Refinery29’s beauty editor Megan Decker met Epres founder and chemist Dr. Eric Pressly, one of the original inventors of Olaplex, to test the new bond repair treatment taking over the hair world. Developed during lockdown, Epres is a breakthrough system designed to make bond repair easier, faster, and cleaner with science to back it up.
Why it stood out:
Unlike traditional bond-builders, Epres uses a patent-pending, acid-free formula that won’t alter your hair’s pH. Instead, it re-links disulfide bonds for stronger, smoother strands. Its lightweight, waterless concentrate makes it both sustainable and simple to use, with no complicated product numbering.
Megan described the experience as “pleasantly light” and noted her hair felt softer and shinier right away, with improved air-dry results days later. She also praised Epres for being less confusing and more effective than older systems, calling it “the antidote” to overcomplicated repair routines.
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Epres Bond Repair Treatment Starter Kit
A professional-grade, acid-free bond repair system designed by Dr. Eric Pressly for stronger, shinier hair at home.
