An easy way to dry your brushes so they don’t get ruined…

    This is the Sigma Complete Kit. Check out their website here! Hey! So I was washing my brushes the other day and I usually just lay them flat. But they always take forever to dry, they dry shaped weird, and it doesn’t get the water out of the silver part. Some people use […]

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My Valentine’s Day Outfit, Makeup & Hair

                Hey everyone! How was your Valentine’s Day? My boyfriend and I went out to dinner and here’s what I wore: Dress, shoes, and cardigan from Charlotte Russe Jewelry from Charlotte Russe Headband from Claire’s Makeup: Coastal Scents 88 palette, ELF bronzer in Cool, ELF primer, Revlon Colorstay Mineral Finishing Powder in Brighten, NYX Eyeliner […]

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100 Follower Giveway WINNER!!!!

 We have a winner… TheDreamer xoxo Congrats!!! Thanks for helping me reach 100 followers and supporting my blog! I’ve sent the winner an email–so please check it! There will be more giveaways in the future so if you didn’t win there will be other chances. Happy Valentine’s Day! XOXO, Gena

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Steals & Deals: ELF, Mark, Coastal Scents, Sigma, Ulta, Charlotte Russe, Forever21, VS, AE, and Ralph Lauren Sales

Hey everyone! I thought I’d help you all out and show you some of the sales I’ve come across. A lot of the stores are doing Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day sales right now. Some of them only last today or a few days. I am not sponsored by any of these stores. *A lot […]

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Jewelry Organization and Storage

Jewelry is one of the most difficult things to organize. I used to use a jewelry box, but that just wasn’t cutting it, especially when my collection grew. So I searched around online and this is what I came up with. Its cheap and displays everything instead of cramming it into a box. Click to […]

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Winter Eyes

Hey everybody! I was stranded at home for 2 days with this crazy blizzard and decided to try some new makeup looks. We got 2 1/2 feet! Its crazy. So I guess with the snow and cold weather I was feeling the cooler colors. Here’s what I came up with… I used the Coastal Scents […]

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Staying moisturized this winter (Skin, Lips, Hair, & Nails)

Staying moisturized in the winter is crucial. I know my skin suffers, so I’m going to show you some of the products I use to keep my skin healthy.    Skin: One of the main things to remember is to exfoliate. For body wash, I use the Olay Spa Exfoliating Ribbons. There is different colors […]

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Purchases & Review & Swatches (NYX, ELF, Hard Candy & Nail Polish Rack)

Here’s some of the stuff I have gotten in the last couple of weeks. I took advantage of the NYX $1 sale and got a few things. Also I am going to show you the nail polish rack a got a month ago or so and I finally put it up!   The first swatch […]

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Review – Smooth Away Hair Remover

  Image from https://www.getsmoothaway.com/ver41/index.asp Hey! I’m sure you’ve all seen the dorky infomercials on the Smooth Away Hair Remover. I normally don’t buy these little invention things people come out with, but it seemed interesting and shaving is such a pain. So I saw it at Walgreens for $10 one day and decided to try […]

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Cotton Candy Makeup Look

Hey everyone! So the giveaway seems to be going well. Don’t forget to enter! And follow! Here’s a quick makeup look:   Eyes: ELF Mineral Eye Primer Coastal Scents palette medium pink (5 from the right side, & 4 down) all over the lid Coastal Scents palette light pink (5 from the right, top row) […]

