Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Rough finish hair needs softness, slip, and manageability at the prep step — but too much conditioning here and your gel hold is gone. Here are my three picks that give your hair what it needs without crossing the line.
✨ Kristin Ess 12-in-1 Leave-In Primer
· Conditioning: Medium
· Slip: High
· Protein: Medium
· Heat: Yes | UV: No
✨ Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In
· Conditioning: Medium to High
· Slip: High
· Protein: Medium
· Heat: Yes | UV: No
✨ Bounce Curl Thermal Guard Weightless Leave-In
· Conditioning: High
· Slip: High
· Protein: None
· Heat: Yes | UV: No
I compared all six side by side in my recent video — including my picks for soft finish hair.
👉🏼Head to my channel to watch the full video
To learn more about hair finish type, check out @itsbarbiedelle.
👉🏼Need more help with your curls? Email me the word GROUP at info@genamarie.co to learn more about my virtual curl coaching program.
#curlyhairproducts #heatprotectant #curlcoach #curlyhairroutine
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➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
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➜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.
Products are linked on this short and in my profile.
Rough finish hair needs softness, slip, and manageability at the prep step — but too much conditioning here and your gel hold is gone. Here are my three picks that give your hair what it needs without crossing the line.
✨ Kristin Ess 12-in-1 Leave-In Primer
· Conditioning: Medium
· Slip: High
· Protein: Medium
· Heat: Yes | UV: No
✨ Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Leave-In
· Conditioning: Medium to High
· Slip: High
· Protein: Medium
· Heat: Yes | UV: No
✨ Bounce Curl Thermal Guard Weightless Leave-In
· Conditioning: High
· Slip: High
· Protein: None
· Heat: Yes | UV: No
I compared all six side by side in my recent video — including my picks for soft finish hair.
👉🏼Head to my channel to watch the full video
To learn more about hair finish type, check out @itsbarbiedelle.
👉🏼Need more help with your curls? Email me the word GROUP at info@genamarie.co to learn more about my virtual curl coaching program.
#curlyhairproducts #heatprotectant #curlcoach #curlyhairroutine
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.
