Hairstylist Nicolas Jequier is cautious, and identified in a latest TikTok video that overusing intensive bond-repair merchandise, like Olaplex, could trigger hair points, particularly heaviness and doubtlessly breakage from protein buildup. He advises utilizing Olaplex merchandise strictly as therapies, utilizing from time to time versus each day. “I at all times suggest that my shoppers alternate merchandise,” Jequier says. “Use merchandise that aren’t wealthy in proteins for a number of washes after which use a remedy.” Solely Olaplex No. 4 and No. 6 comprise hydrolyzed vegetable protein at low concentrations, 0.0025% and 0.000625%, respectively.