This Viral TikTok Hair Hack Has Had A Major Upgrade

The multitasking hairstyle that will make your life a whole lot easier.

Nothing sends TikTok’s beauty community into a frenzy quite like a viral hair hack. And if your hair is dry, brittle or damaged, chances are you’ve found yourself deep in a #HairTok rabbit hole at some point. There are plenty of hair hacks out there, but when it comes to TikTok creators, there is a clear favourite: the Olaplex bun.

Thanks to the popularity of another TikTok trend, clean look beauty – which embraced the model-off-duty, slicked-back bun à la Hailey Bieber – the Olaplex bun has gained a cult following. Not only does it look incredibly chic, but it works to repair and strengthen your strands while you wear it – making it the ultimate lifestyle ritual.

The original Olaplex bun was created using the bestselling No.3 Hair Perfector, but since the launch of No.0 Intense Bond Building Treatment, you can now treat your tresses to an even stronger at home treatment by combining the two products. No.3 Hair Perfector is a salon-approved weekly hair treatment that works to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen, while No.0 Intense Bond Building Treatment primes your hair for deeper restoration and intensified bond building benefits. For days running errands, hitting a pilates class or working from home, Olaplex recommends pairing the No.6 Bond Smoother, a leave-in styling treatment (and favourite of Billie Eilish) that practically eliminates frizz and flyaways, with the shine enhancing No.7 Bonding Oil, to create a sleek bun for all day wear.

Want to try the Olaplex bun yourself? Keep reading to find out how to create the viral hack at home.

The Original Olaplex Bun

Start with damp hair and apply the No.0 Intense Bond Building Treatment evenly throughout your hair. Comb the product through and leave it on your hair for 10 minutes while you scroll on TikTok, make a snack or treat yourself to some online retail therapy. When 10 minutes is up, apply a generous amount of the No.3 Hair Perfector on top of the other treatment (don’t rinse your hair), and comb through until your hair is saturated with the product. Twist your hair into a bun and let the product work magic on your strands. When 10 minutes is up, simply shampoo and condition your hair.

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The Olaplex Bun For All Day Wear

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The Olaplex Bun For All Day Wear

If you’re wanting a sleek style for all day wear, apply both the No.6 Bond Smoother and the No.7 Bonding Oil before styling your hair into a slicked-back bun, and voila! You have a chic style that simultaneously rebuilds the integrity of your hair.

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But these aren’t the only products loved on TikTok. Here are the coveted, cult-loved Olaplex products you need to know about.

No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo & No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner
A perfect pairing when it comes to nourishing, repairing and strengthening your strands. Both products are colour-safe and work to improve the manageability of your hair with each use.

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No.7 Bonding Oil
A lightweight styling oil that increases shine, softness and leaves your colour looking vibrant. Dull, lacklustre locks are rapidly revived to their bouncy best, while guarding your tresses against trauma from heat.

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No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
This multipurpose serum is sure to become your mane squeeze. Thanks to a combination of antioxidant-rich Red Algae Extract and Olaplex’s signature Bond Building Technology™, a small amount is all you’ll need for satin shine and a style that lasts.