OLAPLEX

 N°5Curl Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner

I really loved the OLAPLEX Curl Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner! Being a person who has curly hair, hydration and definition are two factors that are most crucial for me while choosing a conditioner. This product does an excellent job of hydrating my curls and making them look very defined. This conditioner does offer some slip, but I do wish that it offered more to make detangling easier. I also realized that I have to use a lot of the product to get the desired results, as I have curly hair. But I loved how hydrated my curls looked after using this conditioner. The definition of my curls was another positive point about this conditioner. Despite having to use a large amount of product, I loved the overall results and would definitely buy it again! I received this product as part of an educational promotion.

This product was received as part of an educational promotion. I would give this a 3.5 (had to round up to 4). This product was really easy to use, and I think that it is a good conditioner option for wavy/curly hair. It has a scent to it that I can't really describe (which I am neutral on; it is neither good nor bad), and I feel like that scent does linger throughout the day. However, I do feel like it is a heavier conditioner, making it harder to rinse out of the hair. My hair feels a little greasy after use from the product that didn't get fully rinsed out, which I'm not sure if that is fully a product issue or if that's a water pressure issue or both. I think I will cycle between this conditioner and a lighter conditioner to see if that makes a difference My hair is currently a bit damaged from a harsh dandruff shampoo, so I am hoping that with continued use, this product (along with the bond shaper hydrating curl shampoo) can revive my curls. I feel like my hair is a bit more hydrated than it was before. I do think that the bottle needs some tweaking; it is kind of hard to open while in the shower, and if you have nails of any kind.

I have really enjoyed this N°5Curl Bond Shaper Hydrating Curl Conditioner. I have medium length, very thick, color treated hair. My hair has a natural wavy curl pattern to it. I'm always looking for products to help me smooth and shine my hair. This conditioner did a great job of that. It is very rich and hydrating and a little bit goes a long way. I used a quarter size amount on my hair which was a perfect amount for me. It left my hair feeling soft and was easy to brush out after the shower. I really enjoy the scent to this product as well. It comes in a high quality plastic container and you get 8.5 ounces of product. I feel like this conditioner is at a fair price point and is a good value. Thank you to beautytap for sending me this product in exchange for an honest review

My hair unexpectedly became coarse and wavy in my 30s, and there's been a huge learning curve as I figure out how to manage it. My waves are primarily type 2B. One of my biggest struggles is how dry and dull my hair can look and feel. This conditioner is thick, almost like a mask, but spreads easily without needing to use a ton. It instantly made my hair feel soft, slick, and moisturized, and that feeling remained even after rinsing. With other conditioners, I sometimes feel that dry, frizzy texture returning as soon as I rinse, but not with this one. Best of all, I got the benefits of a mask without having to leave it on forever. I'm docking one star, however, because I can't say that using the shampoo and conditioner together consistently gave me more defined waves, better curl groupings, or less frizz once my hair was dry. My hair looked mostly the same before and after, and I suspect the subtle differences had more to do with styling than the products themselves. Still, I'd happily continue using this conditioner for how soft, shiny, and moisturized it leaves my hair. (I received this product for free as part of an educational promotion.)

*received as a part of an educational promotion* I was so excited to try this hydrating curl shampoo and conditioner as I have natural waves that sometimes require specific products and styling which I am still experimenting with. I don't like mousse or gels and just want to emphasize my natural hair. My hair feels so hydrated and soft after using and I don't have as much build up on my scalp compared to other shampoos. I also liked the way my curls/waves were defined after using. The scent is not too strong which I like, just smells very clean. I look forward to continuing to use this product and see if it reduces breakage, and I'm sure it will as Olaplex products are known to strengthen and repair hair.