VIDEO: How to Wash Curly Hair | Curly Haircare for Beginners

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Today’s video is really going back to the basics with curly hair, and I’m breaking down step-by-step how to wash naturally curly hair. I’m so excited to be adding to my Curly Haircare for Beginners series, where I simplify how to care for your […]

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VIDEO: Wearable Smokey Eye Makeup for Hooded Eyes + GIVEAWAY!

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Achieving a smokey eye look can be challenging if you have hooded eyes, so today I am breaking it down step-by-step in a simplified eye makeup tutorial beginners. What are hooded eyes? Hooded eyes usually means your upper lid covers the eyelid, and oftentimes […]

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VIDEO: Garnier Curl Treats Smoothie & Jelly Review & Routine

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Garnier has released its first curly girl method approved stylers – the Curl Treats line. I am so excited that there are now sulfate, silicone, and paraben free styling products from the drugstore by Garnier, and best of all – only $6.99 each. Today […]

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VIDEO: At-Home Facial for Dark Spots, Wrinkles, Acne + Nurysh Lyft Review & Results

This post is created in partnership with Nurysh Lyft and contains some affiliate links (skincare products). Click here for a full disclosure. Y’all know I’m all about great skincare – it’s SO important, not only for great makeup but for feeling your best without makeup! I love treating myself to an at-home facial once a […]

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VIDEO: Covergirl Healthy Elixir Foundation Review + Comparison to Outlast 3-in-1 Foundation

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Happy Valentine’s Day my loves! If you missed it over on my Instagram, I’m just posted a surprise Valentine’s giveaway where you can enter to win a limited edition Becca highlighter palette! Enter here! I’m sharing a bonus video this week and reviewing the new Covergirl […]

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VIDEO: Curly Hair Wash Day Routine using Mousse – The Mane Choice Peach Black Tea & Vitamin Fusion Line Review

This blog is created in partnership with The Mane Choice. Click here for a full disclosure. Have you ever tried mousse for your naturally curly hair? Mousse can be intimidating for some because it’s known for being sticky and drying on the hair, and a styler that I used to avoid. However mousse can be […]

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VIDEO: Chit-Chat Get Ready With Me & Q&A – Wedding, Balancing Careers, Influencer Advice, & More Updates

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. It’s been far too long since I did a chit-chat get ready with me video! I love catching up with you guys, and what better time than when I’m not feeling well and we can just chill and get ready together. I’m drinking some […]

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VIDEO: LONG LASTING Wash & Go – SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strong Hold Gel

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Having a wash & go last almost an entire week WITHOUT refreshing sounds unheard of – I know, but I was shocked when I woke up to next day hair that was ready to go. If you’re looking for the strongest hold gel for […]

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VIDEO: Feathered Eyebrows – Natural Looking Full Brows Tutorial

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Today’s video shares how to get natural-looking feathered brows, with easy to follow steps. Filling in your eyebrows can be tough because oftentimes they can end up looking harsh and unnatural. However this technique gives a softer, bushy brow look, and I show how […]

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VIDEO: How to Refresh Curls for Beginners & Preserve Your Style

This blog contains affiliate links. Click here for a full disclosure. Continuing my curly haircare for beginners video series, today we’re talking about to how preserve your wash and go overnight, and how to refresh curly hair on day 2-4. There are SO many ways that you can refresh your curls, but I wanted to […]

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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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