How long does it take you to wash, style, and dry your curls? The steps for this routine and products are outlined in this blog post: genamarie.co/2023/01/quick-easy-beginner-friendly-curly-hair-routine/

@kristinekerr3688

Жыл бұрын

About 90 mins start to finish w/ diffusing. Takes me about 20 mins to diffuse w/ my Dyson. My hair is almost identical to yours in density, curl pattern & length…but my color is a dirty blonde (per my hairdresser) & a light brown by my description😊

@Sandy_Lou_Who

Жыл бұрын

I just tried this method , it took me about 30 minutes, I have short (ear length) hair, I used a curl cream and the Ouidad gel, I had never used a gel before, game changer. Diffused and finished with a bit of oil to break the cast, my hair is so soft and got good volume. My hair has been thinning (age) and the curls and volume definitely help that, have a bit of frizz but improving my technique should help with that I think! Thank you for the easy beginner routine

I love this because this is realistically the amount of time I have to wash and style on a busy day. Thank you for sharing your tips!

I also like that the Ouidad adds heat protectant.

Love the kinky curly curling custard for use as a gel. Decently strong hold and adds shine.

Thank you, Gena, for these wash day tips. Conditioner before shampooing was great. Usually my hair tangles so much as soon water touches it. The brush styling doesn’t work for my waves but that’s okay. Using prayer hands & scrunching working the products in will work. I never thought I could style without having soaking wet hair. The micro plopping worked so well. 😊

Great video, thanks Gena! 😊

Great video!!! Thank you for sharing ❣️☺️ Have a GREAT 2023!!!!

Love it 💯!! Great job Gena and your honest tutorial ❤

❤️ your videos. Your knowledge of curls is endless!!

Such obvious and perfect advice to start with conditioner. In a sea of methods tools products and combinations of the 3 sometimes being reminded of the basics feels very liberating ❤❤

Your videos are amazing. On a curly hair group and share them so much. SO helpful

Love your curls!

Me encanta. Muchiiiiiisimas gracias

Your hair turned out great! I always diffuse... I love the shrinkage and how it sets my curls for the week! Cute sweater! 😍

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I always forget to try the pre-shampoo conditioner trick!! Will definitely try that for my next wash day! 🙂

The curlsmith product you mentioned last video worked nicely for my hair! Thank you!

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

So glad!

The clip on my part has been a great tip for me.

I'm sure you have already tried this gel, but if not the Aussie Instant Freeze gel gives really good hold and is moisturizing

I would love to see you review the verb curl products.

I'll put conditioner in my hair first too sometimes before shampooing esp if my hair's very dry or knotted. I'll apply it mid to ends, shampoo 2x then condition all over (usually the first round is a cheaper conditioner then the second "real" conditioner, a much nicer, moisturizing one. Definitely does make detangling and brushing a lot easier. Sometimes I'll put in the conditioner, put my hair up then shower before I get into shampooing and conditioning to allow the conditioner time to work it's magic. Love a simplified, easy and fast routine! I didn't diffuse in the past but in the last few months have got into it. Esp when I'm washing at night. I can diffuse in some 8-10 minutes. It's odd though, I've noticed when diffusing for whatever reason, the under portions of my hair frizz up vs air drying. Maybe I'm not using enough product in that area 🤔

Ive been doing the CGM for 1 month and it takes me 1 1/2 hrs. I feel like once i get the routine and brush styling techniques down, it will be faster 😊

Looks great! One issue with that hair dryer I'm having is the position of that cool shot. My thumb keeps pushing it. Loving your content!!

Have you tried snot, aussie instant freeze, Harry's, tuff stuff shockwaves or innersense I create hold for gel?

Thanks for the video! Video idea - how to use up products you don’t like (if you can’t give them away).

Love those claw clips. It give me more volume on my crown.

