10 Hacks for Frizzy Curly Hair | Detailed Tutorial

If you have stubborn, frizzy curly hair like me, these simple hacks and tweaks in your curly hair routine will make a huge difference in your results.
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➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:25 Styling begins, how to prep curls
1:36 Critical ingredient to prevent frizz
2:51 How to prevent root frizz & flyaways
4:29 How to get max hold & definition
6:21 Brushes that smooth frizz
9:38 How to tame baby hairs, breakage, & stubborn curls
13:44 Diffusing
14:00 How to get extra hold & stop frizz while diffusing
15:31 How to maintain frizz control
16:23 How to prevent frizz when scrunching out the cast
18:13 How to fix frizz after your hair dries
21:45 Day 2 + preventing frizz after wash day
23:36 How to hide frizz
25:23 Outro
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[@GenaMarie]

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[@raelynnearnheart8506]

Do you have a link for the mini hair clips, please?

[@GenaMarie]

@@raelynnearnheart8506 Whoops, forgot that one! Revised: • Mini Grip Octopus Clip Spider Jaw Hair Claw Clips: amzlink.to/az020mVpKcCUG • Set of 2 Zig Zag Black Plastic Sharks Tooth Hair Comb Headband: amzlink.to/az0xusSknjX3G

[@raelynnearnheart8506]

@@GenaMarie Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying and appreciating all your videos!

[@franspaz]

@@GenaMarie thank you so much for this amazing video! It’s really helped me 🥰

[@lauraah47]

Even as someone with wavy hair, i love your videos and blog, you're very knowledgeable and your advice has helped me a lot. Thank you for what you do!

[@bethallen7723]

Wow! Thank you for all the detailed information!

[@juliediaz8585]

Awesome video! Thank you so much!🤗

[@florl.delgado4093]

WONDERFULLY EXPLAINED!!!! THANK YOU!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ratboygirl]

thank you SO so much! your videos are so accessible and easy to follow for someone who's just learning to take care of their hair :D one damaged day at a time lol

[@1922mistyblue]

Love these tips! Water makes my hair frizzy on refresh days. I love a refresher spray instead.

[@pamelaschafer9577]

Great job! I have to say, I am thrilled with whatever you have done to eliminate the echo/hollow sound in previous videos. I love watching you and am loyal, but this improvement is such a delight and I wanted you to know that we notice! AND, we appreciate the improvements you have made. Good on you!

[@WobblesandBean]

Omg same. I have misophonia and bad sound quality in videos makes me want to click off and unsubscribe right then and there, lol.

[@loriisawesome4538]

I always learn something to try with your videos. Such great recommendations. I discovered a cheap $4-5 brush from Goody at Walmart with mixed bristles that tames frizz with brush styling. I’m lazy with brush styling and my hair doesn’t care, lol. I think it’s mainly because my hair is so thin. I also finish with a spritz of my non aerosol hairspray before diffusing. But the Quidad gel really is amazing for frizz. I discovered that thanks to your recommendation. Plus it really is affordable considering the small bottle I purchased has lasted over a year and still going strong.

[@moni9192]

Thank you for saying use less water! I need a strong hold to fight humidity and my frizz! Soaking wet was not working! My curls clump better weighed down

[@PyynkBOB]

Love your couch tips as I do very similarly. I love to slouch on the sofa, so I have a silk scarf draped over the back cushion and I wear a silk bonnet. One or the other alone isn't quite enough for me, so I do the combo and it works great.

[@GenaMarie]

Love it!

