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Learn how to bring out your curls’ full potential with the right styling techniques in this video from my Beginner Curl Series. I walk through a full curly hair routine, including curl styling levels and diffusing techniques to help your curls last longer. 🚨 Join the Spring Curl Coaching Program before enrollment closes after March 15: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 🎥 Beginner Curl Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGroW2kJ5kD300a2X-QZ0FudP 🎥 How to Section for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZQ5sNJnzAU&list=PLcFghU1dAGrq5QdJZqxWxuZc7uoqBRK3y&index=28&t=598s&pp=iAQBsAgC Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2026/03/how-to-make-your-hair-look-its-curliest-without-forcing-it/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray, 10% off with code GENA: https://tidd.ly/3BfRzdn Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf Ulta: https://howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm • Bounce Curl Volume Root Clips, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco53q • Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Brush Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe Ulta: https://howl.me/ckulsmeTcNg • Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift Brush: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco2tq Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0jjfbwpATKB • Hair Repear Towel, Un-dyed: https://amzlink.to/az06iCyN0fUQi • Bouclème Flairosol Mist Spray Bottle, 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/y3cj1c • AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H • Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENA: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi Ulta: https://howl.me/ckueKkskohE ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:11 Step 1: Prep 3:08 Step 2: Apply gel with hold 3:51 Step 3: The Curl Styling Ladder 4:04 Level 1: Minimal manipulation styling 7:07 Level 2: Light manipulation styling 9:05 Level 3: Medium manipulation styling 12:32 Level 4: Maximum manipulation styling 16:41 Step 4: Microplop (optional) 17:30 Step 5: Diffuse using techniques fit for your desired result 17:56 Level 1: Minimal manipulation diffusing 19:04 Level 2: Light manipulation diffusing 19:57 Level 3: Maximum manipulation diffusing 21:39 Step 6: Scrunch out the cast + final results 22:56 Day 2 results, no refresh 23:29 Still stuck? 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 MEMBERSHIP: 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://tidd.ly/3Jkn8sE ★ 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 ★ 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 $5 off: 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.
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How to Make Your Hair Look Its Curliest & Waviest | Beginner Curl Series

Do strong hold gels always make your hair feel dry or crunchy? Watch the full video and strong hold gel comparison chart. Strong hold doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice softness. If your hair leans rough, dry, or needs more conditioning, the right gel can give you both hold and flexibility. Here are 3️⃣ strong hold gels that balance hold + softness: Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel (Stronger Hold) - High conditioning - High slip, strong flexible hold - Excellent humidity resistance AG Liquid Effects Gel - Medium conditioning - High slip - Strong flexible hold Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic Curl Stimulator - High slip, strong flexible hold - High conditioning - Budget friendly and especially helpful in dry climates. These work well because they create a cast while still allowing the hair to feel soft once broken. And yes, even fine or soft hair can use these. It depends on how much conditioning you layer underneath and your hold goals. 📥 Download my Strong Hold Method cheat sheet which teaches you how to get the most hold out of these gels: genamarie.co/hold 🎥 Watch the full video on my channel and see all 8️⃣ strong hold gels compared side by side. #CurlCoach #StrongHoldGel #CurlyHairTips #WavyHairTips 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 MEMBERSHIP: 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://tidd.ly/3Jkn8sE ★ 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 ★ 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 $5 off: 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.
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Best Strong Hold Gels for Rough-Finish Curls

Do your curls fall flat even when you’re using “strong hold” gel? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Full video is on my channel! Gel comparison chart, and product links are linked in my profile! Strong hold alone isn’t always enough. If your hair is naturally soft, it needs texture & grit to hold its shape - not more conditioning. Here are 3️⃣ strong hold gels that actually add grip: Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Shine Gel - High texture - Low conditioning - Excellent humidity resistance Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel - High texture - Budget friendly - Contains keratin amino acids for added structure Joico Joigel Firm Styling Gel - Low moisture - High protein - Includes heat protection These work because they create friction between strands, which helps curls resist drooping and stay defined longer. This doesn’t mean they’re only for one hair type. It’s about how you layer them and how much conditioning your routine already has. ✔️ Gel comparison chart and product links 🔗 in my profile ✔️ Download my Strong Hold Method cheat sheet. 🔗 in my profile #CurlCoach #CurlyHairProducts #WavyHairTips #SoftCurls 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 MEMBERSHIP: 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://tidd.ly/3Jkn8sE ★ 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 ★ 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 $5 off: 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.
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Top Strong Hold Gels for Soft-Finish Curls

Want me to guide you through styling for real-time feedback? Go to genamarie.co/curl-coaching to get in before enrollment closes on March 15th or when spots fill. Finishing steps matter even more with short, pixie-length waves. Once diffusing is almost done: • Let the hair finish drying before touching it • Break the cast gently • Massage the scalp to loosen the curl groupings • Avoid pulling your hands through the ends so the curls don’t fall apart With shorter hair, the curls can be more fragile. Instead of fluffing through the lengths, focus on lifting and roughing up the scalp slightly while keeping the ends defined. This helps reduce those visible sections while keeping the curls springy and intact. If you want me to actually watch you style and guide you step by step like this, spots for my Spring Curl Coaching Program are filling up fast and enrollment closes March 15th. Go to genamarie.co/cul-coaching or visit the link in my profile if you want the details and to grab a spot before doors close. #CurlCoach #WavyHairTips #CurlyPixie #Curlconsult #shortcurls 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 MEMBERSHIP: 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://tidd.ly/3Jkn8sE ★ 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 ★ 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 $5 off: 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.
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