Hi there beautiful! Okay, first let me just say I'm excited bc I actually discovered you/your socials (through a blog) during the beginning of quarantine, about a year ago. This was also while I was (re)discovering that I have curly/wavy hair?! I decided to grab my 1st bottle of curl cream (and argon oil) from T.J Maxx, I already had some type of drugstore mousse, and I knew I had smooth beautiful tight curls on my underneath layer...and so it began...my trip down the rabbit hole to the CGM..I feel like I've watched every video, read every blog, and just obsessed over any info that I could find..til the next thing I know I'm back to work, obviously not spending as much time anymore on my routine or lack there of..I kept going back and forth as far as just wash and go then pull up when dry for work since I spend 6 days a week there anyway. Then I'll decide to go back to a cute curly style and start impulsively buying a s+*t ton of products that I quickly realize are NOT quite right for my hair type!?!? 🤦♀️ Which I think is between 2c and maybe even 3a in some areas of my head 🤷♀️ The problem is, I have very thin, fine, all over color/highlights every 3 months or so for the past year. I love my salon appointments but not just for my hair...it's an actual girls day that I get to spend with my bff. Anyway, my deepest apologies for rambling doll! My point (was) is to ask about one of the products from this video...olaplex 3. I bought some about 2 weeks ago, but I've honestly been too intimidated to (try to) even use it on my (very fragile broken) hair 😔 Just overthinking the whole process...Also I have a hair appointment coming up in about a week. I DO believe I would benefit tremendously from a haircut for curly's. Especially since watching your video and the first tip was exactly that specifically! I'm just so unsure of WHAT else to do!?! I know I'm older than you as far as my coloring is concerned...lol 😉 I do NEED/WANT to keep my grays covered! Any suggestions are much appreciated queen. By the way, thank you for ALL you do!BIG thank you for your commitment! I know I continuously find myself coming back to you/your channel/blogs bc of how much easier you make it for us beginners, and especially for indecisive gals like me!
I prefer the Olaplex results because of the bigger curl clumps. I have some Curlsmith products and like them. The only at home product that has ever made me think, “Wow, I can really see the difference!” is Ecoslay’s Orange Marmalade Flax Seed gel. That is my number one CGM product.
Giveaway info in the description box along with the timestamps!! Good luck! 😘 Check out the comparison photos here and a summary of the differences in each product: genamarie.co/2021/01/curlsmith-bond-curl-vs-olaplex-no-3-compared-giveaway/
CONGRATS to the giveaway winners!! 🎉 🎊 -Caralee Hyatt -Julie James -Cindy Eyler Thank you all so much for entering. Let me know what products you'd like me to giveaway next!
I definitely see a difference between the two. The curl bond is definitely tighter. I am very new to having curly hair. I have had straight hair most of my life but slowly but surely over the past few years after going through menopause my hair has gotten curlier and curlier. I have very fine and thin hair and I've been trying everything and since I found you I'm starting to understand how to finally take care of my hair. I have never used a protein product on my hair unless rice water counts. So I would be very interested in trying this.
I would love to receive this product (who wouldn’t when it’s been loved by so many trusted hair gurus) but I’m kinda disappointed at the amount of influencers who have hopped on the Curl Smith sponsorship train (a bit reminiscent to Deva Curl, I think). Don’t get me wrong, I’m not doubting anyone’s authenticity and get that coin sis, but with at least eight ladies that I’ve subscribed to coming out with the same video comparing this product to Olaplex at the same time, I’m a bit confused. I feel like there was this rush to promote the product right at launch date and all the reviews were sparkling, saying it performs the same, if not better than the industry’s leading product for years. Of course I’d want to get one, but the price is UP THERE. (And I’m now broke from buying an Olaplex, which has MUCH less product.) I know I have agency over my own wallet, but as a consumer I feel bombarded all at once with the need to buy this product so I can have the healthiest hair possible, which is what all of us want, right? There’s nothing wrong with speaking about a product that you and the other influencers absolutely love AND getting paid to tell your followers how much you love it, but I just miss the days when people used to spread awareness on products in their own time and not have to make videos promoting specific products in a deadline-seeming fashion (but that might be my naïve, non-content creator self talking haha). Thanks for another informative video, though. You and those other influencers helped save my hair!💖 This may make me a sellout lol, but my email for the giveaway is: Aroma.Rose2784@gmail.com
I totally agree with you! I no longer buy products off of recommendations from an influencer before I was going broke 😆 I personally think these 2 products shouldn't be compared because Olaplex n°3 is not a protein based treatment. And curl smith contains lots of protein. I love Olaplex and will continue using it because it works!
I totally agree with this! On NEw Years Day everyone was doing a paid video for this product. And seeing all influencers do it is kinda making me not trust what everyone is saying. Not to mention they all have compared it to olaplex
Yeah I feel kinda the same. It doesn't make it any less "legit" if it's what the person says is what they experience, but in the back of my brain I hear a little voice saying that all mask-y products promise the same thing but Olaplex is actually one of a kind with their patented stuff you know? I don't really get influenced much - most products aren't available in my country anyway - but others might and it just makes me really curious. I used to follow quite some beautybloggers back in the day and this also always happened with them the second ie morphe launched something new. Or reviewing palettes that were obviously poor quality and you'd hear small channels talk about it honestly and all the big ones yelled like it was the most revolutionary thing. Anyway. My hair doesn't like protein a lot but it reacts very well to Olaplex, but I won't rule it out. There's a reason I'm here after all :p
Hi there! Thanks for your thoughtful comment. ❤️ I was excited to see a similar product come out that was a larger bottle for roughly the same price, and the same objective (to repair broken hair bonds). I began testing it a couple months ago and wanted to share it with you once it was released because I genuinely loved my results. I realize that many other influencers are reviewing it, but I've actually enjoyed seeing how other hair types are using it and how it works for them. We're all excited to post about a new product when it launches, like this one did the 1st of the year. Please don't ever feel like you NEED to get anything that I share. I always hope that my info-based videos and tips can be applied to your routine with what you have on hand. Much ❤️
@@finecurls2291 That's great! I also love Olaplex and will continue to use both. 😊 This is a bond treatment comparison which is why I compared the 2, because they both claim to repair damaged hair with different methods/ingredients. Product ingredients are always going to be different and unique. ❤️
Love seeing the comparisons. I've been a curly girl for 70 years. My hair has gone through some changes, a little thinning with age. I've been wanting to try the curlsmith products, but a bit out of my price range.so would love to be considered.
