Key ingredients
4.5/5
No.3 Hair Perfector, the leave-on pre-shampoo bond treatment. Bond builder for damaged hair, used before you wash.
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Repairs Damage
$34.00
Olaplex No.3 is the leave-on pre-shampoo treatment that made bond repair mainstream. Use on damp towel-dried hair before washing for best effect.
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The Edyt Score
4.6 / 5.0
Targets
4.6/5
For bleached, colored, or heat-worn hair that needs a weekly treatment. Skip No.6 if this pre-wash step is the gap.
Formula standards
4.6/5
On damp, towel-dried hair, then wait, then shampoo. It will not replace a trim, and it can feel slippery in the shower.
The verdict
A strong weekly treatment if hair is actually damaged. One bottle, used as directed.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (K18, L'Oreal Paris, Redken, Briogeo, Living Proof, and Pantene) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | No.3 pre-shampoo bond treatment | Premium bond repair treatment | L’Oréal’s bond/molecular repair | Salon-backed optio | Deep mask | Mask bond repair treatment | Budget bond repair treatment |
| Key actives | Bond builder | K18Peptide | Bond-care actives | Citric · Bond-care | Rosehip · B-vitamins | Restore complex | Conditioners |
| Texture | Bond repair treatment | Bond repair treatment | Bond repair treatment | Bond repair treatment | Bond repair treatment | Bond repair treatment | Bond repair treatment |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Notes | Category iconic · Pre-shampoo | Premium · Leave-in mask | Drugstore · Accessible | Salon · Color care | Deep mask · Clean-leaning | Mask · Softness | Budget · Deep mask |
| $ / size | $34.00 | $29.00 | $17.99 | $36.00 | $39.00 | $42.00 | $12.97 |
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FAQ
Who is Repairs Damage best for?
Olaplex No.3 is the leave-on pre-shampoo treatment that made bond repair mainstream. Use on damp towel-dried hair before washing for best effect.
How did Edyt Beauty score this bond repair treatment?
Edyt rates Repairs Damage 4.6 out of 5 based on formula fit for at-home nail looks — who it is built for and how it performs in paint or press kits — not star averages or paid placement.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Repairs Damage against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from K18, L'Oreal Paris, Redken, Briogeo, Living Proof, and Pantene. For more from the same brand, see More from Olaplex below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Repairs Damage with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Bond Repair Treatments.
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