how my hair looked and felt even after that first treatment, how smooth and healthy my hair was. I then watched your review video of K18 also and because of that I purchased the full bottle. I also bought the peptide prep shampoo and the combination of using them both even my hairdresser was amazed at the difference in my hairs’ condition. Thanks for another great review of these two products but I think I’ll be sticking to K18 xx
Hi Barbz! So excited to use it more and more!
I think you should try K 18 versus Ola Plex number six leave in conditioner and see what the differences is.
What a great review comparison of these two products! I love both of them and just use each one on a different day or week. I tend to use Olaplex 3 after a shampoo though, since I never know if my hair is 'clean' enough to use it pre-shampoo. They are both great and will be a fantastic addition to anyone's hair care regimen. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Wait, you need to rub K18 in your hands to activate? Where did you find this information?
Here are just a few sources:
1- instagram.com/reel/Cn-ti03hIo6/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=
2- hushhair.co.nz/k18/jmsr0atkr2y85coe3hr1whqxh77i5b
3- instagram.com/reel/Cn7TAhkpUn2/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=
4- instagram.com/reel/CncnAWGBXzy/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=
5- instagram.com/reel/CnATm1Nh-jT/?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=
Hope that helps!
I just received both the large bottles of K18 and olaplex 3 and olaplex 7 to use interchangeably to take very good care of my hair as it grows! I've already done the 6 consecutively uses of K18 and will use Olaplex 2 weeks later then use the K18 again! I have a plan and I'm excited to see the results as my hair grows longer! Wish me luck!
Very nice! How did it go??
Wow the K-18 side looks amazing
Is K18 helpful at all for virgin hair? If yes, what would it do for the health of the hair.
Is your virgin hair damaged ?
Thank you for your prompt response. My hair is not damaged as such. I’m all grey, occasionally blow dry my hair no other heat styling. My hair is very dry, frizzes in heat and humidity and sheds a lot. Will either K 18 or Olplex help?
In love with #3
I dont ever rinse it 🤗
Interesting! 💕
With olaplex you should shampoo first too.
A fellow hair guru (Abbey Yung) made a video and talked with the company that you actually can use conditioner once that 4 minutes is up it’s penetrated the hair and worked it’s magic ❤with certain hair types and no conditioner the tangles can be intense and do more damage without conditioner to help alleviate it 😊so safe with conditioner after you’ve waited the recommended minutes ❤
I don’t understand
@@debvoso9490you can use a conditioner/mask/leave in conditioner once the k18 has sat on the hair for 4 minutes. No need to skip it
So after 4 minutes it's fine to rinse the K8 and apply conditioner as in a normal wash?🤷♀️
Yes …you just do a little rinse and add conditioner like you normally would 🥰
She did a revue on it and was having a hard time with no conditioner at all very tangly hair naturally and I believe they reached out to her (or she contacted them?? Not sure ) but they said after the 4 minutes you can rinse and add conditioner like you would normally
So shampoo ..K18 into damp hair ..wait 4 minutes rinse and are welcome to use conditioner if you want to 🥰
Hello Heidi and hello everyone’s
The k18 team said to me that for those who loved the quickness of the k18 and also that it does not weight my hair down: YOU CAN USE K18 AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE EVEN IF YOU WASH YOUR HAIR EVERYDAY ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You mean as many frequencies right? Not as much doses as we like? Because this is so good to know. I really wanna stop using heavy silicones just so my hair “looks” healthy. I found that my hair’s been having an overload of silicones.
Me too!😢
Hi Heidi! I LOVED your video and your accurate reviews! I can't wait to hear your thoughts after using both products in the same routine!
Oh thank you! ☺️
This blow dry is awesome. Can you share the brand?
In my routine olaplex is completely gone after trying k18, I got an analis with a camera and really improves strength, olaplex didn't do that so I left the products pretty much since 3 years.
Nice! I should do that!
@@heidiguttenberg it opens the world it's so useful so you know if your routine really help your hair and it's right for it healthy statement!
Has anyone tried buying the discounted K 18 from Groupon? They have that big 5 ounce bottle for like 60 bucks but I’m scared it may be fake.