I started wearing my hair curly about 2 months ago when I watched one of your videos and was encouraged to try wearing it curly again. I haven't worn it curly since high school..that Was the late '80s!!! Lol I just never could get it to look smooth and frizz-free... With the information you provided I was able to do that!!! Thank you thank you!!! I have not tried any CurlSmith products But I'm interested to do so. I went through cancer treatment in 2017 and lost all my hair. Although it came back in curly it's much thinner. So learning to wear it curly has helped immensely by giving it the illusion of more volume. Thank you again for providing easy to follow thorough information in your videos 👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍
They both look great in your hair! My hair LOVES the Curlsmith Bond Salve and likes the Olaplex #3. Thanks for the tip about the protein properties in each and about needing extra moisture after a protein mask.
Haven't tried anything from either company at this point, since I'm just starting my journey to healthier hair! I'm hearing some good things about each, and was glad to see them side by side! Happy New Year!
Yesssss I love curlsmith but they don’t have any protein and my hair needs protein so I was very excited for this line! Thank you for reviewing so we can see the product in action before purchasing!
During my early days of finally deciding to take care of my curls I really struggled to find a youtuber that had hair like me. Everyone I came across seemed to have thick, full and long curls while I didn’t. I am so glad that I found you!! I also have shoulder length low density 3a/3b curls just like yours and I honestly aspire to pull off the fullness that you do in every video. As soon as I saw your video about how to cover your scalp, I couldn’t stop watching and had to subscribe. You give great advice for curly girls like us - I feel like we’re really underrepresented on UA-cam!! I wanted to say thanks for that & please continue doing more videos that apply to us! Maybe some hairstyles for us? Also, I would love to try curlsmith products though I find them a bit expensive (I usually go with more affordable drugstore brands like Shea moisture and Cantu). Ive heard a lot of great things though, and I wonder if it’s worth it. If I win the giveaway, my email address is cristalledj@gmail.com. See you in the next vid!
I have recently (over thanksgiving break) started my Curly Girl Method. All my life I have has curly hair but never known how to Manage it. I lost my mom young so had to teach myself. I’m a middle school teacher and coach so my life is very busy. I needed a change and made a commitment to myself to take better care of my curls. I am so excited to try curlsmith products, as I have heard so many good things. You are the first person who I found and have kept up with to start and carry through my process. Thanks so much and I can’t wait to see where it goes!
Thank you so much for taking the time to show us the difference between the two. Truly appreciate it. I'd liked the look of both them. They definitely look different but they look great.
Thank you so much for this! These are the two products I’m trying to decide on I think you have better “clumping” with the olaplex and that’s the result I am after!! I will keep using the olaplex 😉 Thanks again
This was a great comparison. Although both very similar it looks like curl smith is a little more moisturizing than the Olaplex. Another great video with tons of information for us curlies starting our healthy hair journey. Since starting mine, I’ve followed a lot of your suggestions and I’m glad I did. I would love to branch out and try Curlsmith. I’ve never tried anything from them.
I am so excited to try this bonding treatment. I have been on my curly girl journey for about 6 months have learned so much from your videos. Just ordered all the curlsmith products (waited till the newly year to start the next years points at Ulta 🤩) I can’t wait to use them all, just got the detox system also. Thank You for all your videos you are so helpful on this journey.
I’ve been using Olaplex3 for a year or so. I’m really interested in trying the CurlSmith bond treatment. My favorite leave-in is the Curlsmith weightless air dry cream.
I just started using Curlsmith and I’m in love with their products. I want to try the bond treatment. I do see a difference in your hair like more volume
I just saw a few other influencers try out the same product (comparing to Olaplex #3), with very favorable results! I just ordered the Curlsmith Protein Kit from Ulta for $69 (with a $10 off coupon). Can’t wait to try it!
This was so helpful. I just bought both items , the bond salve and the olaplex. It’s confusing at times , but you made it clear and concise for us. Can’t wait to see how it helps my 2c/3a curls. Thanks!
I recently ordered some of the styling products from the Curlsmith line, because I keep hearing amazing things (can't wait to try them). I did not know they had this product until a couple days ago. I use the Olaplex 3, but really want to try this product! Thank you for the review :)
I’ve been wanting to try out Curl Smith for a while now and after watching this video I’m headed to Ulta this weekend to pick some products up! Can’t wait to try it out ☺️
My hair is literally never wo a product in it. I bought Bond Salve and am so excited but confused by the instructions. Like if I have hair products for in 2-3 days shouldn’t I shampoo first then apply Balm? I feel like it’s almost like putting a face mask on wo washing your makeup off.
Hope you had a great New Years and super EXCITED about this video to see a item that is natural and not costly to help our curly hair. I am 42 and have fought my curly waves and after seeing your results I would love to try it as well as my teenager kids.
