Your program is the best I have found. Your help for those of us with fine, high porosity and thinning hair has prevented me from having my hair go from completely losing my curls in Winter to reducing frizz in the Summer. I also have improved coverage of my bald spots. Your straight forward approach combined with solid recommendations and well done video demonstrations has made your program my favorite. Thank you so much! In the future, if you could share a small amount of information about yourself, here and there, I think your program would be even better received. A little warmth to balance out the clinical presentation would make your program perfect! Great job and well wishes for your future! With admiration and appreciation, Laurie in Maine (from Tennessee)
I have recently discovered curly hair routines, having had frizzy hair all my life and thinking this was just how my hair way. Your do's and don't are super usefuls. I was doing plopping because it gives me super tight curls but I was having the root issues you showed and now I know this was normal. Also I thought the wetter the better but I tried your way and my curls are different but I have much more volume. The clips were a great tip too. The last thing I am going to try, today in fact, which is why I came back to your video, but I am a bit scared is using a hair dryer. I have so far done only hair dry because I get no frizz this way.
I don't have thin hair but I recently went to a salon and the hairdresser used the thinning shears on my hair and now I don't know how to style it. I will definitely try these tips!
Thanks for addressing the issues i’ve been having trying to follow the more talked about curly methods. I was so tempted to give up transitioning until I came across your video!
Hello, Gena Marie! I wish I would have watched this before washday yesterday. I concur with you about bent over styling. When I do that I get great root volume but a tangled mess everywhere else. If I try to brush style, like last night, my hair looks so stringy. Next wash day will be upright styling with no brush! Thanks again for a great, informative video.
omg this is such a lifesaver! at my recent haircut, I just found out how curly my hair is and my stylist beautifully did my hair. I've been spending so much time researching how to style it as well as her since all I knew was she used some AG mousse gel and morrocan oil. this video has some things she did AND MORE, so I'm hopeful my hair will turn out even better than when she styled it hahaha. I have very similar hair to yours, so I'm glad I've found your channel and thank you so much for the videos!! 😊
The hair trim really suits you. I trim my hair all the time - but I don’t care for long(er) hair at the moment. I also think that your hair looks really good with a little frizz - I noticed in a few videos where you showed your hair frizzy. Last but not least a compliment for your videos: even when they are sponsored you give really useful tips and are not just promoting the products.
this is such a good video!! im a 20 something guy who wears his hair longer and i have a curl/hair type similar to yours and this was nice advice! even if i want to do a low key routine, i feel like i can adjust how many of these tips i do depending on the occasion. and if others are having trouble understanding, do some more research on curly hair basics first. this video is best after you have some foundational knowledge! thanks so much!!
Thank you, my hair is finally growing back after 10 years of loss. But obviously when washing/styling, either you see through it, or they have a strange shape at the roots since a lot of mass is still missing... Your video will be a great help!
@@DotsAndGingham lots of different things! I work on myself to manage my emotions, I rinse with rice water and rosemary, food supplements including highly assimilable iron, change contraception, but the best thing is to eat more and drink a lot! But of course it doesn't grow back as quickly or as much as I would like... I miss my youthful hair, good luck!
Thanks for the video. Some of my favourite products. Can’t believe their dryer doesn’t come with a diffuser but a good deal. I find very few people talk about Liquid Effects but it’s my favourite gel.
There are so many products that I want to try that you have recommended but I have so Much I have to use up first (still trying to find the right combo of products and styling technique that works for me). I do have Not Your Mother, AG, Ouidad, cantu and a few drugstore products. I have noticed that I like my curls underneath...but the top layer is more fly-a-way.
I love AG stylers! Liquid effects is one of my fav gels & I bet it works for almost anyone. I have their curl conditioner which is almost like using a deep conditioner for my fine hair, it's very moisturizing. I haven't tried their shampoo yet, mostly cuz I can't decide if I want the curl one or the boost one.
I wish I had an English friend so I could learn English by talking to him. Unfortunately, this does not happen, so I try to learn English by watching videos ;)
Thanks for this video. I've been wanting to try Liquid Effects. I've been using the AG Re:Coil and like the results I get; I'm almost out of it. Haven't tried the Mousse Gel, but after seeing your results using all 3 products, I'm really tempted to try it.
