Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Join coaching before Sept 15: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/09/curl-troubleshooting-live-ask-me-anything-qa-2
Troubleshooting video (why curls aren't lasting): youtube.com/watch?v=pHDCtNPhuxY&list=PLUQri2Wex9JI&index=1&pp=iAQBsAQBsAgC
Troubleshooting curls not lasting flowchart: genamarie.co/product/troubleshooting-curls-not-lasting-flowchart
Mousse comparison video: youtube.com/watch?v=lyZMkGkNGH8&list=PLcFghU1dAGroqUjY2am72AIQc0KJFTzvW&index=1&t=1s&pp=iAQBsAgC
Sleep protection methods compared video: youtube.com/watch?v=oGRBshWcXtI&list=PLcFghU1dAGroW2kJ5kD300a2X-QZ0FudP&index=1&pp=iAQBsAgC
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Stronger Hold Gel: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
• Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Lasting Definition Flash Freeze Gel: howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Joico Joigel Firm Styling Gel: amzlink.to/az0qfQ1ffkg1v
• Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner: howl.me/ckulaigSQco
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
• Wella EIMI Volume Extra Volume mousse: amzlink.to/az0rre2Wwc0i9
• AG ULTRADYNAMICS Extra-Firm Finishing Spray: amzlink.to/az0nRRL411ma1
• Curlsmith Vegan Silk Scarf: tidd.ly/4ajpb7H
• Curlfriend Collective Fit Me Right Silk Bonnet, 10% off through link: curlfriendcollective.com/products/fit-me-right-silk-bonnets?ref=genamarie
• Curlsmith Satin Pillowcase, code GENA for 10% off: glnk.io/xj7n4/gena
Can you provide timestamps based on the transcript? Keep them minimal, such as categories or for each question. Avoid having dozens.
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Welcome + how this live Q&A works
4:47 Products for dense, coarse, coily hair (how gels actually differ)
14:20 Choosing products when you have mixed textures
20:53 "I've tried everything and it's not working" – my troubleshooting process
27:00 Gel feels crispy and brittle – is it too much protein?
35:21 Lightweight leave-in + prep product recommendations
38:40 Styling + sleep protection for short, chin-length hair
42:51 The mousse that survived summer humidity
44:00 Why I use a heat protectant at the prep step
46:50 Can you layer leave-in + mousse + cream + gel?
49:25 How to tame halo frizz (live demo)
51:55 How to tie a silk scarf (step by step)
56:30 How to put on a bonnet so it actually stays
1:02:30 When it's time to get coaching help
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📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
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🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner
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➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★CURLSMITH 10% off with code GENA: glnk.io/xj7n4/gena
★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
★ 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: shopmy.us/shop/collections/2082913
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.
Join coaching before Sept 15: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/09/curl-troubleshooting-live-ask-me-anything-qa-2
Troubleshooting video (why curls aren't lasting): youtube.com/watch?v=pHDCtNPhuxY&list=PLUQri2Wex9JI&index=1&pp=iAQBsAQBsAgC
Troubleshooting curls not lasting flowchart: genamarie.co/product/troubleshooting-curls-not-lasting-flowchart
Mousse comparison video: youtube.com/watch?v=lyZMkGkNGH8&list=PLcFghU1dAGroqUjY2am72AIQc0KJFTzvW&index=1&t=1s&pp=iAQBsAgC
Sleep protection methods compared video: youtube.com/watch?v=oGRBshWcXtI&list=PLcFghU1dAGroW2kJ5kD300a2X-QZ0FudP&index=1&pp=iAQBsAgC
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Heat & Humidity Stronger Hold Gel: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
• Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Lasting Definition Flash Freeze Gel: howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Joico Joigel Firm Styling Gel: amzlink.to/az0qfQ1ffkg1v
• Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner: howl.me/ckulaigSQco
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
• Wella EIMI Volume Extra Volume mousse: amzlink.to/az0rre2Wwc0i9
• AG ULTRADYNAMICS Extra-Firm Finishing Spray: amzlink.to/az0nRRL411ma1
• Curlsmith Vegan Silk Scarf: tidd.ly/4ajpb7H
• Curlfriend Collective Fit Me Right Silk Bonnet, 10% off through link: curlfriendcollective.com/products/fit-me-right-silk-bonnets?ref=genamarie
• Curlsmith Satin Pillowcase, code GENA for 10% off: glnk.io/xj7n4/gena
Can you provide timestamps based on the transcript? Keep them minimal, such as categories or for each question. Avoid having dozens.
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Welcome + how this live Q&A works
4:47 Products for dense, coarse, coily hair (how gels actually differ)
14:20 Choosing products when you have mixed textures
20:53 "I've tried everything and it's not working" – my troubleshooting process
27:00 Gel feels crispy and brittle – is it too much protein?
35:21 Lightweight leave-in + prep product recommendations
38:40 Styling + sleep protection for short, chin-length hair
42:51 The mousse that survived summer humidity
44:00 Why I use a heat protectant at the prep step
46:50 Can you layer leave-in + mousse + cream + gel?
49:25 How to tame halo frizz (live demo)
51:55 How to tie a silk scarf (step by step)
56:30 How to put on a bonnet so it actually stays
1:02:30 When it's time to get coaching help
💌 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
• FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GenaMarie.co
➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★CURLSMITH 10% off with code GENA: glnk.io/xj7n4/gena
★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
★ 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: shopmy.us/shop/collections/2082913
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.
