Head to head
Moroccanoil Treatment Original vs Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment
Olaplex Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment edges out Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Original, 7.9 to 7.8. It wins on formula and value, while the Moroccanoil Treatment Original is stronger on results and texture and feel.
Benefit fingerprints
What each one does.
Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Original
Olaplex Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment
Side by side
Every detail, compared.
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- Shine
- Frizz control
- Smoothing
- Split ends
- Damage repair
- Frizz control
- Hydrating
- • Medium to thick, curly or frizz-prone hair
- • A do-everything styling and finishing oil
- • Bleached, colored or heat-damaged hair
- • Anyone who skipped the old Nº.3 because of its long wait
- • Protein-sensitive hair that still wants bond repair
- Reliable smoothing, shine and detangling on damp or dry hair
- Versatile: styling primer, finishing oil and mask booster
- A little goes a long way per application
- Works in 3 minutes before shampooing
- Protein-free and color-safe, per the brand
- Built on Olaplex's patented bond-building ingredient
- Silicone-based, with argan oil a minor ingredient
- $50 for 100 ml is expensive next to look-alike drugstore oils
- Pricier than drugstore bond-repair pre-shampoos
- An extra rinse-off step on wash day, unlike leave-in repair masks
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FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Moroccanoil Treatment Original or Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment?
Olaplex Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment edges out Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Original, 7.9 to 7.8. It wins on formula and value, while the Moroccanoil Treatment Original is stronger on results and texture and feel.
Which is better value?
Moroccanoil Moroccanoil Treatment Original works out to about $14.79 / oz and Olaplex Nº.3PLUS Complete Repair Treatment to about $10.05 / oz, based on typical non-Amazon retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric (results, formula & ingredients, texture & experience, value, community love), using the formula or specs, verified creator reviews, community consensus and value. Brands can’t pay for placement.