As always, thanks for your detailed, informative and honest review of the products. I can watch you style your hair over and over again in different videos and I always get a new perspective and different tips to try out on my next washday! Thanks!!
I also find that some people's hair can just not like certain ingredients like aloe vera, coconut oil, glycerin, panthenol etc. I personally found products that gave me wet frizz or super tangled hair all had a common ingredient my hair didn't like.
I love your videos Gena! So refreshing to see what curly hair normally looks like, I often feel like a failure when I wake up in between washes and my curls are all flattened or stretched out. I’m not bothered about frizz (I have a lot of it) but when it’s all stretched out I want to give up and go back to straightening it every day.
I have been absolutely LOVING the ouidad coil infusion good shape gel!! I like to scrunch in some of the innersense I create lift foam after the gel. I've also paired with several different creams and so far it's worked well with all of them!
You have such beautiful hair! 😍. Thanks for this video, it answered a lot of my questions! We have very different hair types, but seem to struggle with the same issues, like covering the back of the scalp, etc. Just wanted to thank you because you have been so extremely helpful to me!
When and where do you experience frizz? Let me know! View the full list of products here: genamarie.co/2021/12/frizz-qa-wash-day-routine-testing-living-proofs-new-curls-line/
After using a strong hold gel I recently started drying my hair with my dryer on low speed setting and using the pointed nozzle especially directed to my scalp. This has helped speed up my drying time. Just a tip I discovered. This technique hasn't increased my frizz.
Gina, would you do a video on hairstyles for work and running errands to get curls out of your face and off your neck without causing creases? I would love to see some curl-friendly up-dos or half-up, half down styles
I tried the Living Proof Curl Defining Cream bc of the recommendation of another curly influencer- Curly Chelly. She doesn’t have as many followers but she’s a retired hair professional and I like her content. Anyway, I think the Living Proof defining cream is EXCELLENT. I am transitioning my curls back to health from a bad bleach damage experience. I need products that help with moisture retention and curl clumping. This product does that. On top of this, I use a heavy cream made by a small black owned company Nature’s Little Secret; it’s their Irish Moss Styling Cream.
Your hair looks great! I tried their curl enhancer, gel, and oil on my fine wavy/curly hair and was underwhelmed and ended up returning them. I didn’t notice much in the way of curl enhancing. The most disappointing part for me is that they changed the LP signature scent for the curl line. I love the fragrance of the products in their regular line, and thought the curly line would be similar but they aren’t and I really don’t like it. Even though the regular products aren’t made for curly hair, I get better definition with their perfect hair day styling cream and mousse, with the added benefit of the original scent.
I love the Living Proof! ( Except the Gel, it’s not good) 2 things to know: their conditioner works like mix of conditioner and curl cream and really starts the clumping and definition process impressively. When paired with the curl cream it’s the best I’ve found. The products really do work better the more you use them! But I absolutely dislike the Gel and don’t use it. The rest of the line is worth twice the price to me!
My hairdresser recommended these products and I blindly purchased them at the end of an appointment. I was flabbergasted by the price!! I do love the shampoo- it lathers well and reminds me of the old days of washing my hair and getting rich suds. I found the conditioner to have good slip and like the styling cream. The gel is ok but I’ve used others I like better. I don’t particularly like the scent, particularly of the oil and could pass on that. I’ve tried using the oil on dry hair and haven’t seen any wow results that would justify the price. I haven’t had good results mixing products from different lines so I’m building a stash of fairly expensive products looking for that “unicorn” line! I wanted LP to be it but I agree that there are less expensive options out there that will work just as well.
Your hair looks shiny defined and with SO much volume girl! I love these products because they’re super lightweight and don’t weigh my hair down! Some of the Curlsmith products have butters/oils that are too heavy for me no matter how little I use so this was a great option! My hair is course low density and high porosity just like you so I can’t wait to try these! 😍
Yes! It’s surprising they gave so much volume because now that I look closer at the ingredients the gel does have castor oil just like curlsmith gels and the cream does have Shea butter
Another great video! Thank you! I have frizz at the crown because my curl pattern is completely different at my crown. I checked to be sure I did not have breakage up there after watching your video but it is definitely just a weird curl pattern for me. I have to put a bit more leave in and/or curl cream up there to keep it under control. I also focus my brush styling up there. And when all else fails, I flip my hair over to the side to try to disguise it lol! I think my crown is a result of mother nature being silly when I was made.
