Curl Definition Q&A

Curl Definition Q&A + Routine: Zig-Zag Wonky Curls, Curls Not Lasting, Root Definition, Uneven Curls

Today I’m kicking off a new series where I will be answering your questions and addressing your curly hair concerns while washing and styling my hair. In this first episode, I’ll be testing out a new drugstore product combo and answering your questions related to curl definition. Specific topics include:

  • How to know how curly your hair can be while transitioning
  • How to deal with ends that aren’t curly
  • Limp curls
  • How to make your roots curlier
  • How to get more definition & clumps
  • Best curl cream for hold
  • How to fix wonky, zig-zag curls and get a more uniform ringlets
  • Brush styling tips for curls
  • How to make your curls last all day
  • How to prevent curls from losing their shape
  • Dealing with various curl patterns
  • Issues with air drying

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14 of the best curly hair products ranging from gels, to mousses, to hairsprays that actually stop frizz from drugstore & high-end. Summary on my blog: https://genamarie.co/2024/04/best-anti-frizz-products-for-curly-hair/ Shop my recs and filter by your needs: http://genamarie.co/shop/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Shine Gel Curlsmith: https://tidd.ly/3Qh7ht2 ULTA/retailer: https://howl.me/ckueKlEP18E https://youtu.be/lxyunmcVB74 • Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Hard Hold Hair Gel: https://howl.me/ckulaiixOA0 https://youtu.be/zYeCc6_zoOY • Innersense I Create Curl Memory 15% off with code GENA15: https://shrsl.com/4d8xf Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0S2Wpp83W0N https://youtu.be/BSuEPqSQ5No • Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Stronger Hold Gel 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/3Q9XlkM Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D Retailer: https://howl.me/ckulgzWavIK https://youtu.be/SWcz7zzYGF8 • AG Liquid Effects Extra Firm Styling Lotion 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H Retailer: https://howl.me/ckuesN1xEaL https://youtu.be/SWcz7zzYGF8 • Jessicurl, Spiralicious Gel, Strong Hold Styling Gel Jessicurl: https://bit.ly/45RlODG Amazon: https://amzn.to/3iOdB00 https://youtu.be/ROGZZPE2Xk0 • Curl Keeper Ultimate Hold Hair Gel for Curly Hair: https://amzlink.to/az0GoicZ3kXh9 https://youtu.be/hZQ5sNJnzAU • Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly: https://amzlink.to/az0sHSkT5CbHn https://youtu.be/w7xg-6dttnI • Goddess CURLS Botanical Gelle: https://amzlink.to/az0S9AQI1qN4m https://youtu.be/eBSFd_STFdk • Twist Weather Up Gel: https://amzlink.to/az0zTcNZ98FLQ https://youtu.be/EGH6iGhrC4E • Innersense I Create Definition 15% off with code GENA15: http://shrsl.com/4i91x Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0j8YVm5iuTx https://youtu.be/w_Ty8hG1FEw • Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Curl Activation Mousse: https://howl.me/ckulai915OG https://youtu.be/BskQeKN8w04 • Bounce Curl Alcohol-Free Hair Spray 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco0do https://youtu.be/cu4MC4ZGaFo • Curlsmith Flawless Finish Hairspray - Flexible Hold Curlsmith: https://tidd.ly/45Kifzs Retailer: https://howl.me/ckulsmbcisO https://youtu.be/rojeybzA1v8 ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:26 Are you using the wrong stylers? 1:24 Strong hold gels 14:30 Medium hold gels 17:24 Mousse & foams 19:20 Hairsprays 21:42 How to find the right products 22:17 Outro ►How to get stronger hold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsNyGqTBWNw&list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy&index=70&pp=gAQBiAQB ►Reasons you're not getting a cast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjBuT84t-fM&list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy&index=28&t=3s&pp=gAQBiAQB ►Are you using the wrong gel? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVtyxUFKG2Y&list=PLcFghU1dAGroqUjY2am72AIQc0KJFTzvW&index=12&pp=gAQBiAQB ►Ouidad vs. AG Gel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWcz7zzYGF8&list=PLcFghU1dAGroqUjY2am72AIQc0KJFTzvW&index=3&pp=gAQBiAQB New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.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. ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★ INNERSENSE 15% off with code GENA15: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1024874&u=3789261&m=72573 ★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad ★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ ★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15 ★ TRÉLUXE 15% off with code GENAMARIE15: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off with code GENA10: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★CURLS MONTHLY 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ HOLISTIC HAIR TRIBE $5 off with code HHT4495: https://www.holistichairtribe.com/discount/HHT4495?rfsn=7306440.a3391c&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7306440.a3391c ★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://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.
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10% off the Bounce Curl Brush through the link in my bio. Do you make any of these "mistakes"? While there is no right or wrong way to do your curls, try these alternative techniques if you struggle with sectioning and brush styling. ❌ Not brushing through your hair before sectioning and it not being wet enough. ✅ Ensure your hair is evenly wet and brush through. You can apply leave-in or cream first. 👉🏼Why? It will be difficult to create clean sections lines with tangles in the way. ❌ Leaving the hair stuck to your head after brushing. ✅ Run your fingers through your hair, lifting the hair away from the scalp. 👉🏼Why? This creates space at the root so your fingers can get below the hair to create clean lines. ❌ Not creating clean lines. ✅ Create clean section lines by placing 2 fingers around your hairline and gliding back until they meet, continually pressing down on the scalp and remaining under the hair. Meet your fingers in the back, grab the above section, and split apart the hair. 👉🏼Why? If you don't have a clean line you will likely accidentally snag the other section while styling. ❌ Not securing the hair above upwards and letting it droop down over the line. ✅ Comb the above section up and secure it snug with a claw clip. Avoid duckbill clips and anything that is too loose. 👉🏼Why? If the top section is falling over the section line, you're likely to snag it when styling. ❌ Not securing back your sections after styling them. ✅ Clip away the finished sections with another claw clip. 👉🏼Why? This prevents you from accidentally picking up hairs that have already been styled and mixing them in. ⭐️️BONUS TIP⭐️ ❌ Grabbing sections that are too large or too small in your brush when brush styling. ✅ Ensure your section is not wider than your brush. Ensure it's not too small to where there is no tension to grab the hair. 👉🏼Why? If it's too large it will fall out, tangle up, or not properly clump the curls. If it's too small it will fall out and not curl up since there is not enough tension. Watch the full YT video to learn more. I go over my entire sectioning routine and brush styling in detail for beginners. #︎curlyhairstyling #stylingcurlyhair #curlyhairtips #brushstyling #curlyhairmistakes
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