Day: February 11, 2024

How to Achieve Max Definition & Volume for Curly Hair | Curlsmith

Are you trying to get defined curls and volume? While this combo has been said to be the most difficult to achieve with naturally curly, I’m going to share my best tips for achieving volume and definition. I also wanted to thank Curlsmith for partnering with me on this video. I’m testing a new #CurlsmithCombo […]

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A side-by-side comparison: one routine with a popular volumizing foam, and one without. We’ll break down how volumzing products work, when they help, and whether they’re really worth adding to your routine. Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/06/do-volumizing-products-actually-work/ ➜PRODUCT LINKS • Curlsmith Miracle Shield, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/3BfRzdn Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0zYDYarGivf Ulta: https://howl.link/4iw5n72aj4huc • Innersense I Create Lift Volumizing Foam 15% off with code GENA15: http://shrsl.com/4i91x Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0j8YVm5iuTx Ulta: https://howl.me/ckueXHm2qx7 • Jessicurl Spiralicious Gel Strong Hold Styling Gel Jessicurl: https://bit.ly/45RlODG Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0OgNscKXEaX • Hair Repear Towel: https://amzlink.to/az0vWrwyXAAj9 • Bouclème Flairosol Mist Spray Bottle, 15% off with code GENA15: https://collabs.shop/y3cj1c • Curl Keeper Flexy Brush: https://amzlink.to/az0pWzUA9ufPm • Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENAMARIE10: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB Amazon: https://amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi Ulta: https://howl.me/ckueKkskohE ➜WHAT I'M WEARING Necklace: https://amzlink.to/az0EFM5hBQizz Nails: Kokoist x Nail Thoughts "Ditto" Gel https://kokoistusa.com/products/nt-65-ditto?_pos=1&_sid=4b0f2f05c&_ss=r ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:42 Step 1 - Water & heat protectant 1:10 Step 2 - Volumizer 2:06 Step 3 - Gel 5:25 Step 4 - Microplop & extra gel 6:20 Step 5 - Diffuse 9:01 Step 6 - Fluff & SOTC 9:51 Reviewing routine with volumizer 13:11 Reviewing routine without volumizer 15:21 Side-by-side comparison 15:55 Day 2 results 17:06 Will volumizers work for you? 18:49 Outro New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1 Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post. 📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/ 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1024874&u=3789261&m=72573 ★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad ★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ ★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15 ★ TRÉLUXE 15% off through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
Do Volumizing Products Actually Work for Curly Hair? Side-by-Side Innersense Test
📩 DM me GROUP on IG, FB or email me to grab your spot—enrollment closes June 30! ↓ Learning to read your curl symptoms is a game-changer. When you know how to spot what your hair is telling you. Frizz, limp curls, lack of volume, you can fix it without guessing… and that’s how you become self-sufficient with your routine. That’s exactly what we work on inside my Summer Curl Coaching Membership, but this is your last chance to join. Doors close June 30 and won’t reopen until later this year. Here’s what’s planned this round: ✔️ How to diagnose frizz: normal vs. fixable ✔️ Humidity-proof routines for summer ✔️ Volumizing products: what works, what doesn’t ✔️ The truth about curl product layering (and how to simplify) ✔️ Understanding moisture balance & how much your curls actually need ✔️ Full access to past lessons for foundational curl education But it’s not just about the lessons. This is where you get direct, personalized help with whatever your hair is struggling with right now, so you can build the confidence to manage your curls on your own. DM me GROUP on IG, FB or email now to get all the details before doors close June 30! #curlcoach #curlconsult #curlyhairroutine #curlyhairhelp #frizzcontrol #wavyhaircare New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1 Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post. 📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/ 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1024874&u=3789261&m=72573 ★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad ★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ ★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15 ★ TRÉLUXE 15% off through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
Learn to Read Your Curl Symptoms
Step-by-step routine to get long-lasting summer hair with products from Curlsmith: https://glnk.io/l8r7/gena. Also sharing travel and packing essentials, tips for protecting your hair when swimming, and refreshing. #hotcurlsummer Summary on the blog: https://genamarie.co/2025/06/frizz-free-summer-curls-humidity-travel-swimming-tips/ 📥 Anti-Humidity Ingredients Checklist: https://genamarie.co/product/anti-humidity-ingredients-checklist ➜PRODUCT LINKS 10% off with code GENAMARIE10 • Curlsmith Curl Reset Detox Shampoo: https://tidd.ly/4bwsGtO • Curlsmith Multi-tasking Conditioner https://tidd.ly/3cCDPz2 • Cursmith Microfiber Towel: https://tidd.ly/3NXY6xx • Curlsmith Miracle Shield: https://tidd.ly/3BfRzdn • Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Leave-In Conditioner: https://tidd.ly/4glNu8i • Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Strong Hold Gel: https://tidd.ly/40SW6P8 • Tangle Teezer brush: https://amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe • Curlsmith Defrizzion Hair Dryer + XXL Diffuser: https://tidd.ly/3cuopwB • Curlsmith Defrizzion Hair Dryer Diffuser Travel edition: https://tidd.ly/3OLNowc • Curlsmith Flawless Finish-Strong Hold Hairspray: https://tidd.ly/3qpo0Tb • Curlsmith Vegan Silk Scarf: https://tidd.ly/4ajpb7H • Sun hat: https://amzlink.to/az0930dHTbIUu • Mini clips: https://amzlink.to/az020mVpKcCUG • Travel bottles: https://amzlink.to/az0nEuaOe9DAD ➜TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:43 Step 1 - Clarify 1:26 Step 2 - Deep condition 3:16 Step 3 - Prep hair 5:17 Step 4 - Gel 8:35 Step 5 - Style for longevity 12:25 Step 6 - Diffuse 13:20 Step 7 - SOTC & hairspray 14:47 Final results 15:06 Packing tips for curls 19:40 Swimming with curls 21:08 Protecting curls from the sun & water 24:32 Outro New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! https://www.youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1 💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1 Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post. 📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: https://genamarie.co/curl-coaching/ 📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: https://genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz/ 📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: https://genamarie.co/digital-resources/ 🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: https://genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner/ ➜FOLLOW • BLOG: http://www.genamarie.co • EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co • INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/GenaMarie.co • THREADS: https://www.threads.net/@genamarie.co • FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/GenaMarie.co • PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo ➜HAIR TYPE • 3A-3B curls • High porosity • Medium to coarse texture • Low density ➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS: http://genamarie.co/shop/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/genam ➜MY DISCOUNT CODES ★STRANDPRINT 10% off with code GENA10: https://www.strandprint.com/ ★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: https://us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO ★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: https://moptophair.com/gena20 ★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.tootilab.com/GENAMARIE ★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1024874&u=3789261&m=72573 ★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/GMOuidad ★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: https://agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ ★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: https://boucleme.us/GENA15 ★ TRÉLUXE 15% off through link: https://discovertreluxe.com/?ref=36 ★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco ★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196 ★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://www.minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: https://bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective ★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: https://bit.ly/KitschGena15 ★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: https://bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM ★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: https://curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE ★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: https://bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM FTC DISCLAIMER: This video is sponsored by #Curlsmith. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
Frizz-Free Summer Curls: Humidity, Travel, Swimming Tips

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