I would love to try it. I find it very frustrating when all the influencers share the products & look great & then we can’t purchase it in the U.K. so I’m keeping my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 for a win
Thank you! Looks like Bond Curl gave a bit more shrinkage and Olaplex more definition. It's funny because in other videos Bond Curl was more the defining. Anyway, both came out beautiful. I love Olaplex, and have never tried Curlsmith so I may just have to bite the bullet and try it out. Thanks for sharing!
Both results looked amazing. This is the 2nd comparison I saw and Curlsmith did awesome in both. More shrinkage with Curlsmith which I like. Opalex results had more volume and curl clumps. I have tried Opalex but have never tried any Curlsmith product. Would love to try this bond builder. The new product line sounds perfect for my fine, high porosity hair that loves protein. BTW, Love the way your hair is cut! Thanks for the video, Gena.
Oh my gosh I could use this! my hair has been through so much between the loss of my mother and breakage from constantly pulling it back and heat damage. Im trying to bring my curls back and accept my hair for what it is and allow it time to heal. I have no clue what products to use and Im so lost. This line looks amazing and I would love to see how it can help!! my daughter is also learning that her hair is curly and wants to join me on this journey!
I have never tried anything from curl smith but i really want to. Love your channel and you saved me from a horrible protein overload back in October. Your videos are very detailed and informational which i appreciate so much. Thank you for your content!! and Happy New Year :)!
I'm so excited to use the new curlsmith bond trearment! I always look forward to see your comparisons ....very detailed. Tooking at your results I noticed the curlsmith side looked shiny and more bouncy. No one can ever go wrong with curlsmith. I just adore their line....it is my go to product. I would love to be the lucky the lucky winner! :)
I am just finishing up the moisturizing Curlsmith products (the one’s that come as a trio in a box). I have enjoyed it so far. Didn’t know Curlsmith had a protein treatment. Can’t wait to try it. I have used Olaplex, but willing to try something else.
I haven’t tried Olaplex but have wanted to. Now I really want to try the Curlsmith bond curl after what I’ve seen it do for you! I need as much help as possible. Can’t wait to try!
I don’t see a lot of difference,but maybe the curl smith bonding is a tighter curl. I am eager to try it on my hair since my hair is so much like yours. Thank you for your excellent demonstration and comparison. I always learn so much from you. Thank you so much. 😊
Both look great, but I think you have slightly bigger curl clumps with olapex and maybe a tad less frizz (very little). I'm definitely interested in Curlsmith vivid shampoo and conditioner since I use demi permanent hair color. Thanks for honest reviews.
I've never tried either product. But hearing that Curlsmith is less expensive and is in a bigger container kind of makes me lean that way. Although I do want to try Olaplex. I've been doing the CGM for about a year and honestly am still not sure exactly what my hair likes and dislikes. I'm in the process of growing it out from the pixie cut it's in in my profile picture so I'm not cutting it very often. So I definitely think it could benefit from one of these two products. Thanks for the side by side.
I always look forward to watching your new videos! I am 4 months into the curly hair journey and just learning my hair is curly/wavy and not just poofy/frizzy at almost 60 years old. (bday at the end of January). I would love to receive this product.:)
I believe that both treatments gave you great results but I love the fact that Olaplex gave you more definition and volume.. I have used Olaplex several times and have seen a big difference in my hair since using it. I still would love to try the Curl Smith product to see if I like it as much since you get more product for your buck. Thanks for all you do to help with the curly girl community and yes, you can contact me if I were to win..:)
THANK YOU for this video! I was really curious what the differences would be. I've done one treatment with the Curlsmith Bond Salve, and I felt like it helped my damaged hair. I've never used the Olaplex (I'm honestly kind of biased with Curlsmith) but I wanted to try them both.
I think the Curlsmith bond product is superior to Olaplex based solely on you side by side comparisons. I had already decided to buy the Curlsmith protein product and I am super excited to give it a try.
This is super helpful for me! I've been having a hard time with my curls losing their pattern. A deep condition helped with the ends, but I'm thinking a protein treatment will help at the root. Def want to try the Curlsmith treatment.👍Thank you!
This must be fairly new. I use a lot of the curl smiths products daily. they are amazing and all natural which I absolutely enjoy I would like to try this. I spend a lot on this brand and it's worth it. I just started the curl journey 2 months ago and I don't miss the old routine ways of doing my hair. I even have learned to sew my own silk hair bonnets😉 my husband is so happy I went back to my natural 3A curls. It took some convincing but so glad I have done it. I get accused of having a perm.lol It would be nice to try this product without paying for it. Good luck to all of us Shirley Temple's.😉😉😉
How does diva curl’s reformulation of the recoil mask compare? I can’t find a straight forward answer is the recoil mask has protein. Loved this video and excited to do my own experiment with them. ❤
I'm definitely interested in trying the new Curlsmith bonding treatment. Honestly I don't see any difference in my hair when I use Olaplex, so I am curious if the natural proteins in the Curlsmith will be more noticeable. Thank you for doing the giveaway.
I noticed you used regular conditioner n also a deep conditioner treatment...do u have to do both? I didn't see which deep treatment you used.... Love your tutorials!
I'm going to use bond curl first time! We will see. I have a question about this product....my friend has straight hair with very light waves, but colors it and highlight...can she use this product ? Or only for curky hair? Thanks
Thank you for the video! It explained everything very well with using both products. Obviously, the curlsmith protein line you use when you need a protein treatment every few weeks bc of protein overload, but if you wanted to try olaplex #3 how often should you use it since it doesn't have protein ingredients in it? Can you use it once a week or more & do you have to deep condition always after or can you use regular conditioner.
