BOND BUILDERS for curly hair?! curlsmith bond curl vs olaplex hair perfector

[@SheReaDelSol]

Wow your hair has grown so much 😍😍😍

[@lianjavier7827]

I guess Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a way to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my account password. I would love any assistance you can give me

[@aronernesto423]

@Lian Javier Instablaster =)

[@ForgetMeNotCaregivers]

Finally!! Someone with my texture! I tried the Olaplex 0 and 3 for the first time a few days and ago after trimming my ends and I was SHOOK at the immediate definition, smoothness, curl pop-ability! I felt I had insane results. Not too impressed with the price but I think I can squeeze at least 2 more applications with the 3 (only one more with the 0). Really interested to see Curlsmiths' situation as I think there is more value for the price. I've been natural for 15 years and have NEVER done a protein or bond treatment; you CAN teach a seasoned cat new tricks! Thank you for the side-by-side; I'm looking forward to trying Curlsmith!

[@nicolek931]

Soooooo was waiting for you to do a review before purchasing!!! I’m sold!! Been waiting for an affordable bonding product & so happy it is coming from CurlSmith!!! 💞💞💞💞😊😊😊😊

[@bri6520]

she aint lyin.. i was def in her dms asking for this video

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

lmaooo and I love y’all for it 😂💗

[@5estrellaN]

I've been watching you for a while and know how much you RAVE about olaplex, so before I buy curlsmith, you have to keep us updated on which you prefer! Plsss, lol (like a 3 month update, maybe???)

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

sure thing!!

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

Sister let me save you from spending your money on curl smith ! Don’t even bother, it doesn’t work at all!!

[@JuneElizabeth]

Soooo happy you did this vid! Yeah Olaplex finally got some competition! $28 for that super small container is not getting it!!! LOL! I’m definitely going to try Curlsmith bond builder now!

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

right?!? I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 💗

[@deborahthompson5041]

Me too

[@sherryberrydc7744]

I was waiting to see your video before I purchase this. Thank you for braking this down.

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

it’s the loyalty for meeee!! 👌🏾💗💗 you’re so welcome

[@wildflower462]

To me the Curlsmith side looks more defined. Either way your hair looks beautiful. Thank you for the video.

[@DrBromL]

Nice review, but need to see long term results. Everyone does immediate results. Comparing cost doesn't make sense if one is purely a bond builder, water and preservatives, the other has bond builder, water, protein and a ton of other things. So it's comparing apples to oranges. As a chemist, I wish they gave you all more scientifically sound bites to say. But I appreciate the review anyhow.

[@saharasimpson4350]

Well shit 😩

[@akuabonsu889]

Yes! This has been my issue with the olaplex vs curlsmith rhetoric going on, not picking on any content creator at all, but curlsmith seem to be marketing it as an alternative to olaplex, but I don’t see them- based on ingredients and science, being similar at all. Also, I wish there would be some long-term use before these reviews come out.

[@saharasimpson4350]

So what’s the difference between the two should we use both

[@TheCurlyFitChicOriginal]

@@saharasimpson4350 Olaplex is a bond builder and the Curlsmith product is more of a protein treatment. If a person has low porosity hair they would not use the Curlsmith product. They would use the Olaplex one. If you don't have low porosity, technically you can use both. If I didn't have low porosity hair, I would try one for a couple months and then try the other for another couple months. Then I would stick to the one that gave me he best results. Thats just me. I don't buy unnecessary products. They must have a purpose and I must see great results.

[@1990chula]

@@TheCurlyFitChicOriginal what about apogee?

[@maylavernebarnes2007]

Great review Alyssa! I will be buying the Curlsmith soon. I have never had a bond treatment on my hair. I look forward to seeing the results. 🥰

[@chantestemmet480]

I have been feeling so much FOMO with Curlsmitj We only.have olaplex in South Africa Cant wait till Curlsmith comes here

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

Sister don’t spend your money on curl smith it doesn’t work as they claim it! If you can stay with olaplex.

