Gena Marie

Gena is passionate about helping others learn how to take care of their hair.

Gena Marie

Gena is a late-twenty something living in the mountains of Virginia with her husband, Nathan, and their two pups.

When she's not working full-time as a digital marketer, Gena loves creating content for her blog and YouTube channel. She started blogging back in 2009, and later began her YouTube journey in 2011. She has always had a passion for makeup, hair, fashion, and more. She tucked away her heat styling tools and started on her naturally curly hair journey a few years ago.

She is passionate about helping others learn how to take care of their hair, and love bringing you along this the ride of endless trial and error, product testing, and even scientific research.

Posts from the author

Protein or Moisture? Learn What Your Curls Need
Does my hair need protein or moisture? This is the question we all find ourselves deliberating on when we’re facing an issue with our cur...
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Curly Haircare for Beginners
If you are just starting your curly hair journey, you may be overwhelmed by all the information out there and the various products for n...
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The Importance of Maintaining A Healthy Scalp
Have you ever considered how scalp care is skin care? The skin on our scalp needs special attention just like the skin on our face to mai...
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Everything You Need to Know About Hair Texture
Hair Texture 101 Texture is often a way to characterise how something feels, which is also the case when it comes to hair texture. Hair t...
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Hair Density: Meaning, Identify & Care
Hair Density 101 The density of our hair refers to how many strands of hair we have on our heads. These range from low, medium, to high....
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The Truth About Gel Cast: Why Crunchy Curls Are Not Bad
Do you struggle with hard, crunchy curls? That’s called a gel cast. It’s imperative to get a strong hold on your routine, preventing friz...
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The Best Hairspray to Hold Your Curls In Place
Hairspray for holding curls is such an underrated step that can really be helpful in your curly hair routine. Hairspray is typically a pr...
7 MINUTES READ
Different Types of Hair Gels
There’s a common misconception that hair gel is something that makes your curls hard, crispy, dry, flaky, or greasy looking, but gel has...
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Co-Wash vs Shampoo: What’s Best For Curls?
If you have naturally curly hair, you may have heard of the term “co-washing,” but how does it differ from shampooing? We’re going to br...
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15 Best Products For Shiny Hair
The Best Products for Shiny Hair If you’re looking to enhance shine on your curls, you should focus on styling products. While shampoo an...
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What’s the Right Way to Use Hair Oils?
Is it better to use oils on dry or wet hair? As a leave-in or rinse-out product? Explore 4 ways to add them to your routine.
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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST HAIR OIL FOR YOUR CURL TYPE
With so many types of hair oils on the market it can be challenging to know which one is best for your hair type. There are oils naturall...
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5 BENEFITS OF USING HAIR OILS IN YOUR CURLY ROUTINE
Hair oils are a wonderful addition to any curly hair routine. There are countless options on the market, from plant-based natural nectars...
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How To Use Conditioner: An Expert Guide
How should you use conditioner on your curls? The answer is not as simple as you may think. There are a lot of conditioning products on ...
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Step-by-Step Guide to Co-Washing
Co-washing has surged in popularity in recent years, but there is a lot of misinformation online on how to co-wash your curls properly. C...
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7 Causes of Itchy Scalp & How to Remedy at Home
Itchy scalps can be frustrating and uncomfortable to deal with. There are many symptoms and causes of itchy scalp out guide covers, and ...
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How to Remove Scalp Build Up
Found yourself wondering why you have dull, limp hair? You may be suffering from build up! Find out how to remove scalp build up, to have...
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How to Add Volume to Your Hair
Are you struggling with flat roots, sparse-looking hair, or limp curls? We will be covering how to add volume to your hair using volumisi...
7 MINUTES READ
5 Causes of Frizzy Curls & How to Prevent It
Do you struggle with very frizzy hair? If you have naturally curly hair, it’s likely that you have experienced frizz. It’s completely nor...
6 MINUTES READ
Type 2C Hair: How to Identify & Top Care Tips
Do you have type 2C hair? Perhaps you’re not sure how to identify your hair pattern and often feel like you teeter between wavy and curl...
7 MINUTE READ
5 Causes of Frizzy Curls & How to Prevent It
Do you struggle with very frizzy hair? If you have naturally curly hair, it’s likely that you have experienced frizz. It’s completely nor...
4 MINUTE READ
How To Diffuse Your Hair
Diffusing your hair can make a huge difference to your hair style because of how versatile curly, wavy, and coily hair is. Diffusing you...
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Air Drying vs Diffusing Curly Hair
Which is better for our curls, air drying or diffusing? There are pros and cons to both drying methods and many people prefer one of the ...
6 MINUTE READ
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