Wow, Gena! Great video! I loved it all, but especially loved the tip on when you put in your root clips! My roots are not as fluffy as a lot of people's or as I'd like, for that matter, and I've been wanting to try root clips. I haven't been able to find curl clips, so I bought some regular clips as close as I could get to those clips. I just washed my hair. Now, to style and try the clips. Thank you!! Update: Wow! What a game changer!! The clips worked great!

@theresamoser2432

Жыл бұрын

I hope they work for me too the clips should be here tomorrow

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear!

I had to laugh...I washed my hair tonight, put my bonnet on and sat down to watch your video. The products you used in your hair in this video are the same ones I had just used! Guess I'm learning something. Haha

Try Harry'sgel! It's usually in the men's care section, but it has great hold!

@nikkiturner8431

Жыл бұрын

I used that tonight and I've gone to bed with a old cast. I didn't even plan to use it, I'd been sent the new redken so soft line to try and it really was so soft, even with mousse, gel and more gel. My hair felt amazing but after diffusing for a while it just got too soft lol so I used 3 big blobs of Harry's slightly watered down and finished diffusing. It's now happily crunchy in my bonnet to scrunch out in morning😍! It really is a no fail gel when you want a cast ☺️!

So after some trial and error my curly hair really loves moisture and to air dry not diffuse. My hair also loves the matrix curl can dream gel.

Hello, when I defuse or use a blow dry, I use a blow dry cream to protect from the heat. With this hair routine, at what step would I apply the blow dry cream?

Thanks for this video! I don't have a lot of time to get ready in the morning, so this is helpful. When you put in your cream and gel (the first time), do you also add water to it?

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Nope! There is water in my hair though

Your hair is super cute. Great curl pattern. Is your hair layered and what temp and speed is your dryer on for diffusing? Thanks

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

I alternate between high heat and medium heat and low speed. I would never use high heat on any other dryer though other than the Curlmsith. The Curlsmith Dryer doesn't get too hot like most dryers.

My hair last longer with style and go. When I diffuse, I get extra frizz on day two. I do hover diffuse just to get out the water. I hate that I haven’t found a routine that I like 😢😢

So do you do cream before gel all the time? I’m coming from DevaCurl and I did Plumping Primer, Ultra Defining Gel, and the the soufflé cream.

Thanks for all your videos! Question: does a light leave in conditioner also bring Ph down after shampooing? My fine hair doesn’t love rinse out conditioner every wash.

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Good question! I am not totally sure without knowing the pH of the product you're using. As long as its a similar pH as natural hair, more acidic like a 7.

@mckat7368

Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie thank you I’ll check :)

Gina, please give me some help! I am kinda new on this curl journey, and I have noticed my curls looking wonky! Then I read an article on "Protein vs no protein" and realized all my products have protein!! Can you give me some ideas on how to "balance" this? Do I use protein products one week and go protein free the next??

Question...how long should I wait between applying products?

Can I use Air Dry Cream before the gel?

What is this spray bottle you use?

Twist by Ouidad is a drugstore version of Ouidad's product line. Manes by Mell has a video comparing OG Ouidad and Twist by Ouidad to see if they duped themselves. Might be more affordable option than normal Ouidad.

Curlsmith has a pre-wash conditioner. It detangles. You dont rinse it then you add your shampoo. I like it!

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I love it! I almost mentioned it but didn't want to add on another product needed when you can use conditioner. But that is a fantastic primer!

The Eco style olive oil gel is a cheap gel with good hold.

Hi Gena! Thank you for this video ❤ I have one question: why does hair feels frizzy when styling upside down? Technically, it’s the same direction, I’m confused 😐

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

This happens to me! My hair tangles and mats up so bad upside down and just causes more frizz

@isabelgelinas3946

Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie isn’t it weird since the hair lays on the same direction? What is happening?

I’d like to cut back on washing my hair so frequently. Do you have a shower cap that you recommend to keep your hair from getting wet while you shower?