[@myty97]

I love my Olaplex but the bottle is SO small! I may have to switch to the Bond Curl when this bottle is finished

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

definitely worth a try!! 👌🏾

[@wandabarett8341]

Just remember olaplex don’t have protein

[@camilleselene2902]

Tried it and love it. Use it every other wash day for my high porosity heat damaged hair and my curls look and feel amazing

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

this is why I swear by bond builders!! SO necessary for damaged hair 👏🏾👏🏾 love to hear it

[@aminarubie]

I’m glad someone with high porosity hair loves it! I think I’m gonna alternate between the curl smith and olaplex weekly

[@BelleinBloom]

I’ve been hearing about this product a lot recently! Thanks for sharing ✨

[@ray83baby]

Me too. I hope its not a hype

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

It’s hype!! I tried it it doesn’t work at all!! Went back to olaplex.

[@rodenial]

This whole Curlsmith protein line has given my curls so much life. 💙 it!

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

False!!

[@rodenial]

@@melkamethiopiawit6584 lol, I'm sorry, who are you?

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

@@rodenial don’t matter who I am. Just the two products are completely different. They are not compatible one with protein one without. You and I know curlsmith what can do. Just saying keep it real. Don’t let our sisters spend their money on the wrong one. I wanna make sure everything I buy worth of my money! Am hearing curlsmith is paying for people like you to talk abut there products like you did…🤷🏽‍♀️

[@rodenial]

@@melkamethiopiawit6584 it's obvious you don't know me or my truth. No one is paying me. Please go hate elsewhere.

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

@@rodenial if I save one person that’s all I want. Thanks. Am gone.👋🏾

[@helen9412]

Ur hair looks so good! Yes i have med porosity too! Glad to have found your channel! And i agree i found all together it was too much protein on my hair. Love the curl bond!

[@imanjohnson1326]

I want to see an actual ingredient breakdown so I can see what the difference is. I'm wondering what the actual chemical bond builder is in the CurlSmith product to get a better sense of how it actually works. My hair doesn't really need much protein and I still get at least 4 uses out of each Olaplex bottle on my shoulder blade length, color treated hair, but I'm intrigued by this product... I'm looking forward to seeing your updates over time!

[@KLB1218]

Check our MAD Curls, Taylor Anne mentions the ingredients. Both ladies made their comparison videos this week.

[@DrBromL]

I think it is an important question because looking at both they are quite different and I think comparing something with protein vs a pure bond builder is misleading. I like that at least Alyssa mentioned that. It also changes the percentage of active ingredient vs size of the bottle.

[@Erika-lv6lh]

Have you noticed that as you hair growths, it looks thinner when it's wet? Your curls are beautiful and long😊

[@earthangellibra2925]

It could be your texture difference on each side but I honestly think the curlsmith side looks a tad better...lol.. but wish I saw this video before purchasing the Ola plex. Well will see how it goes. Thanks for the detailed review. 👍

[@deborahthompson5041]

Thank you for your honest opinion. Great job your hair looks beautiful.

[@nicholemack6328]

Great video sis 👏!! I have both and I'm excited to use these products 😍 🤩

[@alexisjohnson622]

I haven’t tried olaplex yet, but I do like Curlsmith’s Bond curl. Love how informational your videos are 🤎

[@rmontesap]

Thanks as always for this awesome review

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

my pleasure! 🥰

[@renekanelson3830]

olaplex has the No3 in a 8.5oz size during the holidays I got quite a few bottles to last me for the whole year of 2023. sephora in kohls had the 8.5oz so I used my sephora points and kohls cash brought 4 bottles 224 was original price I paid 115 after using my points and kohls cash and nordstorm had the kit of the 8.5oz No3, 4 and 5 for 79 dollars retail I had to get that too cant beat that price the bigger bottle of the No3 alone is 60 bucks it really is a good product my curls are always so defined when I use it, I have been wanting to try the curlsmith though seems like a good product.

[@ayanadixon4763]

I may try that when my hair is in better shape. I like being able to use olaplex once a week with my low porosity hair versus every 4 to 5 wash days with the Curlsmith product.

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

Keep using the olaplex take my advice! You will regret if you buy curl smith.