During the first lock down I decided I was going to tackle my hair and really work at getting my natural curl to its best. I followed another CZcamsr and learned about deva curl so I stayed away from that Then found shea moisture and was excited about the natural products. I was using their curl shampoo, curl conditioner, curl cream. At first I really loved it and my hair was glossy for the first time ever. However after 6 months of using it my hair was falling out, and my scalp was sooo itchy. I've now realised after research that shea moisture isn't for every one and I personally can't take so much oil or maybe protein? I now have to use a medicated shampoo alongside head and shoulders to keep the itch away But my curl is frizzy, my hair has gone from thick full head to quite fine especially at the crown. I've always been a styling mousse and hot diffuse girl so I've never actually used a gel Do you have any gel favourites for finer hair? That doesn't have shea or coconut in them?
gena can u do a video on how to look after your damaged ends or how to keep them healthy so split ends are so big u have to cut loads off especially if u r growing ur hair please ? pretty please thks
I love their Moisture Shine Oil it is the bes I have used. The Curl Definer...I am still experimenting with. So far my curls don't seem all that well defined and doesn't hold up as well during the day with this Curl Definer. I haven't yet tried the LP gel.
New subscriber here. Wouldn’t brushing your hair rein the curls? Or does wet vs dry brushing make a difference. I brush my hair while wet and it affects my curls. Do I need styling product to help with brushing?
I have a major problem with missing spots in my hair when i'm putting in my stylers. Even when I separate me hair. How can I know before my hair dries that I didn't miss a spot? Also I am terrible at separating my hair. What is the best way to do it?
Hello, will shea moister sea kelp and argon oil help with high porosity hair? I have type 3 hair, and I recently got over protein hair from using shea moister silk and protein conditioner, curl cream, and there coconut virgin oil. I don’t wanna make the over protein worse, In my bathroom there’s so much hair on the floor from my hair shedding and braking off.. my mom tried fixing it by using coconut oil, and straightening it and there’s a lot more hair coming out. So I tried using “argan oil of morocco” by ogx it made it shinny, and after a couple minutes back to being dry. So I looked it up and it said it contained lots of protein. So than I tried mielle “rosemary ment scalp and hair treatment” and put it up in a messy bun I have no idea how it would turn out tomorrow morning. Could you please help on what to do with my hair?
Hii ! I have type 2 hair and every time I try to use the diffuser my hair gets super frizzy idk what I’m doing wrong ! and i don’t have enough time to let it air dry so it’s ends up looking super bad at school. Then once I’m home and it’s completely dry it looks amazing idk what to do 😭it could just be the diffuser I have, it’s pretty cheap But I don’t know 😫
Your hair is extremely similar to mine. My ends dry and frizz and near my scalp it stays wetter. I also see you’re using the Shark IQ. I got one for Christmas and I like it a lot. I will watch your frizz video later on today. For hair products, I use the Ouidad Vitalcurl line and the mousse as a leave in. When I re-wet my hair in the morning and lightly dry, the curl does come right back. I do find I need to wash twice with this very mild shampoo. Finally towards the end of your video, what did you mean by (your hair) “transitioning”? Thank you.
Have you done a video about your favorite brands/products to use in the colder months (low dewpoints), and warm months (high dewpoints)? If so, would you link it for me?
what is so bad about frizz? I have curly hair and my hair is very healthy. I take a pic and frizz it on purpose, It is HUGE and people on the street tell me they love it. PS I am white and live in NYC,
That’s great! The questions that I’m answering in this video are from people who prefer to tame their frizz, or have frizz as a result of damage. In various parts of this video I mentioned how normal frizz is even when your hair is healthy, and how I experience it all the time! 💕
The brush actually helps encourage curls at the root for me! It's all in the brush technique. I start right at the root and begin twisting the brush very close to the scalp. I also scrunch all the way at the root.
