What are things that you don't fine necessary or things that don't work for your curls? Let me know below! ⤵ I summarized all the things I mentioned on my blog here: genamarie.co/2023/03/deinfluencing-curly-hair-things-you-dont-need/
@thimblesea
Жыл бұрын
Really time-intensive styling techniques like finger rolling, finger coiling or shingling.
@GrayedAmy
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I would add heat protectant to the list of unnecessary products. From what I've read, most of the ingredients in a strong hold gel, like PVP, polyquaterniums, and copolymers are very good heat protectants, so you don't need a separate heat protectant.
@charlieseverson3534
Жыл бұрын
Diffusing. Even though I have hair similar to yours, I just plain old get better results air drying. I know it's supposedly more damaging, but it works for me.
@basickitchentea5798
Жыл бұрын
Brush styling/sectioning, my curls never come out as good as glazing and letting my hair section itself
@jenniferlubell5205
Жыл бұрын
@@charlieseverson3534 Agree. I recently got a hair dryer and diffuser. It took forever to dry my hair, and it was frizzier and more stringy than it would have been had I air dried it. One thing that works for me: Washing and styling hair in the early evening, keeping hair in the gel cast, then scrunching it out the next day.
@becka333
Жыл бұрын
EVERY PERSON ON THEIR CURLY JOURNEY NEEDS TO SEE THIS VIDEO! I hate to see all these routines where normal people are using like 6 products after they get out of the shower because influencers tell you you NEED all of them. As someone who had been sucked into this curly hair internet rabbit hole for years, it's STRESSFUL. You can be stressed about how much time you spend on it, stressed about how much money you spend on it, stressed about it not looking perfect like the videos. While my hair looked great, all the stress probably aged my face lol. Also, what a lot of other influencers don't tell you is that there are A LOT of multi-purpose products i.e. products that are moisturising as well as give definition and some hold all in one, and I have one that I love to use during the week when I'm not holding myself to AMAZING hair standards. I am grateful to influencer videos for giving me the base knowledge I needed to go on and do my own research though. That said, you definitely influenced me to get the Curlsmith Thickening Lotion!
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Haha yes I love that product! It’s the only “add on” that I’ve noticed to truly make a difference in my results. And thanks for sharing that! I try and note in my videos when I particular step is optional for that reason ❤️
@TracyD2
Жыл бұрын
I am one that needs moisturizing and some hold not much but I need anti frizz for sure but don’t want to weigh my hair down. Does one product like that exist? I almost get there with the Olaplex 6 I believe it’s the 6. The leave in cream.
@dqena
Жыл бұрын
right
@ashy812a
Жыл бұрын
Omg plz lmk what’s the product you love that’s moisturizing and holds hair too plz🙇♀️🙇♀️🙇♀️
@cvonsutphen
Жыл бұрын
*Case Studies* . I would love to see content designed around hypothetical types. For instance, Cindy is 56, does not color her hair, has 2B wavy, low density collar bone length high porosity hair. Recommended products and styling routines for each case.
@solar0wind
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, that sounds great😊
@jillshaw4392
Жыл бұрын
Agree sounds great. Only Cindy is over 60 with 2b-c hair
@nikkid8834
Жыл бұрын
Love it!
@dayiz835
Жыл бұрын
Hey @CVonSutphen! Seems like you already have your inclusion criteria, why not look for products/techniques that advertise/allow you to achieve what you’re interested in? That’s my advice in case you don’t know where to start with so many choices, however if you’re just looking for the purpose of having all that info in one place, then we’ll have to wait for those case studies results 😁
@lw2131
7 ай бұрын
@@jillshaw4392 😂
@aimee-made
Жыл бұрын
For a hair towel, I went to a thrift store, bought a men's XXL 100% cotton t-shirt, cut off the arms, and sewed it together (with a sewing machine, using a zigzag stitch) on one side. Then I just turned any raw edges under and sewed those. Took me about 30 mins total. Makes a huge "towel" for all of $5, and I repurposed something!
@lucrecevonkasm
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video thank you. I despise dyson, it is so nice to hear an influencer with a sensible, honest opinion on it!
@JLJ8039
Жыл бұрын
I own a Dyson and I am currently traveling abroad. Sure, I had no idea I was going to be traveling and its the first time I do since I bought the dryer, but I am pissed that I bought a $500 dryer with no dual voltage. Even with a converter it won't work. If I have to buy another one, I'll go with Shark or any other that does have dual voltage. It's ridiculous that to increase profits, they won't include a feature like that.
