Recreating My Old Curly Hair Routine + Beginner Tips for Webbed Frizz

Recreating and reacting to my old curly hair routing using the same Aveda products, plus some new ones, with my current styling routine and discussing the differences.
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0:00 Intro
1:06 Damp styling mistakes
3:52 Curl cream application mistakes
7:19 Brush styling & gel application tips
13:02 Diffusing mistakes
16:26 Fixing frizz after diffusing
18:00 Sleep protection
18:56 Haircut & color damage
20:56 Final thoughts on the Aveda products
22:36 Outro
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[@GenaMarie]

Isn't it crazy how much has changed?! I don't even recognize my old voice either 🫢 How has your routine changed? I compared the differences between each, side-by-side on the blog post: genamarie.co/2023/07/recreating-my-old-curly-hair-routine-beginner-tips/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Hair RePear Ultimate Hair Towel 10% off with code GLAMMEUP: bit.ly/ShopHairRepear Amazon: amzn.to/3LdysE5 • Bounce Curl Water Mister, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: www.bouncecurl.com/products/water-mister-bottle?aff=6 • Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Detangling Brush: amzn.to/3mMiFjV • Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer: go.magik.ly/ml/1v17y/ • Aveda Confixor Liquid Gel: go.magik.ly/ml/1v187/ • Bio Ionic GoldPro Speed Hair Dryer: bit.ly/3w95aPn • Bio Ionic Universal Diffuser Attachment: bit.ly/3slQewh

[@tlue6910]

Gena I don’t know if you’ll see this comment but I would love for you to do a video about where you buy your clothes. I love the tops you wear in your videos.. they’re so pretty and I’d love to know where you buy them. ❤️

[@GenaMarie]

@@tlue6910 thank you! I share a lot of my clothes on my Instagram stories 😊 this one is from American Eagle

[@nopenever3]

I love how amused you look at your younger self.... like I don't know who she is or what she thinks she is doing 😂. Not criticizing you or your younger self. I really enjoy your channel

[@deniseo3565]

Please don’t let some of the comments about how your hair was when you were younger change your current reality: your hair looks great and you’re helping so many people transform their curls. I’ve read many, many comments over the years from people who really appreciate your honesty about the changes in your hair. It’s helped them feel less alone.

[@VengefulAngeI]

I've been using the be curly curl enhancer with the flaxseed aloe gel recently & it gets me 5 days with zero refreshing in the FL humidity! I used to use the be curly curl cream all the time but for some reason stopped using it & just rediscovered how much i like it!

[@ceystal]

When I was a teen I used to just dutch braid my hair overnight and let out the waves the next morning and would do that every night because my hair was so frizzy. I guess that was my old wavy hair routine without even realizing. I still do it every now and then when i want a consistent wave pattern without gel or mousse. But now I use leave in, cream, and oil for that

[@annanewsom4253]

I have my hair colored with Henna. It makes my hair stronger.

[@Dramaduck139]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! It's encouraging to see the progression you have had over the years to better care for your curls. Although I've gone curly in years past, I've only really started a consistent curly hair journey 2 1/2 years ago. I have felt discouraged at times that I haven't achieved what I desire with my curls, but this video gives me hope that I will figure out what works, but it can take time. 😊

[@tedamjoke]

Gena you don’t have any gray or white hair 😮 that’s fantastic! Your natural hair color is terrific. It’s a perfect brunette color. I do have to color but I’m older than you. Lol I would love highlights but I’m not going to do that to my hair. I need every last hair. Ty for sharing your hair journey. I love your videos. I like your style of video. It’s very personal. ❤

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you! I actually do have quite a bit of gray 😉 It's focused around my temples though.

[@lindakoberna3465]

Curl enhancer, rosemary mint clarifying shampoo and their cherry almond shampoo smells AMAZING. I also used their Nutraplenish but I wasn't overly impressed for the price

[@mea1831]

Hi Gena, I am having a heck of a time getting the back of my head curls to look as great as the sides. I put a cream and then a gel, use my fingers to comb through with my head upside down and I STILL get unformed curls. I’m 3b-c and I live in a dry climate with pretty thick hair.

[@crystal6811]

I had been pulling my hair up and back for so long that I didn't even realize how much curl I have. After chemo, my hair came back so curly I didn't know how to style it. Just this year, I have found your channel and a couple others ( the seesters 😊). Now the damage is growing out, and I can really see the difference in the new growth. Moving forward using these methods, I know it's only going to look better and better. Thank you so much for your videos! Your product reviews have really helped me to narrow down which ones to try. There are so many products out there it was so overwhelming. Thank you! ❤

[@sueh4851]

Always a great post from you!! And love your shorter locks on you so much better. You look awesome!

