Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I tested the NEW OLAPLEX Curl Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner on completely *naked curls* — no stylers, no leave-in, no gel — to see what’s actually happening underneath. If your curls are always coated in products, it can be hard to tell what your shampoo and conditioner are really doing… so I stripped everything back to find out.In this video, we dive deep into OLAPLEX’s new Bond Shaper Technology and their 3D curl repair claims.
Products I recommend 👇🏻
Olaplex No.3PLUS Complete Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment👇🏻
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0sp
Olaplex HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER SET
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0sr
Olaplex Nº.9 BOND PROTECTOR NOURISHING HAIR SERUM
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0ss
Olaplex Nº.5LEAVE-IN MOISTURIZE & MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0st
Other Gels I like in Humidity👇🏻
Curlsmith Curl Defining Strong-Hold Styling Gel
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0sv
Aveda Be Curly Advanced Gel
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 How do you know if shampoo & conditioner work?
0:16 Testing OLAPLEX on naked curls
0:36 My history with OLAPLEX
1:17 The original Bond Shaper launch
2:17 Revisiting the OLAPLEX curl gel
3:44 Why OLAPLEX gets misunderstood
4:31 Common OLAPLEX misuse
5:12 Is OLAPLEX a protein treatment?
6:16 Curly hair needs & 2026 marketing
7:47 New No.4 & No.5 Curl review begins
8:05 Claims + new technology breakdown
8:42 Shampoo first impressions
9:08 Conditioner texture + comparison
10:02 The “weightless” claim
11:07 Why is everyone going silicone-free?
12:36 My naked curl results
12:51 Hydroshield technology explained
13:55 Final thoughts on the shampoo & conditioner
14:18 Thoughts on the Bond Shaper treatment + gel
15:18 Would you try it?
15:33 Not sponsored + outro
16:50 Giveaway details
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DISCLAIMER: This is not sponsored — just my honest experience testing it on my own curls.If you love deep-dive haircare reviews, curl education, and honest product testing, you’re in the right place. Don’t forget to subscribe for more curl science, product breakdowns, and real-world testing on textured hair. The description may contain affiliate links. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!
’ve been using OLAPLEX for over a decade as a curly hair specialist and licensed stylist, so I’m also breaking down the history of their bond-building technology, where this new curl range fits in, and what’s actually changed in the formulas.
I tested the NEW OLAPLEX Curl Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner on completely *naked curls* — no stylers, no leave-in, no gel — to see what’s actually happening underneath. If your curls are always coated in products, it can be hard to tell what your shampoo and conditioner are really doing… so I stripped everything back to find out.In this video, we dive deep into OLAPLEX’s new Bond Shaper Technology and their 3D curl repair claims.
Products I recommend 👇🏻
Olaplex No.3PLUS Complete Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Hair Treatment👇🏻
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0sp
Olaplex HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER SET
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0sr
Olaplex Nº.9 BOND PROTECTOR NOURISHING HAIR SERUM
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0ss
Olaplex Nº.5LEAVE-IN MOISTURIZE & MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0st
Other Gels I like in Humidity👇🏻
Curlsmith Curl Defining Strong-Hold Styling Gel
go.magik.ly/ml/3s0sv
Aveda Be Curly Advanced Gel
click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=EkICC1XHEt4&mid=37315&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aveda.com%2Fproduct%2F17770%2F127133%2Fstyling%2Fcream%2Fbe-curly-advanced-coil-definer-gel%3Fsize%3D8.8_fl_oz%252F250_ml
——————————————————————
CHAPTERS:
0:00 How do you know if shampoo & conditioner work?
0:16 Testing OLAPLEX on naked curls
0:36 My history with OLAPLEX
1:17 The original Bond Shaper launch
2:17 Revisiting the OLAPLEX curl gel
3:44 Why OLAPLEX gets misunderstood
4:31 Common OLAPLEX misuse
5:12 Is OLAPLEX a protein treatment?
6:16 Curly hair needs & 2026 marketing
7:47 New No.4 & No.5 Curl review begins
8:05 Claims + new technology breakdown
8:42 Shampoo first impressions
9:08 Conditioner texture + comparison
10:02 The “weightless” claim
11:07 Why is everyone going silicone-free?
12:36 My naked curl results
12:51 Hydroshield technology explained
13:55 Final thoughts on the shampoo & conditioner
14:18 Thoughts on the Bond Shaper treatment + gel
15:18 Would you try it?
15:33 Not sponsored + outro
16:50 Giveaway details
——————————————————————
💻 Checkout my new website for my tips & tricks
manesbymell.com
👛Shop more for more of our Fav Products on our Amazon Store: amazon.com/shop/manesbymell
💰Rakuten How We Get Money back when we Shop Online - in order to get Cash Back you have to shop through Rakuten website -
rakuten.com/r/INFOMA127?eeid=28187
——————————————————————
📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES
business@manesbymell.com
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL 👇🏻
TikTok @ManesByMell
tiktok.com/@manesbymell?lang=en
Instagram: @manesbymell
instagram.com/manesbymell/?hl=en
facebook.com/ManesByMell
#CurlyHair #ManesByMell #OlaplexReview
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DISCLAIMER: This is not sponsored — just my honest experience testing it on my own curls.If you love deep-dive haircare reviews, curl education, and honest product testing, you’re in the right place. Don’t forget to subscribe for more curl science, product breakdowns, and real-world testing on textured hair. The description may contain affiliate links. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support!
’ve been using OLAPLEX for over a decade as a curly hair specialist and licensed stylist, so I’m also breaking down the history of their bond-building technology, where this new curl range fits in, and what’s actually changed in the formulas.