Did you figure this out?
@@heidiguttenberg Ngl I was scared and just went to Sephora… I wanted to at least have the for real version so if I did buy the cheaper one I can kind of know what to look for…. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply it totally makes me smile
Hi!! Olaplex i was using me too, and saw a huge improvement of my damage bleach hair, but K18 seems for me to be better. i will do a review soon on my channel too!! thanks for sharing!!
p.s you inspire to start an youtube channel talking about hair products!!😍😍😍
Best of luck! 🍀
I'd love to see the comparison between these 2 and Delorenzo Nova Plex. I've always used olaplex, but now a K18 lover.
You still need to use a leave in and blowout cream pre blow dry.
Will try that!
So I got another question, will you try the dupe by Elvive of Olaplex? It would be useful for the people who can't afford olaplex if it is good!!
Yasss! I think I got the conditioner when I was in Miami!
I use both and like them both in different ways. They are quite different but perform really well. When I'm just doing a quick shampoo I'll use the k18 after the wash and be done. If I'm doing a whole long wash day routine I'll do olaplex. 😃
Nice 🥰
My hair was on bleach 3 times (I'm a hairmodel) I worked for Toni & Guy. I had thick long blonde hair before, it's broken and really thin now, she said she bleached too much! I have Olaplex 3, but I bought K18. How long before it will grow back? Is there a chance that K18 can bring back thickness in a short time so I don't have to cut it? It's still pretty long, but really damaged and shorter on the sides..
I would love for you to review the living proof bonding leave in.
I use both, K18 is for the inside of your hair, olaplex the outside. Even K18 brand say to do that, just wait 4 mins before adding the olaplex.
I noticed that in most recent videos you're using the smaller K18 bottle. Just curious how long did that 150ml k18 bottle last? Just acquired a professional bottle for personal use.
To be 100% honest I didn’t count the applications. I should have!
Beautiful hair! ❤. Does the K18 leave in make the hair feel dirty? I’m going to use it in my human hair wig but I’d like to maintain the bounce. Thanks.
Hey Heidi, see the 2 products that you have used have totally different technology, k 18 helps in peptide repair and olaplex no 3 is a disulfide bond repair and protection treatment,
It's very obvious that you had a heavy moisturizer on your hair so the k 18 was much smoother but did you try a wet hair elasticity test on the hair both sides before applying the product, try that out I 100% sure after you see the results of the olaplex no 3 elasticity test you will be amazed to see how strong your hair has become from with in which k 18 is not capable of .please try that and let me know . FYI I'm an EDUCATOR of olaplex team india 🇮🇳
Exactly I love Olaplex 3 it’s my favourite ❤
As explained… you cannot use moisturizer before either of these treatments or it will create a barrier and prevent them from working.
I really need to try K18. But it’s soo expensive 😢 but I would really love to know if you have ever tried something from Christopher Robin??
Not yet! What do you suggest I try?
@@heidiguttenberg so far I can recommend the regenerating line (with prickly pear oil) and the purifying Line (with sea minerals) there’s also smthg with aloe but I haven’t tried much yet. :)
It says on the K18 website you can use a rinse off hair mask after the four minutes. That was the only way I could use this product; my hair was too tangled and dry otherwise. More pumps to help detangle left my hair feeling coated. Using it after an olaplex treatment was nicer, but as a step before a hair mask it was really nice. Still not worth the money for me though.
I need to try that!
I feel the same with the K18! Using it alone after shampooing was not enough for my hair, it felt so dry. I tried adding on a hair mask after the 4 minutes but it didn’t make a significant difference than without the treatment. So i just do not see the point in repurchasing. I’d rather spend the money on a good hair masque or leave in conditioner/heat protectant.
I love how quick K18 is and even though it isn't a conditioner I find my hair very easy to comb through after applying it. I would love to get my hands on the large professional k18 size but so far haven't been able to 😕
It’s available on beauty bay
Hey, does k18 protect from heat? Do I need to apply a heat protectant before styling?
