My ends looked like shredded wheat. I’d basically given up.
The damage was from a decade of bleach — dry, brittle, snapping off. I needed a miracle or a haircut.
It’s a pre-shampoo treatment from Olaplex. $30. Claims to seek out and repair broken bonds in your hair. A big promise.
Bond Building
Targets broken disulfide bonds — the core structure of your hair.
At-Home Use
The only one of their formulas you use before washing.
Cult Status
Every colorist I know swears by it. The pressure was on.
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The hero is Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate. A patented bond builder. It doesn’t just mask damage — it re-links broken sulfur bonds.
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate: The bond-building star
- Panthenol: Holds onto moisture
- Glycerin: Humectant for hydration
- Citric Acid: Balances pH
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Texture is thin, like water. Sinks into dry hair instantly — no heavy residue. Smells clean, like a salon.
By week three, my hair felt stronger. But the real shock? Less hair in my brush. A lot less.
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Breakage down 80%. Shine up. Texture smoother. Did it resurrect my dead ends? No. But it fortified what was left.
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It works. It’s not a conditioner — it’s a bond builder. And for that specific job, nothing else compares.