Girl, HOW did your hair look like that first thing. I wake up in a morning and my hair is all matted and knotted into one unit. And HOW could you run your fingers through your hair when it was wet or move it at all, sweet Jesus I have some problems...love you by the way
Do you protect your curls at night? I sleep in a satin bonnet that keeps my curls tucked away. I also had it up in a bun for the previous couple of days so it stayed out of way so it wouldn’t tangle.
I would love to see you just run through your holy grail hair routine. The lineup of products and practices that you swear by.
Great idea! Thank you!
I love that you do a question/answer video while you’re reviewing a product for us. There is so much good information on top of a great review.
Thank you! So glad you like this format
As always, thanks for your detailed, informative and honest review of the products. I can watch you style your hair over and over again in different videos and I always get a new perspective and different tips to try out on my next washday! Thanks!!
I also find that some people's hair can just not like certain ingredients like aloe vera, coconut oil, glycerin, panthenol etc. I personally found products that gave me wet frizz or super tangled hair all had a common ingredient my hair didn't like.
I've worked out I can't tolerate shea or coconut, it makes my scalp so itchy and my hair fall out!
I love your videos Gena! So refreshing to see what curly hair normally looks like, I often feel like a failure when I wake up in between washes and my curls are all flattened or stretched out. I’m not bothered about frizz (I have a lot of it) but when it’s all stretched out I want to give up and go back to straightening it every day.
I have been absolutely LOVING the ouidad coil infusion good shape gel!! I like to scrunch in some of the innersense I create lift foam after the gel. I've also paired with several different creams and so far it's worked well with all of them!
You have such beautiful hair! 😍. Thanks for this video, it answered a lot of my questions! We have very different hair types, but seem to struggle with the same issues, like covering the back of the scalp, etc. Just wanted to thank you because you have been so extremely helpful to me!
When and where do you experience frizz? Let me know!
View the full list of products here: genamarie.co/2021/12/frizz-qa-wash-day-routine-testing-living-proofs-new-curls-line/
After using a strong hold gel I recently started drying my hair with my dryer on low speed setting and using the pointed nozzle especially directed to my scalp. This has helped speed up my drying time. Just a tip I discovered. This technique hasn't increased my frizz.
Girl, even with your frizzy hair you still look adorable. I could never.
Gina, would you do a video on hairstyles for work and running errands to get curls out of your face and off your neck without causing creases? I would love to see some curl-friendly up-dos or half-up, half down styles
Great idea! That sounds right up my ally too because I like having my hair partially up a lot of times
I tried the Living Proof Curl Defining Cream bc of the recommendation of another curly influencer- Curly Chelly. She doesn’t have as many followers but she’s a retired hair professional and I like her content. Anyway, I think the Living Proof defining cream is EXCELLENT. I am transitioning my curls back to health from a bad bleach damage experience. I need products that help with moisture retention and curl clumping. This product does that.
On top of this, I use a heavy cream made by a small black owned company Nature’s Little Secret; it’s their Irish Moss Styling Cream.
Thanks for the shout out! And I’m glad the cream is working well for you!
Your hair looks great! I tried their curl enhancer, gel, and oil on my fine wavy/curly hair and was underwhelmed and ended up returning them. I didn’t notice much in the way of curl enhancing. The most disappointing part for me is that they changed the LP signature scent for the curl line. I love the fragrance of the products in their regular line, and thought the curly line would be similar but they aren’t and I really don’t like it. Even though the regular products aren’t made for curly hair, I get better definition with their perfect hair day styling cream and mousse, with the added benefit of the original scent.
I agreed! Although I was really impressed with my volume it wasn’t enough to justify the price tag to fully recommend them
Thank you so much for your in depth review, we'll be sure to share your feedback with our team! Your curls look AMAZING 😍
Thank you so much!!
Great video, Gena! I love the in depth information and Q&A! I would love to see a review of the Rizos curl line. 👍🏻
I need to try it!! It's on my list to buy next.
@@GenaMarie Yay!!!
I really like their gel! I can't use them cream because it has coconut oil, but the gel was nice!
@@VengefulAngeI Thanks!
I love the Living Proof! ( Except the Gel, it’s not good) 2 things to know: their conditioner works like mix of conditioner and curl cream and really starts the clumping and definition process impressively. When paired with the curl cream it’s the best I’ve found.
The products really do work better the more you use them!
But I absolutely dislike the Gel and don’t use it.
The rest of the line is worth twice the price to me!
I love these type of videos. You’re an amazing teacher 😍😍
My hairdresser recommended these products and I blindly purchased them at the end of an appointment. I was flabbergasted by the price!! I do love the shampoo- it lathers well and reminds me of the old days of washing my hair and getting rich suds. I found the conditioner to have good slip and like the styling cream. The gel is ok but I’ve used others I like better. I don’t particularly like the scent, particularly of the oil and could pass on that. I’ve tried using the oil on dry hair and haven’t seen any wow results that would justify the price. I haven’t had good results mixing products from different lines so I’m building a stash of fairly expensive products looking for that “unicorn” line! I wanted LP to be it but I agree that there are less expensive options out there that will work just as well.
Totally agree!
I was totally steered away from that line a few times. Love ya vids Gena! 💯
Your hair looks shiny defined and with SO much volume girl! I love these products because they’re super lightweight and don’t weigh my hair down! Some of the Curlsmith products have butters/oils that are too heavy for me no matter how little I use so this was a great option! My hair is course low density and high porosity just like you so I can’t wait to try these! 😍
I did have so much volume!!
@@GenaMarie I feel like volume helps us low density girls out 😂
Yes! It’s surprising they gave so much volume because now that I look closer at the ingredients the gel does have castor oil just like curlsmith gels and the cream does have Shea butter
Would you do a preserving curls at the gym/post workout refresh? I struggle with it alot and you're the only one on CZcams with hair like mine!!
I have that video 😊 Here you go: czcams.com/video/nAG_0HmRNfg/video.html
Another great video! Thank you! I have frizz at the crown because my curl pattern is completely different at my crown. I checked to be sure I did not have breakage up there after watching your video but it is definitely just a weird curl pattern for me. I have to put a bit more leave in and/or curl cream up there to keep it under control. I also focus my brush styling up there. And when all else fails, I flip my hair over to the side to try to disguise it lol! I think my crown is a result of mother nature being silly when I was made.
Hey gena,you know what should do after this sometime soon,hair tutorial double buns
Thank you for this informative video. Very helpful with how to style.
During the first lock down I decided I was going to tackle my hair and really work at getting my natural curl to its best.
I followed another CZcamsr and learned about deva curl so I stayed away from that
Then found shea moisture and was excited about the natural products. I was using their curl shampoo, curl conditioner, curl cream.
At first I really loved it and my hair was glossy for the first time ever.
However after 6 months of using it my hair was falling out, and my scalp was sooo itchy. I've now realised after research that shea moisture isn't for every one and I personally can't take so much oil or maybe protein?
I now have to use a medicated shampoo alongside head and shoulders to keep the itch away
But my curl is frizzy, my hair has gone from thick full head to quite fine especially at the crown.
I've always been a styling mousse and hot diffuse girl so I've never actually used a gel
Do you have any gel favourites for finer hair? That doesn't have shea or coconut in them?
gena can u do a video on how to look after your damaged ends or how to keep them healthy so split ends are so big u have to cut loads off especially if u r growing ur hair please ? pretty please thks
I love their Moisture Shine Oil it is the bes I have used. The Curl Definer...I am still experimenting with. So far my curls don't seem all that well defined and doesn't hold up as well during the day with this Curl Definer. I haven't yet tried the LP gel.
Hi! What kind of hair dryer are you using and where did you get it?? I'm obsessed!! Thanks!!
All products are always linked in the description box below the video :) It's from Shark: sharkclean.sjv.io/c/48954/1184301/8359
New subscriber here. Wouldn’t brushing your hair rein the curls? Or does wet vs dry brushing make a difference.
I brush my hair while wet and it affects my curls. Do I need styling product to help with brushing?
How did the curl enhancer for wavy hair work for you? I am quite curious about this product and would love to see your results with it!
I did not like living proof, however, there others product is good. I bought sample $40 very disappointed
Have you tried Miche products? I was curious about their clarifying shampoo that contains apple cider vinegar.
