My Honest Experience with Olaplex No. 4 & 5:
A Haircare Love Story
I’ll be honest—I’ve always had a complicated relationship with my hair.
There were days I loved it. Most days… not so much. Frizz, breakage, dullness, and that dry, straw-like feeling after too much heat styling or coloring? Been there, too many times. My hair was crying out for help, and honestly, so was I.
That’s when I heard the buzz around Olaplex—specifically the No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo and No. 5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner. Everyone kept saying it was a game-changer. But I was skeptical. Another hyped product? Another dent in my wallet?
But I was also desperate. And maybe, just maybe, a little hopeful.
The First Wash: A Moment of Silence
The moment I squeezed Olaplex No. 4 into my palm, I knew this wasn’t your average shampoo. It felt thicker, almost luxurious—like my hair was about to go to therapy and come back healed.
No. 5, the conditioner, felt like a silky cloud. Rich but not greasy. I let it sit for a few minutes and rinsed it out, not expecting a miracle. But you know what?
The first wash already felt different. My hair wasn’t tangled like usual. It felt smoother, calmer—like it finally took a deep breath after years of stress.
One Week Later: Hair I Actually Wanted to Touch
By the end of week one, I caught myself running my fingers through my hair more than usual.
It felt stronger, shinier, and more like itself again. The frizz had settled down. The ends weren’t snapping off like before. And there was this bounce in my hair that made me feel—dare I say it—confident.
That’s when I realized: this wasn’t just a shampoo and conditioner. It was healing. Not just for my hair, but for how I felt about myself when I looked in the mirror.
The Real Talk: What I Loved (and What I Didn’t)
What I Loved:
✔️ It actually repaired my hair, not just coated it
✔️ I saw a difference in a week (no exaggeration)
✔️ My color-treated hair didn’t fade or feel dry
✔️ I needed less product than usual—little goes a long way
✔️ No greasy residue or heaviness
What I Didn’t Love:
✖️ The price tag stings at first (but you use so little, it lasts)
✖️ Doesn’t lather much, which takes getting used to
✖️ Works even better when you use other Olaplex products too (more $$)
But even with these minor things, it was worth it. I would 100% buy it again.
Final Verdict: Is It Worth It?
Yes. A big, loud, happy yes.
If your hair feels broken, tired, or just not like you anymore, Olaplex No. 4 and 5 might be exactly what you need. This duo gave me back something I didn’t even realize I’d lost—confidence in my hair.
I’m not saying it’s magic. I’m saying it’s science that works—and sometimes, that’s even better.
A Little Haircare Advice from Me to You
– Use them twice a week (not every day—you’ll make it last longer)
– Combine with a clarifying shampoo once in a while if you use lots of styling products
– Always be gentle when towel-drying. Your hair is healing—treat it like skin.