We Asked Two People To Review This Frizz-Smoothing Hair Oil

Yasmin’s Olaplex Hair Oil Review

• Hair type: Fine, but lots of it so it looks thick

• Hair concern: Oily scalp and dry ends

• The product:

Hair oil is an essential product in my routine, and I use it every time I wash my hair (which is now twice a week after weening myself off every other day). I already use a few Olaplex products, including the iconic No.3 Hair Perfector which I use weekly and always see instant results, as well as No.4 Shampoo and No.5 Conditioner. My love for Olaplex stretches to buying minis of all three so that I don’t have to break my hair routine when I travel. It took me a little longer to discover the No.7 Bonding Oil, but it’s been six months now and I have some thoughts...

At first, I was nervous by how small the Olaplex hair oil was and was convinced it was a travel-size bottle – it wasn’t. Six months later and I have only used half the bottle as a little goes a really long way. The texture is perfect for my finer hair as it’s not super thick, it’s easy to distribute through my mid-lengths and ends and absorbs quickly without leaving any greasiness. It has the signature Olaplex scent too that I find quite comforting.

I use a few drops on towel-dried hair, concentrating on the ends, before blow-drying and styling my hair. Once I’ve finished, I rub a tiny amount between my hands and run it through my hair again to smooth any frizz and flyaways. Without fail, my hair is always left looking smooth and shiny. When I run my fingers through my hair it feels soft and knot-free.

I’ve been using this hair oil for six months and will absolutely repurchase as it’s become a staple in my routine. I do have one niggly issue with Olaplex’s hair oil and it’s with its packaging. It’s not as travel-friendly as I would like and can leak slightly leaving the bottle feeling greasy, along with any other products in my washbag. I now wrap it in a freezer bag when I’m on the move!

Victoria’s Olaplex Hair Oil Review

• Hair type: Thick, wavy and dry

• Hair concern: Frizz, split ends and dry mid-lengths and ends

• The product:

Like Yasmin, hair oil plays a starring role in my routine. I was my hair once a week and use an oil to nourish and smooth my mid-lengths and ends. I’ll also use hair oil mid-week if my hair starts to look frizzy or dull. I’m not hugely fussy about which hair oil I use as the thick texture can handle light and heavy weight oils. When I first saw the Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil, I assumed I’d get through it within a month or so, but it actually took nine months.

The oil itself is easily one of the best I’ve ever tried as it’s nourishing enough to ease frizz and leave my mid-lengths and ends feeling and looking more groomed, yet it’s also lightweight enough to use nearer my roots to smooth the frizz halo. I would definitely be as likely to recommend this hair oil to someone with finer hair as well as thicker locks.

I agree with Yasmin on the leaky bottle though and I would also add that the dispenser can be quite frustrating if you have thicker hair as it takes a while to get enough oil out. On the flipside, I imagine this would be helpful for those with finer hair who require less oil.

The Verdict On Olaplex No 7 Bonding Hair Oil

While both Yasmin and Victoria have their gripes with the packaging, it’s fair to say that Olaplex’s hair oil is very good and most importantly, it works on different hair thicknesses. The bottle is small, but the formula goes a long way and depending on your hair type, it could last you up to a year which is good value for money.

For those, like Victoria, who use more than the average amount of hair oil will be pleased to learn that Olaplex has brought out a jumbo size too.

More From Olaplex

An article on Olaplex wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the brand’s hero product, the No.3 Hair Perfector. The pre-shampoo treatment put the Olaplex on the map and made us all rethink our haircare routine. The formula contains the all-important patented Bond Building Technology™, which helps to repair broken hair, and is regularly recommended by hair stylists if clients regularly bleach or dye their hair.

Olaplex has an impressive wet range as well as several impressive styling products, including the featherlight Volumizing Blow Dry Mist.