Yes, use a heat protectant. But wait 4 minutes after applying K18. 🫶
Thank you❤
I like olaplex side more, looks more voluminous and softer x
I like both sides! I agree K18 looks weighed down with product simply because… well it is… and Olaplex looks more voluminous. I like either side depending on which look you are going for :)
Ok…I’ve never seen anyone rub k12 like that. I looked it up and k18 doesn’t say to do that anywhere that I can find. I did find 1 girl on TikTok who did it but I have no idea where she got it from.
Thank you! I saw it on their IG a while back.
Why don’t you compare the leave in with live in?
Hey please try them together in one routine, I'm sooo much curious about it!
Where does olaplex say to leave it in longer than 10 minutes? I just double checked and it says 10 minutes for maximum efficacy
“Step 2: Leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes. Keep in mind, the longer it’s on, the more effective it is, especially for hair that is compromised. We’ve seen great results from people who leave it on 30 to 90 minutes! “. Source: olaplex.com/blogs/news/your-guide-to-olaplex-no-3#:~:text=Step%201%3A%20Apply%20a%20generous,on%2030%20to%2090%20minutes!
@@heidiguttenberg no shit, on the product page it just says 10. I honestly did not know that so ty.
@@heidiguttenbergHi, what happens if you leave in Olaplex 3 for an entire day? (24 hours) Is it bad for your hair?
I prefer Olaplex 3 on my fine hair. I sometimes use the 0, but frequently don’t, doing it as a mask that I rinse out vs shampoo out. Good results for me. I cant have thick goop like 18 as leave in…looks like a greasy mess.
I just loved the way your K18 side looked before styling!
Have you tried the Coco & Eve bond building pre-shampoo treatment?
Try both together please!
Will do!
Por qué no haces estos videos en español? O por lo menos traducido 😓
Ya no puedo mezclar los idiomas en este canal porque el 97% de los suscriptores hablan inglés y les resulta muy confuso. Pero voy a construir un canal en español.
I used olaplex today, and my hair was still frizzy. I have fine hair and would try to use olaplex instead of a conditioner. What is your thought about that..🎉
Hiii 👋🏻 Olaplex No3 is a pre-wash treatment. Needs to be shampooed afterwards. And it doesn’t replace a conditioner. They do have Olaplex No5 which is a conditioner for you to try, if you want. Or No8 the hair mask.
If anyone can help I got k18 and apply it like instructed but when I rub it in my hands no matter how much it never turns opaque like in peoples videos any help??
Were your hands wet before rubbing the product? They need to be dry. Did you do it long enough?
It should go white after hands are rubbed together
I’ve tried a few of the olaplex products including n3, and I’m a bleached blonde but it’s just Meh to me. I like coconut oil as a preschampo treatment better 😅. Wouldn’t spend the amount of money K18 costs on my hair ever, isn’t it mad how the hype makes us believe we NEED this stuff? Well it might feel nice and luxurious, but hair will go back to normal and you need to continue forever 🙄. I loved the video though ❤
Thank you ♥️
I agree. It's wayy too over priced
K18 did nothing for my hair but olaplex is magic especially the no 3. Guess depends on the hair. But in my experience olaplex 3 is better when used on wet NOT damp hair. I can spread it more evenly and my hair feels softer than when i apply it on damp hair alone and then I rinse. I also use olaplex 3 after shampoo not before but I make sure to rinse it out thoroughly than follow with 4 in 1 mask cause the no. 5 and no.8 arent the best for my hair and then follow with olaplex 9 or 6 and 7. Its a magical combo.
Te amo y te extrano Heidi.. ❤️🥰🥰🥰 your hair is looking phenomenal. ALSO OMG IM OBSESSED WITH K18 MOLECULAR MASK! I have 3 5oz bottles rn. Cause ~ back ups need back ups. 😂😂
This is my new MUST HAVE HOLY GRAIL. I prefer it over olaplex. Olaplex I see so much hair in drain after. K18 mask ~ cuts my shower time tremendously without deep conditioning mask. Plus barely any hair in drain after. Love ya and you look gorgeous as always. Congrats on how huuuge your channel has gotten. You totally deserve it. You have the best personality/sense of humor and just all around gorgeous inside and out… much love from Massachusetts ❤️🥰🥰
This comment is my fave 🥰 You’re so kind! How could I miss it??
