Deinfluencing Curly Hair - Things you don't need

[@GenaMarie]

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]

Really time-intensive styling techniques like finger rolling, finger coiling or shingling.

[@GrayedAmy]

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]

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]

Brush styling/sectioning, my curls never come out as good as glazing and letting my hair section itself

[@jenniferlubell5205]

@@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.

[@erinfrew4070]

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!

[@insgirl8665]

I agree! Do you know if any videos were done?

[@becka333]

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]

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]

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]

right

[@ashy812a]

Omg plz lmk what’s the product you love that’s moisturizing and holds hair too plz🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️

[@cvonsutphen]

*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]

Oh yes, that sounds great😊

[@jillshaw4392]

Agree sounds great. Only Cindy is over 60 with 2b-c hair

[@nikkid8834]

Love it!

[@dayiz835]

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]

​@@jillshaw4392 😂

[@aimee-made]

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!

[@marissalorraine8700]

That plopping advise us gold omg I hate plopping because product runs. I do Micro version.

[@thearb2003]

i agree then the product runs to the scalp, itchy

[@joy56920]

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!

[@lucrecevonkasm]

Brilliant video thank you. I despise dyson, it is so nice to hear an influencer with a sensible, honest opinion on it!

[@JLJ8039]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

​@@adro13 I wouldn't be surprised if Dyson sold your old vacuum as refurbished. I see refurbished vacuums on sale at Zulily sometimes.

[@jessicahuffman743]

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]

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]

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

[@ChynnaBlue1]

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]

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.

[@genevadixon8426]

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]

that's great! i do something similar but with just conditioner before shampoo

[@kadinaator]

Detangle your hair under running water when it's soaking wet - makes it a hundred times easier.

[@CMch22]

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.

[@amysenffner4975]

I love watching you. The information and care are amazing. Thank you

[@GenaMarie]

Aw thank you! 🥰

[@moni9192]

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.

[@sylviaeneriz4808]

This is the most useful, spot on video of dealing with curly hair and how it varies per person. So so useful. I would refer this video to people who are new to learning how to style their hair. Thank you!

[@monettepaparotti9167]

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]

I agree! It’s about information and education and not you need to buy every product and do complicated routines

[@moonbabyprime]

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.

[@ashantimeije7604]

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!

[@dogmomofive7011]

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]

Yes! Its my favorite.

[@moonbabyprime]

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.

[@yensid4294]

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.

[@StormyDay]

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.

[@joanams8353]

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.

[@mendocinogirl]

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]

Yes, so true! I think it's just outdated at this point and we've come a long way :)

[@zagorskaewelina]

Thank you for talking about managing expectations. I am pretty obsessive about my hair but have health issues that seem to influence their condition and no product seems to be working really well for them because they are not healthy. So I now have to gradually take care of my health and hair care but also be very patient and manage my expectations, for sure...

[@kimhamilton762]

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.

[@annieroberts212]

Love your comments and chats. I have 3C hair and totally understand how important it is to embrace and understand your texture. I have learned that sometimes less is more. And I keep my routine under three products and I love it. Thank you🥰

[@JaeGemini]

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

[@MourningCloak777]

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!

[@DeenaWilson-z4j]

Would you talk more about products for fine curly hair and the method to style with bangs?

[@KO-mj3uo]

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!

[@cindybrook0520]

Excellent content video, Gena, lots of yes nodding. Thank you

[@livdelima6132]

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 KZbin 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.

[@shutterbird13]

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.

[@sailormoon444]

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]

Yeah! For some people, especially low density hair, it can press the product onto the scalp

[@amandajones6015]

This is GREAT information!!!!🙌🏼 I've bought SO many products that just didn't work for me. Less is more and it takes time.❤

[@fairfaxvienna4099]

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]

Yes I've tried it and found even the low to be too hot compared to my other curly hair dryer

[@fairfaxvienna4099]

@@GenaMarie I have very fine & thin wavy hair and the low setting is perfection!

[@35ATeacher]

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!

[@msb5291]

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. :)

[@bonnieb6984]

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!

[@mendocinogirl]

I bought a man’s 3X Hanes T-shirt for a really good price from Amazon’s outlet. I love it!

[@claire.morgan]

Loved this video, Gena! I appreciate the "deinfluencing" idea.