@adro13
Жыл бұрын
Our local Dyson service center told my husband our vacuum wasn’t fixable and offered a small credit toward replacement instead. My husband, being very handy and mechanically inclined, asked for the vacuum back as he wanted to investigate himself before shelling out hundreds for a new one. The guy did not want to give our vacuum back! He argued with my husband about his replacement recommendation before finally handing it over. My husband brought it home, played with it and was able to purchase an inexpensive, compatible replacement battery on Amazon. That vacuum is still working years later. 🙄 We own a handful of Dyson products, but I was done purchasing any more from them at that point.
@lucrecevonkasm
Жыл бұрын
@@adro13 yes, my partner bought a Dyson vacuum twenty years ago and we have been repairing it ourselves ever since, by scavenging parts here and there. 😋 Better for the planet and our pockets.
@adro13
Жыл бұрын
@@lucrecevonkasm , I can’t help but assume they’d have sold us a new vacuum and then fixed our “unrepairable” one and sold it as refurbished. It really turned me off to Dyson as a company and we’ve owned their products for many years as well. I bought the Shark dryer and am happy with it. The large Curlsmith diffuser looks great, but I already felt pretty bougie buying one $200 hairdryer. I don’t need another one.
@lw3764
Жыл бұрын
@@adro13 I wouldn't be surprised if Dyson sold your old vacuum as refurbished. I see refurbished vacuums on sale at Zulily sometimes.
@erinfrew4070
6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Gina. May I make a video suggestion? How about one dedicated to super-fine curly hair? It would be helpful if you could take us through a wash day from wash to style, and also, a refresh day style. Those of us with baby-fine hair have unique challenges and needs. Thank you!
@marissalorraine8700
Жыл бұрын
That plopping advise us gold omg I hate plopping because product runs. I do Micro version.
@thearb2003
7 ай бұрын
i agree then the product runs to the scalp, itchy
@CMch22
Жыл бұрын
I love what you said about the Dyson hair drier. There have been many people who have done pretty decent scientific comparisons to the shark hair drier and that one comes out superior every time.
@moni9192
Жыл бұрын
I think it really depends on how tight your curls and coils are. I think 3c to 4c is a little different. My hair is 3c with 4 a as well.
@KO-mj3uo
Жыл бұрын
Great video per usual! I remember when I first started CGM 4 yrs ago, every topic was about basically not washing your hair & using as much condition as possible 😩 People were going months using Suave pink conditioner only & then using globs of it for leave it as well. Idk how their hair ever even dried 😂 I’ve always opted for a curl cream oppose to leave in & clarifying is so crucial. I think that should be the 1st step taught!
@yensid4294
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I can only go about 4 days before needing to wash my hair again. I've given up on refreshing since it always makes my hair super frizzy & now I just wash it & restyle it. I also can't use hard hold gels or oils since they are too heavy. As a more wavy haired person with fine but dense hair, I have better luck with liquidy leave-ins, mousse & hairspray (alcohol & fragrance free) I live in a climate with dry summers & more humid winters so that's when I have to change the moisture to protein balance of my products. Finding products that hold but aren't too heavy was the biggest challenge for me as well as finding good products that weren't too fragranced. I agree about not needing a $500 hair drier. Any good drier with multiple heat settings & an appropriately shaped diffuser attachment should be fine.
@jessicahuffman743
Жыл бұрын
Gina I just wanted to thank you. I have fine hair, my hairdresser told me to style my hair sopping wet, it didn’t work for me at all. Finding your videos and getting some of the water out before I styled my hair was a game changer ❤
@sherilynschneider
Жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. My hairstylist styles my fine hair soaking wet with a ton of product. It looks good long enough for me to pay the bill and walk to the car. It absolutely drops! Sorta sickening but luckily she does a great job with cut & color.
@flufwix
10 ай бұрын
I have fine curly hair. I always use a microfiber wrap to absorb excess moisture before applying product. I mist water if I think it needs a little more. I also find using little silver clips to hold up the less curly parts at the front while they partially dry to maximize the curl. Leaving it sopping wet and trying to style it just doesn’t work
@genevadixon8426
Жыл бұрын
I like your no-nonsense approach! I did find a use for co-washes. I wash my hair once a week; it’s naturally very dry, and it needs to be detangled before I shampoo. I’ve found that by using a co-wash for my first shampoo, I get a cleansing and detangling in one, and then I use whatever shampoo I want to use. It has made wash day so much easier! Thanks for all your insights!
