I’d love to see you shop for products at different stores like Sally, Ulta, Walmart, and Target. Congratulations on your new full time venture. Love your channel and blog!
Although my hair type is the opposite of yours (mine is super fine, low density and collar length), I do very much enjoy watching your videos. Since you do such a thorough analysis with explanations and tips for all hair types, I'm still able to glean some useful information from you. However, if you ever get tired of trying out products on your own hair, I (and likely many others like me in their 70s) would surely appreciate if you would try products on someone else who is elderly and needing One & Done products for very thin, fine, and shortish hair. Thank you for all you do to help! Wishing you many blessings in this new year. :)
Hi - sorry I am not Gena responding but noticed your post and wanted to share the recent products that are helping me in my 60s with increasingly thin crown - Verb Ghost Conditioner - great slip in the shower - Curlsmith leave in air dry cream as my leave in conditioner - Verb Curl foaming gel as a "one and done" styler - Verb Ghost oil occasionally to add shine - Curlsmith Full Body Thickening lotion occasionally to add root volume - diffuser is necessary for me to help with volume at the crown especially - I stopped using post-wash curl creams, custards, hard hold gels - I became burned out on the maintenance and want the ease of no maintenance and to give my scalp and hair a rest About me - Type 2b/c that is 2c/3a with hard hold gel if that makes sense. Fine, thinning crown but high density collar, low porosity, shoulder length layered bob. Color treat to cover 70% grey
@@debmurray2734 Thank you for taking the time and trouble to be helpful. Some of the products you mentioned I use, have used, or have not even heard of, so I will have to check into your suggestions. I, too, have the same type of hair with the same troubles you have, except my hair is a bit shorter and is "virgin hair." I have used the Bounce Curl Light Hold Creme Gel as a one and done, and it works great on wash day and after refreshed, but not enough staying power to survive being slept on. Sometimes I think my expectations may be unrealistic and it's time to just try to get used to looking not so good any more! I am 75.
@@keepitsimplesusan818 nothing I listed will help your hair last beyond wash day ... day 2 and beyond always needs a refresh ... Which reminds me that I often use Curlsmith Moisture Reactivator as an EASY curl refresh product
Found you in 2023❤ - thank you! My fave new products in 2023 - Verb Ghost Conditioner - Verb Ghost oil (late to the party) - Verb Curl foaming gel - Curlsmith Full Body Thickening lotion - about a month ago I stopped using curl creams, custards, hard hold gels and went back to air dry ... just taking a break from the maintenance About me - Type 2b/c that is 2c/3a with hard hold gel if that makes sense. Fine, thinning, low porosity, color treated to cover 70% grey, Shoulder length long layer bob
Congratulations and good luck in your new ventures. I watch all your videos and am about 3 years into my curly hair journey and still learning. My hair has changed a lot in texture and density, now much more thin(can see scalp) and fine, used to be coarse, so definitely a challenge, I look forward to your future content 😊
Hi Gena happy new year 🥳. I would like more recommendations for super dry course textured hair ie high moisture and low protein options. I also have an eczema prone scalp so fragrance free and mild fragrance options are welcome. For some reason most curly hair products are hugely fragranced and make me itch a lot. Best wishes x
Happy new year Gena🎉 Thank you for your continues support and effort you put into your videos every week! You have really helped so many of us with our hair. Love all your recommendations and your honesty. 💖
Good Morning ☀️ Gena ! We were in a Hampton Inn over the summer because of a bathroom leak. The water is very hard so this is a good suggestion for the Quidad. I’ve been using Mane and Tail Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. They have protein and biotin in the different formulas. I haven’t seen a review on them. These are in smaller sizes and the repair formulas are more conditioning than the M&T in the large sizes. Great suggestions ! Happy New Year 🎆
You are so knowledgeable and I love the science you bring to your analysis of products. You’ve taught me so much and I just wanted to wish you luck pursuing your business full time. You will be so successful. Congratulations
Yes for no fragrance stuff! I love that. Now I just hope they are available in the EU :D I enjoy how you explain products and add edits to the screen. It's so helpful.
