Olaplex - #mmmreview

 Hi! This is a simple review for Olaplex, the hair stuff that everyone from here to the UK is talking about! I am very cheap (as you may know) BUT I decided to try this because everyone is raving. I got it from Amazon for $23 (direct link below).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015B9A91E/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It wasn't easy to wait for my miracle product, but the two days passed... And I got this teensy little bottle of potential. I have a lot of super fine hair so I was nervous that it wouldn't be enough (Spoiler alert: It was). 

From the Amazon site:

Description

The No.3 Bond Perfector is designed for at-home use. It is best to apply to clean, towel-dried hair. If build-up is present such as oils or silicones, shampoo and towel dry before application for best results. This is NOT a conditioning treatment OR a leave-in treatment. It is meant to be shampooed out of the hair. No.3 must process a minimum of 10 minutes. If hair is compromised, 20+ mins is recommended. Once a week is suggested for healthy hair

Features

• Step 3 of the Olaplex Professional System, for once-a-week, at home applications to eliminate breakage from chemical services
• Apply a generous amount from roots to ends on towel-dried hair. Use once a week between chemical services to strengthen hair. Comb through once. Leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes or more
• Rinse from hair. Shampoo and condition

This is my hair pre-treatment. 

This is how I applied it (per 'Features' above). 

My method:

*I separated the top two parts of my hair with clips then I saturated the back mid-to-length with the treatment 

*Next, I did the front portions of my hair all the way to the roots;especially the crown, where I have a lot of breakage. *Last I made sure to get the pieces that frame my face and the very ends & then covered it with a target bag. (MMM note: a shower cap IS better!)

I left it on for about 5 Adele songs & cleaned my bathroom. 

And... 

So... Not too bad, for a $12 at home treatment & 25 minutes of my morning. All jokes aside, my hair feels lighter and better especially at the crown which is usually a crispy mess, TBH. Is it better than the ION from Sally Beauty? Yes. But is it worth the $$? I'm going to have to say YES. I'd especially recommend this for anyone that has long hair, processed hair or excessively heat-styled hair. 

The second half of the bottle will be used by my daughter, who has very thick shoulder-length hair. I plan on posting her photos & result in the comments after I can get Sassy to do the treatment ;)

I've already ordered a second bottle to use to prepare for my twice yearly cut (gulp) which I know I need, but dread like like mad. I'll post those pics in the comments also. 

I've always got my eye out for a good hair repair treatment, so please leave your recommendations in the comments!

Disclaimer: I haven't been paid to endorse Olaplex (or any product ever)& all I know about hair is what I've learned about my own & my sassy daughter's through trial/error... Treat at your own risk :)

Lock Laces are AWESOME - MMM Review

These have SAVED our mornings! My Little Tyke has always loathed putting on his shoes. He has trashed dozens of pairs of Velcro shoes because he pulls them SO tight. We were literally buying a pair of shoes a month because of it! Even when the shoes were passable, I dreaded leaving the house b/c a shoe-induced screaming-and-tears tantrum was a probability. Last summer we found sandals with this kind of bungee cord and clamp setup and they were a day-saver! But of course they wore out and we just could not find another pair. He cried. I cried. It was ugly. I tried different kid of laces (the curly ones, flat elastic, lace keepers, etc.) We continued to practice shoe tying, and MrDad actually helped him somewhat master the skill but the combination of tricky fine-motor  skills and easy frustration makes it a hassle and distraction at school.  Then someone recommended Hickies. They were a little more than I wanted to spend, but then the LOCK LACES popped up in Amazon's "recommended for you". They looked exactly like the sandals laces and they come in tons of colors, most importantly red. SOLD. I could not wait to get them and when we did we were not disappointed! LOCK LACES sent a nifty how-to video via email after we ordered so they were super easy to put into some lace-able shoes we had.  The next morning was a dream come true. Little Tyke loved the color, how tight he could pull them and that they clamped easily. That morning was one of the best school-day mornings we have ever had. These are shoes are less than a month old (which isn't uncommon for LT) but this is the third pair of shoes we used our original pair of Lock Laces on! Brand new pair of shoes and brand new Lock Laces... Because I will not be without them. (LT loves red with every fiber of his being, so we just keep buying the same pair.) I recommend these to everyone and our house will never be without a pair (or two or six). THANK YOU LOCK LACES :) I was in no way compensated to post this review; I just absolutely believe these laces are a God send for LT's shoe-sensory issues.  But hey, @LOCKLACES, if you want to hook LT up, he'd be as gleeful as this guy