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
that's great! i do something similar but with just conditioner before shampoo
@kadinaator
Жыл бұрын
Detangle your hair under running water when it's soaking wet - makes it a hundred times easier.
@ChynnaBlue1
Жыл бұрын
Hooray for this! The only thing I believe is “necessary” is awareness and knowledge of what works for you and to remember that learning to care for waves and curls is like any new skill and it takes time to learn and improve.
@katcalico9142
Жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! My mom and my sister both have stuck straight hair and didn’t know what to do with mine - I was just frizzy AF until Freshman year of college. My roommate’s mom owned a hair salon and that started my journey.
@DeenaWilson-z4j
Жыл бұрын
Would you talk more about products for fine curly hair and the method to style with bangs?
@ashantimeije7604
Жыл бұрын
I bought a dyson and I love mine, but before my dyson I had a blowdryer for 20eu which also worked fine. My drying time is just way shorter now. In my opinion you are right. You don't need the dyson, but I do really enjoy mine also for blowdrying my hair with the comb attachment!
@bertikahernandez93
Жыл бұрын
I have silver hair between a 3A and 3b type. Medium density. I love going simple even though since I am fairly new to leaving my hair curly ( been straightening for years) I’ve bought everything under the sun 😞 would love to just use a couple of products instead. I currently use curlsmith which I love btw. I would love if you would do a video on silver hair.
@pamrennie
Жыл бұрын
I second this! A video and tips for silver hair
@HT-rq6om
Жыл бұрын
I feel you. Getting so tired of wasting my energy and money!
@Ginger_McElfresh_Art
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I really appreciate the honesty and education! I feel a lot of influencers get sucked into to a few brands, and "lose their way"....thanks for the transparency....very refreshing ❤. Maybe you could do a video on the up forward method. I have very similar hair to you, and it's been working pretty good for me 😊
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I have a similar method to that here: kzitem.info/news/bejne/mZd6vWqQn4Vpnmk&feature=shares
@JaeGemini
Жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said besides the dyson. I been using it for years plus coloring and still don’t have fried hair. My hair is still very soft even after skipping deep treatments or a leave in. Whereas when I was using I think a revlon hair dryer then a Chi with no hair coloring my hair felt fried on the ends. Your hair maybe just not the right texture for it
@sailormoon444
Жыл бұрын
It never crossed my mind that me plopping ny hair could be causing dandruff and flat roots! Im gonna try just tshirt scrunching and see how it goes. Thanks!
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Yeah! For some people, especially low density hair, it can press the product onto the scalp
@StormyDay
Жыл бұрын
I found that finding a person to follow with hair closest to yours-curl pattern, general density, individual hair thickness and porosity-really helps with product recommendations, but even then it’s a personal thing. I am off gel and off using clumping and ringlets, they cause too much breakage to my fine hair. In the winter, a LIC is mandatory even with a curl crème.
@lw3764
Жыл бұрын
I cut up some old tshirt material bedsheets into hair towels. I didn't even bother sewing the edges. Problem solved!
@joanams8353
Жыл бұрын
washing your hair every day is actually totally fine if your scalp needs it and your hair can tolerate it - ask any dermatologist and they'll tell you some people actually should be washing their hair every day to avoid scalp issues such as dandruff and itchiness etc.
@elle_sanchez
Жыл бұрын
I have a question for you. I believe my curls are a 3C and I don’t like how much they shrink when I leave my hair curly. I recently bought the curl sculptor by Mixed Chicks because it noted that it worked for elongation. I was amazed at how well it did just that. Anyway, the question is, what ingredients help with elongation? I read the ingredients and the first one was glycerin and second was polyquanternium. Is it one of these? I did try and do my own research but wasn’t able to get a definite answer. I also checked to see if you had a video with this product but didn’t see one. Please help 😫
@kimhamilton762
Жыл бұрын
This is a great video! I agree that I use the best products for my coily hair. The one thing that I do is rotate my shampoos and conditioners on a weekly basis. I use a scrub that is more gentle than clarifying shampoo that can be harsh on my coily hair. As for my coily hair a leave-in is a must for helping with hydration and moisture. My wash day includes shampoo, conditioner,detangle spray, leave-in, styling cream, a gel and oil. My whole routine takes 90 minutes. This is the process that works for me.
@mendocinogirl
Жыл бұрын
After reading the CG Handbook, the author has a very tight curl herself. Though it’s an excellent place to start, I didn’t feel like I found very much information that was helpful for someone like me with 2 A-C fine, low porosity hair. As I go along this hair journey, my curl pattern may improve as the health of my hair improves, but I’m not setting my heart on those incredible Botticelli curls in the old renaissance paintings. It’s so helpful having some guidance on the practical side of the journey. It’s exciting to see new products and techniques demonstrated, and it’s easy to want to buy everything, but it’s definitely a lot smarter to learn from others, look for people with very similar hair types, and keep it simple. Healthy hair is the primary goal, and learning which techniques work for me is the most important.
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Yes, so true! I think it's just outdated at this point and we've come a long way :)
@amysenffner4975
Жыл бұрын
I love watching you. The information and care are amazing. Thank you
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you! 🥰
@user-xz4hy5vk7s
9 ай бұрын
I use a no poo. (Deva curl). My hair doesn't get a lot of build up. I can even put coconut oil on my hair prior every time i wash, followed by no poo without any build up. I do alternate between shampoos every now and then when i feel like my hair may need it. I also need a leave in conditioner for the extra moisture. I dont find styling products moisturizing at all, if anything, it makes my hair more dry, regardless of the brand. I feel like this video definitely isn't for everyone as i couldn't get away with half of these things. Spray bottles immensely helps with restyling as well as detangling. My hair also works best with styling soaking wet. Damp doesn't work for me. My hair is 2c. This is everything my hair doesn't agree with.... 😅 Kind of a waste but maybe others will benefit from it. Im 3 yrs into it so i know what works best for me personally
@bonnieb6984
Жыл бұрын
Some videos I watch the girl puts on so many products, and lots of it, mousse, gel, curl cream, and even more. My poor little thin hair would just be stuck to my head. It makes me itchy just watching the amount of products!
@MourningCloak777
Жыл бұрын
I just recently found your channel so am a new subscriber. This is one of the most helpful curly videos I've seen. Thank you! I have fine, low density, high porosity hair, and it it so hard to find products and routines that work for me. You have given me so many good ideas, and this video is right up there at the top. Thank you so much!
@amandajones6015
Жыл бұрын
This is GREAT information!!!!🙌🏼 I've bought SO many products that just didn't work for me. Less is more and it takes time.❤
@monettepaparotti9167
Жыл бұрын
I really love your expertise on curly hair. You are my favorite influencer because your content is informative and not just about buying products. Since watching your videos, my curls look better today than ever before. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and styling tips. You are beautiful on the inside and out.
@FrazJJ
Жыл бұрын
I agree! It’s about information and education and not you need to buy every product and do complicated routines
@livdelima6132
Жыл бұрын
I wish I knew more about my hair before buying a lot of my curly hair products, especially the Not Your Mother's curl line. I couldn't understand at first why everyone else I was seeing on KZitem was getting great results and love the products. For me, it looked great after styling, but by the next morning, I would see build-up my hair was weighed down. Now, I have learned of my hair and learned more to look for in the products instead just by the word curly in products.
@mendocinogirl
Жыл бұрын
I bought a man’s 3X Hanes T-shirt for a really good price from Amazon’s outlet. I love it!
@joy56920
6 ай бұрын
I love all your videos, and how authentic you are. You're one of the only curly hair influencers I can turn to for advice that actually works for me. I also have very fine hair that gets weighed down easily by most of the popular curly hair products and methods. Keep up the great work!
@moonbabyprime
Жыл бұрын
Your comments are right on point! Where someone lives can also be a variable that impacts curl product needs and outcomes. Someone who lives in the humidity of Miami will not experience their curly hair the same way that that same person will experience their hair outcomes while the are vacationing in the desert at Palm Springs.
@dogmomofive7011
Жыл бұрын
Tried the Dyson and the Shark. Sent both back. The Curlsmith dryer is a game changer. It was the dream dryer I was looking for.
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Its my favorite.
@moonbabyprime
Жыл бұрын
I love my Laifen hairdryer. It’s expensive, $170, but is very fast with air output matching the Dyson at $450 with better heat control.
@mariacharria4118
Жыл бұрын
What about short curly hair? I have a loose curl and is something that is new for me, I had some wave but not curly after a brain surgery my hair grew curly and I am trying to learn how to care for it. I really can not apply all the think you said. Can you help?
@morgansides294
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I have been struggling with my hair because as I'm getting older my hormones are variable and my hair has changed. I used to have coarser hair with a tighter curl pattern and now my curls are looser. I'm having to relearn how to style my hair 😂
@natalia95112
Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, for some reason, kinky curly knot today (KCKT) doesn't really work wonders on my hair. I mean, it's okay/good but I find that Cantu curl activator cream is much, much better at giving me the slip for styling. I can't believe people rave about KCKT everywhere lol.
@YunhoJams7
Жыл бұрын
This video is best for waves. The details you use to back up why to get rid of products and techniques is exactly how to care for waves. Your hair is actually wavy so it was confusing as to why in the video you speak about waves as if its another group when you’re in the same group. By using the logic that this video is for “curls”, there’s plenty of contradictions. The things you say to get rid of are actually best suited for those with type 3 curly hair as well as type 4 coils. I know I’m not the only one that feels this way as others in the comments wrote this is contradictory as well, one even said its confusing. Im all about deinfluencing its just that people in the type 3 curl category are watching this video thinking they need to get rid of things like cowash and leave-in products and instead do things like use just gel and plop. Overall, I like the details you give, its on the right track. Its the same advice I say to those with waves. A future video idea would be making a part 2 to this video after learning more about the differences between curls, waves and coils. You could even address the comments that are asking basic questions like stating they too have “curly” or “type 3” and asking why moisture is making their hair limp when waves need more protein than moisture. Curls and coils don’t go limp.
@fridalopez738
Жыл бұрын
I have had two mist sprayer bottles and personally not a fan, they stop working after a while i went back to using a good old regular spray bottles
@monicagomes3023
Жыл бұрын
The problem is that first people put wavy hair in curly type... wavy is wavy and just doesn't hold like a curly hair. My hair is wavy and loses al the definition.very easily, so if someone wants definition a gel is so important. I just use normal shampoo, hair mask, a cream with thermoprotection and a gel... 4 products total. The technique is the most important in my opinion
@timeless9820
Жыл бұрын
Or like me. I always noticed that the back of my head, my hair is curly, then the layer on top, the middle layer is wavybcurly, but the front hair and the top player., the hair that is on top of all my hair is straight wavy. It has the subtle wavy look. My hair get puffy and I have to brush it and brush and brush and break my curly patterns to make it straight , at least the first to layers cuz the back of my head will always be curly but at least it will be easy to handle it. It looks ugly to keep my hair wavy and curly so I just break it apart so I can have straight hair with a lot of volume.
@shutterbird13
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I'm tired of the "one-size-fits-all" methods touted by so many curly hair enthusiasts. The once a week wash thing is not something I can do. I sweat pretty regularly along my hairline, and just the idea of leaving that sitting grosses me out. I'm also one of those people whose roots are oily after skipping one day of washing, after two days of no washing, it looks like someone dumped olive oil on my head. I've tried wet vs. damp styling, and I don't see a ton of difference personally, but I find plopping annoying. It's just refreshing to see someone say right out that no one thing works for everyone. Now I'm off to watch your shampoo and diffuser videos.
@nikkik1145
Жыл бұрын
Yes, please DO do a reel or something about the amount of water for damp styling. My hair is sooo goldilocks and the three bears about how much water it needs for products...
@katcalico9142
Жыл бұрын
Honestly my hair looks its best when I have straightened it and we have humidity or light rain - for some reason they are better than effort can produce. 🤣🤣
@spisie130
Жыл бұрын
you're right about the Dyson getting really hot. I loooove mine because I only hover diffuse and my hair dries faster with it, but I can only ever use it on the lowest heat setting because anything over that is way too hot
@annettespeidel5831
Жыл бұрын
The damp hair styling routine you mentioned is a yes for me. My hair seems to be more like your sister. I struggle watching curly hair videos bc they are always fairly curly and always higher up to scalp. My wave pattern is lower like your sister’s hair. Possible to find some other models with examples of curly hair patterns that are more on the wavy side?? Your videos and info have been super helpful! I used CurlSmith co-wash today for first time. It recommended when I took hair curl quiz. I’m not a fan so far. I think hair feels tacky. 🙁 Thanks again for all your curly hair help for this newbie!!
@juliedickerson2333
Жыл бұрын
Would love a video on the wet vs damp styling. I have more wavy hair which sounds like it would benefit from wet styling yet I think my hair might be best damp styled.
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
I have an old one here! I should redo it now that my hair has changed kzitem.info/news/bejne/xI5rxYihaaGIZKA&feature=shares
@asha_vere
Жыл бұрын
I transitioned years ago but my hair has gotten back to the point where it's similar to what yours looked like in the photo you showed during your transition phase. I think it's because hard water destroyed my hair. I got a filter for my shower but I was wondering how I could get it to bounce back or would I be basically starting all over again..
@helenl7967
Жыл бұрын
I definitely would like to recover the money i have spent on curly related products. My shark hair dryer was expensive and gets pretty hot, never gets a true cold shot. Wet hair styling was a great personal discovery, makes a huge difference in how my hair turns out. Downside is dry time. Finally found a refresh product I can use with damp hair.
@lindasiew6948
Жыл бұрын
Please do a damp hair styling video. As my hair grows I notice it looses its curl pattern and then I only get good results with damp hair.
@marialena21
Жыл бұрын
What's the difference between a leave in conditioner and a curl cream??
@helenl7967
Жыл бұрын
I stopped deep moisturizing. Always too heavy for my hair. Gels are still styling must do. Curl creams I use in much smaller amounts now since I realized it is too much weight for my hair type. I found 3 different ones I can use in small qty. AG Recoil, (refresh days) AG Curl Cream and AG Vita C conditioner seem to make my hair happy...not all in same day. Also Tre Luxe shampoo, hi def gel and Reflex Serum also work for me. Ouidad gel for heavy humidity climate is a must. Quick brush thru with some tension, followed byvwide tooth comb, then lots of scrunching and micro plopping gives me best results especially when I have the right amount and type of products.
@fairfaxvienna4099
7 ай бұрын
Not sure if you are aware but the Dyson hairdryer has a low & medium heat setting. 🤦♀️ It’s only too hot on the highest setting. (Medium for some hair types). I keep mine on low and no damage!
@GenaMarie
7 ай бұрын
Yes I've tried it and found even the low to be too hot compared to my other curly hair dryer
@fairfaxvienna4099
7 ай бұрын
@@GenaMarie I have very fine & thin wavy hair and the low setting is perfection!
@simplycurlyde
Жыл бұрын
One thing I learned about my hair and I regretted getting the CS Bond Curl Rehab Salve, because my hair doesn't do well with a lot of protein. Thank you Gena for the reaffirmation, that it's not necessary to use both leave-in & cream, and I've been learning that, too with my hair. I prefer to use the cream, but I am using up the leave-in, since I don't like throwing stuff out, unless it's really bad. I'm just using very little of it so I can have a little bit of slip. As far as the Dyson goes, thank you for not making us think that we have to get it because it's so good & worth the cost of it. For one thing, I always thought the diffuser is small for those of us who have a lot of hair. But the CS hair dryer is tempting because of the size of the diffuser & that it's about 1/2 the cost of the Dyson.
@35ATeacher
10 күн бұрын
A game changer for me was a tip from my curly stylist. She talked me into a hooded dryer from Sally’s. It was about $125 and so worth it! I can dry my hair AND do my makeup in the mornings at the same time!
@susanbackes4651
Жыл бұрын
My hair looks a lot like your sisters except mine is very long. I’ve had so many stylists argue with me when I tell them my curl doesn’t start until a few inches away from my scalp. Also a lot of curly hair routines make my hair look stringy/or droop my curl /or make too dry & crispy from gels
@christinemarie2264
Жыл бұрын
I've found that curly hair products don't always work well for my coarse, dry, wavy graying hair. I have been getting better results with a hydration line for wash and condition and lightweight leave in cream conditioner. Then I style with a curl cream or gel.
@valetastigers8875
8 ай бұрын
This is a great video. I love your videos. They have so much information and you clarify a lot. I have just recently started my "curly" (probably more wavy) journey, and I have felt overwhelmed by all the information I received. I think I fall into the 2 category with a few 3a curls in my hair. do you have any tips for refreshing wavy hair? I sleep in a Silk bonnet, but I lose all my "curls," and to refresh, I have to soak my head, which I feel just leaves my hair kind of dirty looking. Even hand scrunching or misting it definitely gives it a dark look. Any suggestion.