[@mariraafat6529]

love all of your videos. please a video of most common ingredients used in curly products which is gives moisture and which is protein is so much needed

[@belindachappell9875]

You look just as young as ever. How great to have this resource from 8 years ago. It is great to see the difference all the techniques can make. Young Gena is adorable btw ❤

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you! 🩷

[@darlasearle5955]

This was such a fun video!😊

[@claudiamarykay1]

I used to use that same Aveda line- the curl cream & pre-treatment serum! I recall buying the gel, but it was too sticky for me. Now I like that hard hold gels. 😆.

[@kimberlyv.3271]

Confixor also gave me a producty feeling in my hair along with some separated curls instead of clumps which I wasn’t a fan of. Also I found myself being totally repulsed by the smell. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who disliked the product.

[@annanewsom4253]

I started using the Ouidad red bottle gel. That you talk so much about. And I am loving it!!

[@GenaMarie]

It's so good! Glad you love it too

[@tinacross9055]

OMG Gena I remember watching that video wow how time has flown by I remember you using Aveda and living proof products 😊

[@GenaMarie]

Yes! I loved the old purple Living Proof line too. Thanks so much for sticking with me, Tina

[@Italianqueen1966]

I started with you in 2019!!! ❤

[@simplycurlyde]

Hello Gena!🤗 I always look forward to your videos. Yes, I'm also styling my hair differently since I first started. That's why it's called a journey, learning about our hair and what it needs and does not need and what it loves and doesn't love. Just a side note, I just thought to let you know that I've changed my profile pic and name. It used to be a white cat and D Ebner.

[@mandyarostegui9198]

I love Confixor, but my hair needs more hold or it will frizz. Its my favorite for refresh days, though! Always have a bottle for that reason

[@elizabethmoore2462]

Thanks for doing this - try using more gel. I love these products, but it has taken me a few goes to get a hang of the gel

[@bertikahernandez1959]

Your hair looks a lot better now than back then…. The one thing I also noticed is that you Haven’t aged at all 😮

[@GenaMarie]

Thank you!

[@hybridkoala]

I agree! Other comments are saying it used to look thicker but I think it looks thick and voluminous now. And the shape is nice now too.

[@annanewsom4253]

Gena I think you need to share your skin routine with us!!

[@sherilynmoore5958]

I'm JUST getting started!! I always have TOO much crunch & defusing seems to frizz it. I need a list of exactly what products to use. I also have long hair, but hardly none (my ponytail is tiny). low density, high porosity.

[@ladyjessica23]

Would it be terrible for me to say I like your hair before better! :) I've been experimenting with using hairspray at night for good second day hair. I've been using just the AG Curl Definer only and I love day 1 results. But it doesn't last, so I'm trying to add hairspray at night to help with curl retention, haven't nailed down this routine yet.

[@livdelima6132]

I actually remember that video and that ring on your finger. Wow! 8 years ago!

[@GenaMarie]

Wow! Thank you for sticking with me, Liv 🥰🥰

[@lindakoberna3465]

Love Aveda but they are so expensive so everything I get I horde. One thing I have barely used is their strong hold flaxseed gel, just don't care for it it's very runny. But I do love their

[@wendymullins30]

My hair is wavy. Except on wash days shows me some curls. Recently trying 2 find products that can give me more definition. My hair is rather fine. Any suggestions? 🤔

[@sandragarcia5261]

I love your hair whit hair color.

[@TriciaGrace]

You still look as young as you did in your college days! 🥳

[@GenaMarie]

Aw thank you!

