Does Curl Training Work? + How to Use Olaplex No. 3 for Tighter Curls

Testing out the curl training technique while showing how to use Olaplex No. 3, and comparing it to a regular treatment without curl training.
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[@rachellesevigny3071]

Did my first Olaplex treatment yesterday and BEST results! I did curl training like your video and brush styling for the first time and I’m in love with the results! Thanks for all the tips!

[@HisLove4You]

I like the fullness you had after olaplex without the curl training best. Very pretty! Loved the video, thank you and God bless!!

[@GenaMarie]

Hope y'all enjoyed this testing video! Don't forget to take advantage of the 20% off code GENA: bit.ly/LookfantasticOlaplex *UPDATE: Code expires Sept 30. Only valid in the US.* I summarized the steps for curl training and more over on my blog as a cheat sheet: genamarie.co/2020/08/does-curl-training-work-how-to-use-olaplex-no-3-for-tighter-curls/

[@Blah-blah-blah696]

Hi. I've always wanted to use this but I'm too afraid, can this damaged my hair? I shed a awful lot would this cause more?

[@Imatrucker100]

20% off Olaplex! I just ordered two bottles - thanks, Gena. I love that stuff. 💘

[@missmelody6185]

I finally found the answer to whether or not I can clarify and bond treat back to back!! I wasn't sure if it would dry out my hair too much or if I should use a conditioner in between the two...

[@MamaCaitAF]

You came out with this video right when I needed it! I was just wondering about this while I was applying olaplex yesterday. I ended up putting my hair into two big braids, which didn't work out as well as I thought it would. I'll try this next time 💕

[@suzie6778]

Just to preface the experience I’ll be sharing, I have low porosity hair with 2C/3A curls and I’ve been on my curly hair journey for about 2 years. After watching your previous videos about Olaplex, I felt very motivated + inspired to try it out for myself. I was SO disappointed with my results after just one use. It left my hair SO brittle, rubbery, and weak. My hair has been falling out so much and my curls don’t curl the same anymore. To all my curly-haired family out there, I would recommend doing more personal research about how this product might possibly react with your own hair type. I’m happy that this is a product that worked really well for Gena, but it might not work the same for everyone else. Personally, I 100% regret using Olaplex.

[@breewecker4638]

Olaplex has a lot of protein in it, so your hair might have had to much protein in it after using olaplex, because what you described is curls that have a protein overload

[@juliebruce1114]

Doing a scheduled Olaplex treatment while watching this video 😂 Unless it has changed the Olaplex website does not say you have to use a plastic cap and you can leave it on as long as you want so it will dry out. I usually put it in, put my hair up in a tight bun (low density hair means very small bun) and then workout. I also use the 4,5, & 6 with it. THANK YOU for coupon code!

[@GenaMarie]

Thanks for the info! And you're welcome :)

[@HisLove4You]

Interesting. FYI: I have low porosity hair, and unless we use heat nothing will absorb in our tight cuticles. So I use a heat cap with olaplex and all my treatments.

[@roseannemarincas8979]

I'm new to the CGM and your channel. I have 3A high porosity low density fine hair curls and I am growing out my color and embracing my silver. I am waiting for my Olaplex order. I'm gonna try the curl twisting. Thank you for your videos!

[@MoodyDirt]

So this really awesome because I had no idea That I was training my curls already? I’ve always done this just to make my hair more manageable because I have very curly thick Latina hair and I’ve just done this for years,I twist my hair up and everyone always thought I had some sort of curly dreads going on but if I ever do a bleaching or color processing to it I just twist my hair up, this is so rad to know! I’m definitely ordering the olaplex 3 right now I’ve done some research and I also lighten my hair again out of boredom and needing change 🤦🏻‍♀️ I have to tone and tone and probably root shadow again( I’m looking like a light 🍊) but definitely seems that I need some Olaplex in my life

[@TrainerMonaFit]

Your hair looks cute❤️ I bought this after watching your first video. At first I didn’t like it lol So far it is good, left it in for 20 mins. I’ll try 30 next time. My hair looks a little more healthy. I’m finishing up the No. 3 I have and I just purchased the No. 0 with 3❤️ This was a great recommendation🤩

[@Olaplex]

Thanks for this review and curl training info! Very informative!

[@GenaMarie]

You're welcome! Thanks for checking it out!

[@annaburns5382]

I did see a difference in your hair. They both looked really good, also your makeup looked really pretty. I think I would go crazy with the curl training on my hair. I would rather have waves than go through all that for more curls. Also, I have tried Olaplex 3 twice now on clean, damp hair and really saw no improvement. I know that my hair has damage, not severe, but some. Maybe I need to leave it on longer. I followed the directions and left it on about 10 minutes. I almost feel that I get better results when I give myself a protein treatment. Thanks for the demo.

