The range includes a Pre-Wash Treatment which is designed to repair the hair bonds and is clearly intended to be an Olaplex dupe. It gives almost identical results to the original product from Olaplex but is just a fraction of the cost. Image: Aldi It contains a fortifying complex of 18-mea amino acids and proteins that help to strengthen the hair, tame frizziness and breakage and prepares the hair before any chemical treatments such as hair dye.

It works to repair hair strands using what Revolution calls a triple molecular weight protein cascade system. This infuses the hair shaft with protein to help repair bonds. Image: Revolution Above you can see a before and after photo of the Knight & Wilson PurePlex on my mum’s hair. I did cut it for her here as well (I’m no expert hairdresser, just doing my best whilst shielding!) You can really see a huge difference in the health of her hair here. It’s a lot more hydrated, smoother and looks so much healthier. All of this really allows for her hair colour to really pop! However, those with very damaged hair report much better results from Elizavecca’s products than from Olaplex’s. The Collagen Coating Protein Treatment is an intensive mask that you leave on for up to 20 mins, and it will transform dry and damaged hair into soft, silky strands.

Instructions for Knight & Wilson PurePlex:

Step 4 Condition: With the PurePlex Conditioner and rinse it all away. You’ll then be left with shiny, healthy-looking and feeling hair. Pureplex is suitable for any hair type, even super curly, and is easy to mix and use. It also has a pleasant scent which is a bonus when it’s on your hair for an extended amount of time. It’s often used in hair salons too after a stylist colours your hair so you know it’s good quality! Designed to be used after shampoo and conditioner, this leave in spray will give similar results to Olaplex No 6 through its Granrepair Powerbond technology. Image: The INKEY List I have personally used this mask a lot and while there’s nothing to dislike about it, I get better results from lots of other cheaper hair masks. For me, Olaplex 8 did not leave my hair much softer than before, no more shiny and there was no wow factor. However, it is a decent mask and if you are actively working on repairing damaged hair this is a good choice.

Olaplex is a pretty unique hair treatment that is hard (in fact almost impossible) for other brands to replicate, because of their patented ingredient which repairs the hair’s disulphide bonds to leave it stronger and healthier than before.

Pharmacy product

Aqua (Water), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Citric Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Spathodea Campanulata Flower Extract, Khaya Senegalensis Wood Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium PCA, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Laureth-2, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool The main difference, aside from the much lower price, is that Elizavecca uses protein to restore and strengthen hair whereas Olaplex is a bond restorer. With shoulder-length hair like mine, you should get around 3 uses out of each box, so it’s good value for money too.

This hair product can be used every 2-4 weeks, depending on the condition your hair is in, rather than every week, so it should last you a long time too! Pros: This revolutionary hair repair system by Knight and Wilson is known for being one of the best dupes for Olaplex on the market, having gained tons of coverage in the press.It also claims to shorten blow drying time but I did not notice any difference in drying time when using this product. It’s slightly different to the other treatments mentioned as it is not a wash out treatment. Instead, you apply to the lengths of slightly damp hair after washing and leave it in.

The star ingredient is jojoba oil, and it also has other beneficial oils like chaga mushroom oil and safflower seed oil. Many reviewers have commented that this treatment has quite literally saved their hair, noticing less breakage and split ends after only a few uses, despite having bleached their hair for years. Pros:This kit is designed to take on holiday, but it’s also a great way to test the waters and see if your hair responds well to the treatment without spending too much on a full size treatment. Aqua (Water), Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer, Urea, Sodium Bicarbonate, Triethanolamine If you want to try them when they’re next available, hurry to your nearest Aldi store before they sell out. OLAPLEX 4 AND 5 DUPES