Live the k18 . Maybe mix both and see what happens
Planning to!
Hi Heidi, thank you for this amazing video as usual your videos are so interesting and it's a pleasure to watch them and very helpful and useful. I am just like you olaplex saved my hair and I like them so much but since I tried K18 really I can't stop using it , it's time saver and effort saver and it's tame better my frizzy hair. So I use now K18 instead of olaplex no 0 and no 3 and no 8 but I still use no 9 and no 6+7 for styling my hair and really I like the results so much.make more videos please I can't wait for your videos 😍😍🥰🥰🥰
Nice routine! I must try it! ♥️ Thank you so much for liking my videos 🥰 It makes me so happy!
@@heidiguttenberg thank you so much for replying me it's makes me so happy ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.
All the products that I use it's products that you reviewed before, you are my main beauty inspiration 😍😍😍😍
I just want to tell you that you changed my life when you did the review for the concealer of it cosmetics since that me and my sister never changed this amazing concealer thanks to you ❤️
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Hi Heidi ❤ k18 side for sure,,I know it is an expensive hair product I personally wouldn't pay that,,maybe mother's day coming up 😉👍hint hint lol but good to see you back Heidi hope your having a good wk and look forward to your next upload tc 💞❤louise
😂 Thanks Louise! ♥️
@@heidiguttenberg your so welcome Heidi and totally appreciate all your advice and tips,,don't know where my hair would look like without you 🥰 your total pro best creator for sure on hair ❤ hope your having a good wk Heidi and hope your back to wkly 🤗🥰louise
@@Jay-qt5kj awww 🥰 🙏🏻 I’m so grateful for your kind words.
@@heidiguttenberg❤❤❤ your such a kind soul and I wish you ATB for your channel and future Heidi,,💞
Impressionante, preciso experimentar k18. Adorei o vídeo! Obrigada 🥰
Contame si lo pobás!
The products are not comparable. Olaplex No. 3 is not intended for styling or hydration; it is for nourishing the hair, preventing breakage, and repairing damage. It’s not correct to leave Olaplex on the hair for more than 1 hour, you must rinse it out.
Enjoyed this video very much ❤
Thank you! That means a lot to me ♥️
Great review, thanks a lot!
So I’ve actually been trying the olaplex no3 leaving it in for as long as possible, shampoo, and then k 18 🤞🏾hoping for healthier hair! Love you Heidi!!! ❤️
🥰 awwww love you too! I’m gonna try this too!
I'm a new subscriber I loved your channel 🙊 unfortunately I don't understand English 100% but I like your reviews
Welcome! So happy you’re here!
Can any of them be used on protein treated hair ?!😊
I do, with no adverse effects. They're not proteins.
Hello
What brand was the hair dryer please?
Thanks Xx
Shark! It’s linked in the description box in case you’d like to check it out.
@@heidiguttenberg Thanks Heidi
Interessting, since my hair is superfrizzy (also before I started Olaplex) and I have only tried Olaplex. Cold you try the Olaplex with a different shampo and conditioner? Maybe it wont be so frizzy? Thank you, will try the K18.
What do you think about their two shampoos that are proposed to use together with this treatment? Is it necessary to use them?
I have yet to try the K18 one. Olaplex No4 is not an absolute must, not an everyday shampoo either. Olaplex No3 works with other brands of shampoos too.
Very goog feedback .will u use olaplex no 0?
and let see the result?
Thanks! Here’s the full routine! ruclips.net/video/OWWL15cho0Q/видео.htmlsi=m4cL4DqitxWN8AyF
not sure if comparing K18 to Olapex 3 is fair. Maybe comparing Olapex 6 + Olapex 7 with K18 would be a fair comparison.
Olaplex 6 and 7 are styling products… not sure about that comparison…
Lol
Obrigada Heidi por outro excelente vídeo. Há 2 meses fiz luzes no meu cabelo. Meus cabelos finos pareciam uma juba de leão cada vez que eu os lavava mas, após um mês de uso do k18 eles parecem mais saudaveis, com brilho e sedosos. No meu caso o k18 foi melhor que olaplex... Um abraço
Increíble! Me pone muy feliz por vos!
