Have you tried either of these products?! ⤵️ Don't forget to check out the blog post if you'd like step-by-step instructions and links to the products: genamarie.co/2021/01/drugstore-curly-routine-review-of-curls-uncle-funkys-daughter/
Great results!😍I very recently started using the Uncle Funky's Daughter gel in my 2C graying hair styling routine and I'm loving it very much for the same reasons you mentioned. Thank you for reviewing it!
I’m really appreciative of drugstore/lower cost suggestions/recommendations! EDIT TO ADD: your tip about gel application is a great help - I tried it and saw a noticeable reduction in frizz and better curl definition! 😀
I've been using uncle funcys daughters gel for about 3 months & it really helps give my hair the extra curl magic it needs to lasts! Love it, but hair has to be pretty wet.
I love UFD. I don't use curl cream or leave in with it, just UFD. I have super fine closed cuticle hair, and UFD is my most favorite styling product that I have used yet. I have a lightweight cast after using it and it does fall out later on It also makes my hair very shiny. No glycerin either, which is perfect for the low dew point where I live.
I have the best curls ever with this gel. I’ve been CG since 2014 and have tried hundreds of products. This is by far the best. I get super defined ringlets that I don’t usually have when I use this.
I just got the uncle funky’s curl simulator and it works great for me. I was so excited to see you demonstrating it. Your hair looks so good! I just love your video content as I am learning so much from you. Much appreciation 😊
@@GenaMarie I love your videos, Gena! There are tons of curly girls on youtube, but I ALWAYS come back to you for the best advice and demos. Thanks for all you do!
I guess products work different for everyone. I find just the opposite works for my very fine hair. Heavier creams and leave-ins work much better for my fine, hi po, med to thick hair. Lighter products just disappear into my hair like I have nothing in it. I love the Curls cream you used but I have not yet tried the UFD gel yet.
Another great video. Thanks! I always forget to add more product after micro plopping...must remember that! I have medium to coarse high density hair but I learn so much from you.
I tried this gel and it did not work for my 3a / 3b hair!! It made my hair greasy and limp!! And my curls fell out the next day!! I was so excited to use this gel, and was so disappointed. :( I’m still trying to make it work!! And I really want to see if I can make it work!! For now I’m just using curly magic and layering it with a strong hold gel, and that’s been working pretty good!!! But I think that’s just because the second gel I’m using is great!!
I ❤️the UFD! I recently have been practicing with the Denman brush when I have time (weekend wash days) but I can’t use it after applying gel. I apply it with praying hands and scrunching after using the brush - and to get better hold, I mix the UFD with a harder hold gel (Aussie Instant Freeze) 50/50, mixing them in my hands before applying. I then scrunch in a mousse and diffuse before the weight pulls my hair straight - but I’m getting more days out of my washes. Oh! I am also able to leave in a bit of crunch this way so that also helps extend the wash days. I hope this is helpful to someone and I’m not just talking to myself! LOL 😳
Love the style of your teaching, so subdued and to the point with lots of helpful information. Thank you. (To note: the Hairitage Transforming Hair Mask has a strong scent for those sensitive to fragrance. It would be a migraine trigger for me.)
I just ordered the trial kits from uncle funky's daughter, as I've been dying to try the brand, specifically the curl stimulator. It should arrive Monday & am SO excited!!
Thanks, Gena, I'm def on a mission for what actually works and gives results for these tangles and having very dry hair. I will keep you posted...thanks for the info..😘
Love this drugstore wash day! I really like the Uncly Funky's gel and also think it's medium hold. Would like to try it paired with a hard hold gel on top.
Usually for my baby fine hair, most products really weight my hair down, but UFD curl stimulator did not do that at all. I was pretty heavy handed with it and as it was drying I had a light cast, but after the cast was scrunched out, my hair felt almost too soft. I think I might need a light gel on top of this. I consider UFD curl stimulator more of a curl custard than a gel. I like it better for my hair than any other product that I have tried.
