I Tested Olaplex Bond Maintenance for 12 Weeks, and It Completely Saved My Color-Treated Strands

Prior to washing my hair, it felt limp, dry, and tangled—especially my ends (despite getting a recent trim). So, I was pretty shocked to see a noticeable difference after using this shampoo and conditioner duo. My blow dryer comb glided through my strands effortlessly, and my hair looked healthier and shinier overall. The only exception was my ends. They looked more moisturized but still felt parched.

During the second week of testing, the weather was rainy, so my hair was on the frizzier side, and my roots were matted. However, my hair maintained a slight sheen, which was quite impressive. At the end of the week, after shampooing and conditioning my mane, it was super easy to detangle my roots (which is normally a painful process). Post blow-dry, the frizz was completely gone, and my hair was left with a glossy finish.

This week, I finally noticed a significant difference with my ends. They appeared less brittle and felt softer, especially after my wash and blow dry. I’ve also noticed that my hair has more body, and my curls are more voluminous, which is a welcome change.

Over the weekend, I received multiple compliments from friends, noting that my hair looked both ‘healthy’ and ‘shiny’. Needless to say, I couldn’t stop smiling and realized that my strands have come a long way (from their limp origins) in the past couple of weeks. In addition to looking healthier, I’ve noticed that my stronger tresses feel fuller.

My main takeaway from this week was intense hydration. I’ve observed that my previously rough strands look and feel way more moisturized. As a result, my mane appears sleeker overall, and I have way fewer flyaways.

Before this week, my Dyson blow dryer’s comb attachment was full of unruly hairs by the time I was finished using it. However lately, I’ve observed that there is way less breakage and my locks are more resilient in general. After heat styling my hair, I have half the amount of strands caught in the comb, and the drying process is painless.

I just can’t stop running my fingers through my hair because of how soft and silky the texture has become. Just from the look and feel of it, I can tell that it’s already become healthier. Considering how damaged and scraggly it used to be just a month ago, it’s a much welcome change.

Now that I’m two months in, this shampoo and conditioner duo has already delivered thicker-looking hair. Not only do my locks look fuller, but they’re also more dense and less prone to split ends. As a result, my ponytails are pumped up, and my buns appear bigger. 

To my surprise, my hair has had so much volume this week. In fact, it’s the fluffiest I’ve seen it be in years, which makes my blowouts look way better. I also noticed that it looks more lifted at the root, which also gives it the illusion of looking fuller.

I love how these products help my hair hold curls all day (without styling spray!). They also make my strands feel weightless, so they have more movement and bounce. Moving forward, I’m excited to curl my hair because I know that the spirals will actually last.

Eleven weeks in, and I’m noticing that my hair cuticles are a lot smoother and no longer feel like straw. Also, before blow-drying my hair, I noticed that my natural waves are starting to make a comeback! They aren’t perfect spirals yet, but they are more defined than the limp waves I was sporting before.

I referenced my picture from twelve weeks ago and compared it to my hair today. The difference is amazing! My strands are noticeably thicker, shinier, and my split ends are barely there. Also, curls are back in full force.