“Ginny & Georgia” Star Antonia Gentry Talks Curls and More

Who doesn’t love an excuse to break a few rules? Whether that means ditching your bedtime every once in a while in favor of bingeing your favorite show, texting that person you like first rather than waiting on them, or throwing away the idea of an eight-step curl routine, it can feel really good to be a little “bad.”

“Ginny & Georgia” star Antonia Gentry is learning how to do just that with a little help from Aussie. The drugstore brand just launched a new collection — Ultra Wonder, which has a Daily Mist ($10), a Leave-In Treatment ($10), and a Gel Créme ($10) — with the intention of smashing all the preconceived curl rules you might feel trapped by, in favor of simplicity and doing whatever works best for you.

Ahead, we sat down with Gentry to hear about the one habit she fell out of but is looking to bring back, the genius way she conquers her social anxiety for big events, and more.

Popsugar: Why are you excited to be partnering with Aussie?

Antonia Gentry: They’re a brand that I’ve used for a very long time. Like, I discovered Aussie hair care when I was in middle school. And I have used them in my hair routine rotation for so many years. When they came to me with this opportunity, I was already excited.

For me, a huge thing that I’m passionate about is simplicity. So, I’m just so happy that we have a line that addresses all of our needs without breaking the bank, without being so overwhelming.

PS: Is there a beauty habit that you swear by that you have to do every day, even if you’re short on time?

AG: Even if I’m traveling, I always travel with a satin pillowcase. If I can’t have a bonnet or put my hair up, I will make sure I have a satin pillowcase. Before bed, I like to make sure I go in with a moisturizing spray or something, let that settle, and then go to bed.

PS: Is there a wellness non-negotiable that’s in your routine?

AG: I used to stretch every single day. When I would get home from school or work or whatever, I’d make sure that I got like 10 minutes of stretching in, just to stay flexible, stay mobile. And I stopped for a few years, and I’m experiencing the consequence of that. So I think I’m gonna have to start that up again.

PS: What’s a curl rule you’re big on breaking?

AG: For me, having a million products in my bathroom. Like, we don’t need all that. Let’s simplify it. And I think that’s something I’m really excited about with Aussie because that’s the whole direction — having products that adapt with my routine as I go about my life. It has cleared out more space in my bathroom, for sure.

PS: How would you describe your makeup routine when you’re not working?

AG: Because I wear so much makeup for work, when I’m not working, I keep it very, very simple. A light foundation if necessary, definitely SPF every single day. And I’ll do a light concealer where I need it, but I keep it really, really natural. I’m very lazy, so you won’t catch me doing anything insane on my own. Also, I just don’t have the skillset.

PS: Walk me through how you prep for a big event, like a shoot or premiere.

AG: I’m still figuring that one out. I feel like I have a great team, so I’m very comfortable with the people that I work with, especially for events like that. I’m a huge introvert, so it can be very, very overwhelming. When it’s time to get ready and get the hair, makeup, and clothes done, I always try to treat it like a character for the day. Not too far from who I actually am, but it helps me get into the right mindset. And it helps make everything a little less scary for sure.

Jessica Harrington (she/her) is the Section Lead of Beauty at Popsugar, where she oversees all vertical coverage across the website, social media, and newsletter. With over nine years of industry experience, she has interviewed numerous celebrities, reported on hundreds of beauty trends, and swatched more lipsticks than she can count. Prior to PS, Jessica worked for publications such as Makeup.com, Skincare.com, and The Zoe Report. She’s based in New York City and has a degree in journalism from Hofstra University. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, traveling with her husband, thrifting, and cooking.