How to Brush Coil for Ringlets + Low-Density Tips

[@Jennifercita]

I just did this within 22 minutes of you posting. My hair looks great! I did use a gel/cream mixture as well as volumizing mousse. Sectioned it and curled it upwards so I could have my volume. Barely did I even see shedding which is something I struggle with 🥴 Thanks!

[@imajenn3006]

How do you curl it upwards? I too use mousse in my routine. I know you aren't supposed to touch until it is dry, but i let it get 70% or if it goes over, i might SOTC some, dampen and add mousse (AG Mousse Ge)l. That extra wetting then drying is probably frowned on, but i get about 2-3 EXTRA days of not washing or wetting (so 4-5 days)

[@imajenn3006]

Anyone have bangs/a shag? How to you get your bangs (there are a lot) to curl? Mine just stick to my head.

[@Jennifercita]

@@imajenn3006 I bought the denman brush and I apply my products and brush it wet. I'll let it air dry for a little bit before I use my diffuser and use a pick to give me the volume I want as I'm drying.

[@Silverhaired59]

This vlog entry was very helpful, Gena Marie! I have the Scrunch-It Brush, which was made specifically to make these coils. It is a round barrel brush with only a small section of bristles along the length of the brush. Then the handle tapers to more easily slide the coiled section off. Your method of unwinding the hair will probably work better for me than turning the brush and pulling my hair off of the handle, which does sometimes feel like I am going to tear it off my head! Your tip on how to decide which direction to curl was also useful to me. I have low density hair in the front and sides, with lots of hair in the back, where it is harder to reach. Mine is also way too long, I think. Your many tips for avoiding frizz were also so helpful. I cannot tolerate the feel of too much product in my hair, so I have to find a balance between the application of gel and the frizz level that meets my needs. I really enjoy the instructions you give and the showing of techniques. Keep up the great information, lots of us find things in every one of your vlogs that help us!

[@imajenn3006]

I have really fine low density hair AND use a scrunchit! I am Definenly going to unwind like she did! I find that i need a really hard hold gel that has a lot of slip. MopTop curls/coils is really slippy, especially if you spray water in your hands.... I think it is $13? The curl custard is too soft, but there is slip and it is weightless. Hi Definition is good too. & My FSG. .. Jessicurl, CS In Shower Dryler, Deva Curl styler all have no slip... Do you have a slippy hard hild you like? Anyway I brush that gel through, but i add some mousse (AG Mousse Gel which is hard hold) when my hair is almost dry (70%?) I Don't get a product-y feel (once the Mousse is COMPLETELY dry). I also stopped following the advice to not use hold near the root. I can go 5 days now without a wash, maybe more, with wetting once doing this and using a protection method i made up. IDK why i am writing so much 🫣 but i always recommend Virtue curl line (iDK the gel). It is $$ but it Really Will give you 23% thicker hair Day 1, and the conditioner and curl whip (curl cream) do NOT weigh my hair down At All. It lasted a year on my low D shoulder-length hair... so figuring that it isn't too bad. I SWEAR by it. Even if you just get the Conditioner, or conditioner & shampoo.

[@GenaMarie]

Aw thank you! ❤️

[@lauries2757]

Definitely gonna try this method as I prefer ringlets vs ribbon curls! Thanks for your content 😊

[@catsusch4288]

I love brush spiral curl using the scrunchitcurls brush. I get great control given it's narrow shape and the handle is round and tapered making it easy for even long hair.

[@sharonanns.6072]

Ahh Gena your hair looks so marvelous. 😍 Thank you for showing us 🤗

[@GenaMarie]

Do you think you'll try brush coiling? I've been using this technique just on the top layer to save time and loving it! If you need a step-by-step written tutorial, check out my blog here: genamarie.co/2022/08/how-to-brush-coil-for-ringlets-low-density-tips/

[@valentinaatanasova5113]

I tried this technique on my resently bleached hair and after awhile i realized i have huge pieces of broken hair. So now im trying to do my best to let this pieces grow as fast as possible.

[@WackyLisa]

I'm legally blind and am finally trying to figure out my hair. Your description of how to manipulate both the hair and the brush was very helpful. My greys are much more coarse and curlier than my brown hairs and are frustrating me. Thanks for mentioning that you're dealing with greying waves as well.

[@jessg.829]

I love your results! So much definition! 😍 I definitely need to try this... I'm usually too lazy and worried about how long it will take. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@GenaMarie]

Same! I did it again today just with coiling the top section and it was much faster

[@jennadyan]

I absolutely agree with you!! Plus I have fibromyalgia and it wipes me out just washing and putting products in.. I wouldn’t have the energy left to do this! But results look fantastic!

