Key Takeaways

• Both formulas offer bond repair, shine, heat protection up to 450°F, and frizz support.
• OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist delivers lightweight hydration and comes in a spray bottle, while OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil is the more concentrated and offers targeted smoothing and shine.
• Use both OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist in your routine for the best results.

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• OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ vs. OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist: What’s the Difference?
• What Sets OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist Apart
• Which One Should You Start With?
• Why You Might Want to Use Both in Your Routine
• How to Use OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist

OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ vs. OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist: What’s the Difference?

OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist and OLAPLEX  N°.7 Bonding Oil™ may share the same number and some overlapping benefits, but there are a few key differences to know. Here’s what sets them apart and how each bonding oil formula can fit into your routine.

What Sets OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist Apart

Both OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist and OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ have Patented Bond Building Technology™, add shine, provide heat protection up to 450°F, and help smooth hair, reduce breakage, and fight frizz.

The biggest difference between OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist? Hydration.

Delivered in an ultra-fine spray, OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist includes humectants that help draw in hydration. It uses bi-phase technology that fuses a reparative serum with high-shine oils to instantly replenish hair.

On the other hand, OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ offers targeted smoothing and high-impact shine. While it helps smooth dry ends, it does not contain humectants that hydrate.

Which One Should You Start With?

Both formulas are designed to work together, but if you need to start with one, here’s a helpful guide.

Start with OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ If…

• You prefer more control. The measured-dose bottle makes it easier to apply OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ exactly where your hair needs it.
• You want a concentrated oil. A richer oil format offers more targeted smoothing, softness, and shine.
• You’re looking for maximum frizz control. OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ provides frizz control for up to 72 hours . The oil can be mixed with your favorite styling products to blow dry shine and smoothness into you style
• You want maximum shine. OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ provides 125% more shine.
• Your hair needs extra smoothing and softness. OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ works on all hair types, but it can be especially good for hair that tends to feel dry, frizzy, or rough at the ends.

To use OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™:

1. Uncap and turn the bottle upside down.
2. Tap the bottom of the bottle gently using your index finger to dispense a drop.
3. Apply 2-3 drops to damp or dry hair.

Start with OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist If…

• You don’t like getting your hands oily. The mist format makes it easy to apply shine without dispensing oil into your hands.
• You want additional hydration. OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist includes humectants that help draw moisture into the hair, providing up to 96 hours of hydration.
• You want extended shine. OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist offers instant shine for up to 96 hours.
• You need a style refresh. When you don’t want to touch your style, such as heat-styled curls, OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist is easy to spritz anytime, anywhere.
• Your hair is prone to getting oily or looking greasy. While OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist works on all hair types, its lightweight formulation is particularly good for those with low-porosity hair or hair that is easily weighed down for hydration and shine boost in between wash days.

To use OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist:

1. Shake the bottle to ensure the serum and oil are completely mixed.
2. Lightly mist 2-4 sprays onto damp or dry hair, focusing on mid-lengths to ends.

Why You Might Want to Use Both in Your Routine

OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist work best in the same routine, especially if your hair is very dry, dehydrated, or dull.  Used together, they deliver layered shine, lasting softness, and a more complete finish than either alone.

In the same regimen, apply OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ to wet hair before heat styling. Mist OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist onto dry hair after styling.

OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ is your styling prep step, and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist is your style refresh.

How to Use OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist

For smooth hair that shines, start with this OLAPLEX routine every time you wash and style:

1. Wet your hair and apply N°.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment from roots to ends. Leave on for 3 minutes.
2. Shampoo and condition with your OLAPLEX shampoo and conditioner duo of choice.
3. Gently blot excess moisture with a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt to minimize damage.
4. Apply 2–3 drops of OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ to damp mid-lengths and ends, then blow-dry or diffuse as desired.
5. Shake OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist well and lightly mist 2–4 sprays onto dry hair.
   

Your Lucky Duo

Shinier hair days lie ahead with OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist. Discover how this power pair can fit into your hair goals when you take the Hair Quiz.