Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 250ml is a sulfate-free shampoo designed to restore and maintain the integrity of your hair while delivering stronger, healthier strands. This advanced bond-building formula cleanses gently without stripping moisture, making it an excellent choice for color-treated, damaged, or stressed hair. As part of Olaplex’s bond maintenance system, it prepares your hair for deeper repair when paired with complementary treatments, ensuring lasting strength and shine. The Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo is particularly effective as a color protection shampoo, helping to maintain vibrancy in color-treated hair.

Key features of this shampoo include the innovative Bond Maintenance Technology, which actively rebuilds and protects disulfide bonds to help reduce breakage and strengthen hair over time. The gentle sulfate-free cleanser works without stripping away color or moisture, preserving your hair’s natural vibrancy. It also helps lock in hydration for softer, shinier hair with less frizz, while being scalp-friendly enough for even sensitive scalps. Perfect for all hair types—especially those with chemically processed, heat-damaged, or dry, porous hair—this shampoo supports stronger, more resilient strands with regular use. For those searching for the best shampoo for color-treated hair, the Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo is an excellent choice.

Benefits of Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo include:

  • Rebuilds and maintains hair’s disulfide bonds to reduce breakage
  • Sulfate-free formula that cleanses effectively but gently
  • Hydrates hair for enhanced softness and gloss
  • Color-safe to preserve color vibrancy
  • Suitable for sensitive scalps and all hair textures
  • Ideal as a hydrating shampoo for dry hair
  • Supports bond maintenance hair care for long-lasting results

How to Use:
Step 1: Thoroughly wet hair with warm water to help open the cuticles.
Step 2: Apply a small amount of shampoo to your scalp and massage through the lengths, working into a rich, luxurious lather.
Step 3: Rinse thoroughly and repeat if desired for a deeper cleanse.
Step 4: Follow up with Olaplex No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner or other bond-maintenance products for the best results as part of a complete hair care routine.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Is Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo safe for color-treated hair?
A: Yes! The shampoo’s color-safe formula protects and maintains your hair’s vibrant color without stripping or fading. It is a reliable choice for anyone looking for a sulfate-free shampoo for damaged hair.

Q: Can I use this shampoo on sensitive scalps?
A: Absolutely. Its gentle, sulfate-free cleansing action is designed to be scalp-friendly, even for sensitive skin.

Q: Will this shampoo work on all hair types?
A: Yes, it is ideal for all hair types, especially damaged, dry, porous, or chemically treated hair. For fine hair, use a smaller amount to avoid weigh-down.

Q: How often should I use Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo?
A: You can use it daily or as part of your regular hair washing routine. For optimal results, pair it with other Olaplex bond maintenance products.

Q: Does this shampoo help with hair breakage?
A: Yes, its bond-building technology rebuilds disulfide bonds, significantly reducing breakage and strengthening hair over time. The Olaplex Nº.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo 250ml offers a nourishing, effective sulfate-free cleanse that supports healthier, more resilient hair every day.

No.4 is the cleansing step of the bond-building system. Shop the full Olaplex range in South Africa, and pair with No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner and the No.3 Hair Treatment.

Specifications

Brand
Olaplex
Size
250ml
Format
Liquid
Hair concerns
Damaged, Breakage, Weak Hair
Suitable for
All hair types,Damaged,Dry,Dull,Fine
Key ingredients
Coconut oil
Good to know
VeganSulphate-free

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Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo is a sulphate-free bond-building shampoo for all hair types. Part of the Olaplex home care system. The patented Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate (BADDI) bond-building technology cleanses while repairing broken bonds at every wash — maintaining and extending the results of in-salon Olaplex treatments.

Best for: all hair types wanting daily bond-maintaining cleansing; essential at-home maintenance for anyone who has had Olaplex in-salon services or uses No.3.
Less suited to: heavy product build-up needing clarifying (use No.4C Clarifying Shampoo); fine hair needing volume (use No.4 Fine).

Key actives:
- Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate (BADDI) — repairs and maintains broken hair bonds during cleansing

Benefits:
- Bond repair at every wash
- Sulphate-free; strengthening; healthy shine
- All hair types; vegan; cruelty-free

How to use: Apply to wet hair. Lather, rinse. Follow with No.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner.

Format: 250ml No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo.

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