New Haircut! Getting Rid of Stringy ends + Tips for Low Density Curls
I’m so excited to share my new haircut with y’all! It’s been WAY overdue. Why I Cut My Hair I finally bit the bullet and got quite a bit cut off to help with my thin ends. I’ve struggled with the balance of wanting long hair, but also having fullness at the ends. Since I […]
How to Pre-Poo with Oil & Dry Detangle
In today’s video, I’m showing you how to do a pre-poo treatment and how to dry detangle your naturally curly hair to stop breakage and dryness. Why you Should Pre-Poo If you suffer from breakage and split ends, even though you take great care of your naturally curly hair, it could be caused by detangling. […]
Wet Styling vs. Damp Styling Curly Hair Compared
I’ve always found it fascinating how when styling naturally curly hair, you can make just one slight tweak and completely change your results. You never know what you’re going to get with curly hair. Sometimes you might have more definition and less volume, and some days you might have mega volume and not know how […]
Frizz-Free Curls in Humidity + Ingredients to Avoid & to Use
Your ultimate guide to climate, ingredients, step-by-step routine, styling tips, and the best products for humidity. Humidity is the enemy of naturally curly hair. Nothing is worse than spending time on your hair on wash day only to step outside in the summer and your curls go flat and frizzy. Many people can use a […]
100K YouTube Giveaway & a Special Thank You
Today I’m celebrating reaching 100k subscribers on my YouTube channel, and the official launch of this new blog, genamarie.co. I started my YouTube journey back in 2011, and one of my very first videos was all about how to straighten naturally curly hair. Ironically, my channel is now focused on teaching others how to embrace […]
VIDEO: TréLuxe Review & Routine + Tips for Volume
This post is sponsored by TreLuxe. All opinions are my own. I am not affiliated with TreLuxe. One of the most requested curly hair brands for me to review is TréLuxe, so I’m so excited to share my thoughts with you. I’m going to be taking you through each product, it’s ingredients, and how I use […]
In-Depth Hair Analysis Results from MyManeBio | Accurate Porosity Test, Protein & More
Today’s video is a big one, and one that I’m so excited to share with you because it’s packed with information. Y’all know I love getting down to the scientific make up of curly hair, and I always strive to have the most accurate factual information. I had heard about MyManeBio before from other bloggers, […]
VIDEO: Innersense Detailed Review & Routine
This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. The review you’ve all been waiting for… Innersense Organic Beauty! So many of you have asked me to try this brand out, and it’s definitely a tricky one. These products are unlike anything I’ve tried, and it took me a while to get a […]
VIDEO: How to Correct Protein Overload | Protein vs. Moisture 101
This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. As part of the Curly Haircare for Beginners video series, I knew I had to cover one of the most important topics: protein vs. moisture. It’s a daunting topic, because it involves science-y terms that can be confusing and overwhelming. I’m here to break […]
VIDEO: How to Cocktail & Layer Curly Hair Products
This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Have you ever tried out a new product combination and didn’t get good results? Maybe your hair had flakes, a sticky residue, or was weighed down. Some products just aren’t compatible due to the ingredients, and since we’re not scientists or product formulators here, […]
