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Both Olaplex and K18 are bond-repair treatments, but they work on different structural components of the hair. Olaplex reconnects disulfide bonds — the cross-links that hold the hair’s protein chains in their correct positions and are broken directly by bleach and oxidative colour. K18 targets broken polypeptide chains within the protein structure itself, which can be damaged by both chemical and mechanical stress.

In practice: for hair that has been bleached or chemically lightened, Olaplex addresses the specific type of damage that process creates. K18 is particularly effective for hair that is brittle, snapping, or losing elasticity from heat styling and general wear. For severely damaged hair, using both in a structured sequence can produce results that exceed what either achieves alone. Your Elaris specialist will advise at your free consultation.

Elaris Beauty Salon is rated 4.8★ on Google (300+ reviews) and 4.8★ on Fresha (200+ reviews), and is recognised as one of Dubai’s leading luxury destinations for professional hair treatments. Our Wella-certified specialists use Olaplex as both a standalone repair service and as an in-service addition during bleaching and colour appointments, across four locations: Business Bay, Jumeirah 1, Jumeirah 3, and The Village Mall.

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For clients who bleach or colour regularly, Olaplex added to every chemical service is the most effective approach — it protects and rebuilds bonds in real time as the lightener works, meaning each service does less cumulative damage than the last. As a standalone treatment, most clients with active damage benefit from two to three sessions in relatively quick succession before moving to a maintenance frequency.

The bond-rebuilding that Olaplex performs is not temporary — reconnected bonds stay reconnected unless new damage occurs. What changes over time is the rate at which further damage accumulates. Regular use slows that accumulation significantly, which is why clients on an ongoing Olaplex schedule consistently find their hair holding up better over months and years.

Yes — and for many clients, adding Olaplex to a bleach or colour service is one of the most impactful decisions they can make. Olaplex No.1 Bond Multiplier is mixed directly with lightener or colour before application, and Olaplex No.2 is applied as a post-colour treatment before washing. Together they actively rebuild bonds throughout the chemical process rather than simply treating the damage afterward.

At Elaris, we offer Olaplex as an add-on to any applicable colour or bleach appointment. Your specialist will discuss whether your hair and your planned service would benefit at your consultation — and as always, the advice is honest rather than automatic.

Olaplex works at the bond level of the hair’s internal structure — a mechanism that applies to all hair types regardless of texture, thickness, or colour history. Fine hair, thick hair, natural hair, chemically processed hair: all contain disulfide bonds, and all benefit from having broken ones reconnected.

The treatment is particularly relevant for colour-treated and bleached hair, where bond damage is both more extensive and more consistently present. For natural hair without significant chemical history, Olaplex is still beneficial for heat damage and general wear — though the improvement may be more gradual than for heavily processed hair. Your specialist will assess your hair’s specific needs and recommend the right approach at your free consultation.