The Science

The Science

What’s actually inside the system.

Seven products, six engineered pH stages, two peptides, a 10-amino-acid complex, a silicon-bonded plant protein, premium cationic conditioning. This is what makes Oli G different at the molecular level — verified ingredient by ingredient from the formulation lab.

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pH stages
2
Peptides
10
Amino acids
7
Products
The pH Cycle

Open the cuticle. Close the cuticle.

Hair’s cuticle behaves like overlapping scales. Alkaline pH opens it; acidic pH closes it. Oli G engineers a full alkaline-to-acidic cycle across the system so peptides and proteins deposit at the right moment, then get sealed in. Plus AquaLush — the weekly alkaline intensive that floods the open cuticle.


01 Reset
7.0–7.9
Pure Detox
Alkaline · Lifts

02 Cleanse
5.0–5.5
Total Refresh Shampoo
Hair-natural

03 Close
3.5–4.5
Total Refresh Conditioner
Acidic · Seals

04 Repair
7.0–8.0
Atomic Leave-In
Alkaline · Opens

05 Seal
3.5–4.6
Chemical Addiction
Acidic · Locks

+ Weekly
7.0–8.0
AquaLush Fiber Mask
Alkaline · Floods
The Products

Seven formulas. One verified system.

Each product’s pH and headline actives are pulled directly from the formulation lab’s MSDS. Nothing here is marketing copy laid over a black box — it’s what’s actually in the bottle.

01 · Reset

Pure Detox Clarifying Shampoo

The weekly clarifier
pH 7.0–7.9 · mildly alkaline — lifts the cuticle so the reset can reach buildup other shampoos can’t.
  • Disodium EDTA — the chelating agent that distinguishes a true clarifier from a regular shampoo. Binds mineral deposits from hard water.
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate + Cocamidopropyl Betaine — primary cleanse buffered by amphoteric co-surfactant.
  • Built for: pre-color, pre-bleach, hard water, post-swim, periodic deep-cleanse reset. Not a daily.
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02 · Cleanse

Total Refresh pH Balancing Shampoo

The daily wash
pH 5.0–5.5 · matches hair’s natural pH window — cleanses without disrupting the cuticle.
  • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate — milder primary surfactant (not SLS / SLES). Color-friendly daily cleanse.
  • Dual plant protein: Hydrolyzed Quinoa (penetrates) + Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Soy Protein (cationic, deposits at damage sites).
  • Marula seed oil + dual conditioning polymers — Polyquaternium-7 + Polyquaternium-10 buffer the cleanse.
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03 · Close

Total Refresh pH Balancing Conditioner

The cuticle-closing companion
pH 3.5–4.5 · acidic — actively closes the cuticle the shampoo opened.
  • Behentrimonium Methosulfate — a premium cationic conditioner that helps support smoothness, softness, and manageability.
  • Amodimethicone — conditioning silicone with high affinity for damaged hair sites (deposits where needed).
  • Marula seed oil + shea butter on a fatty alcohol slip base. Same dual plant protein as the shampoo — continuity by design.
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04 · Repair

Atomic Hair Repair Leave-In

The dual peptide treatment
pH 7.0–8.0 · mildly alkaline — deliberate. Opens the cuticle so peptides can deposit where damage lives.
  • SH-Oligopeptide-78 + Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 — dual peptide system, where most repair masks use one.
  • Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol — silicon-bonded plant protein. Deposits at the cuticle better than free hydrolyzed protein.
  • 10-amino-acid complex + Sodium PCA + Sodium Lactate — comprehensive hydration and resilience layer.
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05 · Seal

Chemical Addiction Peptide Bonding Spray

The protein shake for hair
pH 3.5–4.6 · acidic — closes the cuticle around the peptides Atomic just deposited.
  • Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 + same 10-amino-acid complex as Atomic — the second peptide touchpoint, post-styling.
  • Coconut + avocado oil + Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) — botanical conditioning complex for softness and shine.
  • Dimethicone family (Dimethiconol, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate) — lightweight thermal smoothing during heat styling.
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06 · Nourish

Renew Porosity Balancing Oil

The skincare-inspired lipid
The lipid replacement · the layer most repair systems skip entirely.
  • Jojoba oil — the closest plant analog to scalp sebum. Compatible at scalp and length.
  • Vitamin E + Vitamin A — antioxidant and conditioning support borrowed from skincare formulation.
  • Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 + Aminodimethicone — peptide repair in an oil format. Compatible with color, bleach, gloss formulas.
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+ Weekly · Hydrate

