To see how I got the curls in this video, check out the Bounce Curl routine I posted on my IG! instagram.com/p/CLnid5Tl-9N/ Also, don't forget to check out the blog post for the summary chart and more details about how to select the right product for your hair type: genamarie.co/2021/02/best-leave-in-conditioners-curl-creams/
My favorite leave in conditioner is the kinky curly knot today. It has amazing slip and has no oils and it moisturizes my fine, low porosity protein sensitive hair oh so nicely without the weight.
Which stylers do you use? My low po hair won’t absorb a lot. I don’t like mousses bc it fees so stiff.. I wants cream to leave it soft but something w hold. Between all curlsmith products-I can’t decide which one. Maybe the hold me softly balm... & uncle funkys
I have fine, low-ish density hair and I love that bounce curl clump & define cream! I literally use a dime sized amount for my whole head of hair! (which is a few inches past my shoulders when dry) I emulsify it with water, glaze lightly, add more water & emulsify, & so on until all my hair is covered &then I rake and / or brush to distribute 💜💜
I've recently been using Kinky Curly Knot Today from Target. It's pretty light and has really good slip. I don't have to put much of it on, but it really helps my hair stay hydrated. It's about $12.
You do THE BEST reviews. So in depth. I’m currently using a leave in conditioner from Love Beauty Planet and really like it! I like leave ins better than creams. For my fine hair i almost always pair a leave in and a mousse to keep the volume.
I love this series of your top ten picks. It's been so helpful and I love how you have everything on your blog too. I can't wait for you to do a video on your top ten gels!
I have horribly thick and dense hair (my scalp often hurts when I wear it curly) I have 2a to 3b curls. I think my porosity is medium. I just started learning about protein from manes by mell probably last June, before that I never paid attention (and I just threw hair up in pony because I live in Florida and it's too hot and I'm always in the pool)
I love the NYM curl talk cream, I’ve finished two bottles of it already. I’m currently trying Cantu coconut curling cream, and it’s really good. It works with my hair type (3a-3b, medium - coarse texture, medium density), but if you have fine hair or oily hair I recommend not to use it. I use the NYM curl talk gel with it.
It's not CGM approved, but AG hair fast food leave in conditioner is amazing to use as both a leave in and a curl cream! For those of you who don't mind a couple silicones you should really try this! It works amazing for moisture AND curl clumping! If I didn't know it was actually a leave in conditioner, I'd assume it was a curl cream that just happened to be very conditioning. I have to be careful using both a leave in & curl cream to not weigh down my hair, so this is nice because I get the benefits of both in one product!!
@@ayceleijae it's labeled as a leave in, but it's a cream consistency, and I was afraid to use a curl cream the 1st time I used it, and I also noticed my curls clumping really well with just that, and thought Wow! I swear if it had a curl cream label no one would know the difference! How'd you like it?
Two of my favorites are Curls Blueberry Bliss leave in and Kinky Curly Knot Today. I alternate depending on how much protein is in the rest of my routine for that wash day! Thanks for your reviews! I also adore Curlsmith!
Capric and Caprillic Acid are the lightest most penetrating oils. It is made from coconut and is also known as MCT oil. It is the absolute best for doing an overnight pre-poo before wash day and is great for all hair types but great for fine. MCT oil is used in the Bulletproof brain fuel craze so is readily available to use. Pre-poo needs to be several hours. I have super fine hair and have to use this to help keep it from protein loss and from overmoisturizing and getting hygral fatigue if you have fine or very porous hair. My hair is so fine I can't use premade dep Conditioner (even protein ones as they are too moisturizung for me. I do a diy protein treatment with collagen peptides and geletin after an MCT pre-poo.
Hi Gena I need weight as I have thick/high porosity/highlighted/dry hair - volume isn't an issue lol, but taming is.. I mostly use the shea moisture castor oil leave in conditioner, as it really does give a ton of moisture. For curl cream I flit around trying different things. I know my hair responds better to products aimed at coily hair (I have 2c/3a curls), as they're so much more moisturising and that's what gives me the best results. Sprays and lightweight products are something I would use more when refreshing, but I need a heavy hitting moisture product on washday. Many of the ones shown won't be enough for my hair, to keep it soft and hydrated. I like the jessiecurl too shea conditioner or deep conditioner as a leave in and the cream styler for something a little pricier. My hair is just really really thirsty and can take a lot of creams/butters without ever feeling too heavy. it's just a different hair type from your own and needs slightly different things. Your hair does look great today, so i can see why you like that product line. Best wishes.
Can i just tell you how helpful your videos are! We may not have similar hair types or textures but i feel like your recommendations are just always on point!! I now love Amika bc of you! It’s the closest thing to devacurls supercream!
Thanks for all the info! One of my new favorite cream/gel combos is The noughty wave hello and the Ouidad red humidity gel. My very favorite leave in is As I Am. My hair loves it😍
I have been mixing the curlsmith style balm and the protein cream together in my hands and using that as my leave in/styling cream and that combo has been so fantastic
Thank you for this video! For the longest time I never knew what the point of curl creams were and now that you've explained it, it seems obvious and I feel dumb for not realizing it lol. In the past I had tried layering curl creams over my leave-in and it always left my hair weighed and greasy. I was only ever able to successfully use a small amount of cc only on the ends of my hair with both a leave-in and gel or foam/mousse without issues. Now that I know that cc are basically richer leave-ins with some very light hold/styling properties that need to be layered with a gel or foam/mousse, I'm able to put the few cc that I own to good use!