[@alessandrarivera1925]

This answered so many questions I had 😭🙏

[@lux_originadventures3259]

I've been binging all your videos. Been learning how to style my hair. I've used so many of your tips and tricks. Before I saw your videos I went and bought the Trelux brand and bought their kit. Unfortunately their products just did not work at all. I recently bought the travel size of the ouidad gel you recommend and OH. MY. GOD! My curls are soft and bouncy with great hold! It feels weightless. My only thing is I'm still using the trelux curl cream and I don't think it's the one I need. So I'll have to search for a replacement. But just adding this gel has made a significant difference. I bought the 32oz lol

[@suttondawnmariemazar4680]

Love your video! You're knowledgeable and have amazing hair & you're beautiful on top of everything else. You really give it your all & it shows! Thanks, Gena! ❤ Hey, do you have a discount code for Briogeo? ❤

[@GenaMarie]

I don't have a discount. Wish I did! They are often on sale for Prime Day though, and I'll be sharing those deals during the sale.

[@lizmartin1844]

Love all the tips! Thank you. The code for the brush isn’t working. Has it expired? Thank you.

[@GenaMarie]

It should! Try GENAMARIE instead

[@katiemoore182]

Can you talk about the differences between the two versions of the bounce curl edge lift brush?

[@margotskadberg1792]

Hi Gena, love your videos, but I cannot seem to locate your final thoughts about the products you used in the blog post- could you please point it out, thanks😊

[@GenaMarie]

Ah I totally forgot to add it! I will revise the post now. In a nutshell, I really liked the cream! I did think it shortened my hold though

[@annao4858]

I really want to love the Ouidad gel but no matter what I use with it, it always dries my hair out. Usually feels dry and brittle by Day 3. What are your thoughts on Pattern curl gel? I switched back to it this past wash day and my hair does not feel brittle or dry.

[@ellenfrank1067]

Ltos of good information. I am looking for some advice. My hair does not react well to glycerin, it makes it very frizzy. I noticed that the first ingredient (after water) in the Ouidad gel is glycerin, so that is a lot of glycerin. Can you recommend any gels with lots of polyquats that don't have a lot of glycerin?

[@angiej3127]

The Ouidad gel doesn't work for me at all. I had very little definition or hold and a lot of frizz. I have tried it with a leave in and by itself. The tips in this video are useful though!

[@dreamie9868]

Does anyone have drugstore recommendations for a gel/styler for frizzy wavy hair that doesn’t contain protein?

[@samira15823]

Hi Gena. After I diffuse and my hair is 100% dry, and I have a gel cast, and I would like to scrunch out this cast, is it necessary to wait for like 15 minutes or so, so the products can settle and then scrunch out the cast or can I scrunch straight after diffusing?

[@GenaMarie]

You can scrunch it out right away if it's fully dry! You may get a bit of frizz if its not fully dry, but you may not too.

[@samira15823]

Thank you, Gena.

[@porcupine783]

How do you brush it that much without hair falling out? How would I do this if my hair falls out easily and I’m afraid to even touch it barely?

[@GenaMarie]

It’s normal to shed some when you’re styling. Ideally it’s just not excessive. I usually have about 5-10 hairs or so from styling. If you’re dealing with hair loss though from a condition, you can skip brush styling

[@adinavaida3423]

Hi, I got good results following your routine and I'm happy about it but I read that gels can make hair fall a lot. I don't know what to do. I use a curl activating gel from Revlon.

[@GenaMarie]

Gels will not make your hair fall out. Hair loss comes from internal factors like nutrient deficiencies, hormonal changes, etc

[@mekarequeenofthedamn]

Thank you so much for this video! I followed almost everything with the products I have (I’m not from the USA) and I ended up with the best hair I’ve had since my 20’s ❤ (I’m 55). Second gel application, not scrunching the cast and the placement of the satin bonnet really made a difference! Day 4 and no refresh needed except for a small problem zone of baby hairs around my face. Again a big thank you!!!

[@bertikahernandez1959]

Do you always crunch out the gel?

[@GenaMarie]

Not always! I mention in the video the instances where I leave it in. Also, if its a light or a medium hold gel I leave it in and it will release on its own.