[@imajenn3006]

@@jennadyan i have s FM like condition too. On disability. Getting out of PJ's was my 1"st goal (my clothes still feel like them i found clothiers on Amazon). Next was my hair. Used to have to sit in a directors chair.. but I found that just doing the section in front and the canopy from ears up makes a difference, and Finally figuring how to protect over night.

[@riechanster]

@@GenaMarie do you mean you did it on dry hair that you rewetted or?

[@libbygill4888]

Thank you, thank you😊..I've been trying to find products, methods etc for several years for my 3a-3b, fine, high porosity, salt and pepper curly hair..this method gave me the best looking curls yet..I think with practice this will be my holy grail

[@rachellep2581]

This is great!. I have been using this technique as my go to this summer. I either use the handle or slide my brush threw to the ends. Then I twist the brush like a wind up toy. My hair twists and I get the most intense spirals when doing it this way. Likely because my curl is generally a bit tighter then my brushes handle. but I use and love both. Great video idea.

[@wendylees4382]

I’m so much happier with curls since I started following curly influencers like you. However, my husband makes “helpful” comments that I spend too much time doing my hair. Admittedly, if I don’t like the results, I get back in the shower and start again. Good frizz-fee hair takes time, right? Could I get some curl support?

[@tammyaswell4562]

I am going to try this technique. Glad it’s time for a wash day.

[@jeannesohre5118]

A scrunchitcurls brush would even work better. Check it out

[@jeans1753]

I love all your tips! I have tried using my denman brush and cannot get the hang of it :-( maybe because I’m left handed). I’ll keep trying as I have some pieces that just don’t want to curl!

[@trininl2196]

Oh wow. Thank you for this video. Great information!!!!

[@designanddoctor]

I will try and leave a comment below … from India

[@ronyrodriguez8533]

you make it look so easy 😊

[@dianazamrin35]

Great video! How do you adjust this to short hair( 3-4 inches )I have 3a low perosity hair and have a hard time using the denman brush.

[@imajenn3006]

Oh, for brushes you might want to check out the (2) scrunchit brushes. They have a long tail and a knob at the top. The tail is great for sectioning, but it is ade so you can coul your hair around the tail after brushing through it the other is 'small clumps" and it looks like the first but has a row of comb teeth on the back. You yse this vertically. It start you hair curling and then separates it into smaller ribbons. They are like a round brush with bristles in one side (i think they are boar & remind me of a 1" section of the Behairful bristles. They can grip fine thin hair, but i think the ribbons really show of yout haair us thicker. I have been plaing with their micrfiber gloves too. I also bou

[@helenl7967]

I also like the Scrunch it brush. I have fine thin hair and I use the small clump brush but I want to try the big clump one. I find I don't do a good job of partitioning my hair. I constantly get the freshly curled hair caught in the next batch I am about to curl. It's frustrating so I am also finding ways to just use the scrunch it hair bonnet and then diffuse. Your hair looks great.

[@paulafausset9498]

How long did that take you?

[@40racquel]

Hi, so I just watched your video, "Best Curly Hair Treatments: Scalp, Bond Repair, Hair Growth, Oils", and wanted to ask if you feel the same now as you did then? I thought that video was very interesting and I have some questions that I would like to ask you. I'd rather not ask you my questions here but I'd like your help then to figure out what might be best for me.

[@TheTinydawg]

this is totally off subject but what brow pencil are you using now? I've seen the transition of your eyebrows throughout the years on your videos and you have gotten them so natural looking now.

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you! I’ve been using a tinted brow gel. I’ll actually have a brow demo in my next video this Sunday

[@lisabaamonde2423]

I have very coarse thick frizzy hair with a curl pattern that is all over the place. My roots grow in very bumpy and kinky so I usually get a softening treatment on the roots every few months. I also have lots of breakage and split ends. Because of the treatments some of my hair is straighter. But it's the texture, thickness and rough feel of my hair that makes it a challenge to style. I only go to a curly hair salon. I use an anti humidity gel and section my hair when styling. But it's always so frizzy anyway and I've been using a curling iron to get more uniform/softer looking curls. I'm wondering if this technique will work for me.

[@michelewickett4244]

Hello, Do you have to use the Denman brush?

[@michaelscottpapercompany09]

I cut my hair to my collarbones and now it seems like brush coiling is the way to go, I even emphasize the coil by finger coiling the section once the brush is done. But no matter how much creme I put in, my first day hair is sooo "soft". When refreshed the next day I'm usually better and less "soft" I've tried hard hepd gels, less creme, more gel, nothing works on wash day. 😭Any advice??

[@Imthecuteone]

@Gena Marie what is your hair type? Like 2b, 2c etc? Do you think this would work well with 2a/2b type hair?

