Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
If you've tried everything in my Beginner Curl Series and your curls still aren't lasting, this video answers the most common questions I get about why. Find the adjustment your routine is still missing.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/04/tried-everything-in-my-beginner-curl-series-and-still-not-getting-results-heres-whats-missing
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel: howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENA: bit.ly/44L6LfS
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
• INFINITI PRO Conair Diffuser Combo:
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0N9hpyJF6n6
Target: howl.me/ckueXG21VvY
➜WHAT I'M WEARING
Top: howl.link/rvht4uhdpu8wl
Lip color "DM Me": amzlink.to/az0G0d9gI9ung
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:30 "Does this apply to my hair?"
2:56 "I'm using the right gel, but still not getting hold?"
6:56 "Do I actually need to diffuse?"
10:15 "Why aren't my curls lasting?"
13:33 "I've watched everything and I'm still stuck?"
15:45 Need more help?
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➜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.
If you've tried everything in my Beginner Curl Series and your curls still aren't lasting, this video answers the most common questions I get about why. Find the adjustment your routine is still missing.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/04/tried-everything-in-my-beginner-curl-series-and-still-not-getting-results-heres-whats-missing
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel, 10% off with code GENA: tidd.ly/40SW6P8
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0hKEx4FwE0C
• Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Flash Freeze Gel: howl.me/ckulaiixOA0
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• AG Liquid Effects Medium Hold Weightless Styling Gel, 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/xkQBev
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0MfXhZbJG3H
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENA: bit.ly/44L6LfS
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
• INFINITI PRO Conair Diffuser Combo:
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0N9hpyJF6n6
Target: howl.me/ckueXG21VvY
➜WHAT I'M WEARING
Top: howl.link/rvht4uhdpu8wl
Lip color "DM Me": amzlink.to/az0G0d9gI9ung
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:30 "Does this apply to my hair?"
2:56 "I'm using the right gel, but still not getting hold?"
6:56 "Do I actually need to diffuse?"
10:15 "Why aren't my curls lasting?"
13:33 "I've watched everything and I'm still stuck?"
15:45 Need more help?
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
★ 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.
