OLAPLEX Shape Set: the hairspray that repairs while it holds
When a brand like OLAPLEX enters the hairspray market, the first question I ask is always the same: what genuinely changes compared with what is already available? With Shape Set™ Hairspray, the answer is fairly clear and deserves a closer look.
Flexible hold and bond repair
Shape Set™ is a buildable hairspray claiming up to 96 hours of flexible hold, frizz control and a glossy, touchably soft finish. Those are familiar promises in the professional category. According to the technical sheet, the difference lies in Bond Set™ Technology: an encapsulated peptide designed to act on broken disulfide bonds, working not only on the surface but within the hair structure. In practical terms, the product is intended not simply to lock the style from the outside, but to support repair while holding it.
The breakage-reduction claim
The most interesting technical claim is 60% less breakage after one use. If that result is confirmed in everyday salon work, Shape Set™ moves beyond the usual “finishing product” category and closer to a leave-in treatment with a styling function. The formula also includes a style-retention complex based on flexible polymers and botanical extracts that provide UV protection, plus hydrating actives intended to avoid the stiff or powdery feel common with strong-hold hairsprays.
Formula and heat protection
OLAPLEX states that the formula contains no sulfates, phthalates, phosphates, parabens or MIC/MIT and is compatible with color-treated and chemically treated hair. The declared heat protection reaches 232°C, in line with the brand’s other styling products.
How to use it in the salon
Application is straightforward: shake well and spray from 20–25 cm onto dry hair, shaping it directly into the desired style. The simple application also makes it suitable for quick use during a busy salon day.
Official distribution in Italy
Shape Set™ is distributed in Italy by Calenda S.p.A., the official importer of OLAPLEX PRO. Salon professionals considering it for their service and retail menu can contact Calenda directly or use certified retailers.
On paper, Shape Set™ addresses a very concrete client request: long-lasting hold while hair remains healthy-looking and brushable. We look forward to testing it in the salon and seeing whether Bond Set™ Technology lives up to its promise through brushing and the stated 96 hours.
Sara, MDP Beauty Advisor
Notice for professionals: beware of counterfeit products and verify that your trusted retailer buys from Calenda S.p.A., the official importer and distributor of OLAPLEX Professional in Italy. Contact Calenda directly to purchase OLAPLEX products safely.