So many new products to test/try. I have to use what I have now which seems to be okay (Not Your Mother's Shampoo and Conditioner, Cantu Shampoo and Conditioner, Kendra Conditioner, Not Your Mothers Dry Cream, Ouida Leave-in Condition, Curlsmith Air Dry Cream, Curlsmith Bonding Oil, BB Defining Cream and BB Air Dry Cream, Not Your Mothers Mask). Still experimenting with the amounts I use...Sometimes I use too much; sometimes too little. But, what has helped my hair a LOT is NOT using a bow dryer!
I have fine hair that is low porosity and low density. I’m post menopausal and that really changed my hair. I’m finding I need more moisture but with fine hair that is hard. Also, too much protein is too harsh on my hair and dries it out. I would love to see more recommendations for my type of hair. I actually thought about reaching out to you for consultation so would love to hear about that. I currently don’t dye my hair but am contemplating doing that again. Not really happy as to how my gray hair looks on me. Guess I’m not ready yet but glad I tried it. So, I’m assuming dyeing it will definitely change my hair as well. Thank you for your videos. Have learned so much. Good luck on doing this full time! ❤
Just bought the bond shampoos/conditioners, but will definitely try out the bond treatment later on. Loved the other products you’ve been recommending like the Ouidad stuff, etc. The only thing that didn’t work for me was the Bounce Me cream. It felt too weird on my hair and I didn’t like how my curls felt with that one. The Ouidad and Not Your Mother’s stuff have been pretty good, though! Thanks for your videos! 🤗👍
@@GenaMarie Yeah, I had to really use a small bit at a time and water it down, and even the little bit felt like it got sticky and heavy on my curls. I found out that the lightweight Ouidad Heat and Humidity Stronger gel (and various other products you mentioned) was so much better for me in comparison. I’m also experimenting with and liking the Curlsmith stuff you recommended as well! My hair’s been getting close to fully transitioning, so it’s been a lot of experimenting. Sorry for rambling. Thanks so much for your helpful videos! 🤗👍
Thanks for the video. I appreciate the tips on the products, can’t wait to try. I would really enjoy videos on detailed explanations on why/what certain ingredients in our styling products. Like what let’s say ‘banana extract’ benefits ate and why a product uses it. Thank you
You put so much effort into these videos!! You give it your all and it shows! How important is it to use the same product to refresh? Refreshing is my troublemaker!
Thank you so much! 🥰 I really try and “show” everything I’m explaining versus just talking forever lol. For refreshing, I would use the same products you did on wash day because then you don’t need to buy another one and other products don’t always mix well and can cause buildup
@GenaMarie so the refreshing products like Curlsmiths moisture memory reactor or Rizos Curls Refresh & detangle (which that's all I have in the Rizos curl line) should only be used with the same products that were used on wash day? Have you ever tried that line? Or Color Wow?
Love your channel Gena. Happy 2024. Excited for all your new ideas and love the consultation call idea especially would be great to see how their hair turns out using the product and styling suggestions you give.
Congratulations and blessings for the new year! I love when you advice about products that are on sale. Also, I would like to learn how to do the soft glam make up you had in the CM hairspray video clip. Thank you.
I have a suggestion. I have been curious about the Amika products for a while. I'd love to see them reviewed. Thanks for all your info and reviews of products!
@gena marie I’m so surprised, since you love polyquats, you’ve never tried Infusium 23! This stuff is polyquat heaven! It’s the second listed ingredient! If you hate frizz (and I know you do) you have to add this to your routine. I had hair loss from Covid and along with that comes extremely dry brittle lengths for some reason. This has saved my hair along with the Living Proof Bonding Cream you showed in this video. You have to start with Infusium, either use the nozzle they provide or put it in a spray bottle. You get stronger results with the nozzle and softer results with a sprayer. Then add the bonder. And it’s not expensive, I think I paid $16 for 32 ounces. It’s also good for wetting your hair down as it’s very watery. I think you will love this stuff!
@@gailbennett7105 I know right?! I used to use Fermodyl 619 and Infusium 23 back in the day. Now my hair is very different but the Infusium 23 still works great!!!
Thanks Gena! I appreciate your videos. I struggle still with getting longevity from a wash day without refreshing by day three and then the refresh is stringy despite doing everything you recommend. Perhaps you could more videos on updos for those "my hair is a mess but I'm not going to wash it yet" days. Also using headscarves/ accessories?
