Olaplex and Major hair loss!!

[caldang]

Has anyone out there been experience sudden hair loss (or just noticed) from using any olaplex products? Specifically, Olaplex #3?  My hair was gorgeous 6-8 months ago, but after using olaplex shampoo & conditioner and olaplex #3 for a few months, my hair began falling about in groves! I stopped using it many months ago, but my hair is still falling out. I contacted the company, and of course they say their product is not linked to hair loss -- of course they sl say that. Not one other product has ever caused my hair to fall out like olaplex and no other health  conditions nor products can be attributed to my major hair loss. What in the world is in these products?? Can somebody please help or share their experience. Have Mercy! Make it stop! Olaplex, I am so mad at you! I wish somebody could get to the bottom of this! I urge you to be careful with these products. I know they've been hyped, but I know this is not just me and I hope to get to the bottom of this or at least find something to grow my hair back. It has been a nightmare!!

[RicaRR]

I lost so much hair in the fall (which I never do) and thought it was vitamin/mineral deficiency or something else?! So weird that after reading this when I think back to when the shedding started, perhaps by coincidence my hair absolutely started falling out within weeks of using Opalex no.3. Sidebar I also really hate the smell and texture and found it did nothing for me (fine, wavy, dark blonde hair with minimal colouring). I really didn't like this product and like it even less now...

[mako98]

DO NOT BUY OLAPLEX coming from a girl who was a huge Olaplex supporter.

I have always had extremely long hair (all the way down to my butt). My hair have always been thick too, very thick and I would always get compliments on it. I have always had a lot of split ends, but it never caused me breakage or anything, my hair would still grow. It didn’t matter how much I dyed it (I would dye my hair every 1,5-2 month with NO issue), my hair stayed in the same good condition. After some time I went to the salon to go blonder. Although this process is damaging, I had little to none fall out (thanks to the natural thickness of my hair) and I had healthy thick blonde hair. My salon (that btw is an expensive high end salon in a big European city) recommended me to use Olaplex. Before this, I have always used drugstore shampoo and conditioner, never had issues with it, but since beauty is a big interest of mine, and I already invest a lot of money and time in makeup and skincare then why not invest in proper hair care too? It might even help with the split ends I have always had. I bought Olaplex no. 3, 4, 4p, 5 and 9, and would even get the salon Olaplex treatment every now and then. In the beginning my hair was doing fine, but my hair kept shredding in chunks when I would shower, much more than it’s normal. Because my hair is so thick, I didn’t think much of it and quickly because one of the Olaplex hype girlies on social media who would immediately snap back at anyone discrediting Olaplex. Months went by (6 months) and so did the shredding. My hair would still grow as I could see a lot of roots showing (my hair grows fast naturally) but the length wouldn’t change. I started to understand my problem wasn’t hair growth, that was fine and I was blessed with that from my genetics, but Olaplex made my hair so weak and thin that it would case my ends to snap off and therefore not grow in length. After looking at selfies throughout the year and myself in the mirror, I realized how much hair I actually have lost. My hair is now EXTREMELY thin - Something I have never ever struggled with. I can’t even do a ponytail anymore because my hair looks like a few flat strands of hair put together. Olaplex caused my hair to break and shred so bad, I have lost probably around 85% of my hair. I’m not touching Olaplex again, and I’m now switching over to Redken’s extreme line with a mixture of Kerastase, and hopefully when Redken have saved my hair after some time I can switch fully to Kerastase as it is very good for keeping the hair healthy and nourished. 

Please do NOT fall for the Olaplex hype and early placebo effect it gives when just starting it. Instead of Olaplex salon treatments, I really recommend getting the Kerastase salon treatment (Fusion I believe it’s called!). K18 also did save the 15% hair I now have left a little.