Have you ever considered bangs? I think curl bangs would be so cute on you. Just subscribed--you have my fave kind of reviews...in depth but chock full of well researched info/no fluff. Appreciate all the work!
I LOVE the bounce curl leave in conditioner, I am so sad it’s sold out and I can’t use your code! Thanks for the other leave in recommendations so I can find some new goodies while waiting!
Wow! Another fabulous video. Thank you so much. I recently started using uncle funky curly magic and it’s been great. Have you ever tried it . It’s the curl stimulator.
I use Eva NYC. Amika makes this brand and it’s half the price. The hair mask which I don’t entirely rinse out and curl cream are great. I use Bioterra gel and AG Curl Defining mousse as my sealers. The 10 in 1 primer is nice as a finisher. Get the Eva NYC at Sally when there is a buy one get one sale. Looking forward to adding Curlsmith when my current products get low.
I Love your channel Gena! You have been a blessing in my life! I started the curly girl method in Oct 2018 and I lucked out and stumbled across your channel and have been subscribed ever since! I have learned so much from you from tips to products to how to just properly love and take care of them! I love to learn and you help with that all your amazing videos! My curls have came along way though I never really straightened my hair because quite frankly I’m just too lazy for all that plus I live in Arkansas and the humidity is insane! But I did color it several times a year and use crappy products! Now it’s color free for 2+ years and only use good products and it shows! Now if I can get a proper routine down Ill be in business! I cannot seem to do it the same way twice 🙈😬.. but just wanted to drop you a comment and say thank you so much for all the help through the years and to keep up the great work! Love you curl friend! #RideorDieFan (ha 🙈😬❤️)
I use the bounce curl leave in and the innersense leave in (not at the same time ... lol) I love them both. I have fine hair. I do use them both sparingly. I have tried curl creams ... not for me.
I just tried the Bounce Curl avocado cream and loved it (I paired it with curl keeper hard hold gel) but can't wait to see your video on Bounce curl with the cream and gel. One of my favorite leave-in is the Cane and Bliss black market styling cream. Thanks for the amazing video!! Are you going to do one for Mousse and gel?
For lightweight leave-ins, Cantu has a shea butter conditioning mist that is fantastic and weightless. SheaMoisture's Manuka Honey & Yogurt Multi-Action Leave-In is also nice. And Cantu's conditioning lotion (comes in a pump bottle) is great!
I love watching these videos but the issue is that I live in Pakistan and we don't have any curly hair products AT ALL!! You only get it at some stores and it's just conditioners. When you try to order them online half of them don't ship to your country and if they do they charge SO FRICKIN MUCH! I can only participate in giveaways and hope for the best :/
Oh, that sucks. I feel for you! I live in Canada and we do get a lot of products but we don't get Curlsmith, Bounce Curl, Noughty, NYM to name a few.... the ones I really love!!! Have to pay shipping... hate it!!!!
I'm sorry 😫 I wish that I knew a way to tell what is available there, because I only know what I can order here. I would love to test and review more products available in other countries but I just am not familiar with how to find them.
FYI for curly people who are sensitive to fragrances! I have chronic migraines and one of my triggers are artificial perfumes; I say artificial bc in my experience light fruity scents don’t bother me. Also, the cinnamon scent of TreLuxe is ok too. ( I had to give away the TreLuxe Curl Cream 🤢; too fragrant!) Bounce Curl Leave In: perfume scented 👎🏼 ☹️ so sad about this one. Their Rose and avocado curl cream is great for me, so I hoped this leave in would smell the same. Nope! Miche spray Leave-in: perfumey scented ☹️👎🏼. On the other hand, Miche’s Lavish line Leave-in smells like cream cheese icing 🧁 and is BOMB 💣! Their Lavish deep conditioner is double bomb 💣 💣 The Curlsmith Hold Me Softly is ✅👍🏽 save for migraine scent sensitive folks. EVERY Curlsmith product I have tried has a mild scent 👍🏽👍🏽. That’s great! Thanks Curlsmith 😉
I have never heard that you should have a co styling cream on top of a leave in conditioner. And that if you want to skip one, that should be the leave in conditioner! In fact, I thought leave in conditioner is a must. And that the styling cream is only useful if u want to style your hair.
DRUGSTORE lite Leave ins- Shea moisture Manuka honey yogurt hydrate and repair spray leave in. Also shea moisture hemp seed leave in is light drugstore choice. The shea moisture miracle leave in silicone free styler is also lite but heavier then the others I have listed. I need heavier leave in and use curls blueberry bliss leave in and sometimes the shea moisture mircle treatment styler. My hair hates glycerin because of my climate so I have been trying to find a curl cream that is glycerin free. I have been messing around with the eden bodyworks coconut curl defining cream, it is heavy!. So I am trying to figure out my amount but the definition is undeniable.
