Ion Absolute Perfection (Olaplex Dupe) Review
curlyamaryllis
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I decided to try Ion's Olaplex dupe, Absolute Perfection Steps 1 and 2, because you can get the single use size of both steps for under $5 from Sally's.
A little googling showed me how to use it as a standalone treatment- shampoo, mix Step 1 with 4 oz of water, apply, wait 20 minutes, rinse, apply Step 2, wait 10 minutes, shampoo, condition and style as you normally would.
The good: It works. My bleach and heat damaged hair was softer, bouncier and had more defined curls. It feels stronger, too. I couldn't step touching my hair all day, it felt that much nicer. This didn't rinse out, either, my hair still feels nice after washing it a few times. It's CG friendly, no sulfates, no silicones.
The bad: The candy apple smell is nice at first and disgusting at the end. Just warning you.
Tips: Mix with 4 oz of warm water. Pouring cold water over my head wasn't pleasant. Have a shower cap and a towel ready for the wait, it's drippy.
A little googling showed me how to use it as a standalone treatment- shampoo, mix Step 1 with 4 oz of water, apply, wait 20 minutes, rinse, apply Step 2, wait 10 minutes, shampoo, condition and style as you normally would.
The good: It works. My bleach and heat damaged hair was softer, bouncier and had more defined curls. It feels stronger, too. I couldn't step touching my hair all day, it felt that much nicer. This didn't rinse out, either, my hair still feels nice after washing it a few times. It's CG friendly, no sulfates, no silicones.
The bad: The candy apple smell is nice at first and disgusting at the end. Just warning you.
Tips: Mix with 4 oz of warm water. Pouring cold water over my head wasn't pleasant. Have a shower cap and a towel ready for the wait, it's drippy.
CG since May 1, 2016
3a, fine, thin, normal porosity, no dye, greying naturally
Devacurl Weightless Waves Low Poo & Conditioner, B'Leave-in and Ultra Defining Gel
Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion in low humidity
Ouidad Advanced Heat & Humidity Gel mixed with UDG for high humidity
at home gelatin PT
Hask Argan Oil Deep Conditioner
3a, fine, thin, normal porosity, no dye, greying naturally
Devacurl Weightless Waves Low Poo & Conditioner, B'Leave-in and Ultra Defining Gel
Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion in low humidity
Ouidad Advanced Heat & Humidity Gel mixed with UDG for high humidity
at home gelatin PT
Hask Argan Oil Deep Conditioner
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curly since 4/2008, CG since 3/27/2016
cowash: as i am coconut cowash
li: kckt
styler: kccc, brhg
You can buy 12 treatments worth of steps 1 and 2 for 12.99, so I'm going to do that. I wasn't sure at first, but my hair definitely has more volume and bounce than it did before.
3a, fine, thin, normal porosity, no dye, greying naturally
Devacurl Weightless Waves Low Poo & Conditioner, B'Leave-in and Ultra Defining Gel
Curl Junkie Spiral Lotion in low humidity
Ouidad Advanced Heat & Humidity Gel mixed with UDG for high humidity
at home gelatin PT
Hask Argan Oil Deep Conditioner