Everything You Need to Know About Olaplex No.8

Posted on Thursday, 5 August 2021 - By Amelia

Olaplex's newest product, No.8, is dedicated to bringing hydration, body and shine to your hair.
This multi-benefit, reparative hair mask targets damaged hair in only ten minutes by repairing broken bonds and adding moisture to hair, leaving it at its healthiest.

What is Olaplex No.8?

Olaplex No.8 (Bond Intense Moisture Mask) is the newest product to join the Olaplex range and is soon to be your ride or die hair-saviour. This highly concentrated, reparative hair mask is packed full of proteins, nutrients and of course, the patented Olaplex Bond Building Technology. The result after use is shiny, smooth hair that has increased body.

If you don't trust my word, you only have to look at the clinical results to see the benefits that Olaplex No.8 can add to your hair. Olaplex No.8 gave hair 2x more shine, 4x more moisture, 6x more smoothness and 94% of users saw more body in their hair. Hair is never weighed down after use (lightweight feel ONLY), and is never left oily or greasy.

How Does It Work?

Without going into too many sciencey details, Olaplex No.8 uses the same patented Bond Building Technology as is present in all of their products. Basically, your hair is made up of a while lot of disulfide bonds which give hair structure, strength and stability. When these bonds are broken (which can be due to a combination of environmental, thermal and chemical factors) it results in damage to your hair.

The Olaplex Technology packed into Olaplex No.8 is designed to restore these damaged bonds by repairing them from the inside out, using a magical ingredient called Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate. Once all hair bonds are intact and re-aligned (which occurs after frequent use of Olaplex products), you have healthy, beautiful, shiny, touchable hair - damage be gone!

How Do I Use It?

Using Olaplex No.8 is so simple. All you need is clean, damp hair (hair that has just been shampoo-ed is ideal) and around ten minutes. The bottle may seem small, but with this product, less is more - depending on your hair length, only a few small pumps are needed. To apply, work Olaplex No.8 through your hair with your fingers, focusing on the ends and areas in need of intense hydration. To avoid weighed down, oily hair, going light on your roots is recommended. Leave the solution in for at least 10 minutes, rinse, dry and style. No need for conditioner or extra styling product - Olaplex No.8 really is that good.

Olaplex No.8 is meant to be used as often as needed to rebalance the moisture in your hair. In fact, you cannot overuse it: Olaplex No.8 can be left in longer than the recommended ten minutes for extra hydration; and many people use it as often as every wash (especially those with chemically treated hair). However, because the benefits of Olaplex No.8 are long-lasting, using this mask once a week will give you all the benefits (hydration, smoothness, shine and volume) until the next treatment is applied.

Is My Hair-Type Suitable?

The entire range of Olaplex products, including No.8, are suitable for ALL hair types (yes, including those with curls!). Olaplex No.8 is a luxurious part of weekly self care that no hair type needs to miss out on. This mask will add intense moisture, shine, softness and body to any hair it comes in contact with, wherever it is needed.

Due to the deep hydration this mask provides, it is particularly effective for those frequently dying or styling hair with heated tools as dry, damaged hair is common side effect. The more intensely damaged the hair, the more dramatic results will first be.

What about the rest of the Olaplex range?

Every hair type can benefit from the deep hydration and hair repair that Olaplex No.8 provides. But, we admit, it can be tricky to see the differences between Olaplex No.8 and the other products in the Olaplex range.

Firstly, Olaplex No.0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment and No. 3 Hair Perfecter are neither masks or conditioners - they are a two-part duo focusing on rebuilding and relinking broken bonds inside the hair structure. Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask is instead a deep conditioning mask, that focuses on hydrating, as well as repairing hair.

The differences between Olaplex No. 4, No.6 and No.7 are relatively clear. No.6 is a leave in style treatment, No.4 is your everyday hair shampoo, and No.7 is a leave in reparative oil. Olaplex No.8 is a wash-out hair mask.

Finally, Olaplex No.5 is a product that is designed to be used as your everyday hair conditioner. While both No.8 and No.5 have the same repairing active ingredient, No.8 takes things a step further, providing hair with extra moisture, body and fullness. Hair after using No.8 is left feeling light, hydrated and looks so healthy.

So, Should I Buy It?

If you have read this far, I think the answer to this question is pretty clear - absolutely YES! Olaplex No.8 is your at-home solution to a restorative, hydrating salon-like quality treatment.

If you aren't convinced, all you have to do is read the reviews and see the results - they really speak for themselves. Olaplex No.8 is the perfect product to try if you are just getting introduced to the Olaplex range and is the ideal next step in any hair repairing journey. Suitable for all hair types and with so many added benefits, Olaplex No.8 is a product you HAVE to try!

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