Great guide! 👍 Does the liquid effects gel have a strong scent? I am very sensitive to scented stuff like Curl Smith for example, hence my question. My hair is high porosity, dries the minute I get out of the shower, gets very frizzy and won't curl properly. Also it is very low density, very fine and thin and see through, (2c/3a if the curls would curl properly which happens almost never 😅) . Looks like cotton candy 😭. Still searching for the perfect routine...
For a minute i thought all curly haired people have this issue on the crown? The back top of the head - w it looking like we are balding because it rounds like a circle but im noticinf w all my kids and thinking of it like a tree if we continued the particular strands up and around as it naturally wants to grow - like a trees life lines…. It might not get that bald spot look. Not sure! my theory. 🤷♀️ I wish my hair was overly soft lol its super damaged and probably going to dye it AGAIN today to go back to a darker. Colour / brown instead of thos red. Idk. ❤❤
A lot of times it is just the growth patterns which is usually a cowlick. Doesn’t always mean it’s from thinning or hair loss, just the way the hair grows at the root. Everyone has different growth patterns though some people may not have it.
Hi, Gena Marie! Thanks for the latest video. Question: How do the AG Liquid Effects and Ouidad Climate Control compare? Have used CC for YEARS-and even turned hair stylists on to it-but am very curious about the AG. The liquid consistency has my attention. My hair is fine, but curlier than yours. Thoughts? Thanks!!
They are almost identical! The Ouidad is slightly stronger hold and slightly heavier. The AG is a tad more lightweight in terms of moisture and a hair less hold. I plan to compare them soon in an entire video
Gena!!!I am in desperate need help! I am basically restarting the transition phase again with my hair. I am 4 months postpartum from having my first baby. I have never had an oily scalp and I’m loosing my curl definition. I can have good curls for maybe a day? Then things are starting to stretch out. I have thick, coarse strands but now it’s like my hair can’t handle any product on them. I am constantly washing my hair and I am so insecure about my hair. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Do you know if this will be my new normal once my hormones level out?
This is very common postpartum, and it can take a really long time to level out. Some peoples hair changes, and some may go back to how it was. You may need a stronger shampoo and more lightweight products for now. the shampoo I mentioned in this video, which is linked in the description box can help
Sometimes my hair looks gappy in the back and I've been starting to think it's from upside down styling. I've tried to style upright though and I always end up with my roots sticking to my head. My hair is more wavy than curly though. Sometimes I'll style upside down amd when I come upright I'll use a some on the back and it does seem to help. I'm thinking maybe my hair is too wet when I'm trying to style upright. So, are you brush styling with the gel? So it has enough slip? None of my gels have enough slip for that but I'd love to try it. How is the fragrance with the AG products? I have the AG Curl Trigger and really like this product for my fine, low porosity waves. It gives them some grit amd texture.
Yes, Liquid Effects has loads of slip. I only really use gels with slip so I can brush style with them in and it makes refreshing easier. The fragrance is nice and not too strong. Reminds my of salon products and isn't super herbally if that makes sense.
Does anyone know where we can get the sleeve/ arm protector things Gena mentions in her forst don't? I have been looking for them everywhere and cant seem to find them 😔
The curly journey can really be confusing. Perhaps just try: 1. shampoo - 2. conditioner - 3. leave-in or cream - 4. gel. It works for me and I am only using drug store products
I shared how some steps can be skipped and explained how you can do just shampoo, conditioner, and gel for a quicker routine. 🩷 also everything is summarized on my blog if you prefer a simplified outline
@loopsandtanglescrochet it’s a lot of information for sure! I am a few months into this (had no idea my hair was curly ha!). Just here to say, that’s exactly how I felt a few months ago, but I keep watching these videos and I have learned so much! I keep learning new things (thanks Gena!) and it makes a whole lot more sense nowadays but I still have a lot to learn…
It is a lot! I’m on my second try for curly hair (I get bored easily). It’s overwhelming to hear and see all the different possibilities. I have fine, medium density, shoulder length 2c hair. I started like this: 1) wash with curl shampoo and conditioner. 2) find a light leave-in conditioner if you have fine or thin hair. You can also skip the leave-in and use a mousse-type product instead. 3)Then try a gel of some type. 4)I’m using the Denman brush to create curls for the first time and I love it. 5) to dry, diffuse your hair, beginning with cool air farther from your head, working your way to warmer air as your hair dries, working closer to the scalp. Scrunch out the cast and fluff up your hair. This may not work for you depending on how thick your hair is, but this is what’s working for me right now. I’m trying to keep it simple at the beginning. Over time you will learn what doesn’t work and what does work for your own hair.