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you! It is time consuming lol! I noticed with the Olaplex you have to use it consistently over time. You may need more than 3 treatments. I usually use it once a week, for about 4-6 weeks in a row. I then repeat about once a year for maintenance.

[@annaburns5382]

@@GenaMarie thanks Gena. I'll try that.

[@annaburns5382]

@Ashley I get much better results using the Fanola's fiberfix bond connector 2. It really works for my hair and it does not cost nearly as much as olaplex.

[@annaburns5382]

@Ashley Go to "Salon Guys" and you can order from them if you are interested.

[@hannalstr8569]

Hi 🙋🏽‍♀️ what kind of shampoo do you use to wash out the Olaplex? Co-wash or clarifying shampoo? Any recommendations on brands to wash out Olaplex with ? Thank you 💋

[@yolandam6642]

I only ordered Olaplex because of this video and the coupon code. Thank you for the coupon code!!

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you! 💓

[@heyheather111]

Love the discount code! Thanks!

[@justalauren9750]

Just bought and used your code. Thanks!! I know I have more curl in there!!

[@ErikaBardere]

I like the un-trained side of yours better but my concern is that I do not want tight curls anyways and I don't really want volume. I like the way my curls look wet better than dry, because they're so long.

[@conniekirby9223]

I love these comparison videos!

[@chrissy479]

Do you use no poo shampoo, I have only been using water to clean hair be month in few days, I see you shampoo after, can I use a no poo or just water instead shampoo, don't have any shampoo that doesn't have bad stuff in it. Or let me know what you use. Thanks so much!

[@nirjadesai6675]

Hey Gena!!! I've been subscribed to you since I started my curly journey, and I love your content! Do you know when you'll be doing another Olaplex offer with LookFantastic? I've been using the Olaplex No. 3 from them since it came in, and the results are fantastic - I'd love to buy more products from them such as No. 0, and the oil!!!

[@lelesworld7967]

Curly girl here! 👋🏽 💕 very interesting. I keep seeing people use this product, def need to look into it!

[@joannehall9450]

My hair is not that long and I'm much older. Any advice would be much appreciated

[@shereelaskero5082]

I did my first olympics three treatment, and my hair is in much better condition even after the one application. My results were way different as my curl pattern was straitened. I have also noticed a relaxed curl pattern after I color or deep condition my hair. Has anyone else experienced this? Am I doing something incorrectly?

[@silllyasha]

So should I put olaplex no 3 before or after using hair dye or straightening? I can’t really get that specific answer anywhere. Cause you dye your hair on dirty hair & use olaplex on clean hair. So after washing out the dye do you shampoo & condition after then use olaplex? I’m sorry for typing a paragraph lol

[@rosario3460]

there is something i don´t understeand, after you trained your curls, did you washed your hair and brushed it?

[@GenaMarie]

Yes. After letting the Olaplex sit for 30 min with the twists, I unraveled them and then washed my hair. I then styled it with cream and gel, and diffused it. The rest of the routine will be in next week's video.

[@rosario3460]

Gena Marie thank you! I’m gonna try it tomorrow

[@GenaMarie]

@@rosario3460 You're welcome! Also I summarized the steps on the blog post to refer back to since I know it can be tough to follow in a video: genamarie.co/2020/08/does-curl-training-work-how-to-use-olaplex-no-3-for-tighter-curls/

[@emmaswan6219]

Great video! I have been wanting to try olaplex for sometime now so to have 20% off I'm definitely getting it! When does the code expire btw?

[@GenaMarie]

Thanks! I don't think it expires :)

[@amoolyareddy8810]

Hi, how often do you use the olaplex? Do you use it every wash?

[@Aatuliiniz]

I just ordered olaplex no. 3, it'll take a while to arrive tho. I don't have chemical damage but I've never really treated my curls so I'm gonna try this and hope this helps and heals my curls, I also hope this tightens my curls a bit since they're very uneven and that way they look really messy...😣

[@riyapatel4583]

Did it worked army?

[@Aatuliiniz]

@@riyapatel4583 haven't had much time to do it regurally, but it made my hair stronger for sure! Haven't seen much change in my curl pattern yet, but I also don't have gels and deep conditioners, so I don't expect to see much change bc nothing is giving the hold, you know. When I have time I'll do it more often and buy the gels and stuff (but I'm broke so gonna take a while)😅💜

[@riyapatel4583]

@@Aatuliiniz Thank you and hope you get your desired curly hair😊

[@tamara7301]

You seem soo sweet. You’re also INSANELY gorgeous and your hair is amazing

[@patsyjohnson601]

How often do you use no.3?

