Day: May 4, 2025

This Strong Hold Gel Failed… Let’s Try Again! | Q&A & Get Ready With Me

The Rizos Strong Hold Gel didn’t work for me the first time—it left my hair dry, crunchy, and frizzy. But because it’s so hyped, I decided to give it another shot. In this post, I’m sharing my updated results and how the gel performed on the second try. I’m also answering some of your top […]

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Testing the new Rizos Curls Strong Hold Gel while answering your top curl questions—like how to tell if you’re wavy or curly and why your hair texture might be changing. 📆 CURL COACHING INFO: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/05/this-strong-hold-gel-failed-lets-try-again-qa-get-ready-with-me/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Rizos Curls Strong Hold Gel: https://howl.link/bkqvlwurlclu3 • Rizos Curls Hydrating Shampoo Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az09V56ZznjTJ Ulta: https://howl.link/aigh7lssq1oyz • Rizos Deep Conditioner Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0ejxZzbuNr7 Ulta: https://howl.link/xf2ihxn7nywwk • Rizos Curl Defining Cream Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0qwbK6QhhiR Ulta: https://howl.link/jgyi796v2payo • Living Proof Triple Bond Complex Living Proof: https://bit.ly/43bvBW9 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0zsL0xralbp Ulta: https://howl.link/cxa8ayjogl7vm • Bouclème Flairosol Mist Spray Bottle 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/y3cj1c • Tangle Teezer Brush: https://amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe • Hair Repear Towel: https://amzlink.to/az0vWrwyXAAj9 • Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser Curlsmith: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi Ulta: https://howl.me/ckueKkskohE • MediCube Zero Pore Pads: https://amzlink.to/az0YPpY51prDa • DIME Tinted Wonderscreen Shade 02, 20% off with code GENA20: https://glnk.io/5w0yp/genamarieco7h3 • Tarte CC Cloud Foundation: [discontinued] • Tarte Under Eye Corrector: https://bit.ly/42HlkB9 • Tarte Creaseless Setting Powder: https://bit.ly/3YdTs3N • Tarte Powder Foundation: https://bit.ly/3vIKOfL • e.l.f. Cream Blush Stick, Glimmering Guava: https://amzlink.to/az0R3r04GCeXJ • Merit Volumizing Brow Pomade, light brown: https://muse.meritbeauty.com/gena • Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara: https://amzlink.to/az07wkZibAOoD • Crunchi Eyeliner, Espresso: https://rstyle.me/+UIkwBsx_aKBElAbf9B4f-w • Crunchi Lip Crayon: https://rstyle.me/+C5A9eJ_Y0yqgfWrhuVSzGA • e.l.f. Hydrating Core Lip Shine, Conditioning & Nourishing Lip Balm, Giddy: https://amzlink.to/az0rgwanjwT4J ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:45 GRWM – skincare, hair treatment, 2:55 Rapid-fire review of recently tested products 3:40 First fail with Rizos Curls Strong Hold Gel 6:27 GRWM – makeup & updates 10:11 Begin styling & How to tell if your hair is curly or wavy 13:12 ACV rinse for clarifying on a budget? 16:44 Does aloe vera in refreshing products make hair sticky? 18:03 Reasons for hair being less curly 20:00 When do you apply hairspray? 20:43 Final results, review & comparisons 22:43 Day 2 results, no refresh 23:26 Outro Wavy vs. Curly Styling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZxWwvjQVBk&list=PLcFghU1dAGrpe1X9iZnmNtk98OKxZ4Lh7&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB How to Get More Consistent Curls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbxfQHzJIaQ&list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy&index=1&t=1s&pp=gAQBiAQB Why Curl Patterns Change Over Time: https://youtu.be/LMTVzhidDRI 💌 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. 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order 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 through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ CURLS MONTHLY 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ 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.
This Strong Hold Gel Failed... Let’s Try Again! | Q&A & Get Ready With Me
Are you Team Low Effort or Team High Effort? Let me know! If you’re not loving your curls, maybe it’s not your hair—it might be that you haven’t styled it to bring out its full potential, yet! Curl manipulation is when we intentionally shape or enhance our natural curl pattern—whether it’s through finger coiling, brush styling, or even how we apply product. It’s any technique that physically influences how our curls form and dry. But here’s where the debate comes in—some people say you’re forcing your curls if you do too much. Others say it’s just part of getting the most out of your hair. So… is it really too much, or is it just helping your curls reach their full potential? Here are some of the pros/cons of a low effort/manipulation routine vs. a high effort/manipulation routine. Low Manipulation Routine Pros ✅ Less damaging on hair ✅ Time-saving on wash day Low Manipulation Routine Cons ❌ Less consistent results ❌ Requires more refreshing ❌ Less definition High Manipulation Routine Pros ✅ More consistent results ✅ Improved longevity ✅ Reduces frizz High Manipulation Routine Cons ❌ Requires time/effort ❌ Can damage fragile hair ❌ Can lead to over-dependence Think you'll be able to tell the difference between the two routines? Check out the full YT video to watch me do a low manipulation routine and compare the techniques and results to my usual high manipulation routine. Get 10% off this Bounce Curl brush with code GENAMARIE. Need help decoding your hair’s pattern, texture, and porosity, take my FREE Hair Type Quiz at genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ #curlpatterns #3acurls #2ccurls #hairtexture #curlyhairmistakes #curlmanipulation #curlstyling #curlyhair 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. 📆 CURL COACHING INFO: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/ 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order 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 through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ 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 ★ 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.
Styling Routine Sabotaging Your Curls? Low vs. High Manipulation
Today, I’m walking you through a super low-effort routine and comparing it to my usual high-manipulation styling. We’ll break down the effort versus the reward, so you can decide what’s actually worth it for you and if you've seen your curls' full potential. 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/04/am-i-forcing-my-curls-low-vs-high-effort-routine-comparison/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Bouclème Flairosol Mist Spray Bottle 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/y3cj1c • Bouclème Curl Defence Spray 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/dl0bcd • Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel Stronger Hold 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/3Q9XlkM Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D Ulta: https://howl.me/ckulgzWavIK • Hair Repear Towel: https://amzlink.to/az0vWrwyXAAj9 • Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser Curlsmith: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi Ulta: https://howl.me/ckueKkskohE ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:25 What is curl manipulation? 3:05 Pros & cons of curl manipulation 6:40 Low manipulation techniques 10:19 High manipulation techniques 13:05 Microplopping in low vs. high manipulation routines 15:36 Diffusing in low vs. high manipulation routines 17:58 Low manipulation results 18:55 Comparison of final results of low vs. high manipulation routines 20:05 Day 2 results, no refresh 21:07 Day 3 results, no refresh 22:07 Outro 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. 📆 CURL COACHING INFO: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order 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 through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ 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 ★ 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.
Am I Forcing My Curls? Low vs. High Effort Routine Comparison

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