Olaplex Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner Set For Soft, Shiny, Healthy Hair Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector Pre-Shampoo Hair Repair Treatment Olaplex No. 4 Bond Maintenance Strengthening and Reparative Hair Shampoo 8.5 oz/ 250 mL Olaplex No.4P Blonde Hair Hydrating & Brightening Purple Toning Shampoo 8.5 oz/ 250 mL Olaplex No. 5 Bond Maintenance Strengthening and Reparative Hair Conditioner 8.5 oz/ 250 mL Olaplex No. 9 Bond Protector Heat Protection & Frizz Reduction Nourishing Hair Serum 3 oz / 90 mL 

[carriemc]

YESSSSS I noticed increased hair loss and even complained to my friends.  Never considered it could be Olaplex.  I began using it sparingly to give my hair a break from products, but my friend recently sent me an article claiming Olaplex causes hair loss.  Unfortunately, Sephora refuses to budge on their return policy and refuses to refund/or store credit me the item (still unopened) I purchased 4mos ago.  Sephora is telling me to follow up with Olaplex directly. ARGH

[CME22]

So happy I found this thread. I thought I was going crazy! I've been using olaplex 3 for years and started using the shampoo a few months back but I've used the shampoo with a mixture of other shampoos (purple shampoo and/or Kiehl's shampoo with a small dab of olaplex 4). Recently I cut out the other shampoos and have been using Olaplex 4 solo. My hair has been falling out by the fistful. There's a noticeable difference after every shower. Clumps and clumps coming out only after I shampoo (I start my shower by conditioning then I shampoo then my hair falls out then I condition what's left of my hair). I thought it was hormones so I went off of my birth control; I have also changed my diet and stopped getting my hair done (although none of these have ever been an issue). Still my hair keeps falling out but, again, only after I shampoo. I could make a wig with what I collect in the shower.

Three hair stylists and my dermatologist all approve my shower and hair care routine. I've covered all my bases and the only remaining factor is Olaplex 4.

[c2gemineyes]

I bleached & toned my hair on Christmas eve. I've used olaplex for yrs. Clumps of my hair broke off throughout the entire process. My hair is now 1/4" long all over my head. I'm horrified. Good Bye Olaplex.

[shelbs25]

Oh my god!!! I have recently in the last two weeks gotten a huge bald spot on the back of my head, I cannot think of any explanation for it whatsoever. No stress, meds, anything like that. Going to doc this week to make sure nothing is wrong with me and if not , I’m wondering if could be the olaplex #3 and 5 I’ve been using religiously. I’ve never experienced hair loss ever in my life but it’s coming out like crazy all over thinning by the day, and the blatant bald spot. It’s insane! If this is from olaplex I’m gonna be PISSED. 

[queenangelinaaa]

I’ve never had hair loss! I’ve been using olaplex 3 and 8 for almost a year now. Thought I don’t like either of them anyway and won’t repurchase

[popogotchu]

I'm having the exact same issues as all of you after using maybe 5-6 times. Every time I touch my hair, a little clump comes out. I am even losing BABY hairs on my hairline. And don't even get me started on the chunks that fall out in the shower. This is definitely class action lawsuit worthy - I'm in, if you are.

This is from just running my hand across my hairline a couple times (dry). I counted 26 strands

[JLeeXo]

Olpaex is poison!!!!!!! I had gorgeous, non processed hair when I started. My stylist encouraged me to buy the entire line since I was on a curly hair journey. She said it would rebuild my bonds from the inside out and improve my curl texture. Wrong!!! It made me develop large bald spots! It turned my hair to straw and 60-70% of my hair snapped off around my ears and shoulders. My long curly hair was gone!!!! Fortunately for me it’s been so long since I fully stopped olaplex. I lost most of my hair but it’s finally going back to normal. I’m no longer shedding but I still have bad spots. I also got multiple opinions and blood work to rule out health issues. Im

perfectly healthy. Olpaex was the only thing I did differently 

and before anyone says I overused olaplex and caused the damage because I didn’t follow directions. Anyone with curly hair, knows we do NOT wash out curls everyday. In fact, with curly hair you’re only supposed to wash 2-3 times a week. So no, I did not overload protein ,and no I wasn’t negligent but not following directions. Even using olaplex less than recommended causes severe damage. Also. It’s not the protein. I used  AphOgee protein treatments consistently since I was a pre teen. That’s over 20 years. And I never had any issues. The issues I’ve faced and this crazy hair loss only started when I switched to olaplex 

 

 

[Kehu]

Aloha, Your hair is healing? Does that mean there is hope? It's so sad.. 😞  

[JLeeXo]

This is all olpaex shed!!!!! From

one wash day . 