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FINALLY someone who has MY HAIR 😭😭 I could cry!
I love how you go into all the details and the reasons for them. You are delightfully and helpfully thorough! :)
Thank you so much!
Your program is the best I have found. Your help for those of us with fine, high porosity and thinning hair has prevented me from having my hair go from completely losing my curls in Winter to reducing frizz in the Summer. I also have improved coverage of my bald spots.
Your straight forward approach combined with solid recommendations and well done video demonstrations has made your program my favorite. Thank you so much!
In the future, if you could share a small amount of information about yourself, here and there, I think your program would be even better received. A little warmth to balance out the clinical presentation would make your program perfect!
Great job and well wishes for your future!
With admiration and appreciation,
Laurie in Maine (from Tennessee)
Thank you so much, Laura! I really appreciate the feedback and the super thanks. ❤ I’m so glad to hear my content has helped you.
I thought there was something wrong with my hair, turns out I was styling it wrong all those years 🤣 This was so helpful, Thank you!!!
I can tell you got your ends trimmed, it looks beautiful and so bouncy!
I have recently discovered curly hair routines, having had frizzy hair all my life and thinking this was just how my hair way. Your do's and don't are super usefuls. I was doing plopping because it gives me super tight curls but I was having the root issues you showed and now I know this was normal. Also I thought the wetter the better but I tried your way and my curls are different but I have much more volume. The clips were a great tip too. The last thing I am going to try, today in fact, which is why I came back to your video, but I am a bit scared is using a hair dryer. I have so far done only hair dry because I get no frizz this way.
Finally!
Someone is talking about fine hair 🤦♀️
Thank you 🙏❤️
Thank you Gena, your advice helps me a lot and has managed to remove the complex of having little hair. Greetings from Catalonia
I don't have thin hair but I recently went to a salon and the hairdresser used the thinning shears on my hair and now I don't know how to style it. I will definitely try these tips!
Great tips! Try using an afro comb🪮 to pick at the roots as a final step. It adds so much volume, it's almost miraculous.
Thanks for addressing the issues i’ve been having trying to follow the more talked about curly methods. I was so tempted to give up transitioning until I came across your video!
Hello, Gena Marie! I wish I would have watched this before washday yesterday. I concur with you about bent over styling. When I do that I get great root volume but a tangled mess everywhere else. If I try to brush style, like last night, my hair looks so stringy. Next wash day will be upright styling with no brush! Thanks again for a great, informative video.
omg this is such a lifesaver! at my recent haircut, I just found out how curly my hair is and my stylist beautifully did my hair. I've been spending so much time researching how to style it as well as her since all I knew was she used some AG mousse gel and morrocan oil. this video has some things she did AND MORE, so I'm hopeful my hair will turn out even better than when she styled it hahaha. I have very similar hair to yours, so I'm glad I've found your channel and thank you so much for the videos!! 😊
This vid is SO HELPFUL. Wonder if you have any product recs for people with sensitive scalps/allergies/seb dermatitis? I CANNOT do most scents...
The hair trim really suits you. I trim my hair all the time - but I don’t care for long(er) hair at the moment.
I also think that your hair looks really good with a little frizz - I noticed in a few videos where you showed your hair frizzy.
Last but not least a compliment for your videos: even when they are sponsored you give really useful tips and are not just promoting the products.
Thank you so much!
this is such a good video!! im a 20 something guy who wears his hair longer and i have a curl/hair type similar to yours and this was nice advice! even if i want to do a low key routine, i feel like i can adjust how many of these tips i do depending on the occasion. and if others are having trouble understanding, do some more research on curly hair basics first. this video is best after you have some foundational knowledge!
thanks so much!!
Hey Gena, can u make a video about how to detangle naturally curly hair properly and the right way? 😊
I have an older one but could use an update! 🩷
Happy to see someone with hair similar to mine. Thank you! Subscribed!
Thank you, my hair is finally growing back after 10 years of loss. But obviously when washing/styling, either you see through it, or they have a strange shape at the roots since a lot of mass is still missing... Your video will be a great help!
That’s so great to hear it’s coming back! 🩷
Does it blends well with CS products?