Will do! I think it's normal to need to refresh even just on day 2. Its better to avoid it but doesnt mean there is something wrong if you're having to refresh by day 3 😊
Great video, thank you. Would it be possible for you to do a video on curly products for natural grey/silver hair? I would love to try the Ouidad products but I've just found out they are pink in colour and this could possibly stain silver hair. I'm on my curly haired journey as well as my grey haired one. Thanks again for all your content, it's helping me a lot ❤
Congrats on your new venture! I so enjoy all your videos - thank you for your great Shop section of your website. It’s my go to for products & sorting by ingredient. Keep up the great work.
Please do a video for those of us that have to wash our hair everyday/ more frequently, due to jobs that we get dirty at, and how we can mitigate the extra damage that comes with that
I found a good chelating shampoo at CVS called climaplex. It's not too harsh & is only 9.99 if anyone is looking for a drugstore clarifying/chelating shampoo. They had other products as well but I only got the shampoo.
I do like bond treatment drops from Ouidad. My hair is very fine and some coarse area. Water works is good. And pre wash with oil of curlsmith it made a big difference prepping my hair less fallouts
Great list of products! Do you know how hot the Conair dryer gets on its high heat setting? I would love a video about how long products are good for and how to tell if they aren't good anymore. Happy New Year!!!
Congratulations on leaving your corporate job! I have well water 2b/2c course dyed hair. Lots of iron in our water even though we use iron salts in our filtration system. Please discuss in your videos
Thanks Gena. So happy to have found you. I am liking my results much better since I have been following you. I have 2 questions. The first is about hood drying. My “curly hair” focused salon uses hood dryers so I bought one and I get mixed results. Looking for some recs on how to better use it. The second is a question about clarifying. I am allergic to cocamidopropyl betaine and there is only one shampoo on the market (that I know of) without it--Free and Clear. So I can’t use a clarifying shampoo. Any suggestions as to how else I can clarify?
Im ordering the Jessicurl 32oz. Is there a reason that you didn't order from their website? They have free shipping over $50. So I'm going to get the large one. Considering me my daughter and both of my sons. All have curly hair and i've been trying so hard to find a stronghold gel to replace my biolage gelee styler. Which was amazing when it was in the blue bottle. But I think they did away with it, now it's in a pink bottle, the hold level went down. It was the only gel that would work for me. It's completely crazy because I swear. I invented the curly girl routine years ago without even knowing it. I can tell you. It was not a thing that I know of back in 1996 when I started it. People would pick on me and say that I had helmet head. Because I would put so much gel and hairspray in my hair.. then I would scrunch it out. But it was the only thing that made it so that my curls were perfect and no frizz. I have A crazy routine long before I've ever seen any of these. But I will always take advice on products because nothing works besides the couple products ive found. Now I just need a replacement for my loreal lock it humidity control hairspray. I mean I can still get it but it went from 3.96 to $8 at Walmart. I'm just annoyed by it. Also Jessicurl has Rakuten 5% cashback and a 15% off coupon code... You can also get a free sample of a bunch of different items.
Happy new year! The Soothe and Restore, have you used it as a leave-in / curl cream? Also in the Treluxe line, have you tried the 4 in 1, I’m considering it but it has a heavy oil in the first few ingredients so I’m wary 😊Thanks!
Hii!!! I just watched this video and subscribed right away!! Very clear & easy to follow! 1 question, I used to use JOICO JOILOTION, (discontinued now) and have tried so many products with medium lotion like hold, and nothing compares. Any suggestions??? THANKS!!!!😊
I'm so confused about using oils pre shampoo. Some professionals say that it prevents the conditioner from during its job. And if you use it before clarifying, wouldn't the clarifying shampoo just remove the oil anyway?
Hi Gina, Just a question about the Design Me Curl balm. Seeing as the glycerin is so high in this product wouldn't it cause frizz in humid conditions. Just curious and wondering your thoughts on this. Thanks
Oooo...One more thing. A question really. Have you tried Bondbar Shampoo and Conitioner? I was given samples from Sally's. They don't have all that icky stuff, they're cruelty free and vegan.
