OLAPLEX No.6 Bond Smoother Frizz Control Styling Hair Cream
by OLAPLEX · hair_care
Editor's Take
Olaplex's patented bond-repair molecule at the top of a silicone-heavy smoothing base , real structural chemistry wrapped in old-school cosmetic slip.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.5 / 10
- Modern Tech: 8.0 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 1.0 / 10
- Sustainability: 3.0 / 10
The Verdict
This is a rare hybrid: a styling cream that actually repairs while it smooths. The patented Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate does legitimate disulfide bond work, backed by Keravis protein and bio-fermented oils, but the base is pure salon-grade silicone and petrochemical slip (Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Isododecane). It delivers both structural integrity and cosmetic finish, which is why it scores high on efficacy and technology but bottoms out on clean. The fragrance allergen load is notable for sensitive scalps, and the silicone system will build up on fine hair without clarifying washes. Worth it if you want bond repair and frizz control in one bottle and don't mind the conventional base. The trade-off is clear: practical cosmetic payoff, not category-moving treatment.
Full INCI list
Water (Aqua/Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Coco-Caprylate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isododecane, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, Fragrance (Parfum), Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Citral, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Disodium EDTA, Linalool, Citronellol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Hydroxycitronellal, Etidronic Acid, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Potassium Sorbate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phytantriol, Sodium Benzoate, Pseudozyma Epicola/Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Gigartina Stellata Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil.