Olaplex is one of the most requested services in our salon — and also one of the most misunderstood. Clients often know it’s “good for hair” without quite knowing what it does or what the appointment involves. Here’s the full picture.

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What Olaplex Actually Does

Olaplex works at a molecular level to find and rebuild broken disulfide bonds in the hair — the structural bonds damaged by bleach, colour, heat, and chemical services. It’s not a conditioning treatment. It’s not a mask. It’s actual molecular repair, and the science behind it is independently validated. The result is hair that’s genuinely stronger, more elastic, and less prone to breakage — not just temporarily soft.

The Standalone Olaplex Treatment

A standalone Olaplex Bonding Treatment takes approximately 30–45 minutes. Your hair is sectioned and Olaplex No.1 Bond Multiplier is applied evenly throughout, followed by No.2 Bond Perfector. Both are left to process before being thoroughly rinsed. That’s it — deceptively simple for something that works this well.

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The Wash: Moroccanoil Shampoo + Head Massage

After Olaplex processes, your hair is washed with Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo and Moroccanoil Hydrating Conditioner — layering nourishment on top of the bond repair for a genuinely exceptional result. As always at Iron + Ivy, this is paired with a warm towel treatment and a proper head, scalp, and neck massage. That part is not optional.

The Blow Dry

Your treatment finishes with a professional blow dry — smooth, polished, and finished with Moroccanoil Treatment oil for shine. Most clients say their hair dries noticeably differently after Olaplex: more smoothly, more quickly, and with significantly less frizz. The difference is real, and you’ll feel it the moment it’s dry.

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Olaplex as a Colour Add-On

You don’t have to book a standalone appointment. For $49, Olaplex can be added to any colour service — including balayage, foils, all-over colour, and colour correction — where it’s applied during the colour process itself, protecting and rebuilding your bonds as the colour works. For anyone booking a lightening service, we consider this a non-negotiable.

We also stock the full Olaplex home care range in-salon — ask your stylist about a personalised routine to continue the bond repair between visits.

Ready to book? See full details and pricing on our Olaplex Treatment Queenstown page, or book online today.

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