I am a swimmer and I use k18 every month or so. But every time I wash my hair I use olaplex 6 & 7 (so just the leave ins). I find this routine works perfectly for me and keeps my hair in great shape.
Same. But when I'll use hot tools, I apply k18, then a heat protectant, then a little of olaplex 6 only on top to control the frizz, then oil on the ends.
The oplex side has more body, not as weighted down. But, yes looks not as great. The k18 side is obviously heavier & more weighted down. I use oplex line at the moment. It does exactly what it does to your side you did it on. I put redkin 25 spray for detangling in wet before brushing so eliminate damage and the number 6 to reduce frizz. I have bleached from black to blonde hair. Down my back long. K18 can be to heavy for some. Depends on your hair really. Mix both I say. There both different & work different ways. But I love the oplex shampoo & conditioner makes the hair like butter. K18 much easier leave & go... add a leave in mask/conditioner like redkin 25 which is for heat also. Oplex number 6 if still your not liking the k18 and leave in, will finish smoothing out & silk it. Recommended trying around to see if it's going to be to weighted down the next day thou.
K18 did not work for me made my hair very dry and my tangle Teezer brush was full of hair so I returned it, but I didn’t activate it. Was that the mistake I made? Week later I used Olaplex 3 and my hair feels so much better.
K18 is not a conditioner. If you had it I would say, try once more, activating it and then following with a conditioner, maybe a leave in one. But if you already returned it and are loving Olaplex, I guess your hair has spoken 😃
Same here 😟
Would you recommend either for thinning hair? And if so how would you apply on a guy’s short hair?
Well, between these (imo) K18 seems to add a little more thickness… could be because it is a leave in product. I would try not to go over the scalp but do start close to the root. Hope that helps.
U looks gorgeous and beautiful wit those blue eye..😍😍
I have K18
My hair stylist is the best!! He always recommends me top brands😉
I do both together works amazing 🎉
Nice! Do share your tips!
I thought it was called OlAplex.. not Oplex???
Must be my accent. 🤷♀️
Does anyone know if you must use k18 6 times to see results? I haven’t purchased the full product just a sample size and wondering if it’s even worth it since I can’t only do one or 2 applications with the sample.
Ideally, yes. But 2 applications should show you - imho - if you hair likes it.
Thank you for the comparison! Also question - in some of your videos you mentioned to be careful about using a mask with silicones too often. Is there a specific downside you’ve experienced? I just got the moroccanoil mask and I’m absolutely in love with it and want to use it all the time but as you know it has silicones.
Apparently silicones have evolved and in combination with other ingredients many of them are soluble. Also, by clarifying your hair, you prevent build-up. I love Moroccanoil, and I use it quite often too 🥰 In the end, I think, it’s about what works… don’t you agree?
@@heidiguttenberg absolutely 😊. Thank you!
@@ioanaschifirnet3814 You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
K18 is expensive but you repair in 4 minutes your hair, in one week you has a beautiful hair. If you use olaplex you need buy 3 o more steps and your hair needs 3 or more weeks to see a good hair
OLAPLEX Repairs broken Disulfide Bonds and creates new ones. This restores strength to prevent breakage and stop splitting. K18 Acts as a “Filler” it fills in areas that have become damaged or depleted to restore strength and make hair look and feel Firmer and Thicker.
At the end, visually, it os supposed to give us the same result, then
@@justmeagain7 K18 does do a better job of making hair look and feel more ‘Substantial’. While Olaplex reduces breaking and splitting there is a slight difference in the overall look and feel but they both restore strength with Olaplex doing a faster, better job of reducing breakage and K18 leaving the hair a bit thicker and smoother.
I have Olaplex no. 3 but it takes a lot of time and effort so I have been thinking of investing in K18 sometime. Very informative and helpful!
Thank you so much! ♥️
It's really annoying how this channel is underrated
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I think your results would have been more accurate had you used Olaplex 6 leave in on the left side. Obviously the side with no product in it will be frizzier when air dried or blow dried.
