Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I tested six curl creams side by side — same wash day, same process, same criteria — to find out which ones actually provide hold and how long they last. Full comparison table with Day 1 and Day 2 photos for every product is on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/06/the-best-curl-creams-that-actually-provide-hold-compared-6-tested-side-by-side
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• AG Re:Coil Curl Activator, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/Qy4Ba3
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0TuBeXEmgfr
Ulta: howl.me/ckuesOpQwsf
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
• Innersense Air Dry Styling Cream, 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/GbG6Ym
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0N3DSVZH36C
• Innersense I Create Curl Memory Gel, 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/dynXrj
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0S2Wpp83W0N
Ulta: howl.me/cm0fHfNktQ9
• Curlsmith Awestruck Definition Cream, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/4plRYkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0asOFXEuG94
Ulta: howl.link/jpy753fh7mddq
• Curlsmith Fragrance-free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Defining Cream
Ulta: howl.me/ckulaiNq9xq
Target: goto.target.com/E61Mn
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel (Level 5): howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Umberto Giannini Crème De Curl Control Cream, 15% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://collabs.shop/mwpwh5
Amazon: amzlink.to/az06Qy8N3IuED
• Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly, 15% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://collabs.shop/dkvsgf
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0sHSkT5CbHn
• Design.Me Bounce.Me Curl Balm: amzlink.to/az0107WNXZEcL
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:39 Curl cream for clumping
4:24 Curl cream with strongest cast
8:42 Curl cream with best longevity
11:42 Drugstore curl cream
15:12 Drugstore curl cream with silicone
18:32 Most conditioning curl cream
21:25 How to match curl creams to hair type
23:10 Need more help?
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📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: genamarie.co/digital-resources
🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner
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• PINTEREST: pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo
➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/bkj9nx
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196
★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: 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.
I tested six curl creams side by side — same wash day, same process, same criteria — to find out which ones actually provide hold and how long they last. Full comparison table with Day 1 and Day 2 photos for every product is on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/06/the-best-curl-creams-that-actually-provide-hold-compared-6-tested-side-by-side
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• AG Re:Coil Curl Activator, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/Qy4Ba3
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0TuBeXEmgfr
Ulta: howl.me/ckuesOpQwsf
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
• Innersense Air Dry Styling Cream, 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/GbG6Ym
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0N3DSVZH36C
• Innersense I Create Curl Memory Gel, 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/dynXrj
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0S2Wpp83W0N
Ulta: howl.me/cm0fHfNktQ9
• Curlsmith Awestruck Definition Cream, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/4plRYkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0asOFXEuG94
Ulta: howl.link/jpy753fh7mddq
• Curlsmith Fragrance-free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Defining Cream
Ulta: howl.me/ckulaiNq9xq
Target: goto.target.com/E61Mn
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel (Level 5): howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Umberto Giannini Crème De Curl Control Cream, 15% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://collabs.shop/mwpwh5
Amazon: amzlink.to/az06Qy8N3IuED
• Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly, 15% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://collabs.shop/dkvsgf
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0sHSkT5CbHn
• Design.Me Bounce.Me Curl Balm: amzlink.to/az0107WNXZEcL
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:39 Curl cream for clumping
4:24 Curl cream with strongest cast
8:42 Curl cream with best longevity
11:42 Drugstore curl cream
15:12 Drugstore curl cream with silicone
18:32 Most conditioning curl cream
21:25 How to match curl creams to hair type
23:10 Need more help?
New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! 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: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: genamarie.co/digital-resources
🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner
➜FOLLOW
• BLOG: genamarie.co
• EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co
• INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/GenaMarie.co
• THREADS: threads.net/@genamarie.co
• FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GenaMarie.co
• PINTEREST: pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo
➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/bkj9nx
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196
★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: 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.