Happy New year😷🥂🥳 thanks for showing the comparisons between the Olaplex and Curlsmith Bond curl rehab products. I’ve managed to obtain Olaplex No.3 but here in UK 🇬🇧 we can only get 30 ml size bottle which is same price as the Curlsmith bond curl (which has more volume). I can’t seem to find the Curlsmith bond curl on their website or Amazon to purchase but hope I can be one the chosen so I can experience this product and I’ll keep searching online 👍🏽💪🏾👍🏽
I never have used olaplex as I don’t have color damaged hair and I don’t use much heat. But I am interested in the bond curl. Looking to see what it can do for my curls!
I love watching your videos. Great information. I having been using Olaplex 3 for 6mos and the difference in my hair is amazing. My curl pattern has been much more consistent. What do you think about using both the Curlsmith and Olaplex on ing alternating months, since they seem to be a little different ingredients? Keep giving you wonderful and truthful advice.
I LOVE your videos! They’ve helped me so so much on my curly hair journey and my hair looks so much better after watching them! Thank you very much! I would be so super excited if I won this Curl Smith product! It’s really hard to get their products here in Canada. Anyway I love your videos! Keep them up!😊❤️
I would love to try curl smith, I liked how cames out the one that you used curl smith definitely was more shiny and with more definition. Happy new year 🎊🎆 🤗
I would looooove to try out the Curl Smith bond curl !!!!! I’ve been dying to try out anything Curl Smith but just due to price, I’ve been sticking with the products I already have. Might go try out a mini of the styling soufflé after hearing so many curly girls talk about it. I finally decided to invest in getting an olaplex treatment done at the salon a few months ago (so worth it) but have yet to purchase no 3. Seeing the size difference alone, I might try to go with bond curl instead.
I literally have the curlsmith in my hair right now. I haven’t tried olaplex yet because the price point for a tiny bottle kills me, but I really want to try it.
I think both results look great! Did one “feel” better? I would like to try the Curlsmith for the natural ingredients. Not to mention you get way more bang for your buck with the size of CS vs the Olaplex.
The Curlsmith Bond Curl had more slip when applying it. Since it's a protein treatment, my hair felt a little more dry after washing it, so that's why I mentioned having to deep condition after to re-balance it. I also deep conditioner after Olaplex
I am new to curly girl method of styling my hair . Still trying to get the hang of this stuff . getting curls but in desperate need of figuring out tighter bouncier curls !
It would be nice if in future videos you showed us how your hair looks after a regular wash day as a control group to compare the two treatments/products to
I would love to try out these new Curlsmith products i think you should try the protein salve again along with the new volume foam and protein cream they came out with!! ❤️💋 love your videos
I love the bond curl best and I'd love to use it but it's not water soluble. My hair is bleached, high density, damaged. I use olaplex but can't tell any difference. Thx sharon
Thank you for being honest and telling us it is a protein treatment. All the other curly girls I watch are doing the same video and NONE of them explained that. I am allergic to something in the CurlSmith products. I LOVE Olaplex. I color my hair for grays and it really helps both my grays and my regular hair recover from the coloring.
Not sure if it's just me but I'm a little skeptical about the Bondsmith Bond Curl in terms of Protein overload regards to long term usage. Olaplex can be used once a week without worrying about an imbalance. I've used Olaplex twice with extremely dramatic results. My curls going from 2B/2C to 3A after 1 treatment. I have healthy hair but I think I had too much moisture. Still U wasn't expecting those results.
Yes that is one thing I wrote about on the blog post summary, is how you have to be careful with a protein treatment, versus Olaplex that says it can be used more frequently. They both gave great results!
Update! I now have a Curlsmith coupon code that will give new customers 10% off! ★ GENAMARIE10 ★
Hi there beautiful! Okay, first let me just say I'm excited bc I actually discovered you/your socials (through a blog) during the beginning of quarantine, about a year ago. This was also while I was (re)discovering that I have curly/wavy hair?! I decided to grab my 1st bottle of curl cream (and argon oil) from T.J Maxx, I already had some type of drugstore mousse, and I knew I had smooth beautiful tight curls on my underneath layer...and so it began...my trip down the rabbit hole to the CGM..I feel like I've watched every video, read every blog, and just obsessed over any info that I could find..til the next thing I know I'm back to work, obviously not spending as much time anymore on my routine or lack there of..I kept going back and forth as far as just wash and go then pull up when dry for work since I spend 6 days a week there anyway. Then I'll decide to go back to a cute curly style and start impulsively buying a s+*t ton of products that I quickly realize are NOT quite right for my hair type!?!? 🤦♀️ Which I think is between 2c and maybe even 3a in some areas of my head 🤷♀️ The problem is, I have very thin, fine, all over color/highlights every 3 months or so for the past year. I love my salon appointments but not just for my hair...it's an actual girls day that I get to spend with my bff. Anyway, my deepest apologies for rambling doll! My point (was) is to ask about one of the products from this video...olaplex 3. I bought some about 2 weeks ago, but I've honestly been too intimidated to (try to) even use it on my (very fragile broken) hair 😔 Just overthinking the whole process...Also I have a hair appointment coming up in about a week. I DO believe I would benefit tremendously from a haircut for curly's. Especially since watching your video and the first tip was exactly that specifically! I'm just so unsure of WHAT else to do!?! I know I'm older than you as far as my coloring is concerned...lol 😉 I do NEED/WANT to keep my grays covered! Any suggestions are much appreciated queen. By the way, thank you for ALL you do!BIG thank you for your commitment! I know I continuously find myself coming back to you/your channel/blogs bc of how much easier you make it for us beginners, and especially for indecisive gals like me!
