Olaplex No. 3 is the better choice for those primarily seeking to repair and strengthen damaged hair at an affordable price. The Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler is ideal for users looking for a versatile styling tool that minimizes heat damage and can create a variety of styles, despite its higher price point.
| Attribute | Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector | Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector | Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler |
| Price | $60.00 | $599 to $899 |
| Hair Type Suitability | Suitable for all hair types, including fine, delicate, colored, curly, chemically treated, and virgin hair. It is especially beneficial for chemically treated hair. | Suitable for all hair types, textures, and lengths. There are also different versions of the Airwrap that are specifically designed for certain hair types. |
| Key Ingredients | Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, water, propylene glycol, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, glycerin, hydroxyethyl ethylcellulose, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine | Not applicable, as the Airwrap is a styling tool and does not contain any ingredients. |
| Hair Damage Repair Effectiveness | Strengthens and repairs hair structure, restores health and texture, maintains strength and integrity, and reduces breakage. It reverses damage and strengthens hair, and can improve the look and feel of hair. | Styles hair without extreme heat, which can help to prevent damage and maintain hair health. |
| Ease of Use | Apply to damp hair, comb through, and leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes, then rinse, shampoo, and condition. | Designed to be user-friendly, with intuitive controls and easy-to-interchange attachments. |
| Styling Versatility | Improves hair health, making it more manageable and enhancing styling results. | Can be used to dry, curl, wave, smooth, volumize, and hide flyaways. It comes with multiple attachments, including barrels and brushes, to create a variety of styles. |
| Heat Damage Protection | Helps to repair damage caused by heat styling. | Features intelligent heat control that measures airflow temperature over 40 times a second, ensuring hair is not exposed to damaging temperatures. It keeps the temperature under 150 C. Styles hair from wet to dry using the Coanda effect, minimizing the need for extreme heat. |
| Long-Term Hair Health Impact | Regular use maintains strong, healthy hair, improves hair texture, and enhances color longevity. | Styles hair without extreme heat, which can help to prevent damage and maintain hair health. |
| User Skill Level Required | No special skill is required. | Not available |
| Technology Used | Patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology that rebuilds disulfide bonds. | Employs the Coanda effect, using air to attract and wrap hair around the barrel or brush. It is powered by the Dyson digital motor V9. |
| Time Efficiency | Reparative benefits can be achieved in as little as 3 minutes, with the maximum recommended usage time being 10 minutes. Some suggest leaving it on longer, even overnight, although the maximum efficacy is reached within 30-45 minutes. | Can style hair in as little as 15 minutes. Dries and styles simultaneously. |
| Hair Texture Compatibility | Works on all hair textures, including fine, delicate, colored, curly, and frizzy hair. It can enhance curl definition in curly hair. | Engineered for multiple hair types, lengths, and styles. |
| Ratings | Not available | Not available |