Causes of limp curls and ways to improve your natural curl pattern, restore bounce, and improve curl retention and curl memory.
More resources on my blog: https://genamarie.co/2022/05/how-to-improve-curl-retention--restore-bouncy-curls/
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0:00 Intro
0:28 What is curl retention & curl memory
1:09 Natural factors that influence curl pattern
2:17 Hard water & product buildup
4:31 Damaged hair & bond repair
9:38 Curl training with Bond Curl
11:43 Protein/moisture balance & hygral fatigue
15:32 Heavy products
16:40 Styling routine & products for curl retention
21:53 Brush styling for tighter curls
23:54 Air drying vs diffusing for shrinkage
27:04 Outro
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►Hard Water 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpQEM0SUjHU&list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy&index=3&t=6s
►How to Fix Protein Overload: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5KV_y0e1Xg&list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy&index=33&t=493s
►How to Get Stronger Hold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsNyGqTBWNw&list=PLcFghU1dAGrq5QdJZqxWxuZc7uoqBRK3y&index=13&t=1203s
►Air Drying vs. Diffusing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA7zaz5xABs&list=PLcFghU1dAGrqi8ZTt_pu5PNiJHvDDunga&index=2
►How to Make Hair Curlier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfcoPnDmZaQ&list=PLcFghU1dAGroRYDMHB9FAj7O-Sa8Djxoy&index=28&t=485s
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