The Olaplex No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment is the strongest Olaplex product for at-home use, containing the highest concentration of Olaplex's patented bond-building technology.
Understanding Olaplex No. 0's Strength
Olaplex No. 0 is specifically designed to address severely damaged hair, acting as an intensive primer for the Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector. Its superior strength comes from its potent formulation:
- Highest Concentration: Among all at-home Olaplex products, No. 0 boasts the highest dose of the active ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, which works to repair broken disulfide bonds within the hair structure.
- Targeted Repair: It is engineered to provide a deeply reparative treatment, making it ideal for hair that has suffered significant damage from chemical processes (coloring, perms), heat styling, mechanical stress, or environmental factors.
How Olaplex No. 0 Works
Olaplex's core technology focuses on repairing broken disulfide bonds, which are crucial for hair's strength, structure, and integrity. When these bonds are broken, hair becomes weak, brittle, and prone to breakage.
Key benefits of Olaplex No. 0 include:
- Intense Bond Building: It penetrates deep into the hair shaft to rebuild and strengthen compromised bonds.
- Enhanced Efficacy: When used as the first step in a two-part treatment with Olaplex No. 3, it significantly boosts the efficacy of the entire repair process, preparing the hair to absorb the No. 3 treatment more effectively.
- Improved Hair Health: Regular use can lead to noticeably stronger, healthier, and more resilient hair, reducing breakage and improving overall appearance.
Using Olaplex No. 0 for Severely Damaged Hair
For those looking to restore severely damaged hair, starting with Olaplex No. 0 is highly recommended. It serves as a foundational treatment to kickstart the repair process.
Application Steps:
- Apply to Dry Hair: Liberally saturate dry hair from roots to ends with Olaplex No. 0.
- Allow Absorption: Leave on for 10 minutes.
- Follow with No. 3: Without rinsing the No. 0, apply a generous amount of Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector directly over the No. 0.
- Process: Leave both products on for at least another 10 minutes (longer for more intensive repair).
- Rinse and Style: Rinse thoroughly, then shampoo and condition as usual.
This two-step approach maximizes the repair benefits, making Olaplex No. 0 an essential product in the regimen for anyone seeking the most potent at-home bond-building treatment.
