Olaplex Bond Maintenance No.4 Bond Maintenance™ Shampoo

One of the best shampoos I have used and worth the price tag. Instantly smooths out my hair, smells lush and I love the way it lathers up without leaving residue. Reduces frizz and combined with the conditioner works wonders

Olaplex’s No. 4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo is a sulfate-free, bond-repairing shampoo designed to cleanse gently while strengthening damaged or color-treated hair. Here’s a refined overview based on the latest reviews and alternatives: ⸻ 🌟 What people like about it • Gentle yet effective cleanse: Highly concentrated and silky, it builds a rich lather that cleans thoroughly without leaving hair squeaky dry  . • Lightweight hydration & repair: Their formula refreshes and softens hair after weeks of color or heat treatment, without heaviness (). • Salon-grade scent & feel: Fresh, subtle grapefruit fragrance adds to the premium salon experience (). • Award recognition: No. 4 and No. 5 conditioner were winners in Allure’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards for bond-strengthening performance . ⸻ ⚠️ Potential downsides • Pricey: At about €18–€28 per 250 ml, it’s on the expensive side. Some users report needing slightly more product per wash . • Texture risk if not needed: For those with already healthy hair, the protein-rich formula can feel heavy or greasy . ⸻ 💡 Pro tips • Use a dime–toonie sized amount and build lather gradually — it’s highly concentrated . • Clarifying washes occasionally can help avoid buildup if using frequently. ⸻ 💸 Budget-friendly dupe alternatives If you’re after similar bond-repair benefits at a lower price, consider: • L’Oréal EverPure Sulfate-Free Bond Repair – praised as a near-twin of Olaplex at drugstore prices  . • Schwarzkopf Bonacure Frizz Away – keratin-enriched, sulfate/paraben-free, ideal for frizzy hair . • De Fabulous Reviver Shampoo – protein-complex formula for dry, chemically treated hair . • Minimalist Bond Repair Shampoo – contains amino acids, free from sulfates and parabens . Other affordable bond-repair options: Bondbar #4, Raw Sugar PRO Remedy, L’Oréal EverPure conditioner, Anomaly Bonding Mask .

This product is great when you've absolutely damaged your hair from head tools and constant colouring. This is the product to rejuvenate your hair back to health ... no magic wand - but works well, is non-greezy and doesn't have that dreaded crunch factor.

I love to use this shampoo it has repaired my hair in the past from colouring damage. I used to have broken and dry fizzy hair now my hair is smooth and it feels soo good. I am not using it to much as it’s also very pricey however it’s worth every single penny