How to Bring Your Curls Back to Life with OLAPLEX

How to Bring Your Curls Back to Life with OLAPLEX

Curly, wavy, and coily hair is naturally beautiful—but let’s face it, it can also be high maintenance. Whether your curls have been through years of thermal styling, chemical treatments, or need some extra TLC, the right routine makes all the difference.

Key Takeaways

Wavy, curly, and coily hair is prone to breakage, dryness, and tangling.

OLAPLEX® helps restore hair by repairing bonds, reducing frizz, and boosting moisture.

Limit heat styling, sleep on silk pillowcases, and get haircuts that suit your curl pattern.

Visit a certified OLAPLEX® stylist for expert care that supports your at-home routine.

Types of Curls

Understanding your curl type is the first step in giving your hair what it needs.

Type 2: Wavy Hair
These hair types range from loose "S" waves to thicker, coarser strands that sometimes form soft curls. They’re often prone to frizz and can lack volume.

Type 3: Curly Hair
This category features springy spirals and corkscrew curls that are more defined and voluminous, but they’re also prone to dryness and breakage.

Type 4: Coily Hair
Tightly wound curls or zig-zag patterns that shrink when dry. This hair type struggles most with moisture retention and tangling.

Pro Tip: Many people have a mix of curl types—so don’t stress if you don’t fit neatly into one category!

Your OLAPLEX® Curl Routine, Based on Hair Type

For Wavy Hair (Type 2)

Wavy hair can lose definition and become frizzy without proper care. Here’s a weekly OLAPLEX® routine to bring your waves back to life:

  1. Prep: Spray OLAPLEX Nº.0 on dry hair to dampen it slightly.

  2. Repair: Layer Nº.3 over Nº.0 and leave both on for at least 10 minutes.

  3. Cleanse & Condition: Use Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo and Nº.5 Conditioner.

  4. Moisturize: Apply Nº.5 Leave-In Moisturize & Mend Conditioner to damp hair. Don’t rinse.

  5. Define: Scrunch in Nº.10 Bond Shaper® Curl Defining Gel.

  6. Protect: Add Nº.7 Bonding Oil to damp strands for heat protection and shine.

  7. Extend: Between washes, refresh roots with Nº.4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo.

For Curly & Coily Hair (Types 3 & 4)

Curly and coily textures need deep moisture, bond repair, and frizz control:

  1. Bond Building: Apply Nº.0 to dry hair. Do not rinse.

  2. Deep Treatment: Layer Nº.3 over it and leave on for 10+ minutes.

  3. Cleanse: Use Nº.4 Shampoo and Nº.5 Conditioner.

  4. Leave-In Love: Apply Nº.5 Leave-In Conditioner (1 pump for fine hair, 2+ for thicker strands).

  5. Smooth & Seal: Add Nº.6 Bond Smoother® to damp hair to reduce frizz for up to 72 hours.

  6. Shine & Moisture: Use Nº.7 on wet hair to lock in hydration.

  7. Define Curls: Scrunch in a small amount of Nº.10 for extra definition.

More Tips for Stronger, Healthier Curls

Cut back on heat tools. Use a diffuser on low heat when drying, and never touch your curls until they’re fully dry.

Upgrade your pillowcase. Sleeping on silk or satin reduces frizz and breakage.

Invest in the right haircut. Long layers, shags, and textured bobs can enhance your natural curl pattern.

Weekly masks = curl therapy. Use OLAPLEX Nº.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask once a week for 10 minutes.

Find a Certified OLAPLEX® Curly Hair Stylist Near You

While a consistent at-home routine makes a world of difference, working with a professional can help you get results faster. A certified OLAPLEX® stylist will understand your unique hair texture and can tailor in-salon treatments to support your goals.

Ready to fall in love with your natural texture again? With the right routine, a little patience, and some OLAPLEX® magic, your curls can come back stronger, shinier, and healthier than ever.

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