Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Curl Coaching Info: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
Damage Recovery Checklist: genamarie.co/product/damage-recovery-checklist
Beginner Curl Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGroW2kJ5kD300a2X-QZ0FudP
Styling the Back & Cowlicks: youtube.com/watch?v=xcWSGdMU1us&list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy&index=1&t=1s&pp=gAQBiAQB
Strong Hold Method: genamarie.co/product/strong-hold-method-cheat-sheet
STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Curlfriend Collective Hair Match Comfort Curve Silk Headbands, 15% off: curlfriendcollective.com/products/espresso-comfort-curve-silk-headband?ref=genamarie
• Curlfriend Collective Fit Me Right Silk Bonnet, 15% off: curlfriendcollective.com/products/fit-me-right-silk-bonnets?ref=genamarie
• Bounce Curl Volume Root Clips, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco53q
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• Olaplex No. 3 Plus
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0dhux3Z9jVC
Ulta: howl.link/pfm7aj3tryr63
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
• Ouidad Water Works Shampoo, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3LhfP2X
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0Ib2ozqOyXN
Ulta: howl.me/clncAJVPgni
• Curlsmith Fragrance Free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
Ulta: howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm
• Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
Ulta: howl.link/3l8fqu62yxbh1
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel (Level 5): howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Curlsmith Invincible Volume Mousse
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0uHWMtlIURO
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Fragrance-Free Curl Activating Hair Mousse: howl.link/a29w3pw3y61ae
• TRESemme Bouncy Curls Mousse: goto.target.com/ZVRQWW
• Bounce Curl Detangle Define Brush: amzlink.to/az0jXEaQdDxIk
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/08/curl-troubleshooting-live-ask-me-anything-qa
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Welcome + what to expect; mousse testing sneak peek
4:22 — Curlfriend Collective Bonnet review + hair match headbands
9:00 — Q: Squish to condition — is it necessary? Does leave-in time matter?
13:14 — Q: How to conceal a cowlick; styling the back of your hair
17:40 — Q: Dealing with multiple curl patterns in one head
20:00 — Q: High porosity / damaged hair — how to start wearing it curly
25:00 — Q: Stringy curls — causes and fixes
28:32 — Q: Does coarse hair equal dry hair? Is the goal to make it softer?
33:04 — Q: What products to use for gray hair
41:48 — Q: Dry, coarse, wavy hair — product recommendations (fragrance-free)
43:24 — Q: Ouidad alone not lasting — how to layer or top with a second gel
44:53 — Q: Soft finish, fine hair — why it falls and how to extend hold
51:00 — Q: What does "lightweight" actually mean — consistency or ingredients?
54:49 — Q: Do you need both conditioner + deep conditioner on clarify days?
56:51 — Q: Hair looks great after diffusing but goes limp as days go on
59:30 — Closing thoughts + coaching program details
📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
🗓 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
➜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
★ 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.
Curl Coaching Info: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
Damage Recovery Checklist: genamarie.co/product/damage-recovery-checklist
Beginner Curl Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFghU1dAGroW2kJ5kD300a2X-QZ0FudP
Styling the Back & Cowlicks: youtube.com/watch?v=xcWSGdMU1us&list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy&index=1&t=1s&pp=gAQBiAQB
Strong Hold Method: genamarie.co/product/strong-hold-method-cheat-sheet
STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Curlfriend Collective Hair Match Comfort Curve Silk Headbands, 15% off: curlfriendcollective.com/products/espresso-comfort-curve-silk-headband?ref=genamarie
• Curlfriend Collective Fit Me Right Silk Bonnet, 15% off: curlfriendcollective.com/products/fit-me-right-silk-bonnets?ref=genamarie
• Bounce Curl Volume Root Clips, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco53q
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• Olaplex No. 3 Plus
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0dhux3Z9jVC
Ulta: howl.link/pfm7aj3tryr63
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
• Ouidad Water Works Shampoo, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3LhfP2X
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0Ib2ozqOyXN
Ulta: howl.me/clncAJVPgni
• Curlsmith Fragrance Free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
Ulta: howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm
• Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
Ulta: howl.link/3l8fqu62yxbh1
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel (Level 5): howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Curlsmith Invincible Volume Mousse
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0uHWMtlIURO
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Fragrance-Free Curl Activating Hair Mousse: howl.link/a29w3pw3y61ae
• TRESemme Bouncy Curls Mousse: goto.target.com/ZVRQWW
• Bounce Curl Detangle Define Brush: amzlink.to/az0jXEaQdDxIk
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/08/curl-troubleshooting-live-ask-me-anything-qa
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Welcome + what to expect; mousse testing sneak peek
4:22 — Curlfriend Collective Bonnet review + hair match headbands
9:00 — Q: Squish to condition — is it necessary? Does leave-in time matter?
13:14 — Q: How to conceal a cowlick; styling the back of your hair
17:40 — Q: Dealing with multiple curl patterns in one head
20:00 — Q: High porosity / damaged hair — how to start wearing it curly
25:00 — Q: Stringy curls — causes and fixes
28:32 — Q: Does coarse hair equal dry hair? Is the goal to make it softer?
33:04 — Q: What products to use for gray hair
41:48 — Q: Dry, coarse, wavy hair — product recommendations (fragrance-free)
43:24 — Q: Ouidad alone not lasting — how to layer or top with a second gel
44:53 — Q: Soft finish, fine hair — why it falls and how to extend hold
51:00 — Q: What does "lightweight" actually mean — consistency or ingredients?
54:49 — Q: Do you need both conditioner + deep conditioner on clarify days?
56:51 — Q: Hair looks great after diffusing but goes limp as days go on
59:30 — Closing thoughts + coaching program details
📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
🗓 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
➜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
★ 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.
