Prime Big Deal days is back, and I’ve rounded up the best deals on curly haircare, beauty, fashion, and more! The sale is going on 2 days only, Oct 8-9, 2024. I will be updated this list throughout the sale. Prices are subject to change. I am an Amazon Associates partner, so I earn commission when shopping through my links in exchange for helping you discover the products. Full disclosure here. Join me Live Tuesday at 11:30am EDT I will be live-streaming to YouTube and Instagram at 11:30am...
10 days ago • 6 min read
10 Hacks for Volume & Fullness in Thin Curly Hair I have low-density curly hair that easily gets flat and weighed down. These 10 hacks have doubled my volume AND fullness. I’m also using a lot of affordable, drugstore products. Reminder:There’s only so much you can do for volume in thin curly hair, and we can’t compare our hair to someone with thick curly hair. These tips can enhance volume and fullness if that’s the look you’re going for. Stop using mild shampoos and co-washes Gentle “curly...
18 days ago • 6 min read
6 Signs You’re OVER Moisturizing Your Curls + How to FIX IT | Curlsmith This post is sponsored by Curlsmith. Full disclosure here. If your curls are limp, frizzy, and not holding no matter what you do, they may be over-moisturized. I’m walking you through how to fix moisture overload and prevent it in the future using some of my favorite products from Curlsmith, who is kindly partnering with me for this video. What is moisture overload? Moisture overload is when the hair has received too much...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Best Clarifying & Chelating Shampoos for All Curl Types Which clarifying shampoos actually remove build up, including hard water buildup? I’m sharing my top picks that work for all curl types. All clarifying shampoos should be used in place of your regular shampoos. Rotate to avoid dryness and do not use any of these daily. Always use a deep conditioner after using strong clarifying shampoos. Clarifying + Chelating Shampoos The following shampoos will remove buildup from products, oil, sweat,...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Solving your Curl Problems Q&A + EXCITING NEWS! | Innersense Routine Today, I’m answering your questions regarding dryness, halo frizz, lack of hold, stringiness, itchy scalp, and more while styling with Innersense products. I also have an exciting announcement for a new program I’m launching that will allow us to connect one on one and solve your curl problems together. Wash Day Routine For today’s wash day routine, I used a some new products and some treatment products that I love. Off...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
How to Manage Low-Porosity Curls | Low Porosity 101 ft. Texture ID Do you have low-porosity curly hair? This specific hair type comes with its own unique challenges, including moisture absorption & retention, buildup, and more. This video is going to be a comprehensive guide for how to care for low-porosity curly hair, including a wash day routine using Texture ID products from Sally Beauty, who is kindly partnering with me for the YouTube video. What is low-porosity hair? Low porosity is a...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
How to Detangle Curly Hair Properly | Detangling 101 Could you be causing unnecessary breakage and damage by improperly detangling your curly hair? This detangling 101 video will show you different ways to detangle safely without damage. Before we dive into the various ways you can safely detangle, let’s cover the incorrect ways to detangle that could be causing damage. ❌ Incorrect Detangling Methods Shampooing matted hair, then conditioning, then detangling damp, towel-dried hair, especially...
2 months ago • 3 min read
How to Fix Frizz When Refreshing without Water | Curlsmith Shake & Shine Review Disclaimer: This post is part of a sponsorship with Curlsmith. Full disclaimer here. Do your curls become frizzy after wash day and you end up having to wet down your hair and completely re-style? In this post, I share how to fix frizz when refreshing using just one product with no added water. Refresh Routine on Day 2 Hair Prior to refreshing, my hair has some frizz and undefined curls. Overall the curl shape is...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Bounce Curl New Volume EdgeLift Brush vs. Original Define EdgeLift Brush Compared Which brush is right for you, the new Bounce Curl Volume EdgeLift brush or the original Define EdgeLift brush? I’m putting them to the test in a side-by-side comparison. Comparison Chart Bounce Curl Define EdgeLift BrushBuy from Bounce Curl with code GENAMARIE Bristles: Plastic & vegan/synthetic boar bristles, dense spacing, short & long bristles Base: Cushion, groves around edge with wide spacing Handle:...
2 months ago • 1 min read
