No. 18
in hair
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35% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 18 in hair
Sample
28 redditors with explicit opinion · 7 positive · 1 negative · 12 neutral
Score0.481 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 18–57% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Polarizing — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/curlyhair, r/HaircareScience
Olaplex · hair
Polarizing
No. 6 Bond Smoother Leave-In Styling Treatment
r/curlyhairr/HaircareScience
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Leave-in smoothing cream for damaged hair. Reddit's favourite Olaplex product after No. 3.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.7 from 54,174 reviews — that's roughly 92% positive.
On Reddit: 35% of 28 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 57 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
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Direct quotes
What 7 redditors actually said.
Top 2 by confidence shown — expand below for the rest. Click any to open the original on Reddit.
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u/amarierashid
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r/curlyhair
anything above, this post is for you! Products: \- Shampoo & Conditioner: Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat \- Leave-in/Heat Protectant: Olaplex no. 9 \- Gel: Olaplex no. 10 \- Frizz Control: It's a 10 Leave-in Spray and/or Olaplex no. 7 Bonding Oil \- Diffuser: Curlsmith Defrizzion
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u/veglove
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r/HaircareScience
I love Manes by Mell for curly styling tips, but she's not a chemist. The original Olaplex #3 didn't have any peptides, so if that's really what she said, it sounds sus to me. She's probably just repeating marketing points that they have shared with her. Whether they are true or
Threads tracked
The conversations we're watching.
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r/curlyhair
I Found The Perfect Routine For My Fine High Pos
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r/curlyhair
After Months Of Cgm Realized I Prefer My Loose
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r/curlyhair
Update From My Earlier Post I Got The Highlights
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r/HaircareScience
New Olaplex 3 Plus Vs Original Formula Thoughts
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r/curlyhair
I Dont Stress About Curl Definition Anymore Ive
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r/curlyhair
Pleased With My Frizzy Hair
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r/curlyhair
My Hair Got Way Better Once I Got Lazier With It
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