[@TriciaGrace]

@@GenaMarie you’re welcome! 🥰

[@lindakoberna3465]

And I never saw much different than any other leaving. I use a lot of amika products and AG PRODUCTS

[@nopenever3]

I am trying to wear my hair curly again. I color my hair to cover gray AND get highlights maybe 2-3 times a year. I am having some health problems so I thought maybe wearing my hair curly might be easier than my short " Karen" style. Right now I just do ponytails or banana clips because I am still trying to let my hair grow out and I haven't had much luck with finding the right products to manage frizz. TL:DR. It's tough right now

[@kaylaboyles2668]

Hi there, I’m genuinely curious if your hair has naturally thinned over the years or if it is possibly product, medication or genetics? Thank you

[@GenaMarie]

Natural aging and hormonal birth control

[@helens1083]

I have a question 🙋‍♀️. I have fine hair, it’s low density like yours, I have waves and curls. It’s like a little layered and it’s almost the same length as yours. Like shoulder length and in the back it’s longer. I wanted to know what your thoughts are on hair extensions and hair extension halo hair extensions. Have you ever worn them, do you like them? What do you think? I’m just asking because I have been wearing the halo ones and they drive me crazy sometimes. There non damaging but still. I know and like what you said in one of your videos awhile ago that you made I came across yesterday. You said don’t compare your hair to others, short curly wavy or whatever hair is beautiful to. Some people have thicker hair and that’s ok, but don’t compare our low density hair to others who have thicker hair. I do that a lot. I had more hair years ago but now I’m 48 and going through peri menopause and lost some hair. I think some of my hair loss is from the clip in extensions I used to wear all the time as well. Just wanted your advice, thoughts and opinions on these! ❤Thanks☺️

[@GenaMarie]

I've never tried extensions but don't see the issue with them! So glad you've found my videos helpful 🥰

[@helens1083]

@@GenaMarie oh ok, just wanted your opinion and yes I’m very glad I found your videos. I have been following you here and watching the things you do with your hair. It’s very pretty and I like it

[@StormyDay]

I started watching you about 5 years ago, my first was about using Olaplex 3. Did you delete some videos from high school? You had a cute video in your bedroom washing your hair with a really strong shampoo! It was so cute! Wow, 9 years ago….Your hair was thicker😢, I hope you get that thickness back. ❤ PS Confixor is a really old product, I think I used it in the 1990s!!

[@sonshirevancleef391]

Hi Gena, so, I just started to follow you a year ago, I'm 52 now, and my old routine consistent of wetting my hair every day and washing it every other day, or every 2 days. I'll just use a living-in condition, and let it air dry. I used to color my hair to cover my grays. Since I started to follow you, is been a game changer, I stop to color my hair and now my hair is full of grays, except my ends, I started to trim every 6 months to get the rest of the damaged and colored hair. I still have some. And that's come to my question, when I do the routine styling, on top of my head where all my grays are, they don't hold the curls as much as where my ends are. Make it very frustrating, I wanted to know if you have any advice, since seems like my grays have different textures than my ends. Thank you

[@pamelacarneal2422]

I’m in my late 60s and have I probably more gray than not on top (hair is past shoulders and lightly layered). The gray is very difficult to keep from getting frizzy. Would LOVE to see a segment on how to take care of graying curls!

[@irmaradinson2320]

I stop dyeing my hair and let my silver pop . Same time transition straight treated hair to curly , is been 2 yrs now. I've learned I have different patterns of curls and how to treat them. Have fine curly gray hair it was a challenge to find a product and method. Have the denman brush but the tangle teaser is my go too. Everyday I receive compliments. Happy with all the tricks I've learned ❤

[@GenaMarie]

I usually have to brush style mine or finger coil them. More precise styling in gray areas helps them be more uniform. Also make sure you have gel on your finger tips when styling them more precise to really get it in there.

[@antonia7452]

Wow it seems like you had a lot of hair

[@GenaMarie]

Most of us find that our hair gets thinner as we age. I've shared my struggles with hair loss and thinning, including underlying causes that are often out of our control.

[@ssg1605]

the difference is u had more volume cause u had more hair than now.

[@GenaMarie]

Yes, but not the only difference. Most of us find that our hair gets thinner as we age. I've shared my struggles with hair loss and thinning, including underlying causes that are often out of our control. Pointing it out can be hurtful and rude when people have experienced hair loss.

[@TriciaGrace]

@@GenaMarieyou’re hair was gorgeous then and it still is gorgeous now. To me you still have amazing volume, and I wish I had your hair‼️

[@kimberlyv.3271]

Confixor also gave me a producty feeling in my hair along with some separated curls instead of clumps which I wasn’t a fan of. Also I found myself being totally repulsed by the smell. I’m glad I wasn’t the only one who disliked the product.

[@jillfiergang6420]

That’s so funny because on Saturday I literally used the exact same products on my hair for the first time (be curly enhancer and confixor gel). The only thing I did different was to use a little curlsmith shine gel on top because I had the feeling that confixor wouldn’t have enough hold. I got great results and am on day 4 with minimal refresh.