VIDEO: 10 Steps to Begin the Curly Girl Method for Beginners

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Transitioning to your natural hair and learning the curly girl method can be over whelming, so I wanted to break it down step-by-step. In this video, I am going through the exact steps you can take to kick off your natural hair journey. Before […]

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Sunday Wash Day Routine Testing Not Your Mother’s Products

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. I love being able to take my time on the weekend when I wash my hair and test out new products and techniques. Today I decided to bring y’all along as I try out some Not Your Mother’s products I haven’t tried before, included […]

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VIDEO: Wavy Hair Routine on my 3A/3B Curly Hair

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Ever been in a hair rut? I not only like to switch up my curly hair routine with the seasons, but get bored with using the same type of products all the time. Now that it’s not humid out, I can get away with […]

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VIDEO: Best Affordable Wedding Dress – JJ’s House Review + Wedding Photos

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Today I’m finally sharing the video I’ve been talking about for weeks, all about how I spent just $275 on my entire wedding look. I am going into detail on the website I got my dress from, my thoughts on the quality, my affordable […]

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VIDEO: Easy Wedding Hairstyle for Naturally Curly Hair

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. I’m so excited to finally be sharing my wedding hairstyle with y’all! I just got married a few weeks ago, and wanted to do something simple with my hair naturally curly. I did my own hair and makeup, which not only saved money, but […]

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VIDEO: Clarifying Curly Hair – How to Clarify & Remove BuildUp + ACV Rinse

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. I’m back post-wedding and so excited to share today’s video! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind, and I’m so ready to get back on track with the Curly Haircare for Beginners video series. Today we’re talking all things on clarifying! There can […]

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VIDEO: Curl Mix Wash & Go Routine & Review

This blog is sponsored by CurlMix and contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. I’m so excited to share with you a new wash & go routine using the CurlMix Vanilla Berry Wash + Go System with Organic Castor Oil for Strengthening Hair. I heard sooo many great things about CurlMix I knew […]

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VIDEO: Bridal Makeup for Hooded Eyes – Soft Rose Gold Glam Wedding Makeup

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. It’s TWO WEEKS until my wedding y’all! So crazy! I am *almost* finished with everything I need to get done. I can’t wait to share my dress and completed bridal look with you all very soon. Today I’m sharing part 2 of my bridal […]

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VIDEO: Drugstore Bridal Makeup: Long-Wearing Face Makeup & Lips – PART 1

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. My wedding is less than 4 weeks away… so crazy! I’ll be doing my own makeup for my wedding (#BrideOnABudget), and I wanted to test out this soft glam, rose gold makeup look for fall using only drugstore face products Even though I’m counting […]

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VIDEO: Curly Haircut – Signs Your Curls Need a Trim

Anyone with curly hair knows how it takes FOREVER to grow out your hair. Everyone struggles with biting the bullet and getting that much needed trim because we know how much curls shrink up with even just the smallest bit of a trim. However letting go of those split ends, fairy knots/single strand knots, and […]

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10 of my top gels that easily refresh with minimal effort, for both dry and humid climates. Drugstore and high-end are included. 📝 Take the Hair Type Quiz: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 🛍️ Shop & filter products: http://genamarie.co/shop/ Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/02/10-gels-that-last-days-with-little-to-no-refreshing/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Marc Anthony Define & Hold Flex Hair Styling Gel https://amzlink.to/az0JIivYUeKar • Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Envy Cream: https://amzlink.to/az0ggritzFQOo • MopTop Anti Frizz Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/products/moptop-salon-medium-hold-gel?p=HeG1V4j0A Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0ZYHizdIMmJ • Tootilab All Weather Styling Gel, 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/woncne • Curlsmith Shape Up Aqua Gel Curlsmith: https://tidd.ly/3egtwBJ Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0NNuLKtmNiq • Prose Custom Styling Gel, 50% off first Prose order: https://prose.ffxwxg.net/3JkYqr • Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly: https://amzlink.to/az0sHSkT5CbHn • Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Stronger Hold Gel Ouidad: https://bit.ly/3Q9XlkM Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D • AG Liquid Effects Extra Firm Styling Lotion, 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H • Jessicurl, Spiralicious Gel, Strong Hold Styling Gel Jessicurl: https://bit.ly/45RlODG Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0OgNscKXEaX • Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel (formerly Shine Gel) Curlsmith: https://tidd.ly/40SW6P8 Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0eSgBCj44Yg ➜WHAT I'M WEARING Top: https://howl.link/8hr3kjy1u7n7d Necklace: https://amzlink.to/az0Y2VLIFuTEj Earrings: https://amzlink.to/az0PVK4FcQNwf ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:46 Long-lasting gels for dry climates 9:36 Long-lasting gels for humidity 16:36 How to pick the best gel 17:18 Outro New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1 📆 COACHING INFO: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 💌 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. 📥 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 • TREADS: 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 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 ★ 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 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 ★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.
10 Gels that Last DAYS with Little to NO REFRESHING!
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