I just used your code, Gena, and placed an order for the Bond Salve. * insert happy dance *
I can't wait to try it. 💘
I prefer the Olaplex results because of the bigger curl clumps. I have some Curlsmith products and like them. The only at home product that has ever made me think, “Wow, I can really see the difference!” is Ecoslay’s Orange Marmalade Flax Seed gel. That is my number one CGM product.
I agree IMO the olaplaex side looks way better
Giveaway info in the description box along with the timestamps!! Good luck! 😘
Check out the comparison photos here and a summary of the differences in each product: genamarie.co/2021/01/curlsmith-bond-curl-vs-olaplex-no-3-compared-giveaway/
CONGRATS to the giveaway winners!! 🎉 🎊
-Caralee Hyatt
-Julie James
-Cindy Eyler
Thank you all so much for entering. Let me know what products you'd like me to giveaway next!
Yaaayyy thank you 🙏
I definitely see a difference between the two. The curl bond is definitely tighter. I am very new to having curly hair. I have had straight hair most of my life but slowly but surely over the past few years after going through menopause my hair has gotten curlier and curlier. I have very fine and thin hair and I've been trying everything and since I found you I'm starting to understand how to finally take care of my hair. I have never used a protein product on my hair unless rice water counts. So I would be very interested in trying this.
I would love to receive this product (who wouldn’t when it’s been loved by so many trusted hair gurus) but I’m kinda disappointed at the amount of influencers who have hopped on the Curl Smith sponsorship train (a bit reminiscent to Deva Curl, I think). Don’t get me wrong, I’m not doubting anyone’s authenticity and get that coin sis, but with at least eight ladies that I’ve subscribed to coming out with the same video comparing this product to Olaplex at the same time, I’m a bit confused. I feel like there was this rush to promote the product right at launch date and all the reviews were sparkling, saying it performs the same, if not better than the industry’s leading product for years. Of course I’d want to get one, but the price is UP THERE. (And I’m now broke from buying an Olaplex, which has MUCH less product.) I know I have agency over my own wallet, but as a consumer I feel bombarded all at once with the need to buy this product so I can have the healthiest hair possible, which is what all of us want, right? There’s nothing wrong with speaking about a product that you and the other influencers absolutely love AND getting paid to tell your followers how much you love it, but I just miss the days when people used to spread awareness on products in their own time and not have to make videos promoting specific products in a deadline-seeming fashion (but that might be my naïve, non-content creator self talking haha). Thanks for another informative video, though. You and those other influencers helped save my hair!💖
This may make me a sellout lol, but my email for the giveaway is: Aroma.Rose2784@gmail.com
I totally agree with you! I no longer buy products off of recommendations from an influencer before I was going broke 😆
I personally think these 2 products shouldn't be compared because Olaplex n°3 is not a protein based treatment. And curl smith contains lots of protein.
I love Olaplex and will continue using it because it works!
I totally agree with this! On NEw Years Day everyone was doing a paid video for this product. And seeing all influencers do it is kinda making me not trust what everyone is saying. Not to mention they all have compared it to olaplex
Yeah I feel kinda the same. It doesn't make it any less "legit" if it's what the person says is what they experience, but in the back of my brain I hear a little voice saying that all mask-y products promise the same thing but Olaplex is actually one of a kind with their patented stuff you know? I don't really get influenced much - most products aren't available in my country anyway - but others might and it just makes me really curious. I used to follow quite some beautybloggers back in the day and this also always happened with them the second ie morphe launched something new. Or reviewing palettes that were obviously poor quality and you'd hear small channels talk about it honestly and all the big ones yelled like it was the most revolutionary thing.
Anyway. My hair doesn't like protein a lot but it reacts very well to Olaplex, but I won't rule it out. There's a reason I'm here after all :p
Hi there! Thanks for your thoughtful comment. ❤️ I was excited to see a similar product come out that was a larger bottle for roughly the same price, and the same objective (to repair broken hair bonds). I began testing it a couple months ago and wanted to share it with you once it was released because I genuinely loved my results. I realize that many other influencers are reviewing it, but I've actually enjoyed seeing how other hair types are using it and how it works for them. We're all excited to post about a new product when it launches, like this one did the 1st of the year. Please don't ever feel like you NEED to get anything that I share. I always hope that my info-based videos and tips can be applied to your routine with what you have on hand. Much ❤️
@@finecurls2291 That's great! I also love Olaplex and will continue to use both. 😊
This is a bond treatment comparison which is why I compared the 2, because they both claim to repair damaged hair with different methods/ingredients. Product ingredients are always going to be different and unique. ❤️
I would love to try the Curl Smith. I've yet to try anything from their line.
I am currently using olaplex, but I am definitely glad that Curlsmith can be an easy transition due to the price and size.
Love seeing the comparisons. I've been a curly girl for 70 years. My hair has gone through some changes, a little thinning with age. I've been wanting to try the curlsmith products, but a bit out of my price range.so would love to be considered.
Wow 70 years ! That’s great 👍
I started wearing my hair curly about 2 months ago when I watched one of your videos and was encouraged to try wearing it curly again. I haven't worn it curly since high school..that Was the late '80s!!! Lol I just never could get it to look smooth and frizz-free... With the information you provided I was able to do that!!! Thank you thank you!!! I have not tried any CurlSmith products But I'm interested to do so. I went through cancer treatment in 2017 and lost all my hair. Although it came back in curly it's much thinner. So learning to wear it curly has helped immensely by giving it the illusion of more volume. Thank you again for providing easy to follow thorough information in your videos 👍👍👍😍😍😍😍😍
They both look great in your hair! My hair LOVES the Curlsmith Bond Salve and likes the Olaplex #3. Thanks for the tip about the protein properties in each and about needing extra moisture after a protein mask.