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! I have a satin-lined one from Amazon. The exact one I have is no longer available but here is a similar: amzn.to/3wfTvyv

@dorisayson9872

Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie awesome, thanks so much! 🤩

Gena, I know you can prob pick up affordable ones on Amazon, but mist spray bottles for your hair. I've never purchased one but am wanting one - any recs you really like that are good quality? Thank you! ☺️

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Yes, so worth it! I use this one from Boucleme: tidd.ly/3bQHgyc My discount code is GENA15 😊❤

@SabbigalAS

Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie Thank you! ☺️

Geena, I have an idea for a video if you're interested. I love the washday softness and bounciness. How do you keep that throughout the week with having to refresh every day? Just a thought.

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

That's tough! Good idea

@Justme77400

Жыл бұрын

@@GenaMarie 👏👍

@GrayedAmy

Жыл бұрын

@@Justme77400 ​It's almost impossible, but what seems to be popular these days is using a watery foam on completely dry hair and just scrunching it in - it only takes about one minute - no diffusing. Not all foams are the same - most are too light, but a few are too heavy. The Maui Moisture Coconut Milk Curl Foam Mousse seems to be just right for my hair.

@theresas2520

Жыл бұрын

@@GrayedAmy mixed chick's has a refresh Mousse foam. I like it. It's super light and affordable!

@GrayedAmy

Жыл бұрын

@@theresas2520 Thanks! I recently tried the Mixed Chicks cream and gel and I liked them very much. I haven't tried their foam yet.

The towel seems to pull most of my product off. If I do it I get tighter curls, but they fall and stretch & i only get a small cast. Even if I do like you.

Tresemme mega control gel

@mariailyas3638

Жыл бұрын

Just what was needed! It is very difficult to take out hour and a half and i have been struggling with this since a long time now! Can you share your feedback on Aunt Jackie's Falxseed Gel? How is it and would you prefer it? Thank you

Is curling cream activator the same as gel. Can it be used as a substitute to gel?

@NadiraJamal

Жыл бұрын

I only just learned the answer to this last month! Creams are (usually) products that add moisture to reduce frizz and encourage clumping. Some also have some hold, but whether and how much varies. Gels create hold. Some also have moisturizing ingredients to reduce frizz and help clump. A cream with more hold or a gel with more moisture can be used as a “one and done styler”, which is convenient, but makes this all more confusing. It also doesn’t help that product labels can be pretty vague about what the product does or how to use it. Lina’s Lovely Locks has a great series on what the different product types are and what they’re for: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmWJ2beenJbJlrg.html (Beginning of the series) kzread.info/dash/bejne/anmHudWAoL3Tnw.html (hydrating stylers like creams) kzread.info/dash/bejne/lp-plrN_p5Ccnso.html (hold products like gels) I found that series really helpful because most creators assume you already know this, so they don’t explain it, even in beginner tutorials. (Not criticizing anyone here, it’s just that by the time you get really good at something, it’s easy to forget that others might not know!)

If I manage to get a hard cast with gel, by the next day my hair feels like straw. I’ve been just sticking to cream but obviously don’t get that longer lasting cast. Any suggestions? I’ve used NYM and Aussie gel.

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

You should try a more moisturizing gel. The Aussie gel is very drying in my opinion and not my preferred gel type. My hair feels like straw with it.Whereas with the Ouidad gel I shared in this video, it's very flexible, has great slip for refreshing, and moisturizing.

@theresas2520

Жыл бұрын

Dove has a great gel and it's affordable with great slip!

You asked for a drug store recommendation of a long-lasting gel. About three years ago, you made a video on the Shea Moisture JBCO strong hold gel and you loved it, but you haven't included it in any recent "favorites" videos and I wondered why. I tried it for the first time recently and got the most bomb results that lasted for days! I guess it's not technically "drug store" and it can be difficult to find, but Bed Bath & Beyond has it for about $9.00.

@theresas2520

Жыл бұрын

The JBCO deep conditioner is awesome too. Less shedding when I use it. I haven't tried the gel though!

Do you rinse out the conditioner before shampooing

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Just a little. Either way works!