Awesome ! What are you doing to regrow ?
@@DotsAndGingham lots of different things! I work on myself to manage my emotions, I rinse with rice water and rosemary, food supplements including highly assimilable iron, change contraception, but the best thing is to eat more and drink a lot! But of course it doesn't grow back as quickly or as much as I would like... I miss my youthful hair, good luck!
@@DotsAndGingham and scalp massages!
Thank you for this video! Can't watch it right now, but I'm keeping it for later 👍
Thanks for the video. Some of my favourite products. Can’t believe their dryer doesn’t come with a diffuser but a good deal. I find very few people talk about Liquid Effects but it’s my favourite gel.
Glad you loved it! And yes, I wish it did because I’d love to try it
Beautiful hair! Thanks for the tips.
There are so many products that I want to try that you have recommended but I have so Much I have to use up first (still trying to find the right combo of products and styling technique that works for me). I do have Not Your Mother, AG, Ouidad, cantu and a few drugstore products. I have noticed that I like my curls underneath...but the top layer is more fly-a-way.
That's very common because the top layer gets more wear and tear and exposure to the environment
I love AG stylers! Liquid effects is one of my fav gels & I bet it works for almost anyone. I have their curl conditioner which is almost like using a deep conditioner for my fine hair, it's very moisturizing. I haven't tried their shampoo yet, mostly cuz I can't decide if I want the curl one or the boost one.
Agreed! So the Curl Fresh is more mild and the Balance is a stronger shampoo.
thank you so much for this video! my hair looks just like yours and this is very helpful :)
I wish I had an English friend so I could learn English by talking to him. Unfortunately, this does not happen, so I try to learn English by watching videos ;)
Thanks for this video. I've been wanting to try Liquid Effects. I've been using the AG Re:Coil and like the results I get; I'm almost out of it. Haven't tried the Mousse Gel, but after seeing your results using all 3 products, I'm really tempted to try it.
I hope you like them!
Love this video! Thank you!!
Great guide! 👍
Does the liquid effects gel have a strong scent? I am very sensitive to scented stuff like Curl Smith for example, hence my question.
My hair is high porosity, dries the minute I get out of the shower, gets very frizzy and won't curl properly. Also it is very low density, very fine and thin and see through, (2c/3a if the curls would curl properly which happens almost never 😅) . Looks like cotton candy 😭. Still searching for the perfect routine...
No, not in my opinion. I like it a lot. 😀
I don't find it strong at all and it doesn't linger. It does have a fragrance though!
@@maryc6091 Thank you very much!
@@GenaMarie Thank you! 🙏
Regarding haircut style for thinner curly hair, are layers or same length better?
Gena thank you very much for your effort but i still find this a ton of products to my hair cause it is very thin
This is complicated i have fine thin hair…also very dry..i have highlights. Well í have alot of products and will try this..1 day a week 😅
Can you show us hoW to get looser curls . I really usually got tight defined ringlets . I'm dying to have curls a bit looser
These tips are great but I have long hair so it'll never look full unless I cut it 😢
Have you ever tried the swing curl clump method? It's a styling method swavy curly courtney came up
No, I haven't because my hair is so tangly and doesn't do well upside down. However her results are fab! 😍 I'd be down to try it sometime.
i completely stopped plopping! omg. it made my scalp so itchy and took me MONTHS to get rid of the itchiness. i don't recommend plopping at all!!
yes its so bad for our scalp! It just presses the products right onto it.
My hair is fine but high porosity. Not sure which direction to go.
For a minute i thought all curly haired people have this issue on the crown? The back top of the head - w it looking like we are balding because it rounds like a circle but im noticinf w all my kids and thinking of it like a tree if we continued the particular strands up and around as it naturally wants to grow - like a trees life lines…. It might not get that bald spot look. Not sure! my theory. 🤷♀️
I wish my hair was overly soft lol its super damaged and probably going to dye it AGAIN today to go back to a darker. Colour / brown instead of thos red. Idk. ❤❤
A lot of times it is just the growth patterns which is usually a cowlick. Doesn’t always mean it’s from thinning or hair loss, just the way the hair grows at the root. Everyone has different growth patterns though some people may not have it.
