About

Hey y'all!

So glad you’re here. I’m Gena, a thirty-year-old curly-hair fanatic living in the mountains of Virginia with my husband, Nathan, and our two pups, @hollylouandchloe. We got married after 12 years together, so I guess you could call us middle-school sweethearts. You can typically find us spending time in the home we built together or visiting a local vineyard or brewery.

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Holly & Chloe (@hollylouandchloe)

When I’m not working full-time as a digital marketer, I’m creating content for my blog and YouTube channel. I started blogging back in 2009 and later began my YouTube journey in 2011. I’ve always had a passion for makeup, hair, fashion, and more.

I tucked away my heat styling tools and started on my naturally curly hair journey a few years ago. I’m passionate about helping others learn how to take care of their hair, and I love bringing you along on this ride of endless trial and error, product testing, and even scientific research.

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Gena Marie | Curly Creator (@genamarie.co)

Although I am not a haircare professional, I can only hope to inspire you to embrace your natural texture along this journey.

Here you will find simplified instructions, easy-to-follow tutorials, detailed product reviews, tips for beginners, and more for the everyday woman.

Enjoy browsing my site, and always feel free to reach out and connect with me.

Youtube Instagram Tiktok Pinterest Facebook-f Twitter

Youtube

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
5 Sectioning Mistakes when Styling Curls | #shorts #curlyhairroutine
Do your curls turn out differently every wash day? In this video, I how to get more consistent results while doing a drugstore curly hair routine. I also am excited to announce the launch of my Curly Hair Tracker & Planner: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ Step-by-step guide on my blog: https://genamarie.co/2024/04/how-to-get-consistent-results-with-curly-hair-exciting-news/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Briogeo Scalp Revival Rosemary Pre-Wash Oil: https://amzlink.to/az0iqHm7Y5QmO • V&Co. Beauty Wavy Hair + Peptide Shampoo: https://goto.target.com/LXkEKo • V&Co. Beauty Wavy Hair + Peptide Conditioner: https://goto.target.com/m5d1Oa • Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray: https://tidd.ly/3BfRzdn • Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Moisture Repair Gel-Cream: https://amzlink.to/az0ICLARYa0Cj • Goddess CURLS Botanical Gelle: https://amzlink.to/az0S9AQI1qN4m • Curl Keeper Flexy Hair Brush: https://amzlink.to/az0pWzUA9ufPm • Curlsmith Defrizzion Hair Dryer & XXL Diffuser Curlsmith: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB Retailer: https://howl.me/ckueKkskohE Amazon: https://amzn.to/3QWBRvx • Curlsmith satin pillowcase: https://tidd.ly/450xlAI • Satin bonnet with adjustable band: https://amzlink.to/az0reQ4Kr6e1L ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:36 Why curls & waves are inconsistent 3:17 How to diagnose, track your results, & plan your routine 5:43 Diagnose & plan my routine with me 9:30 Pre-poo / hair health 12:57 How to tweak routine based on hair's needs 14:33 Drugstore styler application / how to test products 17:58 Brush styling / identifying technique 20:21 Diffuse / sleep protection 21:43 SOTC / protect from the weather 23:33 Embrace inconsistency 24:03 Results 25:58 Evaluating your results 26:25 Outro How to pick the right products: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGroeguqOZ2BsrlnFODt8TJU7 🗓 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1 New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1 ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GenaMarieCo • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜FEATURED VIDEOS ► Curly Haircare for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGrq5QdJZqxWxuZc7uoqBRK3y ► Top 10 Curly Hair Products by Type: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGrqPfuZqWDjZCo9xgJGWbZlf ► Curly Hair Problem Solving: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜FAVORITE PRODUCTS http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜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 ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★ LILY SILK 12% off with code GENA12: https://lilysilk.sjv.io/n1VPj9 ★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.
8 Ways to Improve Consistency in Curly Hair | Hair Tracker & Planner
Curly hair routine for more root volume and overall fullness using the new Curlsmith Volume Recipe on low-density/thin curly hair: https://bit.ly/3IFAk7E Products are exclusive to Ulta Beauty and Curlsmith. More resources on my blog: https://genamarie.co/2024/04/how-to-get-volume-in-thin-curly-hair-new-curlsmith-volume-recipe-review/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Curlsmith Invincible Volume Mousse: https://bit.ly/3IFAk7E • Curlsmith Root Boost Uplifting Spray • Curlsmith Full Body Volumizing Lotion • Curlsmith Hydrate & Plump Leave-In • Curlsmith Full Body Milk Conditioner • Curlsmith Full Body Weightless Cleanser • Curlsmith Microfiber Towel: https://tidd.ly/3NXY6xx • Curlsmith Continuous Spray Bottle: https://tidd.ly/45hQP36 • Curlsmith Defrizzion Hair Dryer & XXL Diffuser: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB • Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Detangling Brush: https://amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:29 Shampoo & condition 2:26 Prep & leave-in 3:38 Root volumizer 4:35 Mousse-Gel 5:45 Styling techniques for volume 9:26 Diffusing for volume 10:46 Results & review of the line 13:23 Day 2 results 15:18 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. ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/GenaMarieCo • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜FEATURED VIDEOS ► Curly Haircare for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGrq5QdJZqxWxuZc7uoqBRK3y ► Top 10 Curly Hair Products by Type: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGrqPfuZqWDjZCo9xgJGWbZlf ► Curly Hair Problem Solving: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜FAVORITE PRODUCTS http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜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 ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★ LILY SILK 12% off with code GENA12: https://lilysilk.sjv.io/n1VPj9 ★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 video is sponsored by @CurlsmithOfficial. 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. #CurlsmithVolume
How to Get MEGA Volume in Thin Curly Hair + NEW Curlsmith Volume Recipe Review

© 2024 Gena Marie
Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Pinterest Heart Youtube

What are you looking for?

Search