First-Time Olaplex Shampoos Add On: What to Expect & How to Prepare

One of our regulars told us they have followed Taylor to a few salons because he has never done them wrong, and they always leave feeling like a million bucks. If you’re a little nervous about adding Olaplex to your appointment, that’s normal. Most first-timers just don’t want surprises, extra time they didn’t plan for, or a product that changes their color in a weird way.

An Olaplex Add On is a salon-strength bond-repair treatment we apply during a color or chemical service. Plan on roughly 10 to 30 extra minutes, a separate line-item fee (ours starts at $35), and hair that usually feels smoother right away with better resistance to breakage. We’ll keep this simple and practical so you can walk in prepared.

Before you come in: 4 things that make your Olaplex Add On work better

We generally recommend you arrive with clean, dry hair that’s as product-free as you can make it. Heavy oils, dry shampoo buildup, and thick styling creams can get in the way when we’re trying to treat and then process your hair.

And tell us what you’re trying to protect. Are you going brighter? Covering gray? Refreshing highlights? The add-on doesn’t change your color, but it can affect porosity, which matters when we’re choosing formulas and timing.

Quick heads-up for north Peoria summer: if you’re coming from a pool day near Lake Pleasant or a Vistancia golf outing, rinse your hair first and skip any leave-in oils before you walk in. It keeps the service more predictable.

Inside the appointment: how the Olaplex Add On fits into color day (10 minutes to 30)

When you arrive, we start the same way we do for any color or chemical service. We talk through your goal, your hair history, and what your hair has been through lately. That “listens carefully to what I want” piece matters here, because bond support is different for someone doing a major change versus someone doing a simple refresh.

Step-by-step, in plain language

• We set up your chemical service first (color, lightener, or other process) and confirm timing.
• We add the Olaplex Add On during the service so your hair gets bond support while it’s doing the hard work.
• We process, check, and adjust as needed. You won’t feel anything intense. It’s not a tingle treatment. Most people just notice their hair feels less “stressed” when we rinse.
• We rinse, finish your service, and talk through what to do at home so you keep that smoother feel.

"Taylor isn't just a great stylist, he understands hair and color and treatments."

one of our long-time clients

If you’re worried about comfort, you’re in good hands here. People mention our atmosphere as relaxing and friendly, and that the team manages to make them laugh. We keep checking in, but we don’t talk at you. If you want quiet, tell us. If you want every step explained, we’ll do that too.

Aftercare in Peoria heat: shampoo, sweat, chlorine, and the first 72 hours

Right after your appointment, most people notice their hair feels smoother and a little easier to detangle. That’s the goal, especially if you’re lightening or doing any chemical work. Bond support doesn’t magically erase damage, but it can help your hair handle processing better and feel stronger afterward.

Keep the results going

• Use a sulfate-free shampoo. If you already use Olaplex shampoos at home, keep doing that.
• Avoid chlorinated pools for 48 to 72 hours. If you do end up in the water, rinse promptly.
• Try not to do a heavy sweat session right after. In July, that can be as simple as booking morning or evening so you’re not walking out into peak desert heat.
• Use heat tools a little gentler for the next few days. Lower temp, good heat protectant, and fewer passes.

If you’re boating or swimming around Lake Pleasant a lot, we’ll usually suggest pairing bond support with a smart home routine and regular trims. That combo does more for breakage than any single product day.

Is the $35+ Olaplex Add On worth it for colored hair? Here’s when we say yes

We like this add-on most when your appointment includes any chemical work that tends to leave hair feeling rougher. Lightening is the obvious one. But even routine color can make ends feel dry if your hair is already stressed from sun, heat styling, or pool season in Peoria.

We also see people choose it when they’re planning a bigger change because they want their hair to look and feel better than when they walked in. That’s a theme we hear a lot about our team, along with the trust piece. People stick with us for years because we don’t gamble with their hair.

"He makes sure that whatever process he's doing is going to leave my hair looking and feeling better than when I walked in."

one of our long-time clients

Two little tips locals love on Lake Pleasant Parkway (and a calm way to book)

Tip one: if you’re commuting in on Loop 303 from Surprise, Sun City West, Sun City, El Mirage, or Glendale, give yourself a little cushion. That extra 10 to 30 minutes for the add-on is real, and it’s nice not to feel rushed during color timing.

Tip two: don’t wait until your hair is at the “breaks when I brush it” stage. Bond support works best as protection during chemical services, not as a last-minute rescue when your ends are already snapping.

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