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Your Guide to OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment

Key Takeaways

  • Powered by Patented Bond-Building Technology™, OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment works within the hair fiber to rebuild damaged bonds and strengthen hair from cortex to cuticle.
  • Whether hair is virgin, color-treated, heat-styled, fine, thick, curly, or straight, Nº.3PLUS supports repair, strength, and long-term hair health.
  • With a streamlined 3-minute pre-shampoo use and flexible frequency, Nº.3PLUS fits easily into any hair care routine and can be tailored to individual needs.

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Your Guide to OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment

Hair damage doesn’t happen all at once, it builds over time. From coloring and chemical services to heat styling, brushing, environmental exposure, and everyday wear, damage can impact your hair’s strength, softness, shine, and overall health.

 

As the evolution of hair care continues to change, so do even the most iconic of products. Formerly known as OLAPLEX’s Nº.3 Hair Perfector®, the OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment is designed to repair damage from the inside out while also protecting hair against future stress. 

 

Get to know OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment, what it is, how it works, and how to personalize it for your own unique haircare needs. 

 

What is OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment?

OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment is the newly formulated replacement for OLAPLEX’s Nº.3 Hair Perfector® and is a pre-shampoo hair repair treatment powered by OLAPLEX’s unique Patented Bond Building Technology™. It repairs and protects hair by rebuilding damaged bonds while strengthening the hair structure from the cortex to the cuticle.

 

Unlike traditional conditioners or masks that only coat the surface of the hair, OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment works from the inside out to create overall strand health.

 

What Does OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment Do?

 

This pre-shampoo treatment: 

  • Repairs existing damage 
  • Restores softness, smoothness, and strength to the hair
  • Helps to defend hair against future breakage
  • Supports healthier-looking hair with continued use
  • Suitable for all hair types and textures, as well as color-safe and vegan

 

What Makes OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment Different from the Original Nº.3 Hair Perfector?

OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment builds on all loved aspects of the original OLAPLEX Nº.3 Hair Perfector, with even more performance towards healthier hair and ease of use. 

 

What’s New About This Formula?

The new Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment formula is different because it:

 

  • Strengthens the hair inside and out, from cortex to cuticle
  • Delivers immediate softness and smoothness
  • Helps protect the hair against future damage 
  • Works in 3 minutes

 

OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment doesn’t just repair damage from the past, it supports the long-term health of every single strand. 

 

Who Should Use OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment?

 

The beauty of the OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment is that it’s designed for all hair types and can be used by everyone. Whether your hair is virgin or chemically treated, straight, wavy, fine, thick, dry, or prone to breakage, there is always room for repair.

 

Even the healthiest hair benefits from bond repair and protection. With regular use, Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment helps maintain strength, resilience, and shine. 

 

What Causes Hair Damage?

Hair damage isn’t one size fits all, and can come from many different sources, many of which you may not even realize are doing it. Some common causes of hair damage include: 

  • Chemical services like hair color, bleach, relaxers, and perms
  • Heat styling such as flat irons or curling irons, and blow dryers
  • Mechanical stress like brushing, tight hairstyles, clips, and elastics
  • Environmental exposure like sun, pollution, pool water, ocean water
  • Everyday wear, such as friction from pillows, hats, and clothing

 

How to Use OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment

In the shower, wet your hair and squeeze out excess water so your hair is damp and not dripping. Apply a generous amount from the mid-lengths of your strands to your ends and leave it on for up to 3 minutes. Once finished, rinse your hair and carry on with your normal routine. For best results, follow up with the Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner. 

 

Use the repair treatment 1-3 times per week, depending on your hair’s level of damage. With continued use, the hair looks and feels stronger, smoother, and healthier over time.

 

Personalizing Your OLAPLEX No.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment Routine

When hair is repaired properly, it looks healthier, feels softer, and performs better when styling. OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment is your go-to solution for faster repair, stronger hair, and lasting results, but everyone’s hair is different.  

 

Your hair routine should be adapted to your own lifestyle and hair type. Here are a few tips on how you should use OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment based on your hair’s specific needs: 

 

For Highly Damaged Hair

Use 2-3 times per week and follow up with Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner to support softness and manageability.

 

For Fine Hair

Apply a smaller amount and focus on the mid-lengths to ends, adding less product to the scalp. Use Nº.4FINE Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and Nº.5FINE Bond Maintenance® Conditioner for more weightless hydration and volume. 

 

For Curly or Textured Hair

Use OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment as often as needed, but no more than 3 times per week. Pair with styling products like the Nº.6 Bond Smoother® to support moisture and definition, and OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil™ for instant shine and protection. 

 

It’s Time to Repair Your Hair

Rather than temporarily coating or simply masking the damage, OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment works within the hair to:

  • Repair broken bonds caused by chemical, thermal, and mechanical stress
  • Strengthen the hair structure to improve resilience over time
  • Support overall strand health and consistent use

 

Learn more about OLAPLEX Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment or take the Hair Quiz to figure out your full personalized haircare routine based on your hair type.