[@GabsHair]

Wow, Curl box is paying plenty of people to say it’s better than Olaplaex🤣. People better be careful because it has protein unlike Olaplaex

[@Nicole0627]

Girl you on everybody’s video comments hating. Have you even tried the curlsmith?!

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

Olaplex and curl bond are completely different things!!! Don’t trust this video!!! I wasted my money on curl bond, don’t even bother to try it!!!! Nothing like olaplex!!!

[@GabsHair]

@@melkamethiopiawit6584 you speak the truth

[@GabsHair]

@@Nicole0627 …. Lies!! I rarely comment on videos. You mad? Lol I show love, but this is a scam.

[@1990chula]

@@melkamethiopiawit6584 does olaplex work for after a keratin treatment after months?

[@JWartsy]

I want to try the curl smith bonder. I have high porosity hair at my crown. The rest of my hair is medium porosity. So I literally use different products on different sections of my hair. Took me years to figure this out.

[@JWartsy]

Leah Leah I use more protein conditioner on the crown section and more cream based heavier products on that section. Right now I am using the quemet biologics detangling ghee on that crown section alone

[@firstinfreedom861]

Love your review! Thank you. I really appreciate it

[@Clauds71]

I can’t wait to try it, thanks Lyssa 😍😀👍

[@Mamalonna]

The video I've been waiting for..heads to Ulta to buy bond curl

[@kathyyearby3334]

Just purchased it today to try tonight.

[@Listen2me400]

Tried it, Loved it!!!!! 💜🤍

[@DIAMONDGIRL57]

Love your videos because I have the same curly hair. I always rinse my hair and wrap it in towel until it is damp before applying the bond. I use heavy products on my high porosity hair and want to be certain the bond is able to penetrate my hair strands. My hair drinks it up! I use a little more than half a bottle for each application. Love Curl Smith Scalp line, Bond treatment and Confitioning masks. I have t tried the Curl Smith styling products yet. I style with Camille Rose products.

[@TheHonestGoddess]

Thanks for explaining what a bonder was!

[@TheCurlyFitChicOriginal]

First, I love your hair! Now that is out of the way. These are two different types of products. Therefore, I don't get the comparison. When you look at the ingredients of both you can see the Curlsmith product has way more protein. Thus, I would consider this more of a protein treatment and those with low porosity hair (like me) should not use. Also, it would have been better to show what your looked like after you washed out both products. I know when I use Olaplex I see an immediate difference upon rinsing. My hair is more shiny, there isn't any frizz and my curls are more defined.

[@freemindsloveforever]

Olaplex make a bigger bottle. 250ml for £52 or 100ml for £26 @lookfantastic imo use 2min reconstructor by Aphogee for protein and olaplex every other week for protein v bond maintenamce, always deep condition after both for mosture balance. For long term boost use 2 step Aphogee protein every 3 to 4 months. Again always deep condition after. Keep it simple and dont over complicate. Xx

[@daisiesandpandas1218]

Im absolutely giddy, I got the 250ml for £33 on black Friday, the day before and the day after they had it down to £42/£45 can't remember, absolute steal. And I've never used it before so £33 might hurt less than£52 if it didn't work

[@lindseyaliceford]

Can you use it on freshly washed hair? I feel like putting it on old hair with product it won’t penetrate the hair properly?

[@specialkd5365]

I think the curlsmith looks more bonded and shrunken.

[@AmberEverywhere]

I agree

[@RDaniels28]

I agree that its was probably a bit too much protein. Such a delicate dance lol. Beautiful hair.

[@girliesttomboy3318]

Thank u for this video becuz I been on the fence which lead me not to purchase either one but Smithcurls it is... going to purchase

[@alkalinemama]

Ever did a update?

[@CudiwithC]

All of these cost TOO much i'm not broke or something but spending 30€ for a hair product doesn't make sense for me. Is there anything else that could help my haid bond?

