VIDEO: Best DARK Self Tanner – Bondi Sands Self Tanning Foam Review

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. If you’ve been a subscriber of mine for a while, you’ve probably seen me review a TON of self tanners. I’m always on the lookout for the next best one, and I feel like I’ve finally found the best, darkest self tanner! The Bondi […]

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VIDEO: Realistic Week Night Routine – Work Night Vlog

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. I wanted to switch it up for today’s video, and bring you along my typical evening routine for a work night. It’s a challenge every day to squeeze in a workout, cooking, and relaxing while also getting to bed at a decent time. I […]

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VIDEO: How to Prevent Frizzy Hair – Causes of Frizzy Curls

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Frizz is one thing I can guarantee that EVERYONE with curly hair battles. It’s totally normal, and is the nature of naturally curly hair. Depending on your hair type and health of your hair, some may have it worse than others. There are several […]

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VIDEO: Full Face Drugstore Makeup WITHOUT Foundation – Summer Tutorial

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Nothing is worse than foundation melting off your skin in the hot summer weather. It’s almost 100 degrees here today, and very very humid. I love going makeup-free in the summer, but when I want to glam up my look I like to make […]

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VIDEO: How to Make Hair Curlier – 10 Tips for Tighter, Defined Curls

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Today’s video is part of my Curly Haircare for beginners playlist, where I break down how to take care of your curls in simplified steps, explain the basics, and provide tips for transitioning to your natural texture. Full video here on transitioning tips. When […]

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VIDEO: EASY Waterproof Winged Eyeliner Tutorial using Pencil Liner

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Winged eyeliner can be so challenging for everyone, and it can really slow down your routine when you’re getting ready. Liquid liner is the least forgiving, and one small move can ruin your makeup look. Pencil eyeliner has been my go-to for years as […]

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VIDEO: Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel 4 Day Test

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. TheOuidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel is known to be one of the best curly girl method approved gels for humid weather. I had to put to the test after several subscribers recommended it to me after seeing my constant battle with […]

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VIDEO: Closet Declutter + Organization Tips & Hacks

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. We’re continuing the Spring/Summer Declutter Series I’m doing on my channel by tackling my closet today! This is something I like to do a few times a year, whenever the season changes to get ready for the next. It feels so good to toss […]

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VIDEO: Curl Keeper Gel Review & Wear Test in Humidity

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Today’s video is a follow-up from my last video, where I took you through 4 days straight of refreshing my hair that had gotten ruined by intense humidity. I typically adjust my hair routine in the summer months when it’s humid out, and use […]

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VIDEO: 4 Days of Refreshing Frizzy Curly Hair in Extreme Humidity

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. If you live in the south, you know how frustrating it can be to spend an hour on your wash day routine, only to step outside and all your styling products dissolves right up from your curls leaving them frizzy and undefined. I wanted […]

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OPEN FOR PRODUCT LINKS 👇🏼 WHAT I'M STYLING WITH: Use code GENA20 for 20% off MopTop MopTop Curly Hair Cream: https://moptophair.com/products/curly-hair-cream?p=HeG1V4j0A MopTop Anti Frizz Gel: https://moptophair.com/products/moptop-salon-medium-hold-gel?p=HeG1V4j0A Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift Brush, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco2tq Curlsmith Defrizzion Hair Dryer & XXL Diffuser Curlsmith: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi PRODUCTS I MENTIONED: Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Shampoo: https://amzlink.to/az0oABDejlnds Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel Strong Hold Styling Gel: https://amzlink.to/az0OgNscKXEaX Living Proof Triple Bond Complex: https://amzlink.to/az0zsL0xralbp GROUP COACHING WAITLIST: https://genamarie.kit.com/867a443f86 COACHING INFO: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ TAKE THE HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 4:20 Products I'm using today 7:34 How much product to use 10:09 Sectioning vs not sectioning 13:50 Announcement 23:04 Brush styling tips, determining the right direction 24:45 Finger coiling 25:28 Strong hold lightweight products 26:40 How to read ingredients to determine product weight 28:50 Brush styling tips 29:38 Flakes from layering products 30:16 Finger coiling tips 35:00 Thick, gritty gels vs thin, slippery gels 45:35 Praying hands demo 37:00 How prevent weighed down hair 38:45 Favorite spray bottles 39:00 How to microplop to speed up dry time 42:30 Diffusing tips 45:07 Haircut 46:40 Diffusing for root lift 52:41 Protecting hair when washing daily 56:15 Bonnet causing wonky curls 57:43 Scrunching out the cast & results 59:22 Not getting a cast 1:01:00 Gel to use when traveling between dry and humid climates 1:03:00 Keeping clumps separated 1:05:00 Outro 💌 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.
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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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