Maintaining healthy hair can be a challenging task, and you might not realize that you can damage your hair even while sleeping! Factors like your lifestyle and even the water from your shower can contribute to hair damage.
I’m very particular about my hair’s health, even though I love to color, straighten, and curl it. When I go overboard with bleach or heat styling, I often just cut it off and start fresh. Over the years, I’ve shared numerous tips for keeping hair healthy, from DIY hair masks to my favorite holy grail products.
One of the quickest ways to damage your hair is through heat styling. Heat can break down the hair’s hydrogen bonds, which is why using a heat protectant is essential. Not all hair products work the same, though. Some can actually make your hair look worse, weighing it down and making it appear greasy.
That’s why I make it a point to find products that deliver results. I’m fortunate to have five different hair types in my household to test products on, which helps me give a more thorough review.
One standout product I’ve tried is Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil, a highly concentrated reparative styling oil.
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Olaplex Bonding Oil enhances shine, softness, and color vibrancy. It reduces flyaways, controls frizz, and protects your hair from heat up to 450°F.
**Key Benefits**:
– Repairs damaged hair
– Strengthens and protects hair structure
– Restores a healthy appearance and texture
– Improves shine and manageability
**How to Use**:
1. Remove the cap.
2. Turn the bottle upside down and tap it gently to dispense a drop.
3. Apply a small amount to damp or dry hair and style as desired.
It works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is suitable for all hair types. It’s also free from parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and cruelty. Plus, it’s vegan.
When I first tried it on my own hair, I let it air-dry, which is the best way to avoid damage. My hair felt softer and looked shinier, but it wasn’t as manageable as I’d hoped. For context, my hair is medium-thick and wavy, with some bleach damage, but overall, it’s healthy.
Since then, I’ve used Olaplex Bonding Oil with blow-drying, flat ironing, and curling, and it worked wonderfully. My styled hair felt softer and looked much healthier, with added bounce, even when straightened.
I’ve also used it on my girls’ hair with varied results. On Valentina’s coarse straight hair, it felt a bit rough after styling, but her hair appeared shinier and more manageable. On Marley’s thin, curly hair, it smoothed her frizz perfectly, making her hair look healthier. Gabi’s curly hair had results similar to mine—shinier and healthier-looking. As for Camila’s medium curly hair, I didn’t see much of a difference, but her hair is naturally beautiful and requires minimal products or styling.
Overall, after weeks of testing, I highly recommend Olaplex Bonding Oil. A little goes a long way, and since it can be used on dry hair too, it’s a versatile product. It’s definitely worth trying if you’re looking for a heat-styling product that also helps repair and strengthen your hair.