I use AG coconut & avacado curl conditioner. Do you know if this is good for fine hair
Hi, Gena Marie! Thanks for the latest video. Question: How do the AG Liquid Effects and Ouidad Climate Control compare? Have used CC for YEARS-and even turned hair stylists on to it-but am very curious about the AG. The liquid consistency has my attention. My hair is fine, but curlier than yours. Thoughts? Thanks!!
They are almost identical! The Ouidad is slightly stronger hold and slightly heavier. The AG is a tad more lightweight in terms of moisture and a hair less hold. I plan to compare them soon in an entire video
@@GenaMarie thanks a bunch! I will definitely keep an eye out for the comparison video!
How often do you wash your hair? My hair is the same and I am wondering if washing it every 3 days and using curly products is too much.
About ever 3-4 days, so 2x per week. Once on the weekend and once mid-week
Gena!!!I am in desperate need help! I am basically restarting the transition phase again with my hair. I am 4 months postpartum from having my first baby. I have never had an oily scalp and I’m loosing my curl definition. I can have good curls for maybe a day? Then things are starting to stretch out. I have thick, coarse strands but now it’s like my hair can’t handle any product on them. I am constantly washing my hair and I am so insecure about my hair. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Do you know if this will be my new normal once my hormones level out?
This is very common postpartum, and it can take a really long time to level out. Some peoples hair changes, and some may go back to how it was. You may need a stronger shampoo and more lightweight products for now. the shampoo I mentioned in this video, which is linked in the description box can help
@@GenaMarie thank you!!!
Sometimes my hair looks gappy in the back and I've been starting to think it's from upside down styling. I've tried to style upright though and I always end up with my roots sticking to my head. My hair is more wavy than curly though. Sometimes I'll style upside down amd when I come upright I'll use a some on the back and it does seem to help. I'm thinking maybe my hair is too wet when I'm trying to style upright. So, are you brush styling with the gel? So it has enough slip? None of my gels have enough slip for that but I'd love to try it. How is the fragrance with the AG products? I have the AG Curl Trigger and really like this product for my fine, low porosity waves. It gives them some grit amd texture.
Yes, Liquid Effects has loads of slip. I only really use gels with slip so I can brush style with them in and it makes refreshing easier. The fragrance is nice and not too strong. Reminds my of salon products and isn't super herbally if that makes sense.
Thoughts on AG define cream?
I think I’ve only used it once and don’t recall. I would choose Recoil over it
Does anyone know where we can get the sleeve/ arm protector things Gena mentions in her forst don't? I have been looking for them everywhere and cant seem to find them 😔
Here is the link 😊 amzn.to/3P4ixdQ
@@GenaMarie oh my goodness! Thank you so much Gena!!!! ❤️
“Propylene glycol “??
My hair looks stringing. And I hate it.
Maybe just me but I found this all very confusing. There are so many steps and products.
The curly journey can really be confusing. Perhaps just try: 1. shampoo - 2. conditioner - 3. leave-in or cream - 4. gel. It works for me and I am only using drug store products
I shared how some steps can be skipped and explained how you can do just shampoo, conditioner, and gel for a quicker routine. 🩷 also everything is summarized on my blog if you prefer a simplified outline
@loopsandtanglescrochet it’s a lot of information for sure! I am a few months into this (had no idea my hair was curly ha!). Just here to say, that’s exactly how I felt a few months ago, but I keep watching these videos and I have learned so much! I keep learning new things (thanks Gena!) and it makes a whole lot more sense nowadays but I still have a lot to learn…
You can try just using mousse instead of leave in + gel
It is a lot! I’m on my second try for curly hair (I get bored easily). It’s overwhelming to hear and see all the different possibilities.
I have fine, medium density, shoulder length 2c hair. I started like this:
1) wash with curl shampoo and conditioner.
2) find a light leave-in conditioner if you have fine or thin hair. You can also skip the leave-in and use a mousse-type product instead.
3)Then try a gel of some type.
4)I’m using the Denman brush to create curls for the first time and I love it.
5) to dry, diffuse your hair, beginning with cool air farther from your head, working your way to warmer air as your hair dries, working closer to the scalp. Scrunch out the cast and fluff up your hair.
This may not work for you depending on how thick your hair is, but this is what’s working for me right now. I’m trying to keep it simple at the beginning. Over time you will learn what doesn’t work and what does work for your own hair.
I hate her results but she has good info… 🤦🏽♀️
Umm thanks lol
What’s there to hate about her results?!
Why would you hate her results? Please explain