Omg girl!!! I just ❤️ going back in time sometimes. Lol Especially seeing my favorite youtubers videos. Seeing the difference of back then to now! I forgot how long your hair was back then! You have come a positively long way! Keep up the amazing job!!!
I love the uncle funky's curl magic. I am glycerin sensitive so the curl cream is a no for me. :). I love your videos and thank you for all the time you put in to help a wavy girl out! :)
Thank you! Does glycerin still react bad in your hair if it’s the bottom layer product? Just curious if you use a glycerin free gel over top the cream if that helps ☺️
@@GenaMarie Hi! Yes, it helps but I still get more frizz than normal. I have not come even close to achieving frizz "free" hair but it's ok. I am trying to embrace my wavy/curl/frizzy hair. LOL :)
Hi Gena, thank you for this video. Can you compare the uncle funky's daughter to the kinky curly custard or home made flaxseed gel? Can you tell the difference in curl enhancing and hold?
Have you tried the UFD Super Curl cream? I think you’d like it. Lots of moisture but still very lightweight. It’s perfect under Curly Magic and the smells, while different, combine so nicely.
Hi Gena, love your channel. Ques: what is the best conditioner (rinse out) and also for tangles (the best slip) for 2B (low porosity) fine hair?. After I wash my hair, always a problem w these darn tangles . Drives me crazy..🙄
You could try the Kinky Curly Leave In. But for wavy hair make sure to use a very small amount. For me it works best as a leave in. But you can wash it out
@@islandgurl4123 thanks Island Gurl for your reply\help. I'm going to buy it and see if it will work for me... I swear, I feel like just cutting it off. So annoying when it tangles..🙄. I don't have the patience...
@@dawnnash2260 I completely understand I have chopped it off several times to a pixie. I’m thinking it could be hormonal for me but doctors say they’re fine but I started having issues around 2017.
I did use that cream. But its just to heavy. Even diluting it wont work. My hair is thin but extremely dry. I have gone threw trial and error like crazy $$ I live in Puerto Rico and avoid glicerin. Hard to find without, though. I Recently bought Biotera leave-in cuse it claims it works in high humidity. Also the gel. We'll see. Also got eva.nyc Bounce Back curl reviving mist to use on 2nd or 3rd day hair. First day is my best... then..🙄 (I do my masks and clarify)
This was a great review. Really love how you share the ingredients and demonstrate how you applied the products and styled your curls. I recently found your channel and I've already learned so much, super informative! Thank you, would love to see more reviews w product combos ❤
What brand is your continuous water spray bottle, where did you get it? I got one from Sally’s and it only works when it wants to 🤨😅 What should I look for when mixing products to see if they work together?
Thank you for sharing this. It's very helpful. I have a question, when I go product free my hair is it's normal color, but after I apply a gel my hair gets quite darker in color. Any reason why it does that?
@@GenaMarie that makes sense, thanks for the info! I had asked that on somebody else's channel and someone had commented and said that it was because I wasn't using a cream under the gel, but that didn't work. So thanks😊
Hey Gena, even though I have good protein moisture balance (I can tell when I tug on my strands) but my hair feels so much coarser than when I started the curly girl method. Do you know how I can soften my hair? I do deep condition about once a week and do protein mask once a week.
Do you know by chance how the Uncle Funky's compares to Orange Marmalade from Ecoslay? I love OM but since it takes a while to ship, I wouldn't mind having something similar on hand so that when I'm running low I have a back up
I tried the Orange Marmalade and it didn't work for me. It was in the summer when I used it, and it evaporated out of my hair as soon as I stepped outside and it frizzed up. It looked like I didn't have anything in my hair. I think the flaxseed is just too strong a humectant for my high porosity hair. The Uncle Funky's Daughter is way better in my opinion, but I haven't tried it in the humidity yet. it contains aloe which tends to work better for me since it's a film-forming humectant.
Hello, new to curly hair. Mine is more wavy than curly but my hair felt super dry and felt like straw. I tried the smoothie cream from Shea moisture and I felt like it did clump my hair up unlike others. I did the curl smith mask and now my hair feels super hydrated I loved it. Now my clumps don’t really form so does that mean I need protein because I haven’t been using anything with protein?
The Shea Moisture smoothie is likely too heavy for your wavy hair unless you’re using a tiny tiny bit diluted with water. Also are you using something for hold on top? A mousse or gel would help hold the curls in place. You can incorporate protein especially if your hair is damaged.
@@GenaMarie I use the not your mothers gel and mousse but it leaves my hair really hard even when I scrunch it out after it is dry. I like the soufflé one from curlsmith it give me some hold but doesn’t leave it hard or sticky.
Idk what it is about the makeup you have on but it makes you look a bit older. Like with out it you look 24 but with it you look 36. Makes you look really mature.
Have you tried either of these products?! ⤵️
Don't forget to check out the blog post if you'd like step-by-step instructions and links to the products: genamarie.co/2021/01/drugstore-curly-routine-review-of-curls-uncle-funkys-daughter/
Your first two products I didn't like at all
Great results!😍I very recently started using the Uncle Funky's Daughter gel in my 2C graying hair styling routine and I'm loving it very much for the same reasons you mentioned. Thank you for reviewing it!
I’m really appreciative of drugstore/lower cost suggestions/recommendations!
EDIT TO ADD: your tip about gel application is a great help - I tried it and saw a noticeable reduction in frizz and better curl definition! 😀
I've been using uncle funcys daughters gel for about 3 months & it really helps give my hair the extra curl magic it needs to lasts! Love it, but hair has to be pretty wet.
I love UFD. I don't use curl cream or leave in with it, just UFD. I have super fine closed cuticle hair, and UFD is my most favorite styling product that I have used yet. I have a lightweight cast after using it and it does fall out later on It also makes my hair very shiny. No glycerin either, which is perfect for the low dew point where I live.
I’m looking for a single styler bc my hair is weighed down easy, also have low porosity hair.
Gonna pick this up ASAP!
I have the best curls ever with this gel. I’ve been CG since 2014 and have tried hundreds of products. This is by far the best. I get super defined ringlets that I don’t usually have when I use this.
I love how you mention affordable products many youtubers don't.
I just got the uncle funky’s curl simulator and it works great for me. I was so excited to see you demonstrating it. Your hair looks so good! I just love your video content as I am learning so much from you. Much appreciation 😊
Aw thanks so much!
@@GenaMarie I love your videos, Gena! There are tons of curly girls on youtube, but I ALWAYS come back to you for the best advice and demos. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you! I just tried the gel on my son and I love it. I love the tip about damp hair instead of soaking wet hair for more hold.
It’s a black owned company so I’m thinking the soaking wet recommendation is for those with Afro textured hair.
I guess products work different for everyone. I find just the opposite works for my very fine hair. Heavier creams and leave-ins work much better for my fine, hi po, med to thick hair. Lighter products just disappear into my hair like I have nothing in it. I love the Curls cream you used but I have not yet tried the UFD gel yet.
Same with me. I have medium density medium thickness hair. Light products just disappear on my hair. I only use light products to refresh hair
Another great video. Thanks! I always forget to add more product after micro plopping...must remember that! I have medium to coarse high density hair but I learn so much from you.
I love adding a bit more for extra hold after the towel which soaks some up. I have medium to coarse as well, just low density ☺️
I still haven't been able to get the Curly Magic to work for me. I will remember your tips when I try it next time. Thanks.
I tried this gel and it did not work for my 3a / 3b hair!! It made my hair greasy and limp!! And my curls fell out the next day!! I was so excited to use this gel, and was so disappointed. :( I’m still trying to make it work!! And I really want to see if I can make it work!! For now I’m just using curly magic and layering it with a strong hold gel, and that’s been working pretty good!!! But I think that’s just because the second gel I’m using is great!!
