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If you've ever bleached your hair in any form, you're familiar with the kind of damage it can cause. No matter how many hair masks or treatments you try, sometimes your hair just won't cooperate — leaving you (and me) with dry, straw-like strands.
It's incredibly frustrating!
Good news! I’ve finally discovered a hair mask that truly works wonders on dry, damaged hair — whether it's been bleached or not. It’s called Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask ($28 at Sephora), and it’ll completely transform your hair (and your life!!!) after just one use.
Okay, maybe not a total life transformation...
Olaplex No. 8 is a home-use reparative mask — meaning you don’t have to visit a salon to get salon-quality results. With its bond-building technology — the very reason Olaplex is renowned — it restores shine, smoothness, and intense moisture to damaged hair, making it as good as new. I repeat: As good as new, if not better. It’s a professional-grade treatment designed to truly restore your hair. The best part? It’s only $28 (yes, under $30!!!). If you didn’t know, a similar salon treatment would set you back waaaaayyy more.
Olaplex has gained a lot of attention from hairstylists and enthusiasts alike — including myself! — because it delivers ~genuine~ results that truly repair hair, all while being relatively affordable and easy to use at home.
As one of those enthusiasts, I can honestly say this Olaplex mask is pure magic in a bottle. Seriously, it's so effective that I've been recommending it to anyone and everyone who will listen. I’m not kidding, I’ve brought it up in countless Zoom calls, over text with my closest friends, *and* even to my grandma (who probably doesn’t care, but listens patiently anyway LOL).
As someone who recently got blonde highlights, I can list a bunch of things that make the upkeep a hassle. Even though I've followed every. single. instruction my colorist gave me, I’ve still ended up with dry hair and frustrating knots that *won’t* go away, no matter how often I brush. I even tried cutting my hair to fix the problem, but to no avail. It’s safe to say my hair is going through quite the dramatic transformation.
I'd heard from friends that this mask does wonders, so obviously I had to try it. I mean, there was no way my hair could get worse, ya know?
After just one usage of Olaplex No. 8, I saw a major difference in my hair. It was super easy to comb, felt soft the touch, and looked incredibly shiny — a complete 360 from what I started with. The results last for about three to four days for me (sometimes more, sometimes less) but with each usage, I feel my hair getting less knotty. My hair truly feels like it's repairing itself from the damage of the bleach which is something I've never experienced with other products (and trust me, there's been a lot).
The image above shows the difference after I used the treatment today. As you can tell, even after brushing, my hair was a total mess. It was dry, tangled, and unmanageable before applying the treatment. But after the treatment, there’s a noticeable improvement. My hair feels softer, it’s no longer tangled, my waves look so much better, and the frizz is almost gone. All of this was achieved without adding any extra products — no oils, creams, or anything else.</b> While you can’t feel it through the screen, the texture is the real game-changer. It honestly feels like my hair has been rejuvenated, even though it was just ten minutes with Olaplex.
I could talk about this product forever, but the most important takeaway is that using this mask once a week will make a huge difference if your hair is like mine. Honestly, I wish I’d tried this mask sooner because it’s the *only* one that actually worked for me.
After shampooing, apply the mask from the middle of your hair to the ends, working it through with your fingers. If your hair is shoulder-length, two pumps should be enough, but those with longer or thicker hair will need more. Leave it on for 10 minutes (yes, just 10 minutes!!), rinse, and voilà — shiny, hydrated hair!
But I’m not the only one obsessed with this mask. The internet is going wild for it too, with people claiming it makes their hair soft, shiny, and silky. In fact, many have said it revived their hair after suffering from extreme dryness and damage due to bleach.
"This product literally revived my hair from the first use! I apply three pumps to my long, tangled, thick hair and it smooths and nourishes each strand. I've been bleaching my hair every six weeks for that silver ice look and have spent hundreds on leave-in conditioners, hair masks, and everything in between to make it look as good as it does after just ONE treatment with No. 8! I'm amazed, shocked, and totally floored! This is incredibly good!" —badkittykat
"I’ve been lucky to use salon-quality hair products all my life. But nothing has worked wonders like this. I purchased the No. 3 Hair Perfector a few months ago and saw a noticeable change, but No. 8 is the real game changer. My hair looks like I just got a blowout after air-drying. If you're debating whether Olaplex is worth the investment, this is your sign to grab it while you can!" —calliecade
In just one use, many people have witnessed a dramatic transformation, with years of damage disappearing in only 10 minutes!
"I have a tough hair type — fine, fragile, lacking volume, greasy roots, and dry, frizzy ends. I’m always struggling to hydrate my ends without weighing down my hair. I don’t know what kind of magic is in this bottle, but this stuff REALLY works. I have fairly long hair, so I used three pumps on freshly shampooed hair, left it in for 10 minutes, and rinsed. I was skeptical at first that it would be enough, but trust the process. When I dried my hair, I was SHOCKED. It was soft, shiny, frizz-free, and full of body. I also used No. 6 to protect from heat and a round brush. As if that result wasn’t amazing enough, the moisture lasted and lasted. Normally, my ends frizz and dry out between washes no matter what oils or leave-ins I use. But with No. 8, my hair stayed shiny, soft, bouncy, and moisturized for FIVE full days after using this mask. Normally, I’m lucky to get one day before my ends turn crispy. This is hands down one of the best releases from Olaplex since the original #3 treatment." —miinx
The best part? It works for all hair types. When I say all, I mean it—whether it's thin, thick, or curly hair of any type, including 2a–4c!
"I have medium porosity hair with 2c, 3a, and 3b curls and Olaplex No. 8 added SO much shine, softness, and moisture to my hair. It absolutely made my curls look better than I've ever seen them & I cannot recommend this product enough!!!" —NavyGirl86
"I have a mixture of 4b/4c hair and I’m transitioning from relaxed hair to natural. I haven’t had a touch up in eight months. I used about 12 pumps for all of my hair ( mid back length) and all I can say is wow. So much slip, and easy af detangling. My hair is so soft!!!I just purchased two more in case Olaplex decides to discontinue or tweak the formula. If your hair type is a 4, you should absolutely give this a try, you won’t regret it!" —kandybrowngirl
"I am obsessed with this mask! Usually deep conditioners make my hair limp, but this made it so soft and my curls still looked good for several days."—Jadesocean
While you can just use it alone, the brand recommends using it in conjunction with No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Hair Treatment and No. 3 Hair Perfector once a week for a super, super deep repair.
"This works. I apply the No. 3 before, then shampoo and at the end I apply this amazing moisture mask. My hair looks alive again!!! I will continue to purchase." —ealviso
"Hands down the best mask I have ever used on my hair. When you combine it with all the other Olaplex products your hair is CHANGED! This is the only mask I’ll be using going forward." —DashaKing
If you need further proof about how incredible Olaplex products are, fellow Mytour writer, Elena Garcia, wrote an incredible review of Olaplex No. 3. Spoiler alert: It's just as incredible as No. 8.
Although it’s a little on the expensive side at $28 for 3.3 oz, you don’t need much to see results, and it’s still way more affordable than a salon treatment! The results are totally worth the price, so go ahead and treat yourself to some shiny, hydrated hair.
Ready to give it a try? Pick up a bottle of Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask from Sephora or Dermstore for just $28.
The reviews in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