I have shoulder length, mostly grey, sort of curly, curlier in certain areas. How do you determine what type of curly hair you have? I've tried going curly and after i slept on it, it was too much trouble to refresh the curls. There is a lot of great info in this video, but, if you don't even know where to start, it's confusing!
Is the triple repair bond from loving proof good for salt and pepper hair? Bc the grey hair is a lot more coarse so would it help. Also how or when to use it? After shampoo and conditioner? I would imagine the conditioner would coat the hair making this hard to penetrate. So confused on whats good for fine 2b/2c curls salt and pepper bc my gair is coarse but doesnt like havey products and tends to break at the ends
This may be a weird ask, but would you be able to feature people with different hair types and curl/wave types so you can recommend for a wider audience? I know you just have the one head of hair and this has been a one-woman show, but my hair is fine, hi-po and damaged, and my waves are very loose. I love your channel and your hair but my hair needs sometimes differ from yours and I kind of wished for tips that would be more helpful to me. I will continue to watch you experiment on your own hair, but wanted to throw out this thought, since I know a lot of us wavies watch you too. Perhaps a collab with another UA-camr once in a while? Or if you have a friend or relative with vastly different hair needs? Thanks for your recommendations!
hi! i love your videos , they are truly amazing but i want to ask if u have any idea how to fix heat damaged curls.. i used to have a really thick hair n defined curls but now i have really thin hair and my curls are very loose with no volume.. i tried the Maui moisture curly enhancement shampoo but it caused me SEVERE hairloss😭. i already cut my hair 3 times and none of my curls look the same anymore.. please help😭
No, I dont usually use both, because deep conditioners/mask do the same thing as conditioners just penetrate more! And so happy to hear you're interested in consultations 🥰
I am going thru a really tuff phase. I am growing out a pixie cut which I blow dried straight daily. I have naturally curly hair. My hair is coming back in as just half curls or no curl all over my head. I feel so ugly.
Happy New Year! Stay tuned for the end where I share a special update 🥂 What was your favorite product you tried last year? ⬇ Check out the blog post for all products I recommended in this video and more: genamarie.co/2024/01/best-curly-hair-products-i-tried-in-2023/ Shop & filter products: genamarie.co/shop/ Sweater I'm wearing: amzlink.to/az01mXUaJn1M4 Products in my hair: agcare.sjv.io/Qy4Ba3 agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
I’d love to see you shop for products at different stores like Sally, Ulta, Walmart, and Target. Congratulations on your new full time venture. Love your channel and blog!
Although my hair type is the opposite of yours (mine is super fine, low density and collar length), I do very much enjoy watching your videos. Since you do such a thorough analysis with explanations and tips for all hair types, I'm still able to glean some useful information from you. However, if you ever get tired of trying out products on your own hair, I (and likely many others like me in their 70s) would surely appreciate if you would try products on someone else who is elderly and needing One & Done products for very thin, fine, and shortish hair. Thank you for all you do to help! Wishing you many blessings in this new year. :)
Hi - sorry I am not Gena responding but noticed your post and wanted to share the recent products that are helping me in my 60s with increasingly thin crown
- Verb Ghost Conditioner - great slip in the shower
- Curlsmith leave in air dry cream as my leave in conditioner
- Verb Curl foaming gel as a "one and done" styler
- Verb Ghost oil occasionally to add shine
- Curlsmith Full Body Thickening lotion occasionally to add root volume
- diffuser is necessary for me to help with volume at the crown especially
- I stopped using post-wash curl creams, custards, hard hold gels - I became burned out on the maintenance and want the ease of no maintenance and to give my scalp and hair a rest
About me - Type 2b/c that is 2c/3a with hard hold gel if that makes sense. Fine, thinning crown but high density collar, low porosity, shoulder length layered bob. Color treat to cover 70% grey
@@debmurray2734 Thank you for taking the time and trouble to be helpful. Some of the products you mentioned I use, have used, or have not even heard of, so I will have to check into your suggestions. I, too, have the same type of hair with the same troubles you have, except my hair is a bit shorter and is "virgin hair." I have used the Bounce Curl Light Hold Creme Gel as a one and done, and it works great on wash day and after refreshed, but not enough staying power to survive being slept on. Sometimes I think my expectations may be unrealistic and it's time to just try to get used to looking not so good any more! I am 75.
@@keepitsimplesusan818 nothing I listed will help your hair last beyond wash day ... day 2 and beyond always needs a refresh ... Which reminds me that I often use Curlsmith Moisture Reactivator as an EASY curl refresh product
Found you in 2023❤ - thank you!
My fave new products in 2023
- Verb Ghost Conditioner
- Verb Ghost oil (late to the party)
- Verb Curl foaming gel
- Curlsmith Full Body Thickening lotion
- about a month ago I stopped using curl creams, custards, hard hold gels and went back to air dry ... just taking a break from the maintenance
About me - Type 2b/c that is 2c/3a with hard hold gel if that makes sense. Fine, thinning, low porosity, color treated to cover 70% grey, Shoulder length long layer bob
Congratulations and good luck in your new ventures. I watch all your videos and am about 3 years into my curly hair journey and still learning. My hair has changed a lot in texture and density, now much more thin(can see scalp) and fine, used to be coarse, so definitely a challenge, I look forward to your future content 😊
Just found your channel and been binge watching!! You have the best curl advice 💁🏻♀️
Hi Gena happy new year 🥳.
I would like more recommendations for super dry course textured hair ie high moisture and low protein options. I also have an eczema prone scalp so fragrance free and mild fragrance options are welcome. For some reason most curly hair products are hugely fragranced and make me itch a lot. Best wishes x
Happy new year Gena🎉
Thank you for your continues support and effort you put into your videos every week! You have really helped so many of us with our hair. Love all your recommendations and your honesty. 💖
Thank you so much!
Really struggling with moisturizing and breakage so I’m very interested in trying out the products. Hope I get picked!
Good Morning ☀️ Gena ! We were in a Hampton Inn over the summer because of a bathroom leak. The water is very hard so this is a good suggestion for the Quidad. I’ve been using Mane and Tail Repair Shampoo and Conditioner. They have protein and biotin in the different formulas. I haven’t seen a review on them. These are in smaller sizes and the repair formulas are more conditioning than the M&T in the large sizes. Great suggestions ! Happy New Year 🎆
Happy new year!
You are so knowledgeable and I love the science you bring to your analysis of products. You’ve taught me so much and I just wanted to wish you luck pursuing your business full time. You will be so successful. Congratulations
Aw thank you so much!! 🥰🩷
Yes for no fragrance stuff! I love that. Now I just hope they are available in the EU :D
I enjoy how you explain products and add edits to the screen. It's so helpful.
That could totally be a series; having different consultations with different hair types to give their faves!
WOW! I can't tell you how much this video helped me. I needed to order some new curl cream & a hairdryer w/ diffuser that wasn't a $100!
So many new products to test/try. I have to use what I have now which seems to be okay (Not Your Mother's Shampoo and Conditioner, Cantu Shampoo and Conditioner, Kendra Conditioner, Not Your Mothers Dry Cream, Ouida Leave-in Condition, Curlsmith Air Dry Cream, Curlsmith Bonding Oil, BB Defining Cream and BB Air Dry Cream, Not Your Mothers Mask). Still experimenting with the amounts I use...Sometimes I use too much; sometimes too little. But, what has helped my hair a LOT is NOT using a bow dryer!
I have fine hair that is low porosity and low density. I’m post menopausal and that really changed my hair. I’m finding I need more moisture but with fine hair that is hard. Also, too much protein is too harsh on my hair and dries it out. I would love to see more recommendations for my type of hair. I actually thought about reaching out to you for consultation so would love to hear about that. I currently don’t dye my hair but am contemplating doing that again. Not really happy as to how my gray hair looks on me. Guess I’m not ready yet but glad I tried it. So, I’m assuming dyeing it will definitely change my hair as well. Thank you for your videos. Have learned so much. Good luck on doing this full time! ❤
Just bought the bond shampoos/conditioners, but will definitely try out the bond treatment later on. Loved the other products you’ve been recommending like the Ouidad stuff, etc. The only thing that didn’t work for me was the Bounce Me cream. It felt too weird on my hair and I didn’t like how my curls felt with that one. The Ouidad and Not Your Mother’s stuff have been pretty good, though! Thanks for your videos! 🤗👍
Yeah, it could be just too heavy for your hair since I've heard others say that. Glad you've liked everything else! 🙌🏼
@@GenaMarie Yeah, I had to really use a small bit at a time and water it down, and even the little bit felt like it got sticky and heavy on my curls.
