OLAPLEX Shape Set: the hairspray that repairs while it holds
When a brand such as OLAPLEX enters the hairspray category, the real question is simple: what does it add to products already used in salons? Shape Set™ Hairspray combines buildable hold with a bond-care positioning, aiming to keep the finish touchable rather than rigid.
Flexible hold meets bond care
OLAPLEX describes Shape Set™ as a buildable hairspray offering up to 96 hours of flexible hold, frizz control and a glossy, soft finish. Its distinctive feature is Bond Set™ Technology, based on an encapsulated peptide designed to support damaged disulfide bonds while the style is being fixed.
The 60% less breakage claim
The most interesting technical claim is 60% less breakage after one use. This is a brand claim, not an independent MDP salon test. If it is confirmed in daily professional use, Shape Set™ would sit between a conventional finishing spray and a styling treatment. The formula also includes flexible polymers, plant extracts associated with UV protection and conditioning ingredients intended to avoid a dusty or brittle feel.
Formula and heat protection
According to OLAPLEX, the formula is free from sulphates, phthalates, phosphates, parabens and MIC/MIT, is suitable for colour-treated and chemically processed hair, and provides heat protection up to 232°C. These are manufacturer specifications and should be read together with the label and professional instructions.
How to use it in the salon
Shake well and spray onto dry hair from 20–25 cm away, building the hold according to the desired finish. The application is straightforward for finishing, touch-ups and fast restyling during the salon day.
Official distribution in Italy
Shape Set™ is distributed in Italy by Calenda S.p.A., the official importer of OLAPLEX PRO. Professionals should buy through authorised channels and verify the origin of the product.
MDP assessment
On paper, Shape Set™ answers a real salon need: lasting control without sacrificing movement and combability. The key point to verify in practice is whether Bond Set™ Technology and the promised hold remain convincing after brushing and over time.
Sara, MDP Beauty Advisor
Professional notice: beware of counterfeit products and verify authorised distribution. Contact Calenda for official OLAPLEX Professional products in Italy.