My favourite curl cream is AG recoil, I haven't decided on leave in's yet if I have a favourite, the AG fast food is really good, My Soigne protein leave in is also really good and then Curlsmith air dry cream, but I haven't been able to get the gel to work for me yet, hoping that my new strength recipe line will be what my hair was missing as my hair needs lots of protein and moisture.
Love curl smith!! Always have a good wash day when I use their products. Just started going curly in early Dec. I purchased their transitioning kit and have really enjoyed it. A drugstore leave in you might like is Shea Moisture sugarcane extract & meadowfoam seed silicone free miracle styler leave-in treatment w/marshmallow root. I really enjoy it.
I've tried their Curl Cream and like it too! I included it on the blog post for honorable mentions: genamarie.co/2021/02/best-leave-in-conditioners-curl-creams/
The Curlsmith feather light protein cream is probably my favorite curl cream my hair just responds so well to it. I have so many products that I have to stop myself from using it so often cause if I could I’d only use that😂
Love your videos. I'm from Puerto Rico, hot weather most of the time. High porosity, low low density, so my hair tends to weigh down easily. Any recommendation on what ingredients not to use in my hair products? Thank you.
@@GenaMarie this great video is like a little handbook. Very important information and instructions for curlies. But very difficult for me to process. I just read the post on this topic too. Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island. Is like summer almost all year. Winds, sun, beaches, humidity...🏖🏝🌞💧I just need to know which products you recommend for my hair. Theres so many brands outhere. I wanted to buy the ones thats better for my curls. Hair: 3a-3b, high porosity, low density. Thank you Gena!
I have low density fine hair. I use Kinky Curly Knot Today leave in conditioner and their Curling Custard. I need something that doesn’t weigh my hair down and these don’t. Still looking for other products to try as well as a good shampoo and conditioner for my type of hair. Thank you.
Have you tried the curls blueberry bliss leave in and jelly? I have the same hair type as you and with these products I had one of the best hair days ever! So much volume and definition!
What is your opinion on Beyond The Zone Noodlehead curl cream? I've been using it for years and I really like it but lately it seems like my hair has been kinda flat. I also like the nym one.
So my daughter has fine low density curly hair and I want to know if I should be using both a leave in and a curl cream or just choose one or the other?
If her hair is fine I'd probably just go with the leave in. Fine hair tends to get weighted down easily and curl creams tend to be heavier products than leave ins. If the leave in alone causes her to be frizzy perhaps try just the curl cream instead. Usually as long as you lock them in with gel or mousse either should work fine and both shouldn't be needed for her fine hair. I hope this helps.
I was surprised not to see the 2 top leave in conditioners kinky kurly knot today and blueberry bliss leave in. Everywhere I look those seem to be the most popular ones. Have you tried them? Any reason why the were left out?
I haven't tried them! I have heard great things though. I did include a cream by the Curls brand on the blog post, towards the bottom, where I listed additional recommendations genamarie.co/2021/02/best-leave-in-conditioners-curl-creams/
Awesome! Thanks for your reply Gena!! I was just curious but yeah it explains it if you haven’t tried it then they would not make it to your top 10 ;) Great video, I’ve decided to try the curlsmith leave in and ordered it after watching your video!
Does someone know the difference with the leave in from bouncecurl and the avocado clump and define cream? Which one is more moisturizing to you? have them both (the leave in is my fave) but idk how to feel about the clump cream. My hair was still hard to detangle :(
Just based off the names, the leave-in might be lighter and more suitable for finer hair that gets weighed down easily. The clump and define cream is probably a bit richer/heavier and more suitable for medium to coarse hair.
I’ve been wanting the bounce curl leave in for months and it’s always sold out...any idea of when it will be back? My favorite leave in has been the curlsmith weightless mixed with the curlsmith protein leave in, fav curl creams are hold me softly style balm and briogeo curl charisma
I loved the bounce girl leave in conditioner out of all. Though when I went to their website to order, I realized it contains biotin. My hair starts to go very dry and fall down if I use a topical biotin product specially as a go to leave in conditioner. Very disappointed
I love the shea moisture sugarcane leave in (the one in the weird purple and pink "spray" bottle) but I can't find it anywhere anymore. Does anyone know which one is comparable to it??
I hate that all reviews have so many products. Or one brand wash days. How can we even tell which product even did what?!? I would love to see videos showing one styler to show.. or comparing a day w a mousse only, gel only, then layered. Also there isn’t a curlsmith video out there. I’m so confused which one I want to try. Air dry cream, hold me softly, etc..
Is curlsmith a curl cream curly girl approved? Is there a curl cream in innersense? Didn't see it here. I noticed curlsmith has an 8 on the clean products apps only due to fragrance, 😥 Jessicurl has a fragrance free choice on the confident curls, but has urea? Which also is bad in the app. Any help u can provide? We love your tutorials!
You can do whatever you want with your hair 😁 just keep in mind that leave in and curl cream kinda serve the same purpose - leave in as a lighter, more moisturizing option and cream as a heavier version, sometimes even with proteins. If you were to use them both you may risk a weighed down hair, build up and a hair that's over moisturised. On the other hand, if your hair is super dry or damaged, using both may be beneficial, followed by a sealing product of course. 😉
Thanks for the tip curly curl, I didn’t ever consider them being pretty much the same thing. 🤦🏻♀️ I love reading comments and getting other tips for other curly girls!
