Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Feeling discouraged with your wavy or curly hair and wondering if you should give up? In this Beginner Curl Series video, I walk you through my Fair Shot framework to help you decide whether you’re forcing your curls or just giving up too soon.
Watch the Beginner Curls series: youtube.com/watch?v=Ujsyz2W2lp8&list=PLcFghU1dAGroW2kJ5kD300a2X-QZ0FudP&pp=sAgC
📆 JOIN THE SPRING CURL COACHING PROGRAM BEFORE MARCH 15: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/02/are-you-forcing-your-curls-how-to-know-if-youre-giving-up-too-soon
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• 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
• Wavy Headbands Plastic Skinny Thin Non-Slip Flexible Hair Bands: amzlink.to/az0UV7ncpuL9M
• Curlfriend Collective Espresso Comfort Curve Silk Headband, 10% off: curlfriendcollective.com/products/espresso-comfort-curve-silk-headband?ref=genamarie
• Curlfriend Collective Midi Silk Scrunchies, 10% off: curlfriendcollective.com/collections/shop-all/products/curls-everywhere-midi-silk-scrunchies-4-pc?ref=genamarie
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:59 Fair Shot Check #1 - Consistency
4:55 Fair Shot Check #2 - Recovery
8:58 Fair Shot Check #3 - Technique Fit
12:20 Fair Shot Check #4 - Strategic or Irrational
15:00 Fair Shot Check #5 - Time
19:26 Still frustrated?
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➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
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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
★ 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.
Feeling discouraged with your wavy or curly hair and wondering if you should give up? In this Beginner Curl Series video, I walk you through my Fair Shot framework to help you decide whether you’re forcing your curls or just giving up too soon.
Watch the Beginner Curls series: youtube.com/watch?v=Ujsyz2W2lp8&list=PLcFghU1dAGroW2kJ5kD300a2X-QZ0FudP&pp=sAgC
📆 JOIN THE SPRING CURL COACHING PROGRAM BEFORE MARCH 15: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/02/are-you-forcing-your-curls-how-to-know-if-youre-giving-up-too-soon
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• 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
• Wavy Headbands Plastic Skinny Thin Non-Slip Flexible Hair Bands: amzlink.to/az0UV7ncpuL9M
• Curlfriend Collective Espresso Comfort Curve Silk Headband, 10% off: curlfriendcollective.com/products/espresso-comfort-curve-silk-headband?ref=genamarie
• Curlfriend Collective Midi Silk Scrunchies, 10% off: curlfriendcollective.com/collections/shop-all/products/curls-everywhere-midi-silk-scrunchies-4-pc?ref=genamarie
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
2:59 Fair Shot Check #1 - Consistency
4:55 Fair Shot Check #2 - Recovery
8:58 Fair Shot Check #3 - Technique Fit
12:20 Fair Shot Check #4 - Strategic or Irrational
15:00 Fair Shot Check #5 - Time
19:26 Still frustrated?
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.
📝 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
★ 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.