[@stephlon6757]

Has anyone mixed both ? Can they be mixed since they do different things ? I want to use the 3 and the apply CS salve on top but I don’t want to end up bald 😭😭

[@mercyadoda4683]

You are so beautiful, love your skin and your hair? I literally said wow in bilwerment. You are gorgeous 😍

[@jazzie_wolf]

Great video. Thank you!

[@ray83baby]

Thank you so much for this video

[@sheliajackson9363]

Just for clarification... Does use “every 3-4 wash days” mean use after 3 or 4 days (ie. Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday) or does it mean 3rd wash or 4th wash in a month? This subtle distinction, especially in color treated hair is important.

[@karissaamerson9123]

Your 3rd or 4th wash of the month

[@sheliajackson9363]

@@karissaamerson9123 thank you. I will follow this approach. I was doing, once per week! Very helpful!😅

[@ninacardoza2005]

Yup. They're assuming wash days are once a week.

[@kinghill500]

Love you 😘 And your amazing ig 😢🥳

[@michellesteward860]

do you stretch your hair?

[@staellie7089]

Why the hell is olaplex so small???

[@DeeDane]

More shrinkage on the bondcurl side. Better deal

[@joyellove4840]

I’m sorry to tell you, but I just heard from a Vlogger/Influencer curly hair stylist (who broke the devastating news about DevaCurl being poisonous and started a FB Page about damaged DevaCurl hair), that Olaplex just changed hands, and now she’s seeing damage on her customers who use it. It’s just like DevaCurl; I’ve used it for 10 years and it was absolutely fabulous! But then the company creator sold it, and I, my teenage daughter, and who knows how many other 1,000s have bald spots and straighter hair. So maybe research or just stop using Olaplex. This is the 4th or 5th hair product companies now with terrible reports. The FDA needs to start monitoring them.

[@1990chula]

What is your suggestion?

[@TressesOfAlexis]

*adds to cart*

[@staellie7089]

Your right side is more defined and shinier than your left side.

[@joycedouglas6639]

you did do a complete curlsmith test but not a complete test of Olaplex you cross use the Curlsmith line on the Olaplex side after you used Olaplex #3 so I'm not convinced that you gave a true Curlsmith vs Olaplex

[@denisemoore9316]

Actually with olaplex a little goes a long way!!! My motto is, if it ain’t broke…don’t fix it!!! I do like Curlsmith products too! Just not ready to trust it’s bonding claims! Also , be careful using protein on your hair!

[@melkamethiopiawit6584]

Yes! Nothing like olaplex not even close !

[@margoburrows2582]

Do I hear a slight Bahamian accent??

[@sihamal8061]

I’m not sure about this brand as I was surprised to find that some of their products contains sodium hydroxide in the ingredients, it’s the main ingredient used in hair relaxers that makes the hair straight as well it’s the main ingredient for drain cleaners or unclogging drains, I don’t know what else they use let’s not forget Deva curls disaster, do your research and don’t use products before checking the ingredients and that’s what I do as well there are certain products that contain ingredients which transfer to formaldehyde when you use them, mostly found in tresemme so watch out as this brand or others could do the same.. If you don’t believe me check Curls Smith wash & scrub detox pro-biotic shampoo ingredients and it’s not the only one, sodium hydroxide cause cancer, skin irritation and hair loss and more..

[@myrnaj4502]

💜📝👍🏾

[@wandabarett8341]

You hair is sooo long👩🏽‍🦱👩🏽‍🦱👩🏽‍🦱👩🏽‍🦱

[@amandabennett4012]

I know this is paid content but this feels like an infomercial instead of informational. You compared the price and packaging size, when normal you go over shape size bounce how the hair feels. Love you but not this content.

[@AlyssaMarieXo]

that’s because the pricing / packaging was the main difference here! as I mentioned, the products felt very similar & there was no difference in how my hair turned out but thanks for watching & sharing feedback! 💗

[@KLB1218]

She literally mentioned how the CurlSmith made her hair feel soft as usual but that she also didn’t see a difference. She also said she had curl definition and no frizz, but that the Olapex side felt differently because she think she used too much protein. It’s a paid promotion so it’s inevitable to mention pricing.

[@ashleybrooks4385]

What’s your hair type? @alyssamarie