Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I tested 5 of the most controversial curl products in the curly and wavy hair community, including a side-by-side K-18 vs. Olaplex split test, and I'm telling you exactly whether they're worth it and why the reviews are so divided.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/06/i-tested-5-curl-products-with-extreme-mixed-reviews-heres-what-i-actually-found
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• K18 Molecular Repair Mask:
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0gAFqukmPXL
Sephora: howl.link/7lthmw1os34e0
• Olaplex No. 3 Plus
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0dhux3Z9jVC
Ulta: howl.link/pfm7aj3tryr63
• COLOR WOW Dream Coat for Curly Hair: amzlink.to/az0SJ3UUpQdJL
• OUAI Curl Cream: amzlink.to/az0Y1sCHegaXL
• Kitsch Air Dry Cream: goto.target.com/xJOkOA
• Innersense Air Dry Styling Cream, 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/GbG6Ym
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0N3DSVZH36C
• Headband I'm wearing: amzlink.to/az0UV7ncpuL9M
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:31 K18 vs. Olaplex No 3 Plus Compared
1:51 K18 review & results
4:14 Olaplex No. 3 Plus review & results
9:13 Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair review & results
15:43 Kitsch Air Dry Cream
21:26 OUAI Curl Cream
24:20 Need help choosing products?
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• PINTEREST: pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo
➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/bkj9nx
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196
★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM
FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
I tested 5 of the most controversial curl products in the curly and wavy hair community, including a side-by-side K-18 vs. Olaplex split test, and I'm telling you exactly whether they're worth it and why the reviews are so divided.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/06/i-tested-5-curl-products-with-extreme-mixed-reviews-heres-what-i-actually-found
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• K18 Molecular Repair Mask:
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0gAFqukmPXL
Sephora: howl.link/7lthmw1os34e0
• Olaplex No. 3 Plus
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0dhux3Z9jVC
Ulta: howl.link/pfm7aj3tryr63
• COLOR WOW Dream Coat for Curly Hair: amzlink.to/az0SJ3UUpQdJL
• OUAI Curl Cream: amzlink.to/az0Y1sCHegaXL
• Kitsch Air Dry Cream: goto.target.com/xJOkOA
• Innersense Air Dry Styling Cream, 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/GbG6Ym
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0N3DSVZH36C
• Headband I'm wearing: amzlink.to/az0UV7ncpuL9M
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:31 K18 vs. Olaplex No 3 Plus Compared
1:51 K18 review & results
4:14 Olaplex No. 3 Plus review & results
9:13 Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair review & results
15:43 Kitsch Air Dry Cream
21:26 OUAI Curl Cream
24:20 Need help choosing products?
New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1
💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1
Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post.
📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: genamarie.co/digital-resources
🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner
➜FOLLOW
• BLOG: genamarie.co
• EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co
• INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/GenaMarie.co
• THREADS: threads.net/@genamarie.co
• FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GenaMarie.co
• PINTEREST: pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo
➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/bkj9nx
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196
★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM
FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
