If your waves or curls have gone limp, dropped, or look frizzy, don’t worry—you don’t need to start over! I’ll show you how to refresh them and bring back definition without rewashing. Many of my group coaching clients have wavy hair and struggle with refreshing because wavy hair and loose curls are prone to getting stretched out, and that’s completely normal. This post is part of a new series focusing on the unique needs and challenges of wavy hair that you can find here. I will also provide...
11 days ago • 5 min read
What happens when I style my curly hair using a routine meant for wavy hair? In this portion of a two part series, I highlight differences between what wavy hair needs vs what curly hair needs, including styling techniques and the best products for each. Many of my group coaching clients have wavy hair and struggle with hold, clumping, wonky-shaped waves, and longevity. Through helping them, I’ve learned more about how to get waves to their full potential. Check out some examples of my wavy...
18 days ago • 5 min read
This post is sponsored by Curlsmith. Click here for the full disclosure. Are your curls frizzy, dry, or limp, lifeless, or not holding their shape, or are they just not cooperating no matter what products you use? The problem might not be your routine—it could be your water! Today, we’re breaking down hard water vs. soft water, how they affect your curls, and how to remove stubborn buildup with the new Curl Reset Detox Shampoo from Curlsmith, who are kindly partnered with me on this video....
25 days ago • 3 min read
If your curly routine feels like it’s taking forever—and you’re still not getting the results you want—you might be doing way too much. Here I’ll break down the biggest time-wasters in curly hair routines while showing you an easy, quick refresh that actually works. Assessment Before Refreshing I always recommend assessing your hair to determine if you even need to refresh, and if so, how to proceed. In the before photo below, I’m on day 2, and would not typically refresh this. I tend to do a...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
In today’s live video, I showed what its like to get real-time coaching by styling my hair in real time. This was an opportunity to answer questions while I styled. I answered some common questions on how to combat frizz, refreshing techniques and how to style. Livestream Replay Watch the livestream recording below. ⚠️ Due to connection issues, the video is very blurry and freezes at times. Fortunately, the audio is still intact so I wanted to still share the replay so you can hear my answers...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Today I met with Sadie, founder of Strandprint (10% off with GENA10) and chemist, and we went over the findings of my hair analysis. We conducted a live question and answer session where we discussed misconceptions around hair porosity, texture changes, and more interesting hair facts. Here I am sharing some of the key takeaways and you can watch the recording below. Check out Strandprint to get your own, custom hair analysis and save 10% with code GENA10. Meet Sadie "My name is Sadie and I’m...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Is your hair actually dry or does it just not have enough hold? Knowing the difference is key to fixing frizz, and piling on more moisture may not be the solution. I’m going to show you how to tell the difference between dryness and lack of hold—and how to fix it while refreshing your curls. For this routine, I used the Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel on wash day. This is a strong hold gel that is pretty low in moisture. By day 3, my hair continues to hold up well and I don’t need to refresh much...
2 months ago • 7 min read
Are your curls and scalp in need of a major reset? If they’re looking limp, frizzy, dry, this routine is for you. I’m sharing a reset routine that will restore your natural curls and clear your scalp, using some products from Curlsmith who are kindly partnering with me for this video. Assess your hair needs and make a plan My hair and scalp are in desperate need of attention with this dry winter weather. My curls are stretched out and super tangly. To keep my rotation of products simple, I do...
2 months ago • 6 min read
Last year, I tested a ton of curly hair products—some were total fails, while others completely transformed my routine. If you’re curious about what worked and what didn’t, stick around. Today, I’m sharing the worst and best curly hair products I tried in 2024, so you know exactly what to avoid—and what’s worth trying. If you don’t see a product mentioned, it could be that I tried it prior to 2024 or that I am still testing it. Also, just because I mentioned a product that I didn’t like, it...
3 months ago • 6 min read