We can try that next!
I dont like the smell of olaplex. How does the K18 smell . I usually use fragrace free products
Very neutral to me. Really doesn’t smell like anything. But I will double check next time I use it.
I’ve used both. Olaplex brought out my natural texture of my hair, wavy. K18 makes my hair feels smooth and flat. I prefer olaplex.
Good point!
Wowww k18 beautiful
It’s impossible for my hair to be with only K18 without a mask and leave in. My hair is incredible dry and cannot even brush it after. I don’t think it works for coarse wavy/curly hair. Probably for thinner and smoother hair. For me it was a waste of money. I need conditioner!!!!
Have you tried a leave in conditioner after the initial 4 mins?
@@heidiguttenberg yes, but still not enough… I’m used to brush it in the shower with a mask on so it’s really easy, and that’s what I miss with K18…
Thank you so much for taking the time to write me 🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰🥰
@@danielaoliveira541 of course! I’m happy to! ♥️ You can deep condition after 4mins if you want to. Well anyways, you will find the right product for you!
I mixed k18 with L'Oréal profiber purple bond mask and Amazon keratin (deep hair mask) it gave me results beyond imagination! I have bleached overprocessed hair and they are so shiny and smooth
Just enjoying every your video, even if i don't need a single product❤️ Also I've got a chronologiste mask today, your review was ahead of time! I tried an oil from this series a while ago and it felt so rich on my dry, thick hair. You might like it:)
Loved your comment 🥰 I should try the oil!
❤ love your reviews. Saludos
Gracias ♥️
If you have fine hair, the volume is what you are going for
True!
Thank you for your tutorial with the ingredients. VERY SAD THAT STILL IN OUR INGREDIENTS THEY HAVE propyl anything! This is a cancer causing agent Period. Our bodies don’t break it down. It’s in skin care as well. PLEASE BE AWARE AND GET SMART WITH YOUR INGREDIENTS. While this is just on the hair the follicle obsorbs and into the scalp. I appreciate your beautiful tutorial, hope this helps. Thank you
Thank you! I wonder what Olaplex has to say about that. 🤔
Is this a sponsored video? That's really important info to know for viewers because I'm seeing this huge push from K18 and many are sponsored and I wonder if you are paid for a review by one or the other. Maybe you did address that and I just missed it in the video. I'm wondering also because in my opinion the Olaplex side looked way better and your hair looked clean whereas the K18 side looked dirty/limp (like how my own hair looks before I wash on wash day) and heavy and even darker color because of all the product. t's clear K18 is going after Olaplex customers too which is fine so long as it performs like Olaplex. Based on this video at least I would say no it doesn't perform as well but it's all subjective since maybe you think the K18 side looked and felt better and maybe you don't mind heavy hair. Anyway thanks for the review and comparison. I was thinking about trying K18 but at that price point I'm likely to just stick with the Olaplex #3 that I know works. I don't use 4 or 5 just #3 alone works wonders. It left me with beautiful spiral curls all over my head whereas before my dry, damaged, color treated hair looked like someone used a waffle iron on my hair. Now my hair is soft and bouncy and it isn't so brittle anymore where it couldn't spiral. I owe that to Olaplex 3. I'm going to use Olaplex 8 next since lack of moisture is a problem and I heard 8 is good for that.
I understand that you are not supposed to condition before using the Olaplex leave in No 6 (am I wrong), so you wouldn’t be able to do the full routine with the conditioner first if you used it. You are not supposed to leave the No 3 in your hair, just shampoo it out. Have you really tried leaving it in like a leave in, as you say this in the video, or did you confuse it with the No 6? Great video, but please would you clear this up for me.
Thanks for watching ♥️ You may condition before Olaplex No 6. It is a styling cream.
Hmm.. I use both. But I alternate. I like K18 but I think olaplex gives me better results. I guess everyone is different. 🤷🏼♀️ Thank you for reviewing both! 💜
And you are SO right about Olaplex leaving a beautiful curl when left in. When I don’t straighten my hair I do leave it in and it’s great.
Yasss! I need to document that! It’s something nobody is talking about but it does work!