I found out that the lightweight Ouidad Heat and Humidity Stronger gel (and various other products you mentioned) was so much better for me in comparison.
I’m also experimenting with and liking the Curlsmith stuff you recommended as well! My hair’s been getting close to fully transitioning, so it’s been a lot of experimenting.
Sorry for rambling. Thanks so much for your helpful videos! 🤗👍
Thanks for the video. I appreciate the tips on the products, can’t wait to try. I would really enjoy videos on detailed explanations on why/what certain ingredients in our styling products. Like what let’s say ‘banana extract’ benefits ate and why a product uses it. Thank you
Hi Gena! I would love to see you review some of Ceremonia's products. The hair masks especially sound fantastic.
You put so much effort into these videos!! You give it your all and it shows!
How important is it to use the same product to refresh? Refreshing is my troublemaker!
Thank you so much! 🥰 I really try and “show” everything I’m explaining versus just talking forever lol.
For refreshing, I would use the same products you did on wash day because then you don’t need to buy another one and other products don’t always mix well and can cause buildup
@GenaMarie so the refreshing products like Curlsmiths moisture memory reactor or Rizos Curls Refresh & detangle (which that's all I have in the Rizos curl line) should only be used with the same products that were used on wash day? Have you ever tried that line? Or Color Wow?
Love your channel Gena. Happy 2024. Excited for all your new ideas and love the consultation call idea especially would be great to see how their hair turns out using the product and styling suggestions you give.
Hi Gena! Congratulations 🎊. Amazing review. Just love it!
Thank you! 🤗
Congratulations and blessings for the new year! I love when you advice about products that are on sale. Also, I would like to learn how to do the soft glam make up you had in the CM hairspray video clip. Thank you.
I have a suggestion. I have been curious about the Amika products for a while. I'd love to see them reviewed. Thanks for all your info and reviews of products!
I used to love their curl cream but just moved on to other things. It’s great though
I use aloe Vera from the plant and works a treat!
@gena marie I’m so surprised, since you love polyquats, you’ve never tried Infusium 23! This stuff is polyquat heaven! It’s the second listed ingredient! If you hate frizz (and I know you do) you have to add this to your routine. I had hair loss from Covid and along with that comes extremely dry brittle lengths for some reason. This has saved my hair along with the Living Proof Bonding Cream you showed in this video. You have to start with Infusium, either use the nozzle they provide or put it in a spray bottle. You get stronger results with the nozzle and softer results with a sprayer. Then add the bonder. And it’s not expensive, I think I paid $16 for 32 ounces. It’s also good for wetting your hair down as it’s very watery. I think you will love this stuff!
Thanks for bringing the infusium 23 up! Used this like 10yrs ago but forgot about it!
@@gailbennett7105 I know right?! I used to use Fermodyl 619 and Infusium 23 back in the day. Now my hair is very different but the Infusium 23 still works great!!!
@@StormyDay Also used the Fermodyl . It came in a vial if I remember correctly. Kind of excited to see if they still work for me
@@gailbennett7105 the Fermodyl is very different than it used to be, but the Infusium 23 is the same or better.
Merci Gena pour le partage et très bonne année à vous
Thanks Gena! I appreciate your videos. I struggle still with getting longevity from a wash day without refreshing by day three and then the refresh is stringy despite doing everything you recommend. Perhaps you could more videos on updos for those "my hair is a mess but I'm not going to wash it yet" days. Also using headscarves/ accessories?
Will do! I think it's normal to need to refresh even just on day 2. Its better to avoid it but doesnt mean there is something wrong if you're having to refresh by day 3 😊
Great video, thank you. Would it be possible for you to do a video on curly products for natural grey/silver hair? I would love to try the Ouidad products but I've just found out they are pink in colour and this could possibly stain silver hair. I'm on my curly haired journey as well as my grey haired one. Thanks again for all your content, it's helping me a lot ❤
Congrats on your new venture! I so enjoy all your videos - thank you for your great Shop section of your website. It’s my go to for products & sorting by ingredient. Keep up the great work.