Exactly what others have said :) It's totally up to you. Some people don't find it necessary because curl creams also provide moisture. Some people don't get enough moisture from a curl cream and want to add a leave-in underneath.
@@curlycurlbirdygirl Right! Thank u so much, I figured they served the same purpose cause they almost have the same moisturizing ingredients but never really knew the difference. Just today I noticed when using Mixed chicks leave in and Yari Curl defining cream that my hair was really weighed down and crispy. Ill try only using the curl cream and oil sealer maybe thats better for me. Thank u
To see how I got the curls in this video, check out the Bounce Curl routine I posted on my IG! instagram.com/p/CLnid5Tl-9N/
Also, don't forget to check out the blog post for the summary chart and more details about how to select the right product for your hair type: genamarie.co/2021/02/best-leave-in-conditioners-curl-creams/
My favorite leave in conditioner is the kinky curly knot today. It has amazing slip and has no oils and it moisturizes my fine, low porosity protein sensitive hair oh so nicely without the weight.
I may not use that conditioner every wash, but it is staple that is always in my shower.
Which stylers do you use? My low po hair won’t absorb a lot. I don’t like mousses bc it fees so stiff.. I wants cream to leave it soft but something w hold.
Between all curlsmith products-I can’t decide which one. Maybe the hold me softly balm...
& uncle funkys
Me too! The only thing about KCKT is it doesn’t always blend with other products. It will curdle if not compatible. Weird!
Can you also use it on high porosity thin hair ?
I have fine, low-ish density hair and I love that bounce curl clump & define cream! I literally use a dime sized amount for my whole head of hair! (which is a few inches past my shoulders when dry) I emulsify it with water, glaze lightly, add more water & emulsify, & so on until all my hair is covered &then I rake and / or brush to distribute 💜💜
I've recently been using Kinky Curly Knot Today from Target. It's pretty light and has really good slip. I don't have to put much of it on, but it really helps my hair stay hydrated. It's about $12.
My hair is fine, wavy, and easily weighed down.
@@cathyh675 it’s great for that. Very lightweight.
Is it a good solution for high porosity thin hair ?
@@itssarah3438 It is pretty light, but Ouidad has a lighter one with protein. I use a lot of different leave ins.
@@cathyh675 I also considered buying the curlsmith weightless air dry cream ( no protein tho)
The Giovanni Light Moisture Leave In Conditioner is so great for fine curly hair and a little goes a long way. Love it.
Kinky curly knot today is a detangler but I love using it as a leave in. It's great for fine hair.
I've heard great things!
It’s my favorite. So many are too heavy for my hair.
My favorite 💓
You do THE BEST reviews. So in depth. I’m currently using a leave in conditioner from Love Beauty Planet and really like it! I like leave ins better than creams. For my fine hair i almost always pair a leave in and a mousse to keep the volume.
Thank you!
I love this series of your top ten picks. It's been so helpful and I love how you have everything on your blog too. I can't wait for you to do a video on your top ten gels!
Coming up very soon! In April!
@@GenaMarie yay, I can't wait!
Curls blueberry bliss leave in is AMAZING
I second that💓
Yes, this one has so much slip and is a good detangler. Also very light weight.
what type of hair do you have? i have low porosity wavy/curly.
I have horribly thick and dense hair (my scalp often hurts when I wear it curly) I have 2a to 3b curls. I think my porosity is medium. I just started learning about protein from manes by mell probably last June, before that I never paid attention (and I just threw hair up in pony because I live in Florida and it's too hot and I'm always in the pool)
@@InjectSomeCommonSense ohhh i see it must be very tough to deal with.
Rather than the NYM Curl Talk curl cream, I actually really love the leave-in. It's much lighter, but also super moisturizing.
My favourite it Giovanni direct leave in conditioner or curls blueberry bliss.
The blueberry scent is so bad. It conditions great I just can’t stand the scent
@@ddtuss2585 Hi, how would you describe the scent? It is one of the leave-ins I'm thinking to get next :)
@@KasiaZ like a blueberry scented marker the kids draw with. Very fake and strong
I did not like it at all 😪
@@KasiaZ I actually love the smell of the blueberry bliss...🤷🏼♀️
My favorite leave ins are Noughty Intensive Care Leave In for protein and Kinky Curly Knot Today for mouisture 🥰
I love the NYM curl talk cream, I’ve finished two bottles of it already. I’m currently trying Cantu coconut curling cream, and it’s really good. It works with my hair type (3a-3b, medium - coarse texture, medium density), but if you have fine hair or oily hair I recommend not to use it. I use the NYM curl talk gel with it.
I have fine 3a hair and love the Cantu curl activating cream
@@ddtuss2585 that one is better for fine hair since its runnier. The one I have is in the tub, I believe the one you are talking about is in a bottle.
@@kristak9811 yes I love the one in the bottle
It's not CGM approved, but AG hair fast food leave in conditioner is amazing to use as both a leave in and a curl cream! For those of you who don't mind a couple silicones you should really try this! It works amazing for moisture AND curl clumping! If I didn't know it was actually a leave in conditioner, I'd assume it was a curl cream that just happened to be very conditioning. I have to be careful using both a leave in & curl cream to not weigh down my hair, so this is nice because I get the benefits of both in one product!!
