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

For today’s testing video, I’m comparing the results of the curl training method while using Olaplex No 3., compared to using Olaplex No. 3 by itself.

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What is Olaplex No. 3?

Olaplex uses patented bond-building technology, which relinks the broken disulfide bonds caused by chemical, thermal, and mechanical damage to the hair. Basically, it’ll be your best friend if you have any sort of damage in your hair.

The original Olaplex is actually a treatment that is done in the salon when you are getting your hair lightened, colored, or to restore severe damage. They developed the No 3. treatment as the take-home product, to help you maintain your hair’s health. However, you do NOT have to get the other salon treatments done to be able to use No 3. You can also use this on virgin hair that has never been chemically damaged because our hair still can have environmental damage such as from the sun.

Olaplex is especially loved in the curly community because it repairs damage and enhances your natural curl pattern. I’ve noticed my curls became tighter with using Olaplex regularly.

Wash Day without Curl Training

For the first wash routine, I first used a clarifying shampoo, then used Olaplex No. 3 like normal. After I let it sit for about 30 minutes, I shampooed with a gentle cleanser and deep conditioned. My final results were great, as always with Olaplex. My curls bounced back, were super defined, and it felt healthy and strong.

Wash Day with Curl Training

For the second wash day, I incorporating the curl training method while I had the Olaplex No 3. in my hair. Here’s how to train your curls:

1. Section off damp hair
2. Apply Olaplex No 3. or a deep conditioner
3. Comb through the section to evenly distribute the product
4. Pick up small sections, and comb through to see which direction it naturally curls
5. Split the section it into 2 pieces. The smaller the sections, the tighter the curl.
6. Starting at the top, wrap the 2 pieces around each other in the natural direction of your curl pattern, and work your way down to the end of the strand.
7. Pay close attention to the direction of the twists around your part and around your face to prevent your hair from falling in your face.
8. After creating twists all over, let it sit for 30 minutes.
9. Unravel the twists starting at the bottom and working your way up.
10. Shampoo afterwards if using Olaplex, then follow up with deep conditioner.

Final Verdict

Curl training made my curls SO much tighter to where I had a ton of shrinkage. I love shrinkage but some may find this to be a downfall. Also, I had so many curl clumps. Curl clumps are great but with low density hair, they can reduce the fullness and volume in the hair. I could have done more to separate them to get volume as I was styling, but I wanted keep my routine the same as the first one for an accurate comparison. Also, it is a pretty time consuming process to do curl training, plus take all the twists out. However if you are in the transitioning process and really trying to get your ringlets back, this could help!

Overall, I still had great results from the Olaplex No. 3 when I didn’t do the curl training technique. Both methods are going to improve your curl definition the more you do them and stay consistent.

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