HQL Product

Is Olaplex Bonding Oil a sealing or penetrating oil?
This product contains a combination of ingredients that provide a range of benefits for hair, including dimethicone, which is a friendly silicone, and sunflo...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:36 AM
How do I know if I need a protein treatment?
Protein treatments help to fill-in the gaps of our hair's damaged structure. When your hair needs protein it will look dry, brittle, dull, broken and if ...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:36 AM
Does water really damage hair due to the way it enters the hair shaft, making it bloat, thus weakening the hair cuticles over time? Should we consider using a shower cap at all times, even when not washing our hair, to prevent this damage?
There are actually two reasons why water is damaging. First, the bloating, as you mention, and second, the chemical effect. The pH of water is higher than th...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:36 AM
How often should I use my scalp treatment mask (the one before shampoo) if I have dry and itchy scalp?
How often you should use a scalp treatment will vary from person to person, depending on their unique condition. The best to figure out how often you need to...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:36 AM
In the course material you speak both of 'sweet almond oil' and 'almond oil'... Is that the same thing or not at all?
Yes the terms "Sweet almond oil" and "almond oil" both refer to the same oil :) It's a great carrier oil for essential oils and works...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:36 AM
I have seen that flaxseed gel is good for the hair but is it good for the skin too?
Yes flaxseed gel is also a great mask alternative to Aloe vera gel. You can put it on your skin/scalp for 10/20 minutes then rinse it thoroughly (it will lea...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:36 AM
How do I protect my hair from the heat when I do Sauna or Hammam?
This one is actually quite easy as you can simply wrap a towel around your hair to prevent the intense heat to reach it. Make sure that you use a soft towel ...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:36 AM
I have noticed that BTMS actually has a quite high irritation score.. Why is it part of the conditioner formulation??
BTMS is indeed an ingredient that has a general safety score of 4 out of 5 in our ingredients database as well. ​ There are two main reasons why we still us...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:37 AM
I can't brush my curls dry without conditioner or it just breaks waaay too much. What can I do?
We recommend avoiding as much as possible brushing wet hair because it is at this stage that our hair is the weakest and breaks even more easily. However, in...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:37 AM
What is a 'straight' haircut when you have curly hair? The course says layers are more tolerated with curly hair but now I'm confused what I should do.
The purpose of a straight cut through hair style is to minimise the number of hair 'in contact' with the outside as the rubbing will damage it more. ...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:37 AM