Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If you’re new to wearing your hair curly and dealing with heat damage, frizz, or curl memory loss, this video walks you through what to stop and what to start doing first. Learn how to support damaged curls with bond building, clarifying, heat protection, and simple habits that help your curls recover and last longer.
📥 Download the free Damage Recovery Checklist below for a step-by-step guide to breaking the damage cycle: genamarie.co/product/damage-recovery-checklist
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/02/damage-recovery-for-beginners-how-to-get-your-curls-back
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration Shampoo & Conditioner: amzlink.to/az09EGQlqdLTA
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Strengthening Oil: howl.link/xck70qnh587lb
• 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
• Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Shampoo: amzlink.to/az03vnNjdK81Y
• Ouidad Water Works Shampoo, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3LhfP2X
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0Ib2ozqOyXN
Ulta: howl.me/clncAJVPgni
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Mask: howl.me/ckulslDKf8A
• Briogeo Superfoods Acai Passionfruit Lightweight Hydration Hair Mask
Amazon: amzlink.to/az04NYtBxKm2u
Ulta: howl.link/jqqkhuy6ujgkc
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/3BfRzdn
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
Ulta: howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner: howl.me/ckulaigSQco
• Curlfriend Collective Midi Scrunchies: curlfriendcollective.com/collections/midi-silk-scrunchies/products/curly-world-midi-silk-scrunchies-4-pc?ref=genamarie
• Wavy Headbands Plastic Skinny Thin Non-Slip Flexible Hair Bands: amzlink.to/az0UV7ncpuL9M
• Curlfriend Collective Espresso Comfort Curve Silk Headband: curlfriendcollective.com/products/espresso-comfort-curve-silk-headband?ref=genamarie
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zqJCygrzIk
• Mini Grip Octopus Clip Spider Jaw Hair Claw Clips 24 Pack 3 cm: amzlink.to/az020mVpKcCUG
• Curlsmith Satin Pillowcase, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/450xlAI
• Yanibest Satin bonnet with adjustable band: amzlink.to/az0reQ4Kr6e1L
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:10 Commitment & Haircuts
5:10 Pre-Wash & Detangling
7:19 Treatments
10:14 Reset & Condition
14:17 Heat & Prep
15:52 Protection & In Between Days
21:47 Need more support?
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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
➜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
★ 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.
If you’re new to wearing your hair curly and dealing with heat damage, frizz, or curl memory loss, this video walks you through what to stop and what to start doing first. Learn how to support damaged curls with bond building, clarifying, heat protection, and simple habits that help your curls recover and last longer.
📥 Download the free Damage Recovery Checklist below for a step-by-step guide to breaking the damage cycle: genamarie.co/product/damage-recovery-checklist
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/02/damage-recovery-for-beginners-how-to-get-your-curls-back
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration Shampoo & Conditioner: amzlink.to/az09EGQlqdLTA
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Strengthening Oil: howl.link/xck70qnh587lb
• 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
• Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Shampoo: amzlink.to/az03vnNjdK81Y
• Ouidad Water Works Shampoo, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3LhfP2X
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0Ib2ozqOyXN
Ulta: howl.me/clncAJVPgni
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Bond Building Mask: howl.me/ckulslDKf8A
• Briogeo Superfoods Acai Passionfruit Lightweight Hydration Hair Mask
Amazon: amzlink.to/az04NYtBxKm2u
Ulta: howl.link/jqqkhuy6ujgkc
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/3BfRzdn
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
Ulta: howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner: howl.me/ckulaigSQco
• Curlfriend Collective Midi Scrunchies: curlfriendcollective.com/collections/midi-silk-scrunchies/products/curly-world-midi-silk-scrunchies-4-pc?ref=genamarie
• Wavy Headbands Plastic Skinny Thin Non-Slip Flexible Hair Bands: amzlink.to/az0UV7ncpuL9M
• Curlfriend Collective Espresso Comfort Curve Silk Headband: curlfriendcollective.com/products/espresso-comfort-curve-silk-headband?ref=genamarie
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zqJCygrzIk
• Mini Grip Octopus Clip Spider Jaw Hair Claw Clips 24 Pack 3 cm: amzlink.to/az020mVpKcCUG
• Curlsmith Satin Pillowcase, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/450xlAI
• Yanibest Satin bonnet with adjustable band: amzlink.to/az0reQ4Kr6e1L
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
1:10 Commitment & Haircuts
5:10 Pre-Wash & Detangling
7:19 Treatments
10:14 Reset & Condition
14:17 Heat & Prep
15:52 Protection & In Between Days
21:47 Need more support?
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
★ 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.