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DM me “GROUP” on IG or email me if you want real-time feedback on your styling! This is how I helped one of my clients get more volume and smooth out frizz during our live guided styling session. 🙌 We focused on: 🔹 Using less gel for more volume and fluffier curls 🔹 Targeting frizz-prone areas with product—especially at the roots 🔹 Scrunching with wet hands to avoid frizz and boost definition 🔹 Gently lifting roots to get that extra volume without the crunch Sometimes, it's not about more product—it’s about strategic placement and simple adjustments to see a difference. 💬 DM me “GROUP” on IG or email if you want a custom routine and live styling, diffusing, and refreshing support inside my coaching membership! #curlyhairstyling #diffusingcurls #wavyhairtips #curlyhairroutine #curlcoaching #curlconsult #curlyhairvolume #frizzycurls 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://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 $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.
Balancing Volume & Frizz in #finehair, #lowdensity curls
DM or email me “GROUP” if you need real-time feedback on your diffusing. This is how I helped one of my members fix wonky waves during our live guided styling session in my membership! 🙌 We focused on: 🔹 Targeting individual layers with the diffuser for better curl placement 🔹 Adjusting the angle to avoid clumping at the roots 🔹 Working in sections to prevent that “smooshed” look Diffusing is all about the right technique! When you understand how to work with your unique haircut, you get more even curls that last. 💬 DM me “GROUP” if you want a custom routine and live styling, diffusing, and refreshing support inside my coaching membership! 🔗 Diffuser linked on this Short #curlyhairstyling #diffusingcurls #wavyhairtips #curlyhairroutine #curlcoaching #curlconsult 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://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 $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.
Fixing Wonky Waves While Diffusing
If your curls and waves feel dry, brittle, or rough—or they’re soft and silky but don’t hold their shape—your moisture balance might be off. FREE Moisture Balance Chart: https://genamarie.co/product/how-much-moisture-do-your-curls-need-chart/ 📆 CURL COACHING: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/05/ultimate-guide-for-balancing-moisture-hold-in-your-curly-routine/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS SHAMPOOS: • Ouidad Water Works Shampoo, 25% off with GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/3LhfP2X Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0Ib2ozqOyXN https://howl.me/clncAJVPgni • Curlsmith Curl Reset Detox Shampoo, 10% off with GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/4bwsGtO Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0mwwilJ0iNp • MopTop Gentle Shampoo, 20% off with GENA20: https://moptophair.com/products/moptop-gentle-shampoo?p=HeG1V4j0A Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az08cOBMGidU9 CONDITIONERS: • MopTop Light Conditioner, 20% off with GENA20: https://moptophair.com/products/moptop-light-conditioner?p=HeG1V4j0A Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0350Vy8EjaI • Curlsmith Double Cream Deep Quencher, 10% off with GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/3dtPvo9 LEAVE-INS/CREAMS: • Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Leave-In, 10% off with GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/4glNu8i Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0tfVT4GgdEA • Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner: https://howl.me/ckulaigSQco • Innersense Organic Beauty Sweet Spirit Leave-In Conditioner, 15% off with GENA15: https://bit.ly/4iQI06B • Umberto Giannini Curl Creme: https://amzlink.to/az06Qy8N3IuED • Bounce Curl Cream, 10% off with GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco4zj • AG Re:coil Curl Activator, 20% off with GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/Qy4Ba3 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0TuBeXEmgfr GELS: • Ouidad ACC Stronger Hold, 25% off with GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/3Q9XlkM Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D • AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H • Rizos Curls Strong Hold Gel: https://howl.link/bkqvlwurlclu3 • Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel: https://amzlink.to/az0eSgBCj44Yg • Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly: https://amzlink.to/az0sHSkT5CbHn • Tootilab All Weather Styling Gel, 15% off with GENAMARIE: https://collabs.shop/woncne HAIRSPRAY: Curlsmith Flawless Finish Hairspray, 10% off with GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/45Kifzs Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0LoPvZIyT6Z ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:43 What is moisture balance? 1:22 Assessing moisture needs 3:14 Signs you need moisture 4:25 Signs of moisture overload 5:44 Signs of moisture-balanced hair 6:18 How to fix moisture imbalance, Step 1: Clarify 7:20 Step 2: Adjust water content 8:29 Step 3: Recognizing moisturizing ingredients 10:31 Step 4: Developing a moisture-balanced routine, shampoo 11:43 Conditioner, deep conditioner 12:28 Stylers & moisture content 14:31 Step 5: Product combinations based on moisture needs 17:13 Comparing moisture in 2 top strong hold gels 19:16 Outro 💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1 📥 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 • 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 ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE 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.
Frizzy Curls that Don't Last? Your Moisture + Hold Balance Is Off! Ultimate Guide to Fix It

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