Yay! I just ordered it and I was unaware it was a curl cream! My hair gets weighed down so easy so I’m excited to try it, thanks!
@@ayceleijae it's labeled as a leave in, but it's a cream consistency, and I was afraid to use a curl cream the 1st time I used it, and I also noticed my curls clumping really well with just that, and thought Wow! I swear if it had a curl cream label no one would know the difference! How'd you like it?
Your curls are popping❣️The slides were so helpful. I need to watch it again n take note or screen shots.
It's all on the blog post for you to make it easier :) genamarie.co/2021/02/best-leave-in-conditioners-curl-creams/
Great recommendations; thank you. I like the noughty intensive care leave in and the thirst aid spray 😌
I want to try that next!
Two of my favorites are Curls Blueberry Bliss leave in and Kinky Curly Knot Today. I alternate depending on how much protein is in the rest of my routine for that wash day! Thanks for your reviews! I also adore Curlsmith!
Capric and Caprillic Acid are the lightest most penetrating oils. It is made from coconut and is also known as MCT oil. It is the absolute best for doing an overnight pre-poo before wash day and is great for all hair types but great for fine. MCT oil is used in the Bulletproof brain fuel craze so is readily available to use.
Pre-poo needs to be several hours. I have super fine hair and have to use this to help keep it from protein loss and from overmoisturizing and getting hygral fatigue if you have fine or very porous hair. My hair is so fine I can't use premade dep Conditioner (even protein ones as they are too moisturizung for me. I do a diy protein treatment with collagen peptides and geletin after an MCT pre-poo.
Hi Gena I need weight as I have thick/high porosity/highlighted/dry hair - volume isn't an issue lol, but taming is.. I mostly use the shea moisture castor oil leave in conditioner, as it really does give a ton of moisture. For curl cream I flit around trying different things. I know my hair responds better to products aimed at coily hair (I have 2c/3a curls), as they're so much more moisturising and that's what gives me the best results. Sprays and lightweight products are something I would use more when refreshing, but I need a heavy hitting moisture product on washday. Many of the ones shown won't be enough for my hair, to keep it soft and hydrated. I like the jessiecurl too shea conditioner or deep conditioner as a leave in and the cream styler for something a little pricier. My hair is just really really thirsty and can take a lot of creams/butters without ever feeling too heavy. it's just a different hair type from your own and needs slightly different things. Your hair does look great today, so i can see why you like that product line. Best wishes.
Gena I love how informative your videos always are. I would love if you could consider indicating whether brands are black owned 💕🌟
Can i just tell you how helpful your videos are! We may not have similar hair types or textures but i feel like your recommendations are just always on point!! I now love Amika bc of you! It’s the closest thing to devacurls supercream!
Thanks for all the info! One of my new favorite cream/gel combos is The noughty wave hello and the Ouidad red humidity gel. My very favorite leave in is As I Am. My hair loves it😍
That gel is my go-to! Next Sunday's video will be featuring it 🙌🏼
Curl Keeper is a good leave-in for hair that’s easily weighed down. It’s super light weight.
I have been mixing the curlsmith style balm and the protein cream together in my hands and using that as my leave in/styling cream and that combo has been so fantastic
Sounds like a great comb!
Thank you for this video! For the longest time I never knew what the point of curl creams were and now that you've explained it, it seems obvious and I feel dumb for not realizing it lol. In the past I had tried layering curl creams over my leave-in and it always left my hair weighed and greasy. I was only ever able to successfully use a small amount of cc only on the ends of my hair with both a leave-in and gel or foam/mousse without issues. Now that I know that cc are basically richer leave-ins with some very light hold/styling properties that need to be layered with a gel or foam/mousse, I'm able to put the few cc that I own to good use!
I have to use a leave-in. It makes the difference in my finished style. I like Kinky Curly Knot Today. Are any of these comparable? Than you 🙏!
My favorite! I love their curl gel, too.
My favorite too
Have you ever considered bangs? I think curl bangs would be so cute on you. Just subscribed--you have my fave kind of reviews...in depth but chock full of well researched info/no fluff. Appreciate all the work!
I LOVE the bounce curl leave in conditioner, I am so sad it’s sold out and I can’t use your code! Thanks for the other leave in recommendations so I can find some new goodies while waiting!
Thanks for highlighting the differences between the 2 curlsmith creams!
You're so welcome!
Gena you hair looks amazing... will have to try the bounce curl. Great video.
Wow! Another fabulous video. Thank you so much. I recently started using uncle funky curly magic and it’s been great. Have you ever tried it . It’s the curl stimulator.
It’s one of my favorites.
I just started using this and wow a little bit goes a long way! Good moisture and hold!
Yes she does she lists it as one of her favourite hair gels in her top ten hair gels video :)
Multi cultural curls by miss Jessie’s never disappoints!!! I always keep it on hand. ☺️
I use Eva NYC. Amika makes this brand and it’s half the price. The hair mask which I don’t entirely rinse out and curl cream are great. I use Bioterra gel and AG Curl Defining mousse as my sealers. The 10 in 1 primer is nice as a finisher. Get the Eva NYC at Sally when there is a buy one get one sale. Looking forward to adding Curlsmith when my current products get low.