[@hafsarajshekhar5151]

Hi, would you know if collagen hair treatment is good for curly hair? Will it help to soften the curls. Not looking for straightened hair look. Just trying to find out if collagen hair treatment would help for CG.

[@carlyc9891]

Do u use this every week or once a month ?

[@Nan-sp6vk]

How to use for people who have perm curly..

[@LoveMusic-dv4sl]

Can you use Olepleflex if your hair is color treated without damage?

[@lindaann7859]

How often do you apply Olaplex? Each week..2 times a month? Monthly?

[@makeupjunkie723]

@genamarie do you wash your hair with shampoo after the olaplex even though you washed it before the olaplex ?

[@rajanurameera]

I’m a newbie here. I’m new in CGM. How frequent should I use olaplex no 3 as a newbie? I have high porosity hair

[@jumana4030]

I am not the person you asked but it says you use it 1 per week and if you have damaged hair 2-3 per week

[@kimit9432]

Do you ever use the Olaplex shampoo and conditioner? Do you like it?

[@GenaMarie]

I don't use them just because I prefer to avoid silicones on my hair. I've heard they work great though!

[@kimit9432]

@@GenaMarie What about Moroccan oil line? I used to use Deva Curl but I'm trying to find a new shampoo and conditoner.

[@HMNayef]

Does the discount code work only in the US? I’m based in Canada and it seems not to work for me

[@lvslyke]

The code isn't working for me in the US either :(

[@GenaMarie]

So sorry! I just checked with the store and they said it's only for the US

[@GG-om5tl]

What shampoo and conditioner do you use?

[@LisaF_]

Sold! I’m ordering mine right now! How often do you use the Olaplex?

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you for your support! Don't forget the code GENA too 😘 tidd.ly/30Nc3HN Oh and I use it once a week for about 4-6 weeks at a time, then I re-do that process once a year or just when I feel like my curls need to bounce back.

[@arctic2921]

The "before" photo was taken of dirty hair though, right? And the "after" photo was taken the day you washed it?

[@GenaMarie]

Yep! I was on day 4 of refreshed hair :)

[@arctic2921]

@@GenaMarie thanks for your reply! :) I'm just a bit confused because as a curly girl myself, I think the difference we're seeing in the before and after would be more due to washing the hair than using the olaplex 😬 but anyways I love your hair 💜

[@GenaMarie]

Yep, totally see what you mean. The main purpose though was actually to show the differences between the 2 wash day results "after" photos. I included the before shot of my dirty hair just to show the full picture from start to finish. However the 2 after photos are the ones where I was trying to test if curl training made a difference or not. ❤️ Hope that makes sense! Thanks for watching!

[@HisLove4You]

I can tell you as a user, lol, Olaplex is amazing!! Try it and you will be hooked!

[@arctic2921]

@@GenaMarie makes sense, thanks!!

[@Kris_Si2]

You don’t have to do all that. Just finger coil. Then when it’s time to rinse out you don’t have to untwist. Sometimes this curly hair community will have people overthinking and doing too much lol

[@ChrissyPlus]

I'm guessing it depends on your hair type. Personally, I have some areas where finger coiling just will NOT work because it stretches out like crazy near the root. But other areas where it works perfectly. I'll definitely be doing this method for the problem areas

[@juliecolon6081]

How often do I need to use the olaplex?

[@rosario3460]

i have a type 2c-3a curl, but at the top of my head and at the bottom my hair doesn´t curl. it´s like a 2a! what do you recomend? how can i solve it? (i´ am during transition and it started on may)

[@GenaMarie]

I recommend trimming off dead ends that are not curling up. It will make the world of difference :) It will take time to fully grow out to your natural texture.

[@rosario3460]

Gena Marie thank you sm! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷!

[@stacizarwin2181]

How long to do keep ur deep conditioner on for?

[@TheGlamBelle]

Great vid!!!

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you!

[@christinab4206]

The website says that your coupon code isn't valid on Olaplex products :(

[@yolandam6642]

That's strange, I ordered it today and it worked for me.

[@GenaMarie]

Are you in the US?

[@patsyjohnson601]

Wow so beautiful I just bought some today

[@maryamn7914]

would this work for wavier hair?

[@GenaMarie]

Yes for sure! Even those with straight hair use it.

[@lindahomewood7062]

Is your hair natural or permed

[@legallyfabulouss]

Very informative. Thank you!

[@Misssarahx-q8z]

How long does the results of this treatment last ?? Please respond xx

[@user-qe6yg1jt2l]

its meant to be permanent

[@Misssarahx-q8z]

@@user-qe6yg1jt2l was it permanent for you ??

