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All About Olaplex No.7 & How It Works

Key Takeaways

  • OLAPLEX Nº.7 is a weightless bonding oil with a multitude of benefits, from strengthening hair to locking in moisture.
  • It protects against heat, minimizes flyaways and frizz, is color-safe, and locks in moisture.
  • Use OLAPLEX Nº.7 in a comprehensive OLAPLEX routine for the best results.


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All About OLAPLEX Nº.7 & How It Works

OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™ has changed the game for hairdressers and consumers nationwide. It stands out from other heat protectants and oils on the market as a highly concentrated, weightless, reparative styling oil that strengthens, reduces breakage, and protects strands.


What Does Bonding Oil Do?

So, what exactly does OLAPLEX Nº.7 do? It’s a versatile hair oil with different benefits and can be used on wet, damp, and dry hair. It’s vegan and free of parabens and SLS/SLES. It’s crafted with quality ingredients, including blends of coconut-derived emollient, vitamin E, and sunflower seed oil, which together condition, smooth, and provide shine. Here’s what OLAPLEX Nº.7 does:

Protects Against Heat

Whenever you use heat on your hair, protect it beforehand by working in OLAPLEX Nº.7, which offers up to 450ºF heat protection.

Reduces Frizz

It’s common for curly, wavy, and coily hair to experience annoying frizz. If this is you, OLAPLEX Nº.7 minimizes flyaways and frizz for 72 hours and is humidity-resistant.

Maintains Color Vibrancy

Are you worried about losing your color vibrancy and want to maintain your hair color? OLAPLEX Nº.7 is safe for color-treated hair and protects against color fading. 

Locks In Moisture

If you have dry hair, consider adding OLAPLEX Nº.7 to your hair routine; this weightless oil locks in moisture for healthier, stronger hair.

Enhances Shine

Hair feeling dull? If you want to know how to achieve shiny hair, OLAPLEX Nº.7 is your new hair routine essential. It enhances shine up to 125%.*

How to Use OLAPLEX Nº.7

This bonding oil can be used by itself or in conjunction with any OLAPLEX styling product. Just add a few drops of OLAPLEX Nº.7 to boost shine. Any hair type can benefit from this oil. For the best results, use it alongside other products in a comprehensive OLAPLEX routine. Here’s an example:

 

  1. On damp hair, apply OLAPLEX Nº.3 Hair PerfectorTM generously from roots to ends, ensuring hair is fully saturated. Leave it on for 3 to 10 minutes.

  2. Rinse out and shampoo with OLAPLEX Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo, starting with a small amount. Rinse out and follow up with OLAPLEX Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner. Rinse well.

  3. Apply the styling products of your choice, like OLAPLEX Nº.10 Bond Shaper® Curl Defining Gel and Nº.6 Bond Smoother®.

  4. Take OLAPLEX Nº.7 and turn the bottle upside down. Gently tap your index finger on the bottom of the bottle to dispense a metered drop.

  5. Apply 2-3 drops to damp or dry hair as desired.

This bonding oil can be used daily. It’s always a good idea to use it before styling with heat.


Now that you know all about OLAPLEX Nº.7, take our Hair Quiz to find your perfect routine.

 

*Compared to bleached hair without application of OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™.