I like NYM curl cream, but my hair is thin, if I use it normally it weighs my hair down. So I have to use it sparingly.
Thanks for the clarification about glycerin/humectants!
I live in the desert. Very little precipitation. I still don’t know if glycerin is good or evil for my hair. 🤷♀️
@@wearelegion1163
Personally, I think to much glycerin is evil all year round, on hairs that have too much frizz.
These videos are super helpful! Loving this playlist.
I Love your channel Gena! You have been a blessing in my life! I started the curly girl method in Oct 2018 and I lucked out and stumbled across your channel and have been subscribed ever since! I have learned so much from you from tips to products to how to just properly love and take care of them! I love to learn and you help with that all your amazing videos! My curls have came along way though I never really straightened my hair because quite frankly I’m just too lazy for all that plus I live in Arkansas and the humidity is insane! But I did color it several times a year and use crappy products! Now it’s color free for 2+ years and only use good products and it shows! Now if I can get a proper routine down Ill be in business! I cannot seem to do it the same way twice 🙈😬.. but just wanted to drop you a comment and say thank you so much for all the help through the years and to keep up the great work! Love you curl friend! #RideorDieFan (ha 🙈😬❤️)
Aw thanks so much for the kind words!
I feel the same way. Her heart shines threw her words.
Would love to see you review some Verb products! Love their curl cream!
I use the bounce curl leave in and the innersense leave in (not at the same time ... lol) I love them both. I have fine hair. I do use them both sparingly. I have tried curl creams ... not for me.
I just tried the Bounce Curl avocado cream and loved it (I paired it with curl keeper hard hold gel) but can't wait to see your video on Bounce curl with the cream and gel. One of my favorite leave-in is the Cane and Bliss black market styling cream. Thanks for the amazing video!! Are you going to do one for Mousse and gel?
thanks! I posted it here on IG: instagram.com/p/CLnid5Tl-9N/
@@GenaMarie thanks!!!! :)
whats the best leave in for low porosity hair? i LOVE the nym curl talk mousse and want to find another product to use along with it.
Once again, A fantastic video!💕Ton of information. Thank you🥰
For lightweight leave-ins, Cantu has a shea butter conditioning mist that is fantastic and weightless. SheaMoisture's Manuka Honey & Yogurt Multi-Action Leave-In is also nice. And Cantu's conditioning lotion (comes in a pump bottle) is great!
Cantu dries out hair
@@killy8450 it doesn't dry out everyone's hair. Everybody's hair is different.
Great video! Explains so much on this topic. Thx so much!
I use John Frieda Frizz Ease Leave-in Conditioner spray... it doesn’t leave any residue and works good for my hair. $10 at Rite-Aid
Thanks for the Bounce curl code. I ordered their Leave In and hair spray.
This cut is so attractive on you!!
I love watching these videos but the issue is that I live in Pakistan and we don't have any curly hair products AT ALL!! You only get it at some stores and it's just conditioners. When you try to order them online half of them don't ship to your country and if they do they charge SO FRICKIN MUCH! I can only participate in giveaways and hope for the best :/
Oh, that sucks. I feel for you! I live in Canada and we do get a lot of products but we don't get Curlsmith, Bounce Curl, Noughty, NYM to name a few.... the ones I really love!!! Have to pay shipping... hate it!!!!
@@alineparadis8444 oof! We have NO BRANDS HERE!! ABSOLUTELY NO CURL BRANDS HERE IN PAKISTAN!! T-T
I'm sorry 😫 I wish that I knew a way to tell what is available there, because I only know what I can order here. I would love to test and review more products available in other countries but I just am not familiar with how to find them.
@@GenaMarie yeah :(
Very informative video!😉 I have a lot that you mentioned would really love to try bounce cream products. Love pattern products.
FYI
for curly people who are sensitive to fragrances! I have chronic migraines and one of my triggers are artificial perfumes; I say artificial bc in my experience light fruity scents don’t bother me. Also, the cinnamon scent of TreLuxe is ok too. ( I had to give away the TreLuxe Curl Cream 🤢; too fragrant!)
Bounce Curl Leave In: perfume scented 👎🏼 ☹️ so sad about this one. Their Rose and avocado curl cream is great for me, so I hoped this leave in would smell the same. Nope!
Miche spray Leave-in: perfumey scented ☹️👎🏼. On the other hand, Miche’s Lavish line Leave-in smells like cream cheese icing 🧁 and is BOMB 💣! Their Lavish deep conditioner is double bomb 💣 💣
The Curlsmith Hold Me Softly is ✅👍🏽 save for migraine scent sensitive folks. EVERY Curlsmith product I have tried has
a mild scent 👍🏽👍🏽. That’s great! Thanks Curlsmith 😉
Same here. I've given away so MANY products due to the overwhelming scent.
Adria by Thalia is a line from walmart that works super well it is affordable and smells amazing
I have never heard that you should have a co styling cream on top of a leave in conditioner. And that if you want to skip one, that should be the leave in conditioner!
