Hello, my name is Sandra, and I’m a hair-aholic. (I even wrote a story for this magazine about my blow-dry addiction, which turned into a rather mortifying segment on Good Morning America.) I’d put my damage rating at a nine; I used to go to the salon three times a week (which isn’t all that uncommon in New York City) for primping and pressing, and dyed my hair for fun (like the time in the 1990s I had my highlights painted to match a favorite Gucci coat). Now I color out of dire necessity, and am generally deflated by the toll vanity has taken on my fragile and thinning tresses. I used it twice. The first time I only used the shampoo and hair mask, and left the mask on for 30 minutes. Once I rinsed, my hair felt really lustrous and soft, but more importantly, stronger and fuller. I used it a second time three weeks later. I was about to get highlights for the first time in 10 months, so this time around I used not just the mask but all of the the Olaplex prep products, too: the No. 0 spray, the No. 3, and the mask; when I got out of the shower, I applied a little of the No. 6 heat protectant styling cream. I loved it. My hair was bouncy and felt even softer, but still maintained body. The result was even better with the pre and post products. Plus, the softness and fullness lasted for a few days, not even changing after being exposed to outdoor weather. If you haven’t heard, Nº.8 is the latest family member of the OLAPLEX line. Bond Intense Moisture Mask is a concentrated treatment that moisturizes, smooths, adds body, and shine. Nº.8 fully absorbs into the hair to treat damage without weighing the hair down. When I rinsed the product out, I was a little apprehensive because I didn't get that super silky smooth cosmetic feel... After washing the Olaplex off and immediately blow drying, my hair was incredibly voluminous. Truly, it was like nothing I had seen before—not untamed and most definitely not coarse. On the second day, my hair settled and was so much silkier, shinier, and smoother. Most impressive of all, my hair wasn’t as oily as usual. A win-win. This product definitely worked for me.

Olaplex No. 8 Intense Moisture Mask Our Honest Review of the Olaplex No. 8 Intense Moisture Mask

Olaplex No.8 does not replace Olaplex No.3. Rather, it takes the place of your conditioner or weekly hair mask to repair bonds and add intense moisture. You apply it after shampooing, and leave on for five to 10 minutes before rinsing out.OLAPLEX Nº.8 goes a step further by using top-quality ingredients powered by OLAPLEX Technology. The weightless texture fully absorbs into the hair and provides residual benefits that last multiple shampoos. It performs most economically and efficiently with an airless pump to control the proper dose for your hair type and texture. I'm going to keep this intro really brief because the (and much-hyped) Olaplex hair mask is finally here. It has the signature Olaplex scent, which is super light, fresh, floral and overall, very pleasant. One pump doesn’t look like much, but it spreads through damp hair SO easily and you could really feel it sinking into the hair. I've used every single Olaplex product before and I can confidently say, Olaplex No.8 is the least confusing product from the range.

Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask 100ml - Sally Beauty

Short version: Olaplex started as an in-salon hair treatment. The products are made with a patented ingredient that works to restore the 'disulfide bonds' that hold your hair together (pretty cool huh?!). I bet your next question is, how is Olaplex No.8 different to Olaplex No.3? The main difference is in how you use these Olaplex products and what for. Contains both the Olaplex bond repair protein ingredient, plus hydrating ingredients for intense moisture.When these bonds are damaged by things like bleaching, colouring or dyeing your hair, heat styling damage - or all of the above - hair can become fragile, coarse and/or frizzy.

Nº.8 BOND INTENSE MOISTURE MASK - OLAPLEX Inc.

Step 3: Shampoo using Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 250ml - if you don't want to shampoo twice with your Olaplex shampoo, use a different one first and this one second.Until recently, I’ve always had something of an au naturel approach when it comes to hair care. I would most definitely be shamed by any beauty guru for my excessive shampooing, and I’ve never dyed my hair, let alone styled it regularly. My hair doesn’t hold product or style well, so my ethos for a majority of my life has been to let it live as it pleases. That is, until the last two years, when I simultaneously grew out my hair and discovered the blow dryer. Nowadays, I blow dry my hair after every single shampoo, and as a repercussion I’ve noticed newfound damage. Use Nº.8 as often as needed to rebalance the moisture in the hair. You can not overuse OLAPLEX Nº.8; many people use it as often as every wash.