WILL DRUGSTORE PRODUCTS RESTORE MY DAMAGED CURLS? (Marc Anthony Bond Repair vs NYM Tough Love)

Can drugstore finds save my curls? 🤔 Join me as I put Marc Anthony Bond Repair line and NYM Tough Love line to the test! Will these products breathe life back into my damaged curls? Let's find out! 💇‍♀️✨ #CurlyHairCare #DrugstoreFinds
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[@itsamandaguido]

It’s the glasses for me… also the fact that u dedicate WEEKS to reviewing products. U are a star ⭐️

[@mendes_305]

Hi Amanda!!

[@mayar.7249]

PLEASE make the 'readers' a regular thing! That's the first time I laughed all day 🤣

[@deanna5671]

Those "readers" are everything 🤣🤣 you should've brought scientify mell out for this one though lol we miss her!! great video as always!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘

[@Anja-il2qm]

as a very busy student that does not have the financial freedom to buy the top end curly hair care products, all I have ever used is stuff from the drugstore for 10 bucks max. Would really appreciate more reviews on budget friendly/drugstore products!

[@ashleybaca5341]

Please try more drug store brands and let us curly's know what works? Love your channel.

[@TheMiikka34]

The l'oreal bond repair line is almost identical to the redkin acidic bond line. Imo the biggest difference is smell. Most (if not all) redkin products have a l'oreal version. Hope this helps.

[@Katatawnic]

​@@TheMiikka34 Helps me. Thanks!

[@lilacfoofness]

@@TheMiikka34they aren’t cruelty free so could be good if she reviewed cruelty free drugstore brands aswell

[@vdruskas]

Would love to see the "No plastic"/zero waste review. Like conditioner/shampoo bars, or aluminum refills for styling gel, creme's etc. Love your videos!

[@MyLadyGodiva]

There's nothing like a Texture Thursday after a way too long day at work!!! The readers are absolutely fabulous!!!

[@jessicasparks5319]

I come for the curly advice. I stay because of the laughs. You are the best Mel!!!

[@reneevasconcellos5335]

This was definitely a job for scientify Mel!!!

[@AlizMari23]

Have you tried L'Oréal's bond repair line in the pink bottles? If not, could you please? I bought the shampoo and conditioner and only used it a few times and didn't notice much of a difference, but would love for you to do a deep dive on that and maybe other lines as well, and find which affordable option would be the best.

[@mai_satin_scarf]

Yessss! I've been reading up on it, but I'm still trying to dig up some reviews from my favourites before I make the purchase

[@belindachappell9875]

Love the 90’s curls. You rock the natural look ❤

[@theiloveovaltine]

Mell your hair color is gorgeous, your skin looks amazing, you are absolutely glowing ❤ That is all 😂

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you so much 😀🥹🥹😜

[@melissakane4661]

The Aveda Therapeutics line and alcohol free hair spray tip from you was life changing for me. My curls have never lasted longer. Bounce curl alcohol free spray was sold out, so I ended up on detox shop and purchased Rahua alcohol free spray.. Spring in NY here and this is the perfect transition combo. I am an OG to your channel and love your honesty and straightforward advice. from one Mel to another, love ya!

[@tiffanybartholomew6568]

I love a side by side especially with more affordable products, I always trust your recommendations. I just got the Not Your Mother's Leave In Conditioner and I like that it has protein for my fine hair.

[@ulindadavids7228]

There are so many of these brands coming out with bond repair products. Thank you Mel for reviewing and your honesty. Love the glasses 🤣

[@jenniferberry7222]

Your hair looks amazing with no product! ❤

[@laurapalmer2126]

As a curly girl who occasionally straightens (see: MAYBE 2-3 times a year 😅) one trick I’ve found to make detangling in the shower easier when going back to my natural hair, is to dry brush out any knots before I hop in the shower. makes the process so much easier but also lose significantly less hair!

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Thursday!! I've been wanting to try the Marc Anthony line but haven't heard much about it so thank you as always!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘

[@joannehutt7120]

Just love you so much! So fun to watch and we learn at the same time!

[@Agomez9487]

Appreciate your review!!! Very helpful! Love the glasses and you!!! ❤

[@itsallgood3706]

Hair goals ❤

[@ary42]

I love the readers! You explain things so well and your reviews are SO helpful. My family says they feel weird getting me shampoo and hair care for presents but I love it. I'd really love some reviews/comparisons of what you use on "naked" days. I'm doing them more often and really like some of them. I only have in ghost oil right now but it doesn't feel quite so protected. Thank you thank you thank you for all you do for us curlys!

[@racheldaniels7858]

So glad I signed up for the newsletter. I added to cart so quickly when I saw Seen was on Amazon Canada. Thank you for keep us in the loops!😊

[@ManesByMell]

Awe this made my day!! We take pride in the fact that we don’t spam with useless emails 😂😂 so glad you find them helpful, thanks for sharing with me❤️❤️❤️

[@ladydeath3042]

Thank you so much for this video, it's exactly what I was looking for

[@lynzicollins8131]

Happy texture Thursday ❤❤❤

[@tanja6233]

Happy Thursday Mel . I started my curly hair journey with Marc Anthony..as time went on I switched shampoos ..I need to go back to my OG shampoos ~ conditioner ~ treatments..🌹 Thank you for the curly hair education.. Enjoy your evening

[@sbougie33]

Your hair is better than ever!

[@MackenziesShelton]

I’ve been binging your videos the last few days and I love them!! Do you have any videos about how to find out your curl type and hair porosity?

[@flogalusha846]

Mahalo for the info. I've never tried either of the products, and I'm pretty sure I never will. I'm not rich by any means, but I will protect my long curls.

[@mtz123ish]

Your curls still look beautiful!!

[@iJenn2011]

Would love a video with traveling tips. My husband and I will be vacationing and traveling several times in the coming months and I could use good hair packing ideas.

[@mariacidaliasousa]

Thank you for the review I love your videos ❤

[@missfunkster]

Just realised I probably need to use treatments as your day 1 hair is mine styled with products and your day 3 hair is mine on day 2 😂 Love you and the time and research you put into your videos ❤

[@nancymcdermott880]

Excellent content! I've only tried NYM gel and hated it. I've been using Evanyc and Twist products with fine results. I've decided to try travel size sets of nicer brands to see if there's a noticeable difference. One use of Olaplex 3, 4,5 I had amazing resukts. Living proof shampoo and conditioner were on par with my regular products but I did not like the scent at all. Verb is next! You inspire my Mell! (I just know we're going to lose you to Broadway) Excellent editing Amanda! 💗💗

[@pacoandellie]

You are so right - caring for your hair is on-going. Ive taken a year off really looking after my hair during some lifestyle changes and my hair has really suffered. Just getting back into caring for it. Thanks for the comparisons.

[@peggyconway2900]

Great review, thank you ❤

[@bellzchellz]

Mell you always come thru! Appreciate this drug store comparison and now with this I can say I won’t be buying either LOL but rather save my coins for the good stuff. Mother’s Day is around the corner LOL and olaplex has been on my wish list for a hot minute !

[@franceskeller4536]

That Marc Anthony mask is soooo good

[@Mar_M.V]

Would loveeeee to know your opinion on Sally’s bondbar line!

[@alexishastings6768]

Hey Mel! I just got curly bangs for the first time and they are a bit too short, can you do more videos about styling and elongating curly bangs? Thanks love your videos! ❤

[@teresas.3979]

Gorgeous color.

[@christina6254]

Mell, in the US we find salon brands at discounted prices in TJ Maxx. Do your TJX in Canada have hair products? I’d love a video on what you find and would use from those types of stores. Loved this comphairison! 💜

[@ManesByMell]

This is such an interesting idea, thank is Christina, love it!!! No TJ Maxx but we have Marshall’s/winners!

[@cindyms.1237]

I clarified my hair this morning. Going to go do an Olaplex treatment so I can color my hair tomorrow. I like to do the Olaplex before and after my color. My problem is in the ongoing maintenance with the bond building treatments. I just don't have the time to dedicate to that. Will definitely work on that.

[@kristinleefox3046]

Hi Mel, Nexxus has released a bonding system......would love for you to do a review

[@asdreflections]

holy cow! I JUST thought about you and looked you up! I don't think I've ever been this early! I really like the short hair on you! You can pull off any kind of hair length!

[@NATTY411234]

your hair is giving mom from spy kids and I love it

[@maggiej616]

Love this review especially since I recently dyed my hair! The readers 😂

[@deandrajohnson1973]

U are totally gonna have to review the new Redkin Acidic Bonding Curls line. It’s even more acidic than the other ABC line.

[@millyazcona2732]

I'm going to curl-fess, I got highlights and I had to straighten my hair during the process. Then after the bleach and tone process, I straightened my hair the same day... But I would love to learn why using products that promote bonding will be best to revert your curls? I always loved your scientific/professional explanation to learn about curl care! Thank you!

[@karinielsen9591]

Hi Mell! I really appreciate this video and that you mentioned how “bond building” has become such a powerful word for marketing. I’m curious if you would recommend doing a shampoo before the Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve (which is also a pre-treatment). Additionally, I have really been loving the Olaplex 4c (I have super hard water… it’s made SUCH a difference! Thank you!) but would it be better to alternate the two? In other words, is the olaplex 4c removing what is supposed to be left behind by the Curlsmith Rehab Salve?

[@amac189]

I'd love to see some reviews of Kristin Ess products. I have fine, low porosity waves, so lots of products are too heavy, but I noticed that Kristin Ess has several products that are described as "lightweight".

[@lauramurphy1518]

Mel, I LOVE your haircut in this video. Can you tell me which type of curly haircut did you use: Rezo, Deva, or other (please explain)? I am trying to find a curly hairdresser in my Phila suburb area, and I need to know what specialty to look for…

[@donnadielschneider7989]

P.S. I love your videos!! You are so funny!!

[@NeihaXo]

Can you do a review on oily scalp and how to fix it , the causes etc pleaseeeee 🩷

[@FaceItGrace]

I always incorporate pre shampoo masks after shampoo for the same reason. Also I'd love for hairdressers to focus on hair science and haircare and not commissions from marketing high end products. L'Oreal owns Redken yet one is more recommended than the other solely because of price. Products don't do anything when a hairdresser butchers the fuq out of your hair. Also K18 is $75 for 15ml.

[@betsysloan4619]

Great video! Have you tried the RedKen Bonding Hair Care products?

[@Star-dj1kw]

Mel has said she doesn’t like Redken bc it is not Cruelty Free 🐇❤️

[@betsysloan4619]

Ok. I thought so!😂

[@sophiaaloeristok]

The READERS 😂❤

[@nicoles.4878]

Love your videos. I’m having difficulty getting good results with brush styling. I can’t seem to get consistent results on both sides. Can you simplify brush styling? Also sectioning my hair does not seem to go well. Thanks! ❤️

[@FlowerPower-cf2fp]

Love the color

[@larissaalice96]

What’s your lip combo? It looks so good!

[@christinetaylor5070]

I would have said that I was basically giving the tripod a pole dance over a lap dance 😆😆 either way I died!!

[@TheStorm36]

You are so funny! ❤

[@mandyratliff6285]

I noticed Shea Moisture has a bond repair line. Would be interested in your opinion on those

[@claudiaschmitt5451]

I got the Marc Anthony leave in only and it absolutely weighs down my fine curly hair, so I do not actually use it, unless my hair is wet wet. I am using the L’Oréal bond builder set, but for me it also builds up quite quickly.Who knows, maybe my hair is just not as damaged as I thought.

[@brendamunoz3141]

I actually bought the shampoo and conditioner from Marc Anthony on sale and I loved it. My hair is feeling much healthier for sure. Are there any good affordable products for thinning hair that actually work? I had Covid twice and my once thick hair is thinning fast.

[@joybartolome]

What are your thoughts on the Redken Acidic Bonding line?

[@talaaa2897]

Hey Mel, long time no see curly fairy!!

[@meganclarke3138]

Could you try tresemme vs loreal repair lines? They’re both cruelty free

[@Rei-kh5vw]

Hi Mell! Thank you for the informative video. What do you think of the Curlsmith Bond salve? Their claims arent scientifically proven either and I would like to think you’d be skeptical of Curlsmith’s claims as much as drugstore brands?

[@Star-dj1kw]

She has videos on that product in her playlist

[@NeihaXo]

I think she did a review side by side with olaplex !

[@andreahill1005]

Could you do a video on kids curly products? I know it’s not your target audience but there isn’t much help on KZbin for littles. I have wavy hair but my baby has curly hair and I don’t know what is good/safe to use on such virgin curls. Plus I feel like the focus on the market is detangling products but I’m looking for everyday care.

[@nickyvanstone2135]

They added a lot of new Marc Anthony products to that line styling wise and I’m so excited to try I loved the leave in spray personally! A thick spray in a nice bottle is hard to find 😆

[@FunnyFaye]

HAHAHAAHH I LOVE YOU!🤍💞

[@ManesByMell]

LOL LOVE U

[@AshleiShipp]

I love your videos. I don’t have damaged hair really as I don’t use hot tools or dye my hair. I also have very non porous but fine hair. No matter how long I hover diffuse my scalp is always the last thing to be dry. My hair is completely dry but my scalp will be damp. My hair holds onto moisture really well. I really want to see an in depth video on how to section hair and style for non porous hair since you and your sister always have porous hair for examples.

[@afrotiffy]

Hover diffusing is for the start and majority of your drying time but not necessarily the entire routine. Once you start to get the firm cast on your hair from your gel, mousse, or creme, you absolutely are meant to flip your head around and /or stick the nozzle right against your scalp to finish drying if needed.

[@AshleiShipp]

@@afrotiffy I do exactly that. I start with hover diffusing then move head and hair around and put the nozzle on my scalp. But I have low porosity and fine hair. My hair took more than 20 minutes to be just damp and my scalp was damp. But I also do not form a cast with the curling foam gel she created with verb. I have used more and less and I cannot get a crunch or cast. I just am tired of my hair routine takes me over two hours from getting in the shower to being done with slightly damp hair. I know I am doing something wrong, I just don’t know what to try.