AquaLush Peptide Fiber Mask

The weekly intensive
pH 7.0–8.0 · mildly alkaline — same window as Atomic. Opens the cuticle for a deep flood of peptides, amino acids, and lipids.
  • Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 + Hydrolyzed Keratin — peptide deposit plus protein bedding for the open cuticle.
  • 10-amino-acid complex + Silk Amino Acids — expanded amino acid bed (Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Aspartic Acid).
  • Avocado oil + Murumuru seed butter + Apigenin + Oleanolic Acid — botanical lipid intensive. Replaces conditioner once a week.
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The System

Why the Oli G system works.

Healthy-looking hair depends on more than one repair moment. Oli G is built around a full routine: cleanse away buildup, balance pH, protect the cuticle, support repair, replenish softness, and finish with shine. Each formula has a clear role, so your routine feels simple — not overcomplicated.

Cleanse

Removes buildup so treatments can work better

Mineral deposits, product residue, and hard-water scale sit between treatments and the hair fiber. Starting clean means every step after it lands where it should.

Balance

Supports the cuticle with pH-conscious care

Each formula is engineered to a specific pH window — so the cuticle opens to receive actives, then closes to hold them in place.

Protect

Helps prep hair before heat or chemical stress

A well-prepped hair fiber responds better to color, bleach, and heat. The system includes a clear pre-service step to support that.

Repair

Leave-in support for stressed strands

Atomic delivers a dual peptide system into damp hair on every wash — small enough to reach inside the fiber, not just coat the surface.

Nourish

Softness, slip, shine, and smoother ends

Renew replaces the lipid layer that heat, color, and washing gradually strip away. It’s the step most routines leave out entirely.

Customize

Use what your hair needs, when it needs it

Start with one product or use the full system. AquaLush replaces conditioner once a week. Pure Detox resets when buildup builds up. The routine flexes with your hair.

Pro Protocols

Service-paired sequences.

Stylists working in Oli G use the system in specific orders for specific services. Here’s how to sequence it.

Pre-service

Pre-color or pre-bleach prep

The right cleanse before chemical service means cleaner lift, better deposit, and longer-lasting results.

  1. Pure Detox — removes product, mineral, and oil buildup that blocks even lift.
  2. Towel out, no conditioner — the service is the next step.
  3. Post-service: Atomic on damp hair, then Chemical Addiction before any heat.
Post-bleach

Post-bleach recovery

Bleached hair needs peptides starting immediately, not on a delay.

  1. Day-of: Atomic on damp hair before any styling.
  2. First wash after service: Total Refresh Shampoo + Conditioner (sulfate-free, pH-matched).
  3. Daily: Atomic on damp, Renew on ends, Chemical Addiction before heat.
Post-relaxer

Post-relaxer protocol

Relaxed hair needs full system support while the cuticle re-sets over 2–3 weeks.

  1. First wash: Pure Detox + AquaLush as conditioning step.
  2. Daily: Atomic on damp hair, Renew nightly on ends.
  3. Week 3+: standard Total Refresh + Atomic + Renew daily routine.
Post-keratin

Post-keratin care

Keratin-treated hair needs sulfate-free maintenance and no clarifying for the first weeks.

  1. Wait 48–72h post-service before any product.
  2. Daily: Total Refresh Shampoo + Conditioner (sulfate-free, safe).
  3. Skip Pure Detox until week 3+. Use Atomic + Renew for daily repair.
Hard water

Hard water markets

Mineral buildup is one of the most common, underdiagnosed causes of dullness and unresponsive hair.

  1. Weekly: Pure Detox as the wash — Disodium EDTA binds the minerals.
  2. Follow with Total Refresh Conditioner (pH 3.5–4.5) to close the cuticle.
  3. Daily: Atomic on damp, Chemical Addiction before heat.
Protective style

Braids, twists, locs, sew-ins

The system flexes for clients in long-term protective styles — scalp care, end care, takedown.

  1. Weekly: Pure Detox with a scalp brush — lifts buildup without disturbing the install.
  2. Daily: Renew on exposed ends. Atomic diluted in a spray bottle for natural hair where exposed.
  3. Takedown: Pure Detox + AquaLush 10 min + Atomic on damp + Renew on ends.

Ready to find the products your hair actually needs?

Start with the routine builder or explore the full Oli G system.