 

[Kehu]

My hair clumps look similar. 

[BRAINDEAD]

Yup, same here; clumps of hair! I thought, at first, my damaged "bad" hair was shedding--and that this was a good, normal thing— I should mention, it was only with the shampoo, which Sephora allowed me to return.

My hair stylist loves the No 6--but there are so many products with confusing similarities NO5, NO6, NO8 --wth? ( Bond moisture, Bond maintain Bond conditioner. Jeez)

Anyway, now I shampoo with K18—but do NOT try the prep—it is worse than Olaplex shampoo! And I do not even know if K18 is doing anything; maybe it’s an Emperor’s New Clothes scenario?

Now, it’s QURE’s* It’s like, you cannot live without it, you know?

I purchased one—and injured my retina. The ophthalmologist is discussing laser treatment.

*In the QURE manual it reads, “do not use if you are photosensitive,” which is telling; it is NOT the safe product (paid) influencers are touting it to be…

[aleip92]

My sister bought me olaplex for my birthday and I used it as directed. I lost a ton of hair every time I used it! My hair was coming out nearly in handfulls and was super thin. at first I thought maybe this is how it gets rid of split ends, it sheds them? My sister said it shouldn’t be happening. I’ve since thrown the product out and started using a different salon grade shampoo and I don’t lose nearly as much hair in the shower. I wouldn’t recommend this product. 

#Olaplex No. 3 and 4

[NyxNight]

Please get ahold of me I'm gonna try to go after olaplex for the damage done this is false advertising and hurting alot of women

[hearu]

Hi, yes hair loss, breakage and shedding major thinning.  Unbelievable and very upsetting. These products were highly recommended to me so it took me awhile to figure out the cause.  Several test done all normal. Horrible products 

[ReHightower]

I am so glad I found this.  I've been using Olaplex for about 6 months and noticed about two weeks ago that the hair at the top of my head (which has always been thin) was noticeably thinner and Olaplex is the only thing I  have done differently.  I got all of my hair chopped off and am now using Vegamour to help grow my hair back thicker.  We shall see...

[itsbrittnaybi]

Try JVN hair damage control, new brand and low how it revitalized my hair. Available at Sephora.

[kkatatak]

Omg this product has totally thinned my hair!  I’m  just devastated by this! I have always had thick beautiful long hair and now after two months of using this product my hair is thin and baby fine! I am sending back, and desperately hoping that my hair will stop falling out! How can they do this to us?!?

[inannaishtar]

Stop using ALL conditioners and ALL other products besides shampoo and your hair will eventually grow back. At 52 my hair was thinning so much over the last decade but about 6 years ago it was just falling out in clumps. I had super thick hair all my life so losing more than half of it was devastating. But quite by accident I discovered how much better my hair was after using some harsher shampoos (due to a potential lice issue). When I saw how healthy and shiny it looked after stripping years of too much conditioner, I was amazed. Sine then I only use shampoo and then blowing it dry, never air dry and I never need any oils or styling creams and it looks amazing. My hair now looks as thick and shiny as it did in my 20's and I haven't used any conditioner on my hair in over 6 years. You will think your hair won't be able to be brushed or dried right but just start at the bottom and then blow it dry completely and you'll see the difference right away. Good luck and I hope you listen to my advice because I am convinced all theses conditioners and products have some chemical that is ruining women's hair from all age groups. 

[nicnoc]

Hi there, your post fascinates me. I have color- and chemically treated hair (I dye grays as well as do blonde highlights). I also have kinky frizzy curls and my hair has been such a challenge as I age. It is SO dry, and it's hard to imagine dropping conditioner. But what you say really makes me wonder. I recently saw an article where a doctor said that people using skin moisturizer of any kind actually triggers skin to stop producing it's own moisture and you dry out even faster over time, especially as you age. I didn't deeply research it, but it seems logical and it seems like it may tie in with what you are saying.

Can you tell me your hair type? What was the adjustment period of you figuring out how to style your hair after going conditioner-free? How many days/weeks did you feel like it was great and you were used to it?

Thank you!

Nic