No. 19
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60% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 19 in hair
Sample
26 redditors with explicit opinion · 3 positive · 2 negative · 0 neutral
Score0.481 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 23–88% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Polarizing — Threshold-based label from our methodology.
Sources
r/curlyhair, r/HaircareScience
Olaplex · hair
Polarizing
No. 6 Bond Smoother Leave-In Styling Treatment
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TL;DR — Reddit consensus
Leave-in smoothing cream for damaged hair. Reddit's favourite Olaplex product after No. 3.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.7 from 54,174 reviews — that's roughly 92% positive.
On Reddit: 60% of 26 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 32 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
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u/bitteryuckk
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r/Hair
K18 instead of conditioner for 2 weeks straight and then once a month followed by a really hydrating leave in, I love olaplex no 6 and the Redken all soft leave in Love a stylist who pushes her hair to the limit Oh, and chop those ends.
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u/mercyeis
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r/HaircareScience
For curls in humidity, I LOVE kérastase curl manifesto and olaplex no 6 as leave-in products applied to damp hair and air dried.
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u/amarierashid
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r/curlyhair
anything above, this post is for you! Products: \- Shampoo & Conditioner: Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat \- Leave-in/Heat Protectant: Olaplex no. 9 \- Gel: Olaplex no. 10 \- Frizz Control: It's a 10 Leave-in Spray and/or Olaplex no. 7 Bonding Oil \- Diffuser: Curlsmith Defrizzion
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u/veglove
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r/HaircareScience
I love Manes by Mell for curly styling tips, but she's not a chemist. The original Olaplex #3 didn't have any peptides, so if that's really what she said, it sounds sus to me. She's probably just repeating marketing points that they have shared with her. Whether they are true or
Discussion sources
Linked Reddit conversations.
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Pleased With My Frizzy Hair
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My Hair Got Way Better Once I Got Lazier With It
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