Most of us are counting down the days until hairdressers reopen for business now that the post-lockdown lifestyle is tantalizingly close. Salon appointments are like gold dust in a country ravaged by split ends, overgrown roots, and heat damage, so many people are trapped with their locked locks for far longer than they expected. Allow us to offer Olaplex No.8 to those anxiously awaiting salon appointments.
So, before you panic and grab your kitchen scissors to do a last-minute DIY cut in time for the limitations to lift, try not to stress for the sake of your fringe and your sanity.
A new hero has arrived in town in the form of everyone’s favorite small white Olaplex bottle. With their latest offering, their new No.8 Intense Moisture Mask, they’ve solved our haircare woes. From the comfort of your own home, mend and moisturize your locks!
The No. 8 mask, which contains Olaplex’s proprietary bond-building technology in a highly concentrated product, is perfect for a short refresh or a deep repair. Is this the miracle in a bottle you’ve been looking for? All of the answers to your queries can be found here.
What exactly is Olaplex No.8?
The Olaplex No.8 is a highly concentrated moisture mask that provides intense repair and hydration for your locks at home, delivering salon-quality results. The No.8 was created with
Olaplex’s proprietary bond-building technology to give extreme moisture while also producing outstanding shine and body, rejuvenating damaged hair and leaving it up to *six times smoother.
What’s the secret to this mask’s effectiveness? Its concentrated mix allows for deep absorption into the hair, repairing damage completely without weighing it down. No.8 helps to lift, smooth, and rejuvenate hair, with **94% of customers saying that their hair has more body after treatment. Furthermore, Olaplex prioritizes the health of your hair with the mask’s sulfate and paraben-free recipe, delivering a mild but effective treatment for all hair types.
What is the best way to utilize the Olaplex No.8?
The No.8 can be used as a stand-alone therapy or as a complement to your current Olaplex regimen. The No.8 mask completes your root-to-tip treatment for extreme repair and moisture when used in conjunction with the No.0 intense bond-building treatment and the No.3 hair perfector.
By itself, the No.8 Intense Moisture Mask
1. Apply with your fingers to freshly shampooed, moist hair from the mid lengths to the ends (start with two pumps for shoulder-length hair and adjust the amount based on your length)
2. Allow 10 minutes for the treatment to take effect.
3. Remove the mask and properly rinse it.
Using additional Olaplex products with the No.8 Intense Moisture Mask
1. Begin by combing the No.0 through clean, dry hair from root to tip, making sure that every strand is covered.
2. Allow 10 minutes for the treatment to take effect.
3. After that, comb through the No.3 Hair Perfector without rinsing off the No.0.
4. Allow 10 minutes.
5. Then, using your Olaplex No.4 Shampoo, wash them both out.
6. Apply the No.8 to freshly shampooed, moist hair from the mid-lengths to the ends with your fingertips.
7. Allow 10 minutes for the treatment to take effect.
8. Remove the mask and properly rinse it.
What is the purpose of Olaplex No.8?
The short answer is that it applies to everyone! No.8 is ideal for all lifestyles and hair types thanks to its vegan, non-toxic, cruelty-free, and sulfate-free recipe. All hair types and textures benefit from deeply moisturizing treatments, and the more No.8 is used in conjunction with other
Olaplex products, the healthier and stronger the hair becomes. While the No.8 mask is meant to repair and rejuvenate damaged hair, it gives a wonderful treatment for everyone, leaving hair
*two times shinier after only one use.
Will Olaplex No.8 work on hair that has been severely damaged?
Absolutely! No.8 is a highly reparative mask created specifically for damaged hair. Olaplex suggests using the No.8 mask in conjunction with the No.0 extreme bond building treatment and the No.3 hair perfector at home for best results, as explained in the ‘How do you use the Olaplex No.8?’ section. These products are a fantastic match for each other and will leave your hair feeling amazing!
How frequently should I apply Olaplex No.8?
You can never have too much of a good thing when it comes to Olaplex products, and the No.8 Intense Moisture Mask is no exception. If your hair is normally healthy, once a week use of the mask will provide the ideal moisture boost. Olaplex recommends using the No.8 two to three times a week for those with curly, color-treated, or damaged hair that requires a more intensive treatment.
