The best Olaplex alternatives to save your hair and your bank balance

This is a highly-rated bond-building treatment designed to work on a molecular level by fixing hair proteins and repairing dry and damaged hair. This can be used on all hair types to improve the condition of each strand of hair. It's ideal for those who want to improve their hair health and soothe damage caused by colouring, heat styling or over-processing. With thousands of reviews, customers say this mask makes their hair feel 'amazing' and healthier after use.

A restoring and conditioning treatment to use before shampoo and conditioner, this protein system-based product is made up of three different types of plant protein that have been selected to target different parts of the hair fibre. Revolution's Plex No.3 Bond Restore Treatment is a fab alternative to Olaplex that won't break the bank to provide instant results. Some reviewers stated that it's better than Olaplex but without the price tag, and that's enough for us to be convinced.

We loved that the Jermoe Russell Bblonde JPLEX 3 Bond Conditioner was so easy to apply, and that only a little bit was needed to get desired results. It left the hair feeling deeply nourished, looking shiny and smooth. It made styling a breeze, and left hair smelling amazing. The results? Silky, glossy revitalised hair which was so manageable and had that lovely lightweight feeling to it that comes with a trip to the hairdresser.

An intense bonding treatment infused with coconut and avocado oil and three individual bonds to revitalise the hair. Apply two to three pumps to damp hair and shampoo as usual after 10 minutes. An easy way to introduce a bonding treatment into your regular haircare routine if you're looking to instantly hydrate and strengthen your hair. We love that reviews say this product is easy to use and leaves the hair looking shiny.

Solve your damaged hair drama with the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask. The unique K18Peptide formula gets to work repairing the hair on a deeper level by boosting amino acids through the hair to see stronger-looking hair. One reviewer said that this product will always be in their routine to save their over-processed hair. With stand-out reviews like that, we know that K18 is a brand to have on your radar. Don't just take our word for it, Senior Beauty Product Writer, Samantha Price says: "K18 is a newer treatment on the market and comes highly recommended by hairdressers. My own hairdresser even uses this on my hair as a repair treatment. I use this when my hair needs an extra bit of TLC and notice it makes my hair much smoother, giving you a salon-worthy 'do from home - especially when you blow dry it afterwards."
Want to hear about more about our experience with the product? Read our K18 hair review.

This pre-shampoo treatment from L’Oréal Paris instantly repairs any broken bonds and restores strength and targets damaged hair. This treatment gets to work in five minutes to transform dryness and damage before continuing with your usual hair routine. One reviewer said this treatment helped with the side effects of menopause and gave her hair some life. Georgia Scott, Beauty Product Writer also says: "I was super impressed with this Pre-Shampoo treatment from L'Oréal. As someone who loves Olaplex, I had high expectations and this definitely delivered. My hair is super dry and feels damaged from heat styling and I loved how I instantly felt like my hair texture improved."

A bond-building treatment that you can use twice a week with molecular technology to restore the hair from the inside out. Suitable for all hair types and concerns, this product is designed to leave your hair feeling and looking stronger, especially for those with coloured hair. Often those with coloured hair worry about using certain treatments but many reviewers with coloured hair rave about this product including our team. Senior Beauty Product Writer, Samantha Price says: "Mark Hill's Bond Repair Bonding Treatment has always made my hair feel super soft without it feeling greasy, it's an absolute game-changer. I found it's really similar to Olaplex and leaves my dry, frizzy hair feeling silky smooth. It has a really nice smell and nourishing texture and I PROMISE your hair will absolutely thank you for it."

The INKEY List puts ingredients with proven results at the heart of its products. This lightweight spray rebuilds and strengthens damaged strands to promote smoother, shinier and healthier-looking hair. It contains hydrogen and 10 per cent Granrepair Powerbond – a compound that's clinically proven to strengthen hair from within the hair shaft, developed by scientists. Sounds impressive? It is. Fans of the product say it left their hair feeling soft and nourished.

This concentrated serum promotes thicker, fuller and healthier hair. It aims to penetrate the scalp encouraging circulation and promoting healthy hair follicles. Apply to a clean dry scalp to maintain healthy hair without disturbing your daily routine. If you're looking for healthier-looking hair, we recommend introducing this serum into your hair routine, as do reviewers. One customer said they noticed a decrease in the amount of hair shedding and that it 'works wonders' on thin hair.

A strengthening and conditioning hair treatment designed to hydrate and protect against breakage for long healthy hair. This formula aims to promote stronger and longer hair by deeply conditioning, protecting against daily damage and adding manageability and shine. It's infused with shea butter and natural oils to deeply condition and protect against daily damage. Many reviewers rave about the smell of this product and how it leaves the hair feeling softer.

This treatment aims to provide stronger, healthier hair with just one use. Featuring Aminofix repair and protect bond reconstructing technology to rebuild the hair's natural structure, it also restores volume, strength and elasticity whilst protecting against future damage and breakages. A customer reviewed this product for three to four years with continued great results.

A leave-in treatment to boost hair health with strand-building protein. This easy-to-use cream protects against heat damage and reduces blow-dry time to further protect the hair from heat styling. It promises that hair is instantly stronger and reduces breakage by 90 per cent after just one use, with fans of the treatment saying it reduces hair fall and promotes thicker, healthier-looking hair.