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Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Vaesther — Wed, 15 May 2019 22:15:43 GMT

Has anyone experience excessive shedding of hair after Olaplex 3 treatment??

I thought it was a coincidence the 1st time, but it happened after the 2nd and 3rd tx.

I used it weekly x 3, and the hair loss after the 3rd treatment is noticeable.

I will not use it again (and only used about 2/3 of 1 bottle).

No hair scalp itch or redness, to suggest an allergic reaction.

RE: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

dz7297 — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 02:03:55 GMT

I have fine hair, that is color treated. I could not use the Olaplex line at all. It made my hair a knotted tangled mess. It dried it out and was just gross. I switched to Kerastase, and my hair feels amazing.

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grizzlymaze — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 03:40:33 GMT

Olaplex 3 works okay for me but the shampoo and conditioner are nothing to write home about. Like you I found them to do more damage than good. I dont really get all the hype for this line at all.

Re: RE: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

GG84 — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 04:36:20 GMT

@Vaesther @dz7297 @Olaplex

It is impossible for Olaplex to damage the hair. There is nothing inside Olaplex capable of causing hair loss.
There is a lot of misinformation about Olaplex, it is best to purchase at a salon from a hair stylist who can explain how to use it.

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Olaplex — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:04:51 GMT

Hi there!

We would love to troubleshoot with you! May we ask what you have done to your hair recently, such as chemical services? We also would like to suggest taking a look at our MSDS sheet and sharing it with your doctor as there could be a possible allergy!

Our team is here to answer any questions you may have!

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Anonymous — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:36:26 GMT

I also had a negative reaction to Olaplex. My stylist used it when I had highlights and within 30 days all the highlights fell out. I did see my doctor and had blood work etc and everything came back fine. A year and a half later the salon now states there have been many cases involving Olaplex and they agree that is what caused it. For now it's a short cut for me 💇💇💇

@Vaesther wrote:
Has anyone experience excessive shedding of hair after Olaplex 3 treatment??
I thought it was a coincidence the 1st time, but it happened after the 2nd and 3rd tx.
I used it weekly x 3, and the hair loss after the 3rd treatment is noticeable.
I will not use it again (and only used about 2/3 of 1 bottle).
No hair scalp itch or redness, to suggest an allergic reaction.

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

GG84 — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 01:20:02 GMT

@Anonymous

That is scientifically impossible, sorry. I’ll let @Olaplex explain.

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

RAWRitsRED — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 04:19:37 GMT

OMG! This might totally explain my horrible hair breakage!! I've been getting my thick, black Asian hair bleached to silver since June 2019 and it's been ok for the most part since I only bleach the roots every 2 months and get the rest toned. 4 months ago, my hair stylist noticed some hair breakage in the back of my hair. I hadn't noticed it since it was in the back and hidden on the inside. I've been using Olaplex 3 since June 2019 but I've been using it more recently. I use about 1 bottle a month. I definitely felt like my hair was drying and falling out after every use but thought it was normal for some reason... I'll definitely stop using Olaplex 3 and see what happens. Guess I'll stick to hair oils for now and maybe some hair masks if you guys have any recommendations. Thank you guys for bringing this to my attention!! You might have saved my hair and money!

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Anonymous — Sat, 23 May 2020 14:32:35 GMT

I also experience hair loss after using Olaplex. While being confined to the house the last two months (Corona virus) I decided my hair should be treated. Im natural and haven't done anything to my hair except keep it in twist for too long. After using it, my hair started shedding a lot. First I thought, because it was in twist it's just natural shed. Then I noticed that I had short hairs that was unusual. For three weeks my hair has continue to shed. (I've washed it once with just conditioner but didn't stop the shedding). I noticed that I have a lot more short hairs which looks like frizz. I used Aphogee last night to combat thes shedding and notice the difference immediately. Will not be trying Olaplex again.

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

GG84 — Sat, 23 May 2020 15:59:55 GMT

@Anonymous

How did you use Olaplex? @Olaplex you really should have one of your educations come in here and do a Q & A with @TeamBIC . I’m a hairstylist and my advice falls on deaf ears. It is constantly misused and so much misinformation.

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Vaesther — Sun, 24 May 2020 22:17:56 GMT

I watch the videos from the Olaplex official site and followed directions.