[@Detroit-Jen]

I love the conair hairdryer for texture hair. The diffuser is a great size!

[@spisie130]

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

[@SkyNetworkTV]

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!

[@SoniaCordova498]

I love how genuine and honest you are. Thank you so such great and helpful videos! ❤❤

[@isabelgelinas3946]

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 ❤

[@helenl7967]

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.

[@vimlarani7575]

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.

[@nikkik1145]

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...

[@user-xz4hy5vk7s]

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

[@bertikahernandez93]

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]

I second this! A video and tips for silver hair

[@HT-rq6om]

I feel you. Getting so tired of wasting my energy and money!

[@juliedickerson2333]

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]

I have an old one here! I should redo it now that my hair has changed kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYmYkIehZdSKZ80&feature=shares

[@insgirl8665]

Hey Gina! Love your tips. Thanks so much! The only thing that I don’t see mentioned that often is heat protectant. I like to use a heat protectant for my fine wavy hair but not sure if I apply before or after my styling products. I diffuse so I want to protect.

[@Candykisses0022]

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

[@Ginger_McElfresh_Art]

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]

Thank you so much! I have a similar method to that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpKniGmQm7hroZY&feature=shares

[@Heatherskl]

Thanks for this! Great advice/insight :)

[@YunhoJams7]

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.

[@karenstinnett6874]

I have spent way too much money on hair tools and products, and I still can't get a good style. Glad I saw this.

[@lindasiew6948]

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.

[@florl.delgado4093]

One of my favorite videos!!!!!!!! LOVED IT!!!! Thank you for sharing ❣️😊 P.S. You do you! You always seem to know "best" Thanks 👍

[@GenaMarie]

Aw thank you!

[@annettespeidel5831]

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!!

[@crayzee436]

Positive product: if I want to straighten my hair on occassion, the Revlon One Step Straighten and Shine. I have the smaller brush head, but still really love it!!!! No longer have to dry and flat iron. Or try to blow out my massive mane. I rarely use it, but it's a great tool!!

[@lw3764]

I cut up some old tshirt material bedsheets into hair towels. I didn't even bother sewing the edges. Problem solved!

[@marialena21]

What's the difference between a leave in conditioner and a curl cream??

[@janiceberger6341]

Thank you for this excellent video. SO helpful!

[@morgansides294]

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 😂

[@Melissa-cy9se]

If I had a dollar for every time someone asks me, “which products do you use?”…. Amazing video as always!!! Love your authenticity! 👏🏻

[@ljmehler9287]

Thanks for so many great tips! I'm over 60 and finding your channel life-changing! Do you have suggestions/videos for curly haired athletes? As a runner with thinner hair density but still with coiled/medium curls and slightly fine hair, my hair gets so sweaty that I feel I have to wash it after my harder/longer workouts. And unfortunately, very hard water where I live.

[@helenl7967]

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.

[@katerwaller]

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]

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]

I have it and it definitely gets HOT!

[@HT-rq6om]

I sold my Dyson. It was way too hot for me at the lowest setting.

[@mindyhiteshue]

What a fantastic video-- thank you!!

[@autumnwolfpublishing]

Thank you, this is one of the most helpful videos I have seen. I appreciate you. I’m at the beginning of my curly reclamation journey. I find you have a lot of valuable information to share.

[@autumnwolfpublishing]

Although, my hair still has a mind of its own. Day one hair can be perfectly curly; the following days, all bets are off.😂 The “Curly Refresh” is still an elusive thing. My hair tangles easily, and I have to rake out or comb my curls through in the morning even though I have slept in a satin bonnet and I sleep on a silk pillowcase. At this point, I consider it a win if I have volume and waves in between wash days. Usually, I need to rake out the tangles, even toward the end of a wash day. (my hair type is fine) I’m also growing out a cut that didn’t compliment my hair type and desired style. I’m getting closer to my goal as each day goes by and with each shaping appointment with my new stylist. ❤

[@colleenlawlee6432]

I have always wondered if I needed to use a leave in and a curl cream together. Thank you for the education on that.

[@susanbackes4651]

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

[@marleneharden544]

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 💕😇🙏

[@Chels924]

I have much tighter curls than you but I love your content because it’s so informative and science based!