Please do a video for those of us that have to wash our hair everyday/ more frequently, due to jobs that we get dirty at, and how we can mitigate the extra damage that comes with that
Can you suggest more budget friendly products?
Of course! Lots of drugstore content coming
I found a good chelating shampoo at CVS called climaplex. It's not too harsh & is only 9.99 if anyone is looking for a drugstore clarifying/chelating shampoo. They had other products as well but I only got the shampoo.
Thanks!
Thanks Gena Marie!!! All your info helps.
Congratulations. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you.
I Love this videos!! Saludos desde Puerto rico!! 🇵🇷 Happy new year!
Happy new year!
Would you do a video on bond building treatments you've mentioned so many It's kind of confusing. How often to use them and which ones?
I share differences between my favorites here: ua-cam.com/video/0BFNEHPgicQ/v-deo.html
I do like bond treatment drops from Ouidad. My hair is very fine and some coarse area. Water works is good.
And pre wash with oil of curlsmith it made a big difference prepping my hair less fallouts
Happy New Year Gena thank you for another helpful video 😊
Great list of products! Do you know how hot the Conair dryer gets on its high heat setting?
I would love a video about how long products are good for and how to tell if they aren't good anymore. Happy New Year!!!
Yes, it gets up to about 157 degrees F on high.
Happy new year to you too!
@@GenaMarie Thank you!
Happy New Year to you too!🥳🥂🎀🎉
Congratulations on leaving your corporate job! I have well water 2b/2c course dyed hair. Lots of iron in our water even though we use iron salts in our filtration system. Please discuss in your videos
Thank you!
Thanks Gena. So happy to have found you. I am liking my results much better since I have been following you. I have 2 questions. The first is about hood drying. My “curly hair” focused salon uses hood dryers so I bought one and I get mixed results. Looking for some recs on how to better use it. The second is a question about clarifying. I am allergic to cocamidopropyl betaine and there is only one shampoo on the market (that I know of) without it--Free and Clear. So I can’t use a clarifying shampoo. Any suggestions as to how else I can clarify?
I would totally do a consult! That’s an awesome idea. Happy new year!
Happy new year!!
Im ordering the Jessicurl 32oz. Is there a reason that you didn't order from their website? They have free shipping over $50. So I'm going to get the large one. Considering me my daughter and both of my sons. All have curly hair and i've been trying so hard to find a stronghold gel to replace my biolage gelee styler. Which was amazing when it was in the blue bottle. But I think they did away with it, now it's in a pink bottle, the hold level went down. It was the only gel that would work for me. It's completely crazy because I swear. I invented the curly girl routine years ago without even knowing it. I can tell you. It was not a thing that I know of back in 1996 when I started it. People would pick on me and say that I had helmet head. Because I would put so much gel and hairspray in my hair.. then I would scrunch it out. But it was the only thing that made it so that my curls were perfect and no frizz. I have A crazy routine long before I've ever seen any of these. But I will always take advice on products because nothing works besides the couple products ive found. Now I just need a replacement for my loreal lock it humidity control hairspray. I mean I can still get it but it went from 3.96 to $8 at Walmart. I'm just annoyed by it. Also Jessicurl has Rakuten 5% cashback and a 15% off coupon code... You can also get a free sample of a bunch of different items.
Happy new year! The Soothe and Restore, have you used it as a leave-in / curl cream? Also in the Treluxe line, have you tried the 4 in 1, I’m considering it but it has a heavy oil in the first few ingredients so I’m wary 😊Thanks!
I used it as a leave-in but I think it softened my gel cast. I need to keep playing with it
Hii!!! I just watched this video and subscribed right away!! Very clear & easy to follow!
1 question, I used to use JOICO JOILOTION, (discontinued now) and have tried so many products with medium lotion like hold, and nothing compares. Any suggestions??? THANKS!!!!😊
I'm so confused about using oils pre shampoo. Some professionals say that it prevents the conditioner from during its job. And if you use it before clarifying, wouldn't the clarifying shampoo just remove the oil anyway?