I had thyroid testing and other labs checked, and no apparent cause for hair loss. I am not sure that Olaplex was the culprit, but stopped using it anyways. I have very thin straight hair, and was using it to decrease frizz, but it did not help. Briogeo deep conditioning mask has helped a lot.

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

LadyRaiLee — Tue, 26 May 2020 17:06:33 GMT

I'm natural too and Olaplex tore my hair up! My hair shed for months after I used it about a year ago, and the breakage was ridiculous. I only used about 1/3 of the bottle, which I ended up returning because I hated how my hair felt after one use. One every forum, there's always a hardcore Olaplex fan claiming there is no way the product can damage hair. I call ducktales, because my hair was in great condition and that changed overnight after ONE use of the Olaplex treatment.

After months of insane shedding, I read somewhere that when the Olaplex bond breaks, it takes the hair with it, so clarifying can help to remove the bond. I used a clarifying shampoo, and followed up with a pH-balancing conditioner, and this helped my hair to rebound.

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Sonikaa — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:33:37 GMT

It's absolutely harming my hair. I bought it on Amazon. Did nothing to my hair except break it. I was shedding handfuls after every wash. It was scary to lose so much hair at once. Every time I ran my fingers through my hair, I would get a few strands out. I thought I had a medical problem. All my bloodwork came out normal and I just realized the only change I had in the past few weeks was adding Olaplex to my hair wash routine. I stopped using it. 3 weeks later, the shedding has reduced (though I am still losing hair). Will never use it again.

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Anonymous — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:47:53 GMT

Pleaseeeee don't buy products for your hair or face on amazon! they did a lot of testing on higher quality products that was bought off amazon and a lot of it was FAKE! They add fake labels, or they will dilute the product! If you buy from your salon or from the Olaplex website you're guaranteed the real thing!

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

mmmiu — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:51:55 GMT

So I noticed that with the conditioner too. I only had 1 bottle and I only used it once a week as a mask because it was so pricey. Each time, I noticed more hairs falling out when I was rinsing the conditioner off but didn't see the same thing when I used my normal conditioner. I've since finished the bottle now so definitely won't be repurchasing!

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:56:18 GMT

Hey! I just read your post, I purchased olaplex on amazon, I’ve been using for a month now and noticed excessive shedding. I am going to stop using this product. Can I ask where you purchased Olaplex?

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:57:37 GMT

Hey! I’m in the same boat 😞 can I ask where you purchased olaplex? cause I’m thinking amazon may have given me a bad product.

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Anonymous — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:59:04 GMT

Hey! I’m in the same boat, I’m freaking out right now how much hair I lost this past month from using it, can I ask where you purchased yours?

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:42:18 GMT

Last summer, I had very bad hair reaction to Olaplex.

The first time I used it was during a highlight in the salon. (Been highlighting my hair for years with no issue) and a few days later, while washing, I noticed along the hairline nap of the neck, fine tangled knots. I chalked it up to a bad highlight job and thought nothing else about it.

After a few weeks the tangles were worsening, fine hairs breaking off at the nape, and other portions of my hair had dried feeling to it.

After a couple of months I purchased Olaplex kit from Sephora. My hair was like stiff! I read up on the product, search and searched and found some people saying maybe my hair had a buildup of keratin products in it so use a strong clarifying shampoo and do it again,. I did. Big mistake. My hair was a porous brittle mess.

I emailed the company and they responded saying there is no way Olaplex could damage my hair.

I strenuously disagree. It was the start of the problem, and it certainly finished the problem. I have had a nightmare of a year trying to comb my hair when it is wet. I have cut about 4 inches off and it is finally getting to be manageable. I have fine hair that I highlighted...it was not a damaged mess, I used no heat products on it and took care of it, until Olaplex ruined it.

Most people swear by it though. I don’t know what determines the bad outcome but it definitely fried my hair.

Re: Olaplex 3 and hair loss?

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 21:59:15 GMT

Twist = 1 twists. Twists= more than 1....I think you mean you kept your hair in TWISTS, not twist. I don't think there is anything in the product that causes hair loss. If that's the case, I would definitely reach out to the manufacturer with my concerns.