Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Enrollment for my Winter Curl Coaching Program closes on Dec 31st! To discuss if you're a fit, email me at info@genamarie.co with the word GROUP and tell me what you're struggling with. Spots are limited.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2025/12/picking-balanced-product-combos-for-your-hair-moisture-vs-hold-live
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
Living Proof: go.shopmy.us/p-65383989
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
Ulta: howl.link/3l8fqu62yxbh1
• Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Leave-In: amzlink.to/az0tfVT4GgdEA
• Curlsmith Fragrance-free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner: howl.me/ckulaigSQco
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Lasting Definition Flash Freeze Gel: howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly: amzlink.to/az0sHSkT5CbHn
• Umberto Giannini Crème De Curl Control Cream: amzlink.to/az06Qy8N3IuED
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel Stronger Hold, 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• 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
Ulta: howl.link/qzjzqyue7opb2
• Joico JoiGel: amzlink.to/az0qfQ1ffkg1v
➜WHAT I'M WEARING
Top: amzlink.to/az0P8LIjziYkn
➜TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro: Moisture vs Hold & What This Live Covers
02:05 – What “Balanced” Products Actually Mean
04:10 – Fine, Soft Hair: Lightweight Prep + Strong Hold
08:30 – Fine, Rough Hair: Adding Slip Without Losing Hold
13:30 – Medium Hair Types: Flexible Product Combos
18:25 – Medium, Rough Hair (My Go-To Combo)
22:45 – Coarse, Rough Hair: When You Need More Moisture
27:10 – Common Reasons Your Hold Isn’t Lasting
31:15 – Live Q&A: Products, Layering & Hold Issues
45:40 – Coaching, Product Testing & Next Steps
➜RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📥 My Strong Hold Method Cheatsheet: genamarie.co/hold
🧴 Top Shampoos & Conditioners: genamarie.co/2025/04/best-shampoos-conditioners-for-curly-wavy-hair-what-to-avoid
💌 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
★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: moptophair.com/gena20
★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.
Enrollment for my Winter Curl Coaching Program closes on Dec 31st! To discuss if you're a fit, email me at info@genamarie.co with the word GROUP and tell me what you're struggling with. Spots are limited.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2025/12/picking-balanced-product-combos-for-your-hair-moisture-vs-hold-live
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Living Proof Leave-In Conditioning Spray
Living Proof: go.shopmy.us/p-65383989
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0oIsgtXZH70
Ulta: howl.link/3l8fqu62yxbh1
• Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Leave-In: amzlink.to/az0tfVT4GgdEA
• Curlsmith Fragrance-free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Curlsmith Miracle Shield: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In Conditioner: howl.me/ckulaigSQco
• Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Lasting Definition Flash Freeze Gel: howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly Scrunching Jelly: amzlink.to/az0sHSkT5CbHn
• Umberto Giannini Crème De Curl Control Cream: amzlink.to/az06Qy8N3IuED
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel Stronger Hold, 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• 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
Ulta: howl.link/qzjzqyue7opb2
• Joico JoiGel: amzlink.to/az0qfQ1ffkg1v
➜WHAT I'M WEARING
Top: amzlink.to/az0P8LIjziYkn
➜TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro: Moisture vs Hold & What This Live Covers
02:05 – What “Balanced” Products Actually Mean
04:10 – Fine, Soft Hair: Lightweight Prep + Strong Hold
08:30 – Fine, Rough Hair: Adding Slip Without Losing Hold
13:30 – Medium Hair Types: Flexible Product Combos
18:25 – Medium, Rough Hair (My Go-To Combo)
22:45 – Coarse, Rough Hair: When You Need More Moisture
27:10 – Common Reasons Your Hold Isn’t Lasting
31:15 – Live Q&A: Products, Layering & Hold Issues
45:40 – Coaching, Product Testing & Next Steps
➜RESOURCES MENTIONED:
📥 My Strong Hold Method Cheatsheet: genamarie.co/hold
🧴 Top Shampoos & Conditioners: genamarie.co/2025/04/best-shampoos-conditioners-for-curly-wavy-hair-what-to-avoid
💌 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
★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: moptophair.com/gena20
★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.
