Olaplex

From frizz to breakage to fading colour, there can't be many of us who haven't a single issue with their hair. And considering the trauma to which we ...

Our skin and hair are our body’s first barrier against pollution, and this hero mask contains both ceramides and hyaluronic acid that work to protect your hair and keep it hydrated all week long. Buy now from Cult Beauty If your hair is colour-treated and prone to damage, it could be time to switch up your shampoo – and this sulphate-free version is worth every penny. It’s much lighter in texture than most other conditioners you’ll find on the market, which means you can feel confident applying it from root to tip, safe in the knowledge that it won’t add excess weight. Allow to sit on damp, towel-dried hair for ten minutes before applying the No.3. Together, however, the two are a dream for stressed-out strands prone to breakage or damage by colour or heat styling. Comb the lightweight fluid through damp hair and leave it to work its magic for at least ten minutes – but really, for as long as you like. Buy now from Look Fantastic As one of Olaplex’s more recent additions to its lineup, this was originally added as a primer to the No.3 Hair Perfector. However, we tried both products individually as well as together and found No. 0 does have smoothing effects of its own. The cost of an in-salon treatment can be anything up to £50 – but it’s worth it if you’re in need of rapid rehydration or your hair is overprocessed from bleach or heat styling. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly, particularly if you have fine hair or are prone to oiliness. Despite being originally designed to repair and rebuild the broken bonds post-colouring, it also works well on hair that hasn’t been dyed. Or maybe you heard of it via social media, where TikTok users began to spread the word that Olaplex was allegedly set to be banned in the UK because it had been using an ingredient that could potentially link to fertility issues. So, we can all breathe a sigh of relief – Olaplex is still here to save us from our troubled tresses with formulations that are as effective as ever before.