Haven't tried anything from either company at this point, since I'm just starting my journey to healthier hair! I'm hearing some good things about each, and was glad to see them side by side!
Happy New Year!
Yesssss I love curlsmith but they don’t have any protein and my hair needs protein so I was very excited for this line! Thank you for reviewing so we can see the product in action before purchasing!
Can’t wait to try this Curlsmith line. My wavy hi-po hair loves protein!
During my early days of finally deciding to take care of my curls I really struggled to find a youtuber that had hair like me. Everyone I came across seemed to have thick, full and long curls while I didn’t. I am so glad that I found you!! I also have shoulder length low density 3a/3b curls just like yours and I honestly aspire to pull off the fullness that you do in every video. As soon as I saw your video about how to cover your scalp, I couldn’t stop watching and had to subscribe. You give great advice for curly girls like us - I feel like we’re really underrepresented on UA-cam!! I wanted to say thanks for that & please continue doing more videos that apply to us! Maybe some hairstyles for us?
Also, I would love to try curlsmith products though I find them a bit expensive (I usually go with more affordable drugstore brands like Shea moisture and Cantu). Ive heard a lot of great things though, and I wonder if it’s worth it. If I win the giveaway, my email address is cristalledj@gmail.com. See you in the next vid!
I have recently (over thanksgiving break) started my Curly Girl Method. All my life I have has curly hair but never known how to
Manage it. I lost my mom young so had to teach myself. I’m a middle school teacher and coach so my life is very busy. I needed a change and made a commitment to myself to take better care of my curls. I am so excited to try curlsmith products, as I have heard so many good things. You are the first person who I found and have kept up with to start and carry through my process. Thanks so much and I can’t wait to see where it goes!
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Thank you so much for taking the time to show us the difference between the two. Truly appreciate it. I'd liked the look of both them. They definitely look different but they look great.
I just started using Olaplex but would LOVE to see how Curl Smith works with my hair type. Super excited!
Thank you so much for this! These are the two products I’m trying to decide on I think you have better “clumping” with the olaplex and that’s the result I am after!! I will keep using the olaplex 😉 Thanks again
This was a great comparison. Although both very similar it looks like curl smith is a little more moisturizing than the Olaplex. Another great video with tons of information for us curlies starting our healthy hair journey. Since starting mine, I’ve followed a lot of your suggestions and I’m glad I did. I would love to branch out and try Curlsmith. I’ve never tried anything from them.
I am so excited to try this bonding treatment. I have been on my curly girl journey for about 6 months have learned so much from your videos. Just ordered all the curlsmith products (waited till the newly year to start the next years points at Ulta 🤩) I can’t wait to use them all, just got the detox system also. Thank You for all your videos you are so helpful on this journey.
I’ve been using Olaplex3 for a year or so. I’m really interested in trying the CurlSmith bond treatment. My favorite leave-in is the Curlsmith weightless air dry cream.
I just started using Curlsmith and I’m in love with their products. I want to try the bond treatment. I do see a difference in your hair like more volume
I'm ready to try something new, I just finished my Olaplex No 3 today. I love Olaplex but it is pricey!
I just saw a few other influencers try out the same product (comparing to Olaplex #3), with very favorable results! I just ordered the Curlsmith Protein Kit from Ulta for $69 (with a $10 off coupon). Can’t wait to try it!
This was so helpful. I just bought both items , the bond salve and the olaplex. It’s confusing at times , but you made it clear and concise for us. Can’t wait to see how it helps my 2c/3a curls. Thanks!
I recently ordered some of the styling products from the Curlsmith line, because I keep hearing amazing things (can't wait to try them). I did not know they had this product until a couple days ago. I use the Olaplex 3, but really want to try this product! Thank you for the review :)
I’ve been wanting to try out Curl Smith for a while now and after watching this video I’m headed to Ulta this weekend to pick some products up! Can’t wait to try it out ☺️
My hair is literally never wo a product in it. I bought Bond Salve and am so excited but confused by the instructions. Like if I have hair products for in 2-3 days shouldn’t I shampoo first then apply Balm? I feel like it’s almost like putting a face mask on wo washing your makeup off.
I have heard great things about Curlsmith and am trying to use up what I have before buying it!
Hope you had a great New Years and super EXCITED about this video to see a item that is natural and not costly to help our curly hair. I am 42 and have fought my curly waves and after seeing your results I would love to try it as well as my teenager kids.
Yes for the give away. I am so happy that there’s alternative to Olaplex because it is not affordable
I would love to try it. I find it very frustrating when all the influencers share the products & look great & then we can’t purchase it in the U.K. so I’m keeping my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 for a win
Thank you! Looks like Bond Curl gave a bit more shrinkage and Olaplex more definition. It's funny because in other videos Bond Curl was more the defining. Anyway, both came out beautiful. I love Olaplex, and have never tried Curlsmith so I may just have to bite the bullet and try it out. Thanks for sharing!
Both results looked amazing. This is the 2nd comparison I saw and Curlsmith did awesome in both. More shrinkage with Curlsmith which I like. Opalex results had more volume and curl clumps. I have tried Opalex but have never tried any Curlsmith product. Would love to try this bond builder. The new product line sounds perfect for my fine, high porosity hair that loves protein. BTW, Love the way your hair is cut! Thanks for the video, Gena.
Oh my gosh I could use this! my hair has been through so much between the loss of my mother and breakage from constantly pulling it back and heat damage. Im trying to bring my curls back and accept my hair for what it is and allow it time to heal. I have no clue what products to use and Im so lost. This line looks amazing and I would love to see how it can help!! my daughter is also learning that her hair is curly and wants to join me on this journey!