[@chrissy479]

When I clarify hair it is hard to detangle? Do you put anything on to detangle easier after clarify shampoo. I just got the oplaplex and wanna try. I'm only 3 weeks in to back to my natural curly hair

[@GenaMarie]

I pre-poo first with oil and dry detangle before shampooing. I have a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGG6dal5bqxkY7s

[@Pocketrose3]

Just had to leave a comment: you look gorgeous in this video!!

[@michcaldwell]

Any chance that Look Fantastic will give you another 20% off code? 🙂

[@GenaMarie]

I wish! I will definitely share if they do

[@sarahmoss3748]

does anyone know if you can do curl training on just the top half of the strands? I have very wavy hair but it is nearly straight at the root, and ringlets at the end lol

[@GenaMarie]

Yes definitely!

[@lalameans4376]

Well...I'll try olaplex, I'm almost giving up, I used to do keratin on my hair, n I stopped, my hair is very dry naturally, I have spent so much money on products, very few works for me, my recent one of mielle, leaving conditioner n deep conditioner, I felt so happy, seemed that was working, my hair was soft, but after it got dry, my hair turned so freeze, I got so much products, that seems to be working while the hair is wet, once is dry is a totally different history...! :/ :/ don't know what to do, I feel like was a mistake stopping the keratin. ..I'm sorry so long posted, but I just need to share it... :(

[@localau]

are you using stylers to seal in the moisture? Check out Manes by Mell and her method - prep, style, seal. You want to make sure the hydration is locked in after conditioning so your hair doesn't dry out. Olaplex is awesome for restoring your pattern/health also, but won't address the dryness.

[@CurliesCuriosites]

Have you tried the new olaplex 0 that pairs with the 3?

[@GenaMarie]

I haven't but I definitely want to get it next!

[@CurliesCuriosites]

@@GenaMarie I've used it once but not with curl training I'm going to try that next. I have super short hair from a big chop so even though my hair is short I know this will help my hair as it gets healthier and linger. K regret my big chop

[@chrischambers7407]

How often would you do an Olaplex treatment?

[@GenaMarie]

When I'm in need of a treatment, I do it about once a week for 4-6 weeks at a time. I usually repeat that process about once a year.

[@chrischambers7407]

@@GenaMarie thanks!

[@rosannap9122]

What clarifying shampoo do you use?

[@GenaMarie]

I've been using this one from BounceCurl: rstyle.me/+VJzzRT2VRbt2KT_EMA85cA

[@rosannap9122]

@@GenaMarie Thank you!

[@Marianellyy]

Just did a finger coiling video on my channel too. I really want to try that olaplex 😍

[@hopedabney6258]

Great curls.

[@kathylam5512]

I can really tell the difference, but they noth look nice. I'm definitely purchasing the Olaplex!

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you!

[@nourrehan6650]

When i was young my hair used to be 4b and my mum kept straightening it for me by heat and chemicals , cause am middle eastern and most people have straight hair so i looked weird and till now , am 17 , whenever i tell her i just want it to go curly she forbids me to which really annoys me , my hair by now is like btw 3b and 4a and when i was searching on how to retain my curls back , i found ur videos and they are really helpful , so thank ya , btw u look gorgeous and keep uploading more❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ArtiSingh-si1ww]

Which clearly shampoo

[@GenaMarie]

I've been using this one from BounceCurl: rstyle.me/+VJzzRT2VRbt2KT_EMA85cA

[@rachelc.5463]

Beautiful hair.

[@hfrt29]

I like it without curl training

[@Rachelsjourney]

This is helpful..as always :) I just ordered the Olaplex 3 but I was wondering if deep conditioning would be a good idea - on the same wash day or separate. I have high porosity, fine hair that I'm trying to repair from general color damage as well as moisture overload. (It's been a fun couple of months). I have been doing some rice water treatments but I don't plan to do that on the same day as Olaplex. So...I was wondering when it would be good to do a protein rich DC?

[@chaimaa4303]

I have the same type of hair ans also the same problem , and I just started getting interested in making my hair healthier, I would like to know your experience if that is fine

[@TheKrlrmrz]

I had to use the whole bottle to notice a difference in my hair 😒😕.

[@xvzsophia]

Can I cowash everyday

[@GenaMarie]

You can if that's what works best for you! I still recommend clarifying on a regular basis since a co-wash doesn't always remove buildup on the scalp.

[@aroojkhan6592]

I live in Pakistan.. I Wana olaplex treatment kit

[@neonnoir9692]

Oh that bald spot

[@perlalee1776]

What clarifying shampoo did you use?