@msb5291
2 ай бұрын
Thank you Gena for this brilliant video! Your honest opinions and advice are invaluable! I have wasted so much money on products (mostly recommended by stylists pushing their salon's inventory) and not knowing what my hair type really needs or how to use it. Your are an angel. :)
@Heatherskl
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Great advice/insight :)
@claire.morgan
Жыл бұрын
Loved this video, Gena! I appreciate the "deinfluencing" idea.
@xoxo.kat123
Жыл бұрын
Does overnight plopping cause frizz?
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
I don’t recommend sleeping with wet hair especially in a plop. It can lead to scalp issues like fungus growth, hygral fatigue and more. And yes, frizz for sure
@Detroit-Jen
Жыл бұрын
I love the conair hairdryer for texture hair. The diffuser is a great size!
@MsDF936
Жыл бұрын
I've always thought plopping was just a big waste of product. Why put all the product on your hair and then suck it up with a towel or tshirt? It always gave men more frizz.
@Jim-k2q
9 ай бұрын
I've found that Garnier Fructis is as effective on my curly hair as well as more expensive brands. No, I am not being paid. My opinion alone.
@vimlarani7575
Жыл бұрын
So glad to have come across your videos. I'm new at CG hair stuff & was almost going to give up on it cos I was overwhelmed by how much effort goes into it. Your videos & explanations have helped me alot. Beginning to enjoy being a curly girl. Thanks & keep up your good work.
@marleneharden544
Жыл бұрын
Great video 🙋♀️ yes, you are wright about our hairstyles and cuts..👩🦱👩🦰👱♀️ I learn something every time I watch your beautiful face and hair🥰 thank you for all your hard work; because it is so hard to find what works for our individual hairstyles 💕😇🙏
@florl.delgado4093
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite videos!!!!!!!! LOVED IT!!!! Thank you for sharing ❣️😊 P.S. You do you! You always seem to know "best" Thanks 👍
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you!
@janicem.1100
Жыл бұрын
Sophie from England. She's good but her methods don't work for my thinner hair
@tressafisher4439
Жыл бұрын
I'm like a type 2b-c with spirals. It's long; to the bottom of my bra. Is thick, fine and it likes to tangle. Is that all right to leave the air cream curlsmith in it l, the souffle the gel And then very little of the mousse in the purple bottle. You have any other suggestions as 2 Curl families clumping together and then entangling amongst each other. Lose a lot of hair just using my fingers on a daily basis which pulls the curl out to get the tangles out. Help
@thearb2003
7 ай бұрын
Hair is dead it can't repair So agree the CGM needs updating a lot because of the products we have now. :) Also refresh doesn't work for everyone. Love your vids
@melissabradley8973
6 ай бұрын
I have curly hair and find it much easier to straighten it. I try to style curly with a wand or iron and it always looks oily when I do it. Any suggestions? I’m going to try Ouidad products
@melissabradley8973
6 ай бұрын
I have curly hair and find it much easier to straighten it. I try to style curly with a wand or iron and it always looks oily when I do it. Any suggestions? I’m going to try Ouidad products
@Candykisses0022
Жыл бұрын
I find that a leave in mousse and then gel works best for my 3b hair. I do use an oil to scrunch my crunch
@debbiekotch6006
9 ай бұрын
My hair is more on the wavier side then the curly side. I have tried many products. Prose products work great on my hair. But I hate waiting for it to come in the mail. I can't go and just pick it up in the store, if I run out.
@SoniaCordova498
Жыл бұрын
I love how genuine and honest you are. Thank you so such great and helpful videos! ❤❤
@juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988
Жыл бұрын
You are too beautiful
@dreambrush7251
Жыл бұрын
also you don't need a whole set of salon quality products to achieve your hair goals. I had a big chop in 2021 and since then the majority of the hair products that I use are from drugstore. My hair has been growing nicely since then and it has been very soft, it's all about what your hair needs and getting products that match with those needs.
@user-xz4hy5vk7s
9 ай бұрын
I could never live without leaving conditioners. My hair is so coarse and requires a lot of moisture. This would never fly for me
@cindybrook0520
Жыл бұрын
Excellent content video, Gena, lots of yes nodding. Thank you
@taylorreneeyt
6 ай бұрын
I am not the best about getting frequent trims. I typically only get 1-2 cuts a year 😅 So I need to work on that. But my question is, how do you know if your hair is damaged? I’ve never died my hair but I’m sure my hair has had some heat damage from how often I diffuse it.