I wanted olaplex so badly for Christmas !!!!
I have never tried anything from curl smith but i really want to. Love your channel and you saved me from a horrible protein overload back in October. Your videos are very detailed and informational which i appreciate so much. Thank you for your content!! and Happy New Year :)!
I'm so excited to use the new curlsmith bond trearment! I always look forward to see your comparisons ....very detailed. Tooking at your results I noticed the curlsmith side looked shiny and more bouncy. No one can ever go wrong with curlsmith. I just adore their line....it is my go to product. I would love to be the lucky the lucky winner! :)
I am just finishing up the moisturizing Curlsmith products (the one’s that come as a trio in a box). I have enjoyed it so far. Didn’t know Curlsmith had a protein treatment. Can’t wait to try it. I have used Olaplex, but willing to try something else.
I haven’t tried Olaplex but have wanted to. Now I really want to try the Curlsmith bond curl after what I’ve seen it do for you! I need as much help as possible. Can’t wait to try!
I don’t see a lot of difference,but maybe the curl smith bonding is a tighter curl. I am eager to try it on my hair since my hair is so much like yours. Thank you for your excellent demonstration and comparison. I always learn so much from you. Thank you so much. 😊
Both look great, but I think you have slightly bigger curl clumps with olapex and maybe a tad less frizz (very little). I'm definitely interested in Curlsmith vivid shampoo and conditioner since I use demi permanent hair color. Thanks for honest reviews.
I've never tried either product. But hearing that Curlsmith is less expensive and is in a bigger container kind of makes me lean that way. Although I do want to try Olaplex. I've been doing the CGM for about a year and honestly am still not sure exactly what my hair likes and dislikes. I'm in the process of growing it out from the pixie cut it's in in my profile picture so I'm not cutting it very often. So I definitely think it could benefit from one of these two products. Thanks for the side by side.
I always look forward to watching your new videos! I am 4 months into the curly hair journey and just learning my hair is curly/wavy and not just poofy/frizzy at almost 60 years old. (bday at the end of January). I would love to receive this product.:)
I would really love to try it out! It’s too expensive for me and I would love to see how good it works! Thank you!!
I love their bond curl rehab salve! It made my hair so soft. Your hair is gorgeous by the way 😍
I’ve been looking for an Olaplex alternative, thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to try the Curlsmith product.
I just got all 3 of the new Curl smith protein products and can't wait to try my next wash day great video, thanks for the comparison!!
I believe that both treatments gave you great results but I love the fact that Olaplex gave you more definition and volume.. I have used Olaplex several times and have seen a big difference in my hair since using it. I still would love to try the Curl Smith product to see if I like it as much since you get more product for your buck. Thanks for all you do to help with the curly girl community and yes, you can contact me if I were to win..:)
Your curls are amazing. I can’t wait to try them both. I just ordered Olaplex for myself for Christmas
THANK YOU for this video! I was really curious what the differences would be. I've done one treatment with the Curlsmith Bond Salve, and I felt like it helped my damaged hair. I've never used the Olaplex (I'm honestly kind of biased with Curlsmith) but I wanted to try them both.
Loved the curlsmith results wow!! Cuts are so shiny, defined and bouncy! Does this work well with thin hair as well?
Yes it does!
I think the Curlsmith bond product is superior to Olaplex based solely on you side by side comparisons. I had already decided to buy the Curlsmith protein product and I am super excited to give it a try.
I am a product junkie, but I have never tried Curlsmith. I love Olaplex, and want to try this new product!
I really learn alot from you. You are more like a teacher than some of the other UA-cam. Not so much fluff
This is super helpful for me! I've been having a hard time with my curls losing their pattern. A deep condition helped with the ends, but I'm thinking a protein treatment will help at the root. Def want to try the Curlsmith treatment.👍Thank you!
This must be fairly new. I use a lot of the curl smiths products daily. they are amazing and all natural which I absolutely enjoy
I would like to try this. I spend a lot on this brand and it's worth it. I just started the curl journey 2 months ago and I don't miss the old routine ways of doing my hair. I even have learned to sew my own silk hair bonnets😉 my husband is so happy I went back to my natural 3A curls. It took some convincing but so glad I have done it. I get accused of having a perm.lol It would be nice to try this product without paying for it. Good luck to all of us Shirley Temple's.😉😉😉
How does diva curl’s reformulation of the recoil mask compare? I can’t find a straight forward answer is the recoil mask has protein. Loved this video and excited to do my own experiment with them. ❤
I'm definitely interested in trying the new Curlsmith bonding treatment. Honestly I don't see any difference in my hair when I use Olaplex, so I am curious if the natural proteins in the Curlsmith will be more noticeable. Thank you for doing the giveaway.
I’ve been wanting to try olaplex but now I’m wondering if bond curl is the way to go. The results look great!
The CurlSmith result looks the best.
I have been waiting for a specific protein line! I can’t wait to try it! I wish my hair was as curly as yours 2a-3a which makes it hard to style.
I wish I have such beautiful curls like that. My hair is so messy, so kinky, and I don't know how to start managing it.
I noticed you used regular conditioner n also a deep conditioner treatment...do u have to do both?
I didn't see which deep treatment you used....
Love your tutorials!
I'm going to use bond curl first time! We will see.
I have a question about this product....my friend has straight hair with very light waves, but colors it and highlight...can she use this product ? Or only for curky hair? Thanks
Thank you for the video! It explained everything very well with using both products.
Obviously, the curlsmith protein line you use when you need a protein treatment every few weeks bc of protein overload, but if you wanted to try olaplex #3 how often should you use it since it doesn't have protein ingredients in it? Can you use it once a week or more & do you have to deep condition always after or can you use regular conditioner.