[@StormyDay]

This is an amazing tutorial! I wish I could do this to my whole head but my hair is too long and there is too much of it to do this (my hair is NOT thick, it’s superfine). I could probably compromise and do this on the canopy and crown in the front. That’s my only problem, my canopy. The rest of my behaves easily.

[@imajenn3006]

It works well if you do the front pieces and section like she did. You might find the scrunchit brush used horizontal in your back under half works. Denman wasn't made to use it like everyone does. You are just supposed to 'brush your hair & turn the ends under to encourage curl formation" from their site.

[@StormyDay]

@@imajenn3006 thanks! My hair is lower density at the crown, that’s what drew me to this. She got fantastic results!

[@kurisari1937]

I’m a few weeks into Curly Life and noticed that I have lots of upwards arches at the roots, but then the hair falls flat. What does that mean?

[@GenaMarie]

Perhaps this is your natural curl growing in, if you have heat damage on the lengths

[@alicesings1971]

I keep forgetting to add the second layer gel. I’ve noticed your getting really great ringlets too. This takes a lot of patience but it’s worth it. Thanks for your hard work making these videos. I’m finally getting some ringlets. Happy Sunday 🌹😻👍

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you!

[@user-sv2dj6dn1o]

Hi Gena, I have high porosity frizzy dry grey hair. I need help. You mentioned in your past video not to use protein in shampoo and conditioner. Are amino acids like glutamic acid or histidine okay in a conditioner or are they a protein as well and need to be avoided? Thank you in advance!

[@janetmcgue2313]

Have you tried this method with the BeHairful Brush?

[@GenaMarie]

No, I haven't. Just the Denman because its more slippery on the handle and more rounded.

[@sdibenegorger]

Do you use heat protectants?

[@GenaMarie]

When I remember!

[@ernestharrison9390]

Ｐ𝐫Ｏ𝕞Ｏ𝓢ｍ 🙃

[@kate_lauren]

Loved this! Do you have any tips for long 3A-3B hair? I'm new to curly hair care and need help💚

[@RoseRamblesYT]

I've watched so many of your videos, but for some reason it's just now clicking in my brain that you and I have Very Similar hair, haha. I have an irregular curl pattern, I'm pretty sure it's low density, barely medium thickness, course sections, etc. With that in mind I will be trying your technique on brush coiling. I've used another similar method, but how you specifically style around the crown of your head will be very useful for me. Thank you for this!

[@adonissgirl8545]

So glad I saw this vid!! I have tried other coiling (finger etc.) methods and for some reason, I can't. Just does not work for me. First brush coil I tried was like the sun broke the clouds above my head and aaaaahhhh, ringlets! And they last and last for me! Amazing! Thank you!

[@angiechavez3360]

I really want to do this but my hair is pretty damaged but I have a loooot of volume in my hair and it’s been difficult for me to manage my hair so do I still do this or will it just damage it more? I just need a way to get my curlers back faster/healthier without anymore damaging and if coiling does make it worse I won’t do it but I rllllly need to know.

[@stephaniedelnero6528]

This was a great video 😊thank you! Your tips are great and very applicable to every different type.

[@jenniferlarson100]

excellent tips and you explain very well :) thank you!

[@jasmined4973]

Wow this method looks GREAT on you I can’t wait to try 😍

[@imajenn3006]

How do just your roots get dry-er? I need the dryer roots & i need the rest of ny Baby Fine low-D hair to stay wet so i have to spray jf throughout. How do you know when you are using enough (or too much product? Or the wrong one? How do you get product to stay on low porosity when you micro plop? With me it is just Gonzo. (my hair is low porosity, except it is so fine it wets and dries fast, but I find it is really hard to get gel to stick -if i micoplop its gone & I need hard hold slippy gels that has little oils... but Super Hold... And still looking.

[@GenaMarie]

I wrap my hair in my Hair Repear towel after I wash my hair. That absorbs a lot at the roots. I then spritz the lengths with water to style. Finding the right amount of product takes trial and error. I go by the feeling of my hair and if it feels evenly coated. Combing it through helps. I recommend glazing another light layer of gel over your hair after microplopping

[@imajenn3006]

Anyone have bangs/a shag? How to you get your bangs (there are a lot) to curl? Mine just stick to my head.

[@GenaMarie]

I have a video here that may help! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWjbmGBsmdmnpKs

[@mandyratliff6285]

It turned out great. I've thought about trying brush styling but I'm think I'm just too lazy 😃🦥 I'm glad to see all the new growth! Is it from your medical treatments?

[@GenaMarie]

I had anemia and My iron levels are returning to normal after supplements 😊