Key Takeaways
- Both formulas offer bond repair, shine, heat protection up to 450°F, and frizz support.
- OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist delivers lightweight hydration and comes in a spray bottle, while OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil is the more concentrated and offers targeted smoothing and shine.
- Use both OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist in your routine for the best results.
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OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist and OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ may share the same number and some overlapping benefits, but there are a few key differences to know. Here’s what sets them apart and how each bonding oil formula can fit into your routine.
What Sets OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist Apart
Both OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist and OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ have Patented Bond Building Technology™, add shine, provide heat protection up to 450°F, and help smooth hair, reduce breakage, and fight frizz.
The biggest difference between OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist? Hydration.
Delivered in an ultra-fine spray, OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist includes humectants that help draw in hydration. It uses bi-phase technology that fuses a reparative serum with high-shine oils to instantly replenish hair.
On the other hand, OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ offers targeted smoothing and high-impact shine. While it helps smooth dry ends, it does not contain humectants that hydrate.
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OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist |
OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ |
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Shared benefits |
Bond repair, shine, heat protection up to 450°F, smoothing, frizz support, and reduced breakage |
Bond repair, shine, heat protection up to 450°F, smoothing, frizz support, and reduced breakage |
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Format |
Ultra-fine mist spray bottle |
Measured-dose oil |
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Feel |
Lighter, more hydrating |
Weightless oil |
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Best for |
Lightweight hydration, hands-free application, and easy refreshes |
Targeted smoothing, extended frizz control, and high-impact shine |
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How to use |
Shake and mist onto wet or dry hair, before or after styling |
Tap out a few drops and apply to wet or dry hair, before or after styling |
Which One Should You Start With?
Both formulas are designed to work together, but if you need to start with one, here’s a helpful guide.
Start with OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ If…
- You prefer more control. The measured-dose bottle makes it easier to apply OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ exactly where your hair needs it.
- You want a concentrated oil. A richer oil format offers more targeted smoothing, softness, and shine.
- You’re looking for maximum frizz control. OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ provides frizz control for up to 72 hours . The oil can be mixed with your favorite styling products to blow dry shine and smoothness into you style
- You want maximum shine. OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ provides 125% more shine.
- Your hair needs extra smoothing and softness. OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ works on all hair types, but it can be especially good for hair that tends to feel dry, frizzy, or rough at the ends.
To use OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™:
- Uncap and turn the bottle upside down.
- Tap the bottom of the bottle gently using your index finger to dispense a drop.
- Apply 2-3 drops to damp or dry hair.
Start with OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist If…
- You don’t like getting your hands oily. The mist format makes it easy to apply shine without dispensing oil into your hands.
- You want additional hydration. OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist includes humectants that help draw moisture into the hair, providing up to 96 hours of hydration.
- You want extended shine. OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist offers instant shine for up to 96 hours.
- You need a style refresh. When you don’t want to touch your style, such as heat-styled curls, OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist is easy to spritz anytime, anywhere.
- Your hair is prone to getting oily or looking greasy. While OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist works on all hair types, its lightweight formulation is particularly good for those with low-porosity hair or hair that is easily weighed down for hydration and shine boost in between wash days.
To use OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist:
- Shake the bottle to ensure the serum and oil are completely mixed.
- Lightly mist 2-4 sprays onto damp or dry hair, focusing on mid-lengths to ends.
Why You Might Want to Use Both in Your Routine
OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist work best in the same routine, especially if your hair is very dry, dehydrated, or dull. Used together, they deliver layered shine, lasting softness, and a more complete finish than either alone.
In the same regimen, apply OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ to wet hair before heat styling. Mist OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist onto dry hair after styling.
OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ is your styling prep step, and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist is your style refresh.
How to Use OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist
For smooth hair that shines, start with this OLAPLEX routine every time you wash and style:
- Wet your hair and apply N°.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment from roots to ends. Leave on for 3 minutes.
- Shampoo and condition with your OLAPLEX shampoo and conditioner duo of choice.
- Gently blot excess moisture with a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt to minimize damage.
- Apply 2–3 drops of OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ to damp mid-lengths and ends, then blow-dry or diffuse as desired.
- Shake OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist well and lightly mist 2–4 sprays onto dry hair.
Your Lucky Duo
Shinier hair days lie ahead with OLAPLEX N°.7 Bonding Oil™ and OLAPLEX °7 Shine Serum Oil Mist. Discover how this power pair can fit into your hair goals when you take the Hair Quiz.