I just recently tried out the in shower style fixer and I love it! Would love to try other curlsmith products.
Thanks for the review! Super excited to try out the new line!
With the Olaplex results your curls look shinier and bouncier. Curlsmith side looks drier. Great video!
Happy New year😷🥂🥳 thanks for showing the comparisons between the Olaplex and Curlsmith Bond curl rehab products. I’ve managed to obtain Olaplex No.3 but here in UK 🇬🇧 we can only get 30 ml size bottle which is same price as the Curlsmith bond curl (which has more volume). I can’t seem to find the Curlsmith bond curl on their website or Amazon to purchase but hope I can be one the chosen so I can experience this product and I’ll keep searching online 👍🏽💪🏾👍🏽
I never have used olaplex as I don’t have color damaged hair and I don’t use much heat. But I am interested in the bond curl. Looking to see what it can do for my curls!
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Hi Gina, lately my hair has been loving a good protein treatment and I would love to try the Curlsmith Bond Curl 🤞
I love curlsmith but they're too expensive for me, but you look amazing Gena ❣️
You look so beautiful without makeup. Honestly everytime I see you without makeup I feel this need to tell you.. :)
I’m so excited for this product!! Also I was wondering if you could do an updated video on the curly girl method for beginners
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I would LOVE to win this!!!! My hair is pretty damaged so I’d be interested to see what the results would be.
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I love watching your videos. Great information. I having been using Olaplex 3 for 6mos and the difference in my hair is amazing. My curl pattern has been much more consistent. What do you think about using both the Curlsmith and Olaplex on ing alternating months, since they seem to be a little different ingredients? Keep giving you wonderful and truthful advice.
Thank you! you totally could alternate, which is probably what I will do.
I LOVE your videos! They’ve helped me so so much on my curly hair journey and my hair looks so much better after watching them! Thank you very much! I would be so super excited if I won this Curl Smith product! It’s really hard to get their products here in Canada. Anyway I love your videos! Keep them up!😊❤️
I would love to try curl smith, I liked how cames out the one that you used curl smith definitely was more shiny and with more definition. Happy new year 🎊🎆 🤗
I would looooove to try out the Curl Smith bond curl !!!!! I’ve been dying to try out anything Curl Smith but just due to price, I’ve been sticking with the products I already have. Might go try out a mini of the styling soufflé after hearing so many curly girls talk about it. I finally decided to invest in getting an olaplex treatment done at the salon a few months ago (so worth it) but have yet to purchase no 3. Seeing the size difference alone, I might try to go with bond curl instead.
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Still figuring out my routine after damage and really want to try this out! Looks great!
Love to try this product! New to Curl Smith. Thanks for the step by step video of how to use
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I literally have the curlsmith in my hair right now. I haven’t tried olaplex yet because the price point for a tiny bottle kills me, but I really want to try it.
I would love to see you try more drugstore products, thank you for the opportunity to win this product 🥰
I love the Curlsmith Products and can't wait to try the Curl Rehab!!!
I think both results look great! Did one “feel” better? I would like to try the Curlsmith for the natural ingredients. Not to mention you get way more bang for your buck with the size of CS vs the Olaplex.
The Curlsmith Bond Curl had more slip when applying it. Since it's a protein treatment, my hair felt a little more dry after washing it, so that's why I mentioned having to deep condition after to re-balance it. I also deep conditioner after Olaplex
I like the curl Smith side better and the ingredients. I’d love to try it. Happy new year 🥳
I am new to curly girl method of styling my hair . Still trying to get the hang of this stuff . getting curls but in desperate need of figuring out tighter bouncier curls !
Thanks, you are such a good teacher and your hair looks amazing! Good to know that the Curlsmith bond salve has protein. Love to win a bottle!
Just started my CGM transition and I have tried Olaplex. It will be interesting to be able to compare how Curlsmith works on my 2B-3A hair.
It would be nice if in future videos you showed us how your hair looks after a regular wash day as a control group to compare the two treatments/products to
I only have one deep conditioner from Curl Smith and it’s from their scalp line. I’ve been wanting to try this so badly!!
I would love to try out these new Curlsmith products i think you should try the protein salve again along with the new volume foam and protein cream they came out with!! ❤️💋 love your videos
Yeah ive been testing those. I like them! I thought it may be too much protein in one wash for my hair if i use all 3.
I love the bond curl best and I'd love to use it but it's not water soluble. My hair is bleached, high density, damaged. I use olaplex but can't tell any difference. Thx sharon
Thank you for being honest and telling us it is a protein treatment. All the other curly girls I watch are doing the same video and NONE of them explained that. I am allergic to something in the CurlSmith products. I LOVE Olaplex. I color my hair for grays and it really helps both my grays and my regular hair recover from the coloring.
Not sure if it's just me but I'm a little skeptical about the Bondsmith Bond Curl in terms of Protein overload regards to long term usage. Olaplex can be used once a week without worrying about an imbalance. I've used Olaplex twice with extremely dramatic results. My curls going from 2B/2C to 3A after 1 treatment. I have healthy hair but I think I had too much moisture. Still U wasn't expecting those results.
Yes that is one thing I wrote about on the blog post summary, is how you have to be careful with a protein treatment, versus Olaplex that says it can be used more frequently. They both gave great results!
Would you compare the Olaplex with each of their products? Olaplex 0,3,4,5 and a styler with Curlsmith products? Thanks! 6/20/23 11:30 am EDT
The curl smith result is my favorite!
I’m so excited for the curl smith because I have high porosity hair and need protein in every wash.