It seems like it was only yesterday that we launched Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother, and now there's another product in the Olaplex range (my damaged hair is totally not complaining though).
Now, I don't mean to brag, but I was one of the lucky people who got to try the first two bottles of Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil in Australia, so I've had a fair bit of time to also become obsessed with this product.
Firstly, don't let the word "oil" scare you off. Olaplex No.7 is the first of its kind; it’s a highly concentrated, ultra-lightweight, reparative styling oil. It dramatically increases shine, adds softness and strength, enhancing all hair types and textures without leaving behind an oily residue.
Honestly, the bottle looks super small. In fact, I questioned whether or not it was full size, but yes it's just a tiny bottle. Why? Because you literally only need 2-3 drops (a little goes a long way, I recommend starting with 2 drops). The plus side of a small bottle is that it's travel-friendly which is ideal for me.
It offers heat protection to prevent damage and breakage (up to 230 degrees)
Protects from colour fading with built-in UV protection (a must for colour-treated hair)
No.7 helps shorten drying time & gives your hair a high shine finish
Repairs damage to the hair & helps to strengthen the hair structure
Detangles knotty tresses, while reducing frizz & flyaways
The formula is vegan, cruelty-free & doesn't contain parabens or sulfates
What I love about both No.6 and No.7 is that you can use them in damp or dry hair. My personal preference is to apply to damp hair, as I find it gives my fine, damaged and colour-treated hair the best finish. Applied dry, it well help thicker, courser and frizzier hair types get a smoother finish.
In damp, towel-dried hair, I add a couple of drops of No.7 before styling. It can also be added to No.6 (these two are an excellent pair) for added softness, shine and manageability. You can also use No.6 on damp hair as a leave-in treatment, and use No.7 as a finishing oil post-styling.
As someone who's trying to grow out a bleach-induced accidental mohawk, No.7 has been an absolute lifesaver for repairing the significant damage to my hair, while reducing further breakage and strengthening my hair. I also can't complain about the shine I get from this product (something that's usually foreign to a damaged blonde).