In fact, I thought leave in conditioner is a must. And that the styling cream is only useful if u want to style your hair.
May I ask if you could hold the products still as you show them so we could see exactly what the tube/bottle looks like? Thanks.
DRUGSTORE lite Leave ins- Shea moisture Manuka honey yogurt hydrate and repair spray leave in. Also shea moisture hemp seed leave in is light drugstore choice. The shea moisture miracle leave in silicone free styler is also lite but heavier then the others I have listed. I need heavier leave in and use curls blueberry bliss leave in and sometimes the shea moisture mircle treatment styler. My hair hates glycerin because of my climate so I have been trying to find a curl cream that is glycerin free. I have been messing around with the eden bodyworks coconut curl defining cream, it is heavy!. So I am trying to figure out my amount but the definition is undeniable.
My favourite curl cream is AG recoil, I haven't decided on leave in's yet if I have a favourite, the AG fast food is really good, My Soigne protein leave in is also really good and then Curlsmith air dry cream, but I haven't been able to get the gel to work for me yet, hoping that my new strength recipe line will be what my hair was missing as my hair needs lots of protein and moisture.
Love curl smith!! Always have a good wash day when I use their products. Just started going curly in early Dec. I purchased their transitioning kit and have really enjoyed it.
A drugstore leave in you might like is Shea Moisture sugarcane extract & meadowfoam seed silicone free miracle styler leave-in treatment w/marshmallow root. I really enjoy it.
Thank you!
@@GenaMarie You have to try that leave in by Shea Moisture! It is wonderful
I use the Hairitage strength training leave in conditioner pudding I found at Walmart. It's wonderful!
I've tried their Curl Cream and like it too! I included it on the blog post for honorable mentions: genamarie.co/2021/02/best-leave-in-conditioners-curl-creams/
The Curlsmith feather light protein cream is probably my favorite curl cream my hair just responds so well to it. I have so many products that I have to stop myself from using it so often cause if I could I’d only use that😂
I love that one too!
Reeeeeally helpful!💗💗💗💗
ANOTHER GRRRREAT VIDEO! ❤
@Gena Marie, have you tried the SEEN Haircare Curly Creme? It’s really good!
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is just Coconut Oil, probably fractionated so it stays liquid 😉
Another name for Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is MCT oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides).
Love your videos. I'm from Puerto Rico, hot weather most of the time. High porosity, low low density, so my hair tends to weigh down easily. Any recommendation on what ingredients not to use in my hair products? Thank you.
I have a video on humidity here that should help: ruclips.net/video/J0qOJrp6KmI/видео.html
@@GenaMarie this great video is like a little handbook. Very important information and instructions for curlies. But very difficult for me to process. I just read the post on this topic too. Puerto Rico is a Caribbean island. Is like summer almost all year. Winds, sun, beaches, humidity...🏖🏝🌞💧I just need to know which products you recommend for my hair. Theres so many brands outhere. I wanted to buy the ones thats better for my curls. Hair: 3a-3b, high porosity, low density. Thank you Gena!
I have low density fine hair. I use Kinky Curly Knot Today leave in conditioner and their Curling Custard. I need something that doesn’t weigh my hair down and these don’t. Still looking for other products to try as well as a good shampoo and conditioner for my type of hair. Thank you.
Have you tried the curls blueberry bliss leave in and jelly? I have the same hair type as you and with these products I had one of the best hair days ever! So much volume and definition!
I like Loma Curvy Creme! I don’t ever see it reviewed by CGM influencers and I always wonder why.
Do you have a video that talks about key product ingredients of hair care and what they do? Perhaps a top ten?
That’s a great video idea! Perhaps I can partner up with a cosmetic formulator 🤔😍
What is your opinion on Beyond The Zone Noodlehead curl cream? I've been using it for years and I really like it but lately it seems like my hair has been kinda flat. I also like the nym one.
do you think cantu leave in conditioner is good? 🥰 I cant buy other ones so i use cantu....
So my daughter has fine low density curly hair and I want to know if I should be using both a leave in and a curl cream or just choose one or the other?
If her hair is fine I'd probably just go with the leave in. Fine hair tends to get weighted down easily and curl creams tend to be heavier products than leave ins. If the leave in alone causes her to be frizzy perhaps try just the curl cream instead. Usually as long as you lock them in with gel or mousse either should work fine and both shouldn't be needed for her fine hair. I hope this helps.
Thank you. Very helpful 👍
I know I am a bit late on this topic but, have you ever tried AG Re:Coil? I like to use it with the Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel Stronger Hold.
What about morrican oils curl defining cream or orbies styling butter
Is as I am curling jelly good
I was surprised not to see the 2 top leave in conditioners kinky kurly knot today and blueberry bliss leave in. Everywhere I look those seem to be the most popular ones. Have you tried them? Any reason why the were left out?
I haven't tried them! I have heard great things though. I did include a cream by the Curls brand on the blog post, towards the bottom, where I listed additional recommendations genamarie.co/2021/02/best-leave-in-conditioners-curl-creams/
Awesome! Thanks for your reply Gena!! I was just curious but yeah it explains it if you haven’t tried it then they would not make it to your top 10 ;) Great video, I’ve decided to try the curlsmith leave in and ordered it after watching your video!