It also takes FOREVER to dry
I ❤️the UFD! I recently have been practicing with the Denman brush when I have time (weekend wash days) but I can’t use it after applying gel. I apply it with praying hands and scrunching after using the brush - and to get better hold, I mix the UFD with a harder hold gel (Aussie Instant Freeze) 50/50, mixing them in my hands before applying. I then scrunch in a mousse and diffuse before the weight pulls my hair straight - but I’m getting more days out of my washes. Oh! I am also able to leave in a bit of crunch this way so that also helps extend the wash days. I hope this is helpful to someone and I’m not just talking to myself! LOL 😳
Love the style of your teaching, so subdued and to the point with lots of helpful information. Thank you. (To note: the Hairitage Transforming Hair Mask has a strong scent for those sensitive to fragrance. It would be a migraine trigger for me.)
I just ordered the trial kits from uncle funky's daughter, as I've been dying to try the brand, specifically the curl stimulator. It should arrive Monday & am SO excited!!
Yay!
Thanks, Gena, I'm def on a mission for what actually works and gives results for these tangles and having very dry hair. I will keep you posted...thanks for the info..😘
Love this drugstore wash day! I really like the Uncly Funky's gel and also think it's medium hold. Would like to try it paired with a hard hold gel on top.
Usually for my baby fine hair, most products really weight my hair down, but UFD curl stimulator did not do that at all. I was pretty heavy handed with it and as it was drying I had a light cast, but after the cast was scrunched out, my hair felt almost too soft. I think I might need a light gel on top of this. I consider UFD curl stimulator more of a curl custard than a gel. I like it better for my hair than any other product that I have tried.
Omg girl!!! I just ❤️ going back in time sometimes. Lol Especially seeing my favorite youtubers videos. Seeing the difference of back then to now! I forgot how long your hair was back then! You have come a positively long way! Keep up the amazing job!!!
I love the uncle funky's curl magic. I am glycerin sensitive so the curl cream is a no for me. :). I love your videos and thank you for all the time you put in to help a wavy girl out! :)
Thank you!
Does glycerin still react bad in your hair if it’s the bottom layer product? Just curious if you use a glycerin free gel over top the cream if that helps ☺️
@@GenaMarie Hi! Yes, it helps but I still get more frizz than normal. I have not come even close to achieving frizz "free" hair but it's ok. I am trying to embrace my wavy/curl/frizzy hair. LOL :)
Hi Gena, thank you for this video. Can you compare the uncle funky's daughter to the kinky curly custard or home made flaxseed gel? Can you tell the difference in curl enhancing and hold?
I would like uncle funkys vs KCCC also
I loveee your vids super informative
Lovely results
Great video I will wear my hair curly and try it
Have you tried the UFD Super Curl cream? I think you’d like it. Lots of moisture but still very lightweight. It’s perfect under Curly Magic and the smells, while different, combine so nicely.
I'll check it out!
what do you think about using the curls blueberry bliss leave in and then the curly magic?
Hi Gena, love your channel. Ques: what is the best conditioner (rinse out) and also for tangles (the best slip) for 2B (low porosity) fine hair?. After I wash my hair, always a problem w these darn tangles . Drives me crazy..🙄
You could try the Kinky Curly Leave In. But for wavy hair make sure to use a very small amount. For me it works best as a leave in. But you can wash it out
@@islandgurl4123 thanks Island Gurl for your reply\help. I'm going to buy it and see if it will work for me... I swear, I feel like just cutting it off. So annoying when it tangles..🙄. I don't have the patience...
@@dawnnash2260 I completely understand I have chopped it off several times to a pixie. I’m thinking it could be hormonal for me but doctors say they’re fine but I started having issues around 2017.