[@lindseyowen822]

If I could only pick one do you recommend the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask or the Olaplex No 6 Bond Smoother?

[@sarahreay16]

Mel man!! Them glasses!! Eee I'm laughing my boobs off here

[@florl.delgado4093]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nickelz721]

What’s your opinion on Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building line? I personally use that as my affordable go to for my curls (the shampoo and the mask) when it comes to bond repair. I’m curious about Shea Moisture’s new Bond Repair Line as well, do you and your sister approve of that one?

[@lubabyprincess]

Hi Mel 🖐🏼, how about Nexxus?

[@weirdandlazy1]

Can you test the Korean Elizavecca CER-100 range?

[@lngislgirl]

What's your opinion about the Redkin Bond treatment line?

[@karengrove8785]

I ues tough love intense bonding treatment I love it I not use there shampoo I use my shampoo and hair mask

[@auroramoore2161]

What do you do when you need to wash your hair, but don’t have enough energy to style it? Any advice would be helpful ❤

[@kristineambriz8016]

What is best to use for very fine low porosity hair

[@Star-dj1kw]

This looks just like my hair from the 80s!!

[@keeks732]

I have the Marc Anthony leave in and just got the curl cream, and GIRLS LET ME TELL YOU my curls were absolutely popping lmao. You know when you go around like ooooh I'm having a good hair day why are y'all not telling me 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have 3b 3c and those products got me at my 3c stage and she had bouncr back and ringlets. Probably 4a if I finger curled it and didn't just brush and scrunch, so the bare minimum and still got salon results. I got the curl cream off of Amazon for 6 dollars, which is a steal and the leave in for 10, which is normal but still good for salon quality. So there's something if you've been looking for a new product to try haha Btw I also have colored hair and have felt safe using it!!

[@madisongalejessop3106]

Mel!! I had a baby and my curl memory is SHIT. I know it’s my hormones but would a bonding treatment help keep my curls?

[@florl.delgado4093]

I CAN'T STAND the smell of the Fructisse or the Pantene, Lord all mighty!!!!!! I don't think ill try either. Cant afford the high end, but i try the best I can going to Sally's. Im using Love, Beauty and Planet shampoo and conditioner. This I can only find on CVS. Seems CVS is "over" here in P.R. meaning the new guys wont be bringing the "goid stuff" 🤷🏻‍♀️ We'll see.... Thank you for this video. Laughed my head off today. Especially with the bloopers 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Great combo: SMART AND FUNNY ❤

[@christinetaylor5070]

The Not Your Mother's is a great line, I've used it previously. I'm currently using Cantu and love it just as well. I believe that you can get Cantu products at Sally.

[@flyingunicorn1714]

yay! finally an olaplex dupe bc i can’t afford it

[@jessg.829]

If i have relatively healthy hair, no harsh color or heat styling, would I still benefit from using K18? 🤔

[@rmdebora]

I like your hair more like this without that bunch of products ❤

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you love ❤️

[@missmo3451]

Did I miss a hair straightening video?? Which one did you use?

[@dagnolia6004]

fun!

[@RitaBaumann]

I won't use Tarte shape tape because it smells like old lady perfume. The Mark Anthony side looks better, but I think I'll stick to my Ouidad and Olaplex.

[@snowflakes215]

What about the CurlSmith bond salve? Isn’t that a bond builder? I’m also curious why we never see CurlSmith on your channel anymore? I was hoping you would do a video on the new Volume line? What happened ? 😩

[@ManesByMell]

Love the curlsmith bond salve! As for new launches, I haven’t had the greatest experiences. But I’ve tried the volume line… review is coming very soon

[@donnadielschneider7989]

Hi Mel, I am 61 and I am an ex hairstylist who just learned about the new way of taking care of curly hair from seeing a Bounce Curl video and I bought their stuff and did my hair and it came out perfect. Well I lost half of my hair in January due to stress, my doctor put on minoxidil and I'm taking other natural supplements. But now my hair won't work, it's 3c or more and it comes out looking like the s pattern for a perm instead of nice sausage curls. It does it on parts of my head but mostly not😢😢, any suggestions??

[@issa8492]

Can you try SKALA product?

[@jennytorres3125]

How can I go about hair oiling??????

[@shereeseblackman7871]

Can you review the bond treatment from Curlsmith?

[@babymusic160]

She did a video a couple years ago I believe.

[@NYC1025]

Curious to know the products you can’t live without. Or if you only had one option im each category what would that be. Have you don’t this video already?

[@luzimerc]

So how much was that marc anthony combo ?

[@Willowy13]

The bond repair category became false advertising central. Brands are releasing products with everyday ingredients saying they do bond repair.😠