Bond repair treatments have been trending for a few years now, starting, arguably, with the popularity of Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, a pre-wash treatment that restores hair and treats damage. The price point for this product and many others like it remains high: upwards of $30 for treatments that come in small bottles. OGX Beauty, a brand available at the drugstore, has launched a collection of Bond Protein Repair products that rival more expensive brands not only in quality, but price – their own pre-shampoo treatment is just over $12.
The collection includes seven products: Lightweight Shampoo, Lightweight Conditioner, Sealing Serum, 3-in-1 Oil Mist, 1 Minute Treatment Mask, Pre-Shampoo, and 450°F Heat Protect Spray, a first-of-its-kind lightweight continuous spray that reduces hair breakage by 80%. Tested against Olaplex, it was proven to deliver the same salon-grade bonding repair results. These products boast a dual-action formula and are said to offer nonstop damage protection, tackling the issue from the inside out while repairing hair without weighing it down.
As someone who has used both the Olaplex and K18 hair treatments, I was interested to see how the OGX products would work on my bleached curly hair. I was happy with its clean, spa-like scent that is akin to salon-grade products, and impressed with how the products made my hair feel after repeated use. My favorites are the Pre-Shampoo, which I used to detangle my dry hair before washing; the 3-in-1 Oil Mist, with its lightweight texture that allowed me to easily detangle my hair after my wash routine; and the 1 Minute Treatment Mask, which contains protein and made my strands feel thick and healthy (it also made my curls really defined!).
I would highly recommend this collection to everyone, whether you’re looking to incorporate bond repair into your hair care routine, or perhaps looking for a more budget-friendly alternative to more expensive brands.