Always super content ❤️
Love the drug store videos always helpful
I just bought the ufd but I’m worried it may not have the best hold from reviews I have seen, which strong hold gel do you recommend??
I did use that cream. But its just to heavy. Even diluting it wont work. My hair is thin but extremely dry. I have gone threw trial and error like crazy $$
I live in Puerto Rico and avoid glicerin. Hard to find without, though. I Recently bought Biotera leave-in cuse it claims it works in high humidity. Also the gel. We'll see. Also got eva.nyc Bounce Back curl reviving mist to use on 2nd or 3rd day hair. First day is my best... then..🙄 (I do my masks and clarify)
This was a great review. Really love how you share the ingredients and demonstrate how you applied the products and styled your curls. I recently found your channel and I've already learned so much, super informative! Thank you, would love to see more reviews w product combos ❤
Glycerin is actually bad in high humidity. I just learned that
Omg wait which dove product were you talking about? I used to use dove curl defining cream until they discontinued it
Here's the video using the Dove gel: th-cam.com/video/cMEpcMK5odE/w-d-xo.html
It's one of the few silicone-free products from Dove.
@@GenaMarie ahh yes thank you!!
What brand is your continuous water spray bottle, where did you get it? I got one from Sally’s and it only works when it wants to 🤨😅
What should I look for when mixing products to see if they work together?
Here’s the spray bottle: rstyle.me/cz-n/ekg9g6vz6w
And video about mixing products: th-cam.com/video/DLkpcp6C6RA/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing this. It's very helpful. I have a question, when I go product free my hair is it's normal color, but after I apply a gel my hair gets quite darker in color. Any reason why it does that?
I think everyone’s does that! Products make your hair stay moisturized and provide shine. Hair that is more dehydrated can look dull and lighter.
@@GenaMarie that makes sense, thanks for the info! I had asked that on somebody else's channel and someone had commented and said that it was because I wasn't using a cream under the gel, but that didn't work.
So thanks😊
Hey Gena, even though I have good protein moisture balance (I can tell when I tug on my strands) but my hair feels so much coarser than when I started the curly girl method. Do you know how I can soften my hair? I do deep condition about once a week and do protein mask once a week.
Do you clarify? Just wanted to check to make sure it's not build-up your feeling.
Do you know by chance how the Uncle Funky's compares to Orange Marmalade from Ecoslay? I love OM but since it takes a while to ship, I wouldn't mind having something similar on hand so that when I'm running low I have a back up
I tried the Orange Marmalade and it didn't work for me. It was in the summer when I used it, and it evaporated out of my hair as soon as I stepped outside and it frizzed up. It looked like I didn't have anything in my hair. I think the flaxseed is just too strong a humectant for my high porosity hair.
The Uncle Funky's Daughter is way better in my opinion, but I haven't tried it in the humidity yet. it contains aloe which tends to work better for me since it's a film-forming humectant.
Hello, new to curly hair. Mine is more wavy than curly but my hair felt super dry and felt like straw. I tried the smoothie cream from Shea moisture and I felt like it did clump my hair up unlike others. I did the curl smith mask and now my hair feels super hydrated I loved it. Now my clumps don’t really form so does that mean I need protein because I haven’t been using anything with protein?
The Shea Moisture smoothie is likely too heavy for your wavy hair unless you’re using a tiny tiny bit diluted with water. Also are you using something for hold on top? A mousse or gel would help hold the curls in place. You can incorporate protein especially if your hair is damaged.
@@GenaMarie I use the not your mothers gel and mousse but it leaves my hair really hard even when I scrunch it out after it is dry. I like the soufflé one from curlsmith it give me some hold but doesn’t leave it hard or sticky.
@@GenaMarie Also any suggestions so my hair doesn’t look wet even though it’s dry?
First one!
Idk what it is about the makeup you have on but it makes you look a bit older. Like with out it you look 24 but with it you look 36. Makes you look really mature.