The discount code for Treluxe in the video description didn't work, but the one on your website is correct :)
Oh thank you! I just fixed it
Thank you for awesome summary 🎉💯❤️
Can you do a video for thinning wavy hair with volume but no crunch? Struggling with this
Sure! here is one I did a little while back: ua-cam.com/video/fdE00-PUfEY/v-deo.html
Hi Gina,
Just a question about the Design Me Curl balm. Seeing as the glycerin is so high in this product wouldn't it cause frizz in humid conditions. Just curious and wondering your thoughts on this. Thanks
Another great video!
Oooo...One more thing. A question really. Have you tried Bondbar Shampoo and Conitioner? I was given samples from Sally's. They don't have all that icky stuff, they're cruelty free and vegan.
No, I haven't! I think I received them though, i just need to give them a try!
Would you please do a review of Rezo hair products?
Would you show putting Trelux primer on refresh day on dry hair.
Gena, can you repeat what cream you use with the Jessi curl gel? I like the gel but it was drying to my hair
The Confident Coils! Here's the link: amzlink.to/az0iD7mtx2qNB
I have shoulder length, mostly grey, sort of curly, curlier in certain areas. How do you determine what type of curly hair you have? I've tried going curly and after i slept on it, it was too much trouble to refresh the curls.
There is a lot of great info in this video, but, if you don't even know where to start, it's confusing!
Check out my videos on this topic! ua-cam.com/video/12OLNZKFmLg/v-deo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB
Have you seen the Pacifica Coco Bond products? They look interesting
I haven't!
Is the triple repair bond from loving proof good for salt and pepper hair? Bc the grey hair is a lot more coarse so would it help. Also how or when to use it? After shampoo and conditioner? I would imagine the conditioner would coat the hair making this hard to penetrate. So confused on whats good for fine 2b/2c curls salt and pepper bc my gair is coarse but doesnt like havey products and tends to break at the ends
This may be a weird ask, but would you be able to feature people with different hair types and curl/wave types so you can recommend for a wider audience? I know you just have the one head of hair and this has been a one-woman show, but my hair is fine, hi-po and damaged, and my waves are very loose. I love your channel and your hair but my hair needs sometimes differ from yours and I kind of wished for tips that would be more helpful to me. I will continue to watch you experiment on your own hair, but wanted to throw out this thought, since I know a lot of us wavies watch you too. Perhaps a collab with another UA-camr once in a while? Or if you have a friend or relative with vastly different hair needs? Thanks for your recommendations!
Any views on the virtue brand products?
hi! i love your videos , they are truly amazing but i want to ask if u have any idea how to fix heat damaged curls.. i used to have a really thick hair n defined curls but now i have really thin hair and my curls are very loose with no volume.. i tried the Maui moisture curly enhancement shampoo but it caused me SEVERE hairloss😭. i already cut my hair 3 times and none of my curls look the same anymore.. please help😭
Congrats on the job leap!
Thank you! 🥰
I would love a consultation.
I have a question
When using a hair mask, do you also use conditioner?
No, I dont usually use both, because deep conditioners/mask do the same thing as conditioners just penetrate more!
And so happy to hear you're interested in consultations 🥰
Have you used or heard of VC (vicious curl) anti gravity styling cream? Thx!
No, I haven't
You have try OLEW curl cream and gel!!
#OlewHair
Congratulations!
Thank you! 🥰
I love the Bounce Me curl cream!
The unbreakable bonds did not work for me. Tangled my hair a lot
I would love a consult call. I am 72 and could use some help ❤
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I am going thru a really tuff phase. I am growing out a pixie cut which I blow dried straight daily. I have naturally curly hair. My hair is coming back in as just half curls or no curl all over my head. I feel so ugly.
Do you ship in Philippines?
I don’t sell products. The shop page on my blog takes you to the brand’s website to purchase
Happy New Year! Stay tuned for the end where I share a special update 🥂
What was your favorite product you tried last year? ⬇
Check out the blog post for all products I recommended in this video and more: genamarie.co/2024/01/best-curly-hair-products-i-tried-in-2023/
Shop & filter products: genamarie.co/shop/
Sweater I'm wearing: amzlink.to/az01mXUaJn1M4
Products in my hair:
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Happy New Year!