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TréLuxe ReFlex™ Curl Renew & Restore Gentle Cleansing Rinse
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TréLuxe Hi! Definition™ Curl Enhancer Styling Gel
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Not Your Mother’s Matcha Green Tea & Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Butter Masque
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If your curls are falling flat or frizzing fast, the problem might not be the product — it could be how much you’re using. Today, I’ve put it to the test. I styled one side of my hair with too much product, one side with not enough product, and I’m showing you examples of what the right amount looks like.

Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/08/are-you-using-the-right-amount-of-product-side-by-side-test/
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➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Hair Repear Towel: https://amzlink.to/az06iCyN0fUQi
• Bouclème Flairosol Mist Spray Bottle, 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/y3cj1c
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/3BfRzdn
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Ulta: https://howl.link/4iw5n72aj4huc
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• AG Re:Coil Curl Activator, 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/Qy4Ba3
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Ulta: https://howl.me/ckuesOpQwsf
• Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Tangle Teezer Brush
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• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB
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➜WHAT I'M WEARING
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➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:45 Step 1: Signs of too much/not enough water
2:48 Step 2: Signs of too many/too few stylers
4:14 Application & signs of too much product (wet hair)
7:49 Application & signs of not enough product (wet hair)
11:07 Step 3: Styler
11:32 Signs of just right amount of product (wet hair)
14:18 Step 4: Microplop & add extra gel
14:51 How to fix too much product on wet or dry hair
15:54 How to fix not enough product on wet or dry hair
16:34 Step 5: Diffuse
17:02 Signs of too much & not enough product (dry hair)
19:08 Signs of just right amount of product (dry hair)
19:55 Step 6: Fluff and SOTC
21:39 Too much vs. not enough results comparison
22:17 Day 2, no refresh
23:22 Still stuck?

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📝 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/

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➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density

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★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20
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★ 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.

Are You Using the Right Amount of Product? Side-by-Side Test

Watch the full video for the list of links for the best lightweight, strong hold gels!

These gels give you lasting hold without weighing your curls down:

Rizos Strong Hold Gel
• Strong hold
• No conditioning
• Light texture and grit
• Some slip

Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel
• Strong, flexible hold
• Light conditioning
• No texture or grit
• Some slip

Curlsmith Fragrance Free Strong Hold Gel
• Strong hold gel
• Low conditioning
• High texture and grit
• Minimal slip

Joico JoiGel Firm Styling Gel
• Strong hold
• Light to medium conditioning
• Medium texture and grit
• A little slip

AG Liquid Effects Gel
• Strong flexbile hold
• Medium conditioning
• No texture or grit
• Lots of slip

Want to see how they compare and where to buy them?
Check the full list - on my channel.

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Top 5 Lightweight Strong Hold Gels

My top lightweight gels that still give that strong, frizz-fighting hold, including drugstore and high-end options.
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Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/08/best-lightweight-strong-hold-gels-for-curls-waves/

➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Rizos Curls Strong Hold Gel: https://howl.link/bkqvlwurlclu3
• Curl Keeper Ultimate Hold Hair Gel: https://amzlink.to/az0GoicZ3kXh9
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel: https://howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Jessicurl Spiralicious Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENAMARIE:
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• Curlsmith Fragrance Free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Buy from Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Joico Joigel Firm Styling Gel
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Buy from Ulta: https://howl.link/4guxb7xz1u902
• AG Liquid Effects Extra Firm Styling Lotion, 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Buy from Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
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• Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic Curly Stimulator
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➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:09 What I mean by "lightweight" & "strong hold"
2:39 Low conditioning gel
4:34 Protein-free gel
5:57 Drugstore gel with grit
6:57 Fragrance-free, protein-free gel
8:07 Fragrance-free, high grit gel
9:22 High protein gel
11:06 Medium conditioning gel
12:25 High conditioning (dry climates) gel
13:45 How to get strong hold
14:44 Where to find more of my recommendations
15:23 Still stuck?

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
★ 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.

Best Lightweight Strong Hold Gels for Curls or Waves

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