Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Curly hair does not have to be hard or high maintenance. I'm sharing four changes that simplify your routine so your curls last longer, take less time, and work with your busy lifestyle.
Pre-register for the Fall Curl Coaching Program before Aug 31: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/08/stop-overcomplicating-curly-hair-how-to-get-low-maintenance-curls-that-last
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Joico Joigel Firm Styling Gel
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0qfQ1ffkg1v
Ulta: howl.link/4guxb7xz1u902
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with 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 Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
Ulta: howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm
• Curlsmith Fragrance Free Strong Hold Gel: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel (Level 5): howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Hair Repear Towel, Un-dyed: amzlink.to/az06iCyN0fUQi
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
• Curlfriend Collective Fit Me Right Silk Bonnet: curlfriendcollective.com/products/fit-me-right-silk-bonnets?ref=genamarie
• Curlfriend Collective The Basic B Mini Scrunchies (6 pc): curlfriendcollective.com/collections/mini-scrunchies/products/basic-b-three-mini-scrunchies-6-pc?ref=genamarie
• Curlfriend Collective Hair Match Comfort Curve Headband: curlfriendcollective.com/products/hair-match-comfort-curve-silk-headbands?variant=48577903263961?ref=genamarie
➜WHAT I'M WEARING
Top: howl.link/8lk6491npexsl
Lip, shade "Thriving": amzlink.to/az0G0d9gI9ung
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:31 Stop layering. Use one styler.
2:47 You're probably using the wrong styler for summer
8:37 How to dry your hair faster
12:33 Make your results last between wash days
17:34 What changes when you actually know what you're doing
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
★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
★ 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: 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.
Curly hair does not have to be hard or high maintenance. I'm sharing four changes that simplify your routine so your curls last longer, take less time, and work with your busy lifestyle.
Pre-register for the Fall Curl Coaching Program before Aug 31: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/08/stop-overcomplicating-curly-hair-how-to-get-low-maintenance-curls-that-last
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Joico Joigel Firm Styling Gel
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0qfQ1ffkg1v
Ulta: howl.link/4guxb7xz1u902
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with 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 Miracle Shield Heat Protection Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf
Ulta: howl.link/zx2q7483p5rpm
• Curlsmith Fragrance Free Strong Hold Gel: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel (Level 5): howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Hair Repear Towel, Un-dyed: amzlink.to/az06iCyN0fUQi
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
• Curlfriend Collective Fit Me Right Silk Bonnet: curlfriendcollective.com/products/fit-me-right-silk-bonnets?ref=genamarie
• Curlfriend Collective The Basic B Mini Scrunchies (6 pc): curlfriendcollective.com/collections/mini-scrunchies/products/basic-b-three-mini-scrunchies-6-pc?ref=genamarie
• Curlfriend Collective Hair Match Comfort Curve Headband: curlfriendcollective.com/products/hair-match-comfort-curve-silk-headbands?variant=48577903263961?ref=genamarie
➜WHAT I'M WEARING
Top: howl.link/8lk6491npexsl
Lip, shade "Thriving": amzlink.to/az0G0d9gI9ung
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:31 Stop layering. Use one styler.
2:47 You're probably using the wrong styler for summer
8:37 How to dry your hair faster
12:33 Make your results last between wash days
17:34 What changes when you actually know what you're doing
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
★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
★ 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: 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.