Would love a video showing your hair straight. Then straight to curly. Do you ever flat iron your hair?

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

No, because my hair gets damaged so easily. It's taken me 4 years to repair it so I wouldn't want to get set back by straightening it. It wasn't as curly, was more frizzy and dry when I used to straighten it and go back and forth.

@rachellep2581

Жыл бұрын

@GenaMarie though I understand. I feel like never flat ironing my hair was like the curly girl method. A extreme. When done so on healthy hair with heat protection and regular bond treatments. Hair health is virtually unaffected. My curls after a flatiron are even more volumnious. Its been eye opening for me. To love my curls but also the flexibility.

I didn't know that you could scrunch out the crunch by diffusing.

Wow 35min? Impressive. Just detangling is at least 10-15 min. Styling takes a while and it also takes forever to dry. I use the towel but I'm careful as it sometimes creates frizz

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

I was really hurrying! I would have preferred to take time to dry detangle prior to washing and more time styling.

@belindaapo4422

Жыл бұрын

Takes so long just to detangle. I also have slightly more hair to detangle. This is not realistic for me

@Chloe299XxX

Жыл бұрын

@@belindaapo4422 try a wet brush. They're amazing!!! Super soft on hair

@belindaapo4422

Жыл бұрын

@@Chloe299XxX hi! Do you mean the brand Wet Brush? Thank you

@Chloe299XxX

Жыл бұрын

@@belindaapo4422 yes. They've a few different brushes. I got one from my hairdresser. Game changer. I got one for my sister for christmas. She loves it. I know Gena uses one in this video. I use a slightly different one. I think it's the Original Styler

Can I ask why you don't cut your hair short? I'm sure you'll look lovely, no shade at all!

Brilliant video Gena, I'm going to send it to my friend whose daughter is struggling with her curls. Can I ask what your take on the recent olaplex scandal is? I'm in a fb group with thousands if people who have damaged, frizzy, broken, thinned hair and scabby sores on their scalp after using it. They'res a lawsuit being created just now on it. I'm so wary of using it because of this? Have you had this experience ?

My hair is more on the wavy side like 2c. Would you suggest me not brush styling my styling products in? I have been skipping this lately because it seems to pull out some of my curl. But without brush styling, my curls look messier. Any suggestions?

Does brush styling damage your hair? Why are you trying to stop doing it

What i learned from this video is that the reason it takes me so long to style my hair is that my diffuser is bad xD i takes liek 45 mins to diffuse and even then it's like 90% onl.y

@GenaMarie

Жыл бұрын

Having a nice diffuser does make a difference!

@wavyhaircareblog964

Жыл бұрын

It may also be your hair type. I have the dyson but I still have to diffuse for 45 minutes to get my hair to like 90% dry. My hair is really dense and holds onto water like crazy. When i upgraded to the dyson from a $25 blow dryer I timed it, and the dyson saved me like half an hour. So, the right blow dryer can definitely make a difference but for some hair types it just takes a long time no matter what.

@ChrissyPlus

Жыл бұрын

@@wavyhaircareblog964 That's great to know! My hair is really fine and medium to low density, and I also have pretty standard porosity. So from everything I'm seeing, seems like it's definitely time to upgrade! Honestly I'm surprised I haven'tbefore this - it's the only hair tool I haven't upgraded since embracing my curls and switching to this method. I just had a diffuser already and it works fine - but clearly not as fine as I thought! Thanks for your comment!

I’m going to guess it’ll take 13 mins to completely diffuse 9:38

Can you speak more about not wanting to brush style too much?

@VengefulAngeI

Жыл бұрын

It causes added stress to the hair & mechanical damage. She mentioned in her new years video or post that she was going to try to cut down on brush styling due to the damage it causes

You’ve got pretty hair you should part it a little bit more to give it height towards the one side very pretty though very very nice hair that you have

35 minutes? I wash/style, dressed, get breakfast done, house cleaned up, and a load of laundry started in that amount of time. 😂