[@fridalopez738]

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

[@BeccaB00xox]

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

[@natalia95112]

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.

[@asha_vere]

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..

[@tatyanna408]

2:53 I ask for the products because sometimes it’s a brand I never heard of and I wanna check it out in more detail.

[@kellsyelein2209]

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.

[@parisrichie5793]

Good points about plopping. I finally unfollowed the ones washing daily for the gram. It’s unattainable and a waste of time to wash/style every day. Thanks for all your hard work :)

[@soniaburgos4595]

Thank you so much for sharing your hair knowledge! I've learned so much from you in the last 3 years! You have made my curly hair journey possible!😍

[@GenaMarie]

I'm so glad!

[@monicagomes3023]

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]

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.

[@simplycurlyde]

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.

[@charlieseverson3534]

It's interesting that the Spiralicious gel dries you out. I tend to have super dry hair, but I've made it as far as day 11 using that gel without losing moisture.

[@GenaMarie]

Interesting! I used it again for my wash day yesterday with the AG Recoil underneath. My hair frizzed up in the humidity yesterday but isn't dry today.

[@GrayedAmy]

It's funny you were just talking about gels that people say are strong hold, and you get no cast because that's definitely true for me with Spiralicious. I get very little hold from that gel and my hair ends up very frizzy with Spiralicious.

[@charlieseverson3534]

@@GrayedAmy that is interesting. I find Spiralicious to be one of the harder holds I've experienced.

[@charlieseverson3534]

@Gena Marie have you tried the Curls creme brule whipped curl cream underneath? Maybe that's my secret, I don't know.

[@imajenn3006]

​@@GenaMarie That is wild, because they did a ton of studies on PQ 68 & 69 in humidity chambers and outside, and they are both 'super stars' for lasting hold, rinseability & Humidity... (69 is in Shine Gel, ISS, Spiraliscious) I can scrunch it in, but it makes my hair 'seize' and have 0 slip for finger coiling and brush styling.

[@kimberlyrudolphcap1789]

I took a T-shirt and made a couple of my own twisty towels for when I’m washing my Hair Repear towel. I’m still trying to find the right products for my hair now that I’m 54 and my hair has changed so much on the past few years. I’ve always worn my hair natural and am struggling. I just need to find the right gel.

[@staceybaker4925]

Can you give advice on how to figure out what type and porosity hair is ? Xx

[@chelleavila5962]

I love everything you said in this video, I tried doing the curly girl method in 2018, i have waves well stated wavy now i get ringlets, but i also stopped coloring, bleaching, chopped my hair a couple times, I also have a fragrance Allergy so i had to stop using all those products, there is a few things i can handle i have Balsam of Peru Allergy, but i still live watching these videos, i know they will help people , thank you

[@TheBaker135]

Thanks for this, I wet plop at the moment and don't have any root volume. Going to try microplopping instead.

[@TessaHelms00]

I’ve recently been using the Nou line and my curls are so happy

[@dreambrush7251]

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.

[@ajh3301]

Excellent video. Thank you. I believe we all needed to hear this. I personally just use a curl cream that has a soft cast and air dry, then a light oil. Very simple.

[@christinemarie2264]

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.

[@angelaprentice8055]

thank you for this video! it was very helpful :)

[@mariacharria4118]

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?

[@valeriesjourney17]

Excellent info!

[@arctaex]

A tip from a new subscriber with hair very similar to yours 😅 Your videos are informative but contradictory at times. I understand that routines evolve as our bodies and our needs change. I also understand the pressure to switch things up to keep content from getting stale. If you're going to recommend one of your old videos in connection to what you're currently doing, I would just suggest reminding your viewers that different techniques work for different people and you hope they find the information helpful, even if your current routine looks a little different. That's all ❤

[@irmaradinson2320]

Great tutorial Gena! You’ve gave me lot of points in how to understand my silver curls. Thanks to you everyday I received compliments of my hair. I’ve seen others great tutorial but your is always spot on. I have fine hair due to genetics. So I am able and learn to manage . Here in Vegas no humidity so I use a humidifier,however, visiting family in Puerto Rico I use a stronger gel. I don’t use plopping or very wet hair cause it create a mess. Lol. Dry detangeling with some oil I have great results.