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Maui Moisture Curl Quench + Coconut Oil Ultra-Hold Gel
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Did the Curly Girl Method actually work for you… or did it leave you confused and frustrated?

If CGM didn’t give you lasting results, it’s not because you did it wrong.

Most people followed the rules exactly…
but some of those rules work against each other.

You’re told to:
• wash less and use very gentle shampoos
• load up on moisture

When you combine those two things, hair often becomes over-conditioned.
It takes forever to dry.
It won’t hold.
It doesn’t last.

Then people are told to stretch wash days even longer…
and that’s usually when the burnout happens.

As a Curl Coach, I see this pattern all the time.
People didn’t fail the method — no one explained the tradeoffs.

There is a better way.
Clean hair, the right level of conditioning, and enough hold so curls actually last.

That’s exactly what I teach in my Strong Hold Method - understanding how washing, conditioning, and hold work together so curls feel simpler, not stressful.

💬 Get my FREE Strong Hold Method cheat sheet at genamarie.co/hold
🔗 Watch the full video on my channel where I break down more curly contradictions

#CurlCoach #CurlyHairMethod #CGM #CurlyHairTips

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

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★ 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.

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Why the #CurlyGirlMethod Didn't Work for You

Curly hair advice is full of contradictions—from washing frequency to moisture and hold. In this video, I break down why curly hair rules are so confusing and what actually works instead.
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📥 Download the Strong Hold Method Cheat Sheet: https://genamarie.co/product/strong-hold-method-cheat-sheet/

Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2026/02/contradictory-curly-hair-advice-why-its-confusing-and-what-actually-matters/

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➜PRODUCT LINKS
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• Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration Shampoo & Conditioner: https://amzlink.to/az09EGQlqdLTA

• Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair!™ Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
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• Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve, 10% off with code GENA: https://tidd.ly/3aY5fil
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• K18 Molecular Repair Mask: https://amzlink.to/az0gAFqukmPXL

➜WHAT I'M WEARING
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➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:49 Contradiction #1: Washing frequency
5:31 Contradiction #2: Moisture
10:04 Contradiction #3: Protein vs. moisture
13:45 Contradiction #4: Porosity
17:06 Final thoughts
18:47 Need support?

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💌 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
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➜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://tidd.ly/3Jkn8sE
★ 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
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★ 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.

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Contradictory Curly Hair Advice (And What Actually Works)

If you're not getting hold or curls aren't lasting, your moisture + hold balance is likely off 👇

Email me “GROUP” at info@genamarie.co if you want help building a routine that actually balances moisture and hold, and we can chat to see if my Group Coaching Program is right for you! 💛

Your wash day routine isn’t random.
Each step should build on the one before it.

Think of it like a visual:
Shampoo + conditioner = your base conditioning
Leave-ins, creams, foams = where moisture builds
Gels + sprays = where hold should peak

The closer you get to the end of your routine, the more hold your products should have. That’s what locks everything in.

What usually causes problems is when:
conditioning stays high all the way through
hold never truly takes over
curls soften too much and don’t last

Balance doesn’t mean less moisture.
It means front-loading conditioning and finishing with hold.

When your routine is built in the right order, everything suddenly makes more sense.

Email me “GROUP” at info@genamarie.co if you want guidance building a wash day routine that’s balanced, simple, and actually works for your hair, and we can chat to see if my Group Coaching Program is right for you! 🤍

#CurlCoach #CurlRoutine #CurlConsult #WashDay

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://tidd.ly/3Jkn8sE
★ 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.

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