Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Does the viral @AbbeyYung Method actually work for naturally curly hair? In this video, I break down which parts of this straight-hair routine translate to curls, what to adjust, and how I apply these principles for stronger, longer-lasting curls.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/01/curl-coach-tries-the-abbey-yung-method-what-to-keep-and-what-to-skip-for-curly-hair
Watch Abbey's Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=_WBMorIsU6A&pp=2AarCw%3D%3D
youtube.com/watch?v=Tu1Y3V5P0rY&pp=2AbJAw%3D%3D
📥 Download my Strong Hold Method Cheatsheet: genamarie.co/product/strong-hold-method-cheat-sheet
📥 Download my Wash Day Schedule & Guide: genamarie.co/product/wash-day-schedule-guide
➜PRODUCT LINKS
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Olaplex No. 3
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Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve
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Ouidad Water Works Shampoo
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Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Shampoo
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Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Mask
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Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray
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AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel
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Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
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Amazon: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
Ulta: howl.link/3l8fqu62yxbh1
Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser
10% off with code GENA: bit.ly/44L6LfS
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Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
Tangle Teezer Brush
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➜WHAT I'M WEARING
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➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:50 Pre-wash treatments (Abbey's steps 1-2)
6:40 Cleansing (Abbey's steps 3-4)
11:16 Post-wash treatment (Abbey's step 5)
13:31 Conditioning (Abbey's step 6)
17:53 Post-shower products (Abbey's step 7-8)
21:03 Styling (Abbey's step 9)
22:29 Style sealers (Abbey's step 10)
24:38 My final results and Day 2 no refresh
25:33 Between wash care (Abbey's step 11)
26:03 Routine comparison takeaways
27:45 Outro
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📆 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
• 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
★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
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
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.
Does the viral @AbbeyYung Method actually work for naturally curly hair? In this video, I break down which parts of this straight-hair routine translate to curls, what to adjust, and how I apply these principles for stronger, longer-lasting curls.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/01/curl-coach-tries-the-abbey-yung-method-what-to-keep-and-what-to-skip-for-curly-hair
Watch Abbey's Videos: youtube.com/watch?v=_WBMorIsU6A&pp=2AarCw%3D%3D
youtube.com/watch?v=Tu1Y3V5P0rY&pp=2AbJAw%3D%3D
📥 Download my Strong Hold Method Cheatsheet: genamarie.co/product/strong-hold-method-cheat-sheet
📥 Download my Wash Day Schedule & Guide: genamarie.co/product/wash-day-schedule-guide
➜PRODUCT LINKS
Curlsmith Bonding Oil
10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/3PHwiMW
Amazon: amzlink.to/az05q7EMj1GaQ
Ulta: howl.link/010hm2o7otet7
Olaplex No. 3
Amazon: amzlink.to/az08TREnGanSC
Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve
10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/3aY5fil
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0evnMwpR4if
Ulta: howl.link/5r63x1ubjy6fa
Ouidad Water Works Shampoo
25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3LhfP2X
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0Ib2ozqOyXN
Ulta: howl.me/clncAJVPgni
Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Shampoo
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0oABDejlnds
Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Conditioner
Amazon: amzlink.to/az03iipD5x9zO
Combo: amzlink.to/az09EGQlqdLTA
Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Mask
Ulta: howl.me/ckulslDKf8A
Living Proof Triple Bond Complex
Living Proof: go.shopmy.us/p-65383938
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zsL0xralbp
Ulta: howl.link/cxa8ayjogl7vm
Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray
10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/3BfRzdn
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
Ulta: howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm
AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel
20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
Ulta: howl.link/qzjzqyue7opb2
Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel
25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
Living Proof: go.shopmy.us/p-65383989
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
Ulta: howl.link/3l8fqu62yxbh1
Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser
10% off with code GENA: bit.ly/44L6LfS
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
Tangle Teezer Brush
Amazon: amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe
Ulta: howl.me/ckulsmeTcNg
➜WHAT I'M WEARING
Top: howl.link/uqs9d3dw59ski
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:50 Pre-wash treatments (Abbey's steps 1-2)
6:40 Cleansing (Abbey's steps 3-4)
11:16 Post-wash treatment (Abbey's step 5)
13:31 Conditioning (Abbey's step 6)
17:53 Post-shower products (Abbey's step 7-8)
21:03 Styling (Abbey's step 9)
22:29 Style sealers (Abbey's step 10)
24:38 My final results and Day 2 no refresh
25:33 Between wash care (Abbey's step 11)
26:03 Routine comparison takeaways
27:45 Outro
💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1
📆 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
• 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
★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
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
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.