I bought the curl enhancer and the defining cream. Should I use both together or just the cream. I have fine 2c 3 a hair
Have you tried the AG curl fresh definer yet? I used it last night with no gel -it was so good!!!!
I haven’t tried it yet!
@@GenaMarie
I’ve only used it the one time - last night. I was very impressed! I’d be interested to see what you think for sure!
Have you tried Aveda curl gelee? I really like it.
Yes I used it actually in my las Q&A about low density
I have a major problem with missing spots in my hair when i'm putting in my stylers. Even when I separate me hair. How can I know before my hair dries that I didn't miss a spot? Also I am terrible at separating my hair. What is the best way to do it?
Section your hair and brush your products though so they're evenly distributed
Gena please help I tried to order the ouidad gel with your Genamarie discount and it doesn’t work 😢😢😢
Hello, will shea moister sea kelp and argon oil help with high porosity hair? I have type 3 hair, and I recently got over protein hair from using shea moister silk and protein conditioner, curl cream, and there coconut virgin oil. I don’t wanna make the over protein worse, In my bathroom there’s so much hair on the floor from my hair shedding and braking off.. my mom tried fixing it by using coconut oil, and straightening it and there’s a lot more hair coming out. So I tried using “argan oil of morocco” by ogx it made it shinny, and after a couple minutes back to being dry. So I looked it up and it said it contained lots of protein. So than I tried mielle “rosemary ment scalp and hair treatment” and put it up in a messy bun I have no idea how it would turn out tomorrow morning. Could you please help on what to do with my hair?
Hii ! I have type 2 hair and every time I try to use the diffuser my hair gets super frizzy idk what I’m doing wrong ! and i don’t have enough time to let it air dry so it’s ends up looking super bad at school. Then once I’m home and it’s completely dry it looks amazing idk what to do 😭it could just be the diffuser I have, it’s pretty cheap But I don’t know 😫
Your hair is extremely similar to mine. My ends dry and frizz and near my scalp it stays wetter. I also see you’re using the Shark IQ. I got one for Christmas and I like it a lot. I will watch your frizz video later on today. For hair products, I use the Ouidad Vitalcurl line and the mousse as a leave in. When I re-wet my hair in the morning and lightly dry, the curl does come right back. I do find I need to wash twice with this very mild shampoo. Finally towards the end of your video, what did you mean by (your hair) “transitioning”? Thank you.
Transitioning means when you’re hair is damaged from heat or bleaching and you’re in the process of growing it out and getting it healthy
Newbie here 👍
Have you done a video about your favorite brands/products to use in the colder months (low dewpoints), and warm months (high dewpoints)? If so, would you link it for me?
what is so bad about frizz? I have curly hair and my hair is very healthy. I take a pic and frizz it on purpose, It is HUGE and people on the street tell me they love it. PS I am white and live in NYC,
That’s great! The questions that I’m answering in this video are from people who prefer to tame their frizz, or have frizz as a result of damage. In various parts of this video I mentioned how normal frizz is even when your hair is healthy, and how I experience it all the time! 💕
How do you use a brush for curl pattern without stretching out the roots?
The brush actually helps encourage curls at the root for me! It's all in the brush technique. I start right at the root and begin twisting the brush very close to the scalp. I also scrunch all the way at the root.
Girl, HOW did your hair look like that first thing. I wake up in a morning and my hair is all matted and knotted into one unit. And HOW could you run your fingers through your hair when it was wet or move it at all, sweet Jesus I have some problems...love you by the way
Do you protect your curls at night? I sleep in a satin bonnet that keeps my curls tucked away. I also had it up in a bun for the previous couple of days so it stayed out of way so it wouldn’t tangle.
Gena I tried to order the Ouidad climate control gel with your code Genamarie and it’s not excepting the code please help !
Are you trying to combine it with their 30% off Green Monday code? Maybe that’s why if there’s already a sale. bit.ly/3oXnDss
You are so incredibly beautiful w/ or w/o makeup ❤💞💕🔥😍💋💖
Thank you!
Gina your hair look always looks cute. Not a fan of any Living Proof products.