What Went Wrong With Olaplex? From Breakthrough to Backlash - Behind The Beauty

Instagram - james_s_welsh Unboxing Channel - @JaymesPlays1 Olaplex changed the haircare industry forever. It started in a California garage with two chemists, a hot plate, and a single groundbreaking ingredient that promised to repair damaged hair from the inside out. From there, Olaplex became a cult favorite among celebrity stylists, dominated salons across the globe, and eventually exploded in popularity on TikTok, becoming one of the best-selling haircare brands in the world. But that kind of success doesn’t come without controversy. In this video, we’re taking a deep dive into the full story of Olaplex. We’ll explore how the brand got its start, the science behind their now-famous bond-building technology, and how they built such massive hype without traditional marketing. We’ll also look at the controversies that followed, including EU ingredient bans, fertility concerns, lawsuits over hair damage and hair loss, and how these claims affected consumer trust. We’ll break down the lawsuit that included dozens of women claiming severe hair and scalp damage, the science behind the backlash, and how Olaplex responded both publicly and legally. Despite the lawsuit being dismissed, the impact on the brand was significant. Sales dropped, stock prices plummeted, and salon professionals began moving away from the brand. Fast forward to 2024 and Olaplex is trying to bounce back. With a new CEO, a refreshed brand identity, and new products focusing on scalp health and foundational hair care, the brand is attempting to regain trust and relevance in a market that now includes strong competitors like K18 and Redken Bonding. If you’ve ever used Olaplex, considered trying it, or wondered what happened after all the social media backlash—this is everything you need to know about one of the most talked-about brands in haircare. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:07 The Origins of Olaplex 06:30 Breaking into Salons & Going Viral 12:44 Lawsuits, Lilial & Loss of Trust 20:22 The Aftermath 24:00 The Rebrand & What’s Next #Olaplex #Haircare #HairLoss #HairDamage #TikTokBeauty #BeautyIndustry #K18 #Redken #AbbeyYung #ScalpCare