@GenaMarie
6 ай бұрын
Damage is split ends, breakage, and hair that cannot retain moisture very well. Dries out quickly, looks dull, and is frizzy and brittle.
@Chels924
Жыл бұрын
I have much tighter curls than you but I love your content because it’s so informative and science based!
@xoxo.kat123
Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on mousse for 3a hair?
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Love mousse! It’s a good lightweight option for volume
@free2bkittenforever
Жыл бұрын
But what about damage repairing products?
@isabelgelinas3946
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the work you do for us people with fine hair! I don’t have your curl type, I’m a 2b/2c wavy, but have low density and you helped me to style my hair so my roots don’t show up as much and good techniques for volume! I would be very interested if you do a video on how to style with semi damp hair ❤
@HT-rq6om
Жыл бұрын
The Dyson is terrible, way too hot and over priced!
@rockinrhino7859
Жыл бұрын
I’ve found that 99% of what influencers insist are necessary are not. People are looking for external solutions to internal problems, and adding fuel to the fire by using endocrine disrupting ingredients on a body wracked with nutritional imbalances.
@oliviad5474
5 ай бұрын
It's very hard to have actual protein overload.
@SkyNetworkTV
5 ай бұрын
THANK YOU for this video! I have been trying to “vigorously” adhere to the CGM like buying a specific popular diffusor or certain routine process and winding up frustrated or disappointed that I didn’t get the same results. Thank you for saying that it’s ok to relax on the rules and do what works for your hair instead of strictly sticking to the curly girl routines of youtube curly creators which can be long, time consuming and exhausting!
@kellsyelein2209
Жыл бұрын
See I have fine, medium density, high-porosity 2A/B waves that go about halfway down my back. I like the way my waves look, I feel like it can look a little dull and frizzy sometimes though. Like I just got out of the pool. I do color it, but only once every 4-6 months.
@Melissa-cy9se
11 ай бұрын
If I had a dollar for every time someone asks me, “which products do you use?”…. Amazing video as always!!! Love your authenticity! 👏🏻
@evs950
Жыл бұрын
a little advice for older thinning curly grey hair? SHORT, curly top, undercut...
@margaretcraig6538
Жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could do a bit of research on gluten-free hair stylers? Products that contain gluten cause my eyes to burn so I've had to source some gluten-free products like VERB but I would like to find more such products. I realize that this is a tiny niche of curly-hair viewers.
@xxkealohi
Жыл бұрын
😭😭😭 I'm so overwhelmed looking for products. I've been losing my curls lately, and I can't find that protein moisture balance. I'm looking into Drugstore products but many have MI/MCI preservatives which is an irritant for me and My hair unfortunately doesn't like Silicone in any form I understand that everyones hair is different but seeing negative reviews of drugstore products Also make me steer away from them out of fear that I'll also have the same outcome as they did & I'm struggling to figure out what I need, High End products seems to be my only option 🤧
@katerwaller
Жыл бұрын
During my transition, when I first had my hair cut to remove the worst of my damaged hair, the stylist used the Dyson on a low setting, but wow, was it hot! I'm glad to hear you confirm this about that hair dryer because I was so shocked at how much heat it was putting out. I usually diffuse part way, let it air dry for a while if I have time, and then finish with diffusing, but I like a low heat/warm setting. My hair is a lot like your sister's. When it's time to get a new hair dryer I am hoping to get a Shark.
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Yep, I have tested it and I use it at my hair salon when I get my hair cut. FYI the Shark gets hot also. However I used it for a long time and never noticed heat damage. They say it’s designed to not be damaging.
@lindakoberna3465
Жыл бұрын
I have it and it definitely gets HOT!
@HT-rq6om
Жыл бұрын
I sold my Dyson. It was way too hot for me at the lowest setting.
@crayzee436
Жыл бұрын
Olaplex products are the worst and most annoying. You either have to buy the whole line or learn how to use them from others. The instructions from Olaplex are terrible and just leave my hair weighed down if I follow them. Biggest waste of money I have ever experienced.
@debbiesc.5957
Жыл бұрын
Does the Undogoo 9 work on hard water? Or should I use the Undogoo Hardwater Shampoo? TY
@GenaMarie
Жыл бұрын
Yes! All the Malibu shampoos do
@BeccaB00xox
Жыл бұрын
I have very healthy hair (no heat styling, never dyed etc) but my hair LOVES protein. I get moisture overload very easily if I don't use products that contain protein
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