Can you please try the new living proof curl line? i would love to know if they are worth buying!
Yes! It's on my list. I'm supposed to be receiving it soon i hope!
Does someone know the difference with the leave in from bouncecurl and the avocado clump and define cream? Which one is more moisturizing to you? have them both (the leave in is my fave) but idk how to feel about the clump cream. My hair was still hard to detangle :(
Would love an answer to this same exact question too! I just ordered the avocado clump and define cream so let’s see how it goes
Just based off the names, the leave-in might be lighter and more suitable for finer hair that gets weighed down easily. The clump and define cream is probably a bit richer/heavier and more suitable for medium to coarse hair.
So should I apply leave in and then curling cream on top of that?
You can! Or use just one of those
Love bounce curl!
I’ve been wanting the bounce curl leave in for months and it’s always sold out...any idea of when it will be back?
My favorite leave in has been the curlsmith weightless mixed with the curlsmith protein leave in, fav curl creams are hold me softly style balm and briogeo curl charisma
I'm not sure when it will be back. It's super moisturizing and great if you have more coarse hair. The Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream is so good!
Do you typically use a cream then gel?
Yep!
Great video 👍👍👍thanks 😊 👍
Hi!
can I ask if a 12 yrs old can use the product's?
Thankssss for the vids I love them
Yes of course!
I loved the bounce girl leave in conditioner out of all. Though when I went to their website to order, I realized it contains biotin. My hair starts to go very dry and fall down if I use a topical biotin product specially as a go to leave in conditioner. Very disappointed
Gena, we can read. I love your curls
Does that means i can replace my leave in conditioner with a curl cream instead?
Yep
@@GenaMarie thank you!
I love the shea moisture sugarcane leave in (the one in the weird purple and pink "spray" bottle) but I can't find it anywhere anymore. Does anyone know which one is comparable to it??
I see it at CVS
@@Star-dj1kw thanks! I appreciate it
Awesome 🤩
I hate that all reviews have so many products. Or one brand wash days. How can we even tell which product even did what?!?
I would love to see videos showing one styler to show.. or comparing a day w a mousse only, gel only, then layered.
Also there isn’t a curlsmith video out there. I’m so confused which one I want to try. Air dry cream, hold me softly, etc..
I just posted a Curlsmith cream comparison video today: ruclips.net/video/YczqxpYwJV4/видео.html
Would you be able to post more drug store options that are good? Thanks!
Yes I shared some options on the blog post, towards the bottom :) genamarie.co/2021/02/best-leave-in-conditioners-curl-creams/
Is curlsmith a curl cream curly girl approved?
Is there a curl cream in innersense? Didn't see it here.
I noticed curlsmith has an 8 on the clean products apps only due to fragrance, 😥
Jessicurl has a fragrance free choice on the confident curls, but has urea? Which also is bad in the app.
Any help u can provide?
We love your tutorials!
Pls indicate if a product has protein, biotin, keratin, and coconut oil. Ty
Pls included if the products contain biotin, amd coconut oil. My hair is very sensitive when it comes to each of these ingredients!
Oh so I’m not supposed to use both leave in and curl cream?
You can do whatever you want with your hair 😁 just keep in mind that leave in and curl cream kinda serve the same purpose - leave in as a lighter, more moisturizing option and cream as a heavier version, sometimes even with proteins.
If you were to use them both you may risk a weighed down hair, build up and a hair that's over moisturised. On the other hand, if your hair is super dry or damaged, using both may be beneficial, followed by a sealing product of course. 😉
Thanks for the tip curly curl, I didn’t ever consider them being pretty much the same thing. 🤦🏻♀️ I love reading comments and getting other tips for other curly girls!
You definitely can a lot of us do! It just might not be necessary for your hair type or it may be. It’s a preference.
Exactly what others have said :) It's totally up to you. Some people don't find it necessary because curl creams also provide moisture. Some people don't get enough moisture from a curl cream and want to add a leave-in underneath.
@@curlycurlbirdygirl Right! Thank u so much, I figured they served the same purpose cause they almost have the same moisturizing ingredients but never really knew the difference. Just today I noticed when using Mixed chicks leave in and Yari Curl defining cream that my hair was really weighed down and crispy. Ill try only using the curl cream and oil sealer maybe thats better for me. Thank u
Cake curl cream and curl whip mouse! HG!
Love it
I just bought that mousse 🥰
@@imyourhappydrug I have better luck scrunching it in not raking it through or doing praying hands and holy cow my curls just come to life
@@InjectSomeCommonSense yeah my wavy hair is strictly glaze and scrunch only :)
@@imyourhappydrug I have 2a to 3b hair.... that damn Denman brush does nothing but pull my hair out. Lol
Me waiting for the high moisture conditioner and completely ignoring the other ones:🙂
Here because I found out I had curly hair after 15 years
You don't do both at the sane time, right?
No, usually one or the other.
I wish bounce curl did not contain biotin in most of its products
JESUS IS KING
👑
I hate that wet, crunchy look! I love mine just air dried natural. It doesn't need all that crap!!
Well a lot of us look horrible with no product. I know I do. Not all products look wet and crunch its come a long way