[@alicesings1971]

I agree with you that soaking wet does waste product. I did try the Curlsmith Shower Style Fixer and after trying it a second time I had to have my hair a little more damp. These are really great videos.

[@irmaradinson2320]

I do like the curl cream of Ouidad I have very fine curls only use a pea size for my whole head, it works very well with CS aqua gel too

[@florl.delgado4093]

Wonderfully Explained!!!! Thank you!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@WobblesandBean]

Please help, I started my curly (wavy?) journey two months ago and my hair looks AWFUL. The curly girl method does not work for me. Someone on reddit said I likely have wavy hair, not curly, I would say I'm 2C/3A and my hair is extremely fine and thin/low density. I'm on the verge of giving up cuz I have never felt so unattractive and my self esteem is in the gutter.

[@artax9683]

It could take a long time for your waves or curls to find their best shapes. Two months is no time in the curly journey. If you're suddenly doing no-poo washing, it could take the scalp awhile to adjust to the oil production, and that in turn means the curls are affected until everything re-establishes a new normal. Keep at it. Give it a year at the very least to determine if you like or don't like your results. From another low density wavy, take it from me, you'll have to give up on the dream that the curly journey will transform your hair into something its not. It might not ever be thick and luscious like you want it to be (like all these curly haired youtubers with thick and consistent hair patterns). And here's a tip- honestly, the big secret to having good curls in the haircut. Go find a great hairstylist (not average, not so-so, a GREAT hairstylist) and pay for someone to give you the best haircuts for your own head of hair.

[@mea27112]

i started a year ago maybe more but my hair is still awful i used up mose my savings now i only have twelve bucks on curly hair products my hair firstly looks fine but then as the day goes on it becomes frizzy even hair oil won’t fix so i will cut a bit off and watcch this vid and save up also my cousin and siblings owe me money so ill get that😭😭 my hair is kinda like the girl in my pfp but with wayyyyy less volume🥲 good luck!!.

[@Browneyegirl_13]

​@@artax9683and if you find a good hair salon that specializes in curly hair tell the hairstylist that you want a Diva Cut. If she/he doesn't know what a Diva Cut is take ur bag and hit the road.

[@tracyroof9236]

If your hair is fine (mine is) common tips may not apply. For example, my hair does better in humidity and I actually use steam to smooth frizz and encourage curl, so humidity control products scare me. Gels also make my hair crunchy. I like AG recoil and the lighter Deva cream. I also use Olaplex 3 regularly. Sometimes I even mix a little with water in my hands and use to tame frizz on dry hair. I try to air dry (hate diffusers) and fluff at the end with a shot at the roots from the blow dryer. Second and third day hair is the real challenge for me.

[@porcupine783]

Me too!

[@chrissymoss514]

I agree with your thoughts about the Ouidad cream. What is your most favourite leave in cream .... please? I love, love, #LOVE the tips for eliminating frizzies on dry hair - Thank You 😊 ❤

[@mrspress8057]

Most gel is so sticky that if I use it before brushing it will put too much tension on my hair and pull the curl out and also feels like it’s causing damage.

[@GenaMarie]

The gel that I used in the video is not sticky. I don't like sticky gels so the ones I recommend have high slip and feel silky!

[@mrspress8057]

@@GenaMarie I just ordered some, I’ll see how it goes. I tried some Quidad products when they first came out and I didn’t like them. Wish me luck!

[@annao4858]

I really want to love the Ouidad gel but no matter what I use with it, it always dries my hair out. Usually feels dry and brittle by Day 3. What are your thoughts on Pattern curl gel? I switched back to it this past wash day and my hair does not feel brittle or dry.

[@GenaMarie]

Is your hair healthy and/or low porosity? It may not need all the proteins in it and making it feel stiff

[@annao4858]

@@GenaMarieIt’s pretty healthy, medium porosity and fine. I stopped dying it about 8 years ago and have gotten all the damage trimmed out except a small area in the upper back of my head (where it used to wear in a top knot.