The Complete Olaplex Routine: How to Build Stronger, Healthier Hair Step by Step

A simple step-by-step guide to building an effective Olaplex hair routine, from bond repair masks to leave-in protection and starter kits.
The Complete Olaplex Routine: How to Build Stronger, Healthier Hair Step by Step

If your hair has been through colour, heat styling, or too many bad hair days, Olaplex's bond-building technology is one of the fastest ways to bring it back. Here's how to build a simple, effective Olaplex routine using the products already in your bathroom cabinet, or the ones you should add.

Step 1: Repair in the shower

Start with a bond-repairing mask once or twice a week. The Olaplex No.8 Bond Repair Moisture Mask works alongside your usual shampoo and conditioner to rebuild broken bonds from the inside out, leaving hair noticeably softer and shinier.

Step 2: Protect between washes

The Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum is a leave-in treatment that shields hair from heat and environmental damage while adding shine, perfect for using before styling.

Step 3: Keep bonds strong long-term

For colour-treated or chemically processed hair, pairing a bond smoother with a bonding oil helps lock in results between salon visits. The Olaplex Bonding Duo (No.6 Bond Smoother & No.7 Bonding Oil) is designed exactly for this.

New to Olaplex? Start with a kit

If you're just getting started, the Olaplex Healthy Hair Essentials Kit and the Olaplex Rescue Kit Gift Pack bundle the essentials together, so you're not guessing where to begin.

Consistency is what makes bond-building technology work, so pick one or two steps to start with and build your routine from there.