I have a confession to make: I'm addicted to bleaching my hair. 🙈
But with great power comes great responsibility, and my hair has paid the price with over-processing, dryness, rough texture and brittleness. As a naturally curly haired girl, I’ve been on the hunt for the best products to strengthen and hydrate my locks. I've been using Olaplex's No. 4 & No. 5 for a while now, and lately, it just haven't been cutting it.
While I've been on the market for a new product for a bit, it wasn't until my friend told me about Vegamour's new HYDR-8 product line that I was sold enough to actually pull the trigger and hit purchase.
Who knew this is what my hair has been missing all along? Let's be real, it's definitely what yours is missing too... In case you weren't convinced yet, I decided to do a head to head comparison of Vegamour’s HYDR-8 Essentials Kit and Olaplex’s No. 4 and No. 5. If it wasn't abundantly clear who my winner was, here's how I made my decision:
If you’re looking for hydrated, glossy, and super-soft hair… Vegamour
When it comes to how hydrated my hair felt, Vegamour was the winner, hands down. The HYDR-8 Essentials kit includes a HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair shampoo & conditioner, plus a Deep Moisture Repair Mask. Let me tell you–my hair has never felt so soft. For the first time since I started bleaching my hair, it hasn’t felt brittle. My curls looked glossy without feeling weighed down and greasy.
While Olaplex No. 4 and No. 5 made my hair feel stronger, my hair didn’t feel as silky and nourished like it did when I used Vegamour.
If your hair feels brittle & breaks off constantly… Vegamour
Vegamour uses a vegan silk alternative called Karmatin™ which is an alternative to keratin and silicone that strengthens strands and helps fight frizz. After using the kit just one time, my hair felt radically different–like it wasn’t going to break off! I noticed way less split ends, too.
I felt like my hair was less brittle after using Olaplex No. 4 and No. 5–that’s their bond technology at work–but Vegamour delivered so much more. When I used Vegamour, my curls were smooth and bouncy with a glass-like shine.
If you want to tame frizz & flyaways… Vegamour
Vegamour's HYDR-8 Essentials Kit promises up to 72 hours of frizz reduction, and it really delivers. My curls stayed shiny and defined for days! Olaplex's No. 4 and No. 5 didn't do as much to tame my frizz, and I had to reach for additional styling products to tame all the flyaways.
If your mission is to reduce your carbon footprint… Olaplex
Olaplex limits the use of secondary packaging for most of their products, which is great to see. Secondary packaging can be things like the box holding the vitamins, plastic wrap, cardboard cartons and boxes, bubble wrap, and plastic. Olaplex is also non-toxic and cruelty-free.
That being said, Vegamour is no stranger to the sustainability game. Their products contain sustainably harvested plant actives, plus, all their formulas are 100% vegan and Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free. Vegamour also leaves out substances like keratin, minoxidil, and finasteride in their formulas.
If you want to upgrade your shower experience: Vegamour
If you want the most luxurious experience with every shower, Vegamour products are where it’s at. The packaging and consistency made it extremely easy to squeeze into my palms and lathered beautifully.The scent of both the shampoo and conditioner were really pleasant and refreshing.
On the other hand, Olaplex’s products were a bit harder to squeeze out in the shower, and the scent was far less appealing for me personally.
Overall Winner… Vegamour!
Overall, I have to declare Vegamour as the clear winner in this face-off. Their HYDR-8 Essentials Kit delivers superior hydration, strength, and frizz reduction, and it’s what I gravitate towards in the shower.
Plus, with free shipping and extra savings on subscriptions, free exchanges, and a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, it's a risk-free choice!
