Testimonials

I recently had a curl coaching session with Gena, and it was an amazing experience! She provided a detailed summary with personalized advice on how to improve the health of my damaged hair. Gena created several sample routines tailored to my needs, even incorporating products I already own, which made it so much easier to… Read more “Mastering the Art of Curls: Coaching for Perfect Form and Technique”

Gena walks you through your hair routine & products thoroughly then creates a customized plan to help address your personal curly hair struggles. I’m excited to try her recommendations. I’ll definitely book a follow-up. Thanks Gena for your insight & help.

Putting Gena on the case of solving my curl problems is the best investment I could have made in my curls! Gena asked very detailed questions to gain a full understanding of my exact curl issues and struggles. She provided extremely well thought out and nuanced solutions that I could not have gotten from anyone… Read more “Curl Problems Mysteries Solved!”

After my first curly haircut, the stylist used a variety of products while walking me through how to apply them, but the whole experience felt overwhelming and a bit confusing. That’s when I stumbled upon Gena’s Instagram profile, and it completely changed my perspective. She not only broke down the fundamentals of curly hair care… Read more “My Curl Savior”

I’ve learned so much!! I remember being particularly intrigued by the video about how some products just do not mix together.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. My curls started being less defined lately and your tips are helping bring them back to life. I still need to get better with styling by myself and finding a product that keep my curls nice after wash day, but one thing at a time! Thank you!… Read more “Thank you”

I look forward to Gena’s Sunday videos each week. I have learned a lot about technique and products because she walks us through everything step by step. I look forward to more great content in 2025!

I have found Gena’s YouTube videos and Instagram posts to be so helpful and informative! I’m about six months into fully embracing my naturally wavy/curly hair and have learned so much from Gena. I appreciate that she has such thorough knowledge on so many different types of products and tools, styling techniques, and the needs… Read more “Gena is very knowledgeable on all things curly!”

A while back I was having trouble with keeping my hair curled after using diffuser. I reached out to Gina and let her know I was plopping my hair for 3 to 5 minutes, then diffusing. It was curly wet after I took down the plop. But when I diffused it was a frizzy mess.… Read more “Micro plopping”

Thanks to Gena she introduced me Curl Smith. And my silvers fine curls got healthier and what type of curl I had. With that said I trust all her tutorials.

I have been embracing my curls a little more than three years now and have been subscribed to Gena’s channel for almost a year. The personalized coaching session with Gena was better than I hoped for. As a woman in her late 40s, who highlights twice a month and colors roots every 4-5 weeks, it… Read more “Knowledge is Power!”

I did a 45 minute session with Gina. I had already been working on my curls for years when I started watching her about a year ago. Her youtube videos are amazing, but I wondered if she could help me with my specific curls–not exactly like hers. When she met me (on video) she knew… Read more “Gina really does know curly hair”

Thanks to my Curl Coaching Session with Gena, I can now see a little light at the end of my curl hair journey. I’ve always given in to my curls and have tried everything I read about that sounds like it would work. Instead of purchasing every product out there, with Gena’s knowledge and guidance,… Read more “I Can See The Light!”

Working with Gena was an incredible experience. While I’m not new to my curl journey, I booked the 90 minutes session because I wanted unhurried time to really dive into challenges I face with my hair (I’ve gone from coloring my hair to now embracing my silver, and am post-menopausal so those things have changed… Read more “Amazing experience!”

I’m so glad I booked Gena! We have similar curls and she understands and knows alot about our curls! I truly recommend to book her coaching session! The fact that’s it’s personalized makes it better. Thank you soo much Gena!

I had the pleasure today to do a virtual 1.5 hour curl coach session with Gena and overall it was a great experience and well worth the money! I highly recommend doing the 1.5 session even if you’re not new to wearing your hair curly. This gives you plenty of time to go over your… Read more “Outstanding Curl Coach Session”

I had an email coaching session with Gena and she initiated a follow-up conversation to find out how things were going with my hair. This was unexpected and wonderful. Her suggestions were spot on and I was able to provide positive feedback. Gena’s knowledge, experience and ability to relate to the curly community through her… Read more “A great follow-up with Gena”

Gena is very knowledgeable and knows about products, hair routines and different hair types. I had a coaching session and she took me through the entire process from washing, styling and next day refresh. I am so excited to practice. Huge thank you:)

Gena is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. During our coaching session she provided a suggestions and tips that made a huge difference immediately. There is so much information out there and her ability customize suggestions have made a big impact. I learned a lot more about my hair type and porosity as well as what types… Read more “Worth it!”

I was looking forward to this coaching session with Gena since booking it last week and it did not disappoint! I’m so glad I did it. The curly girl method can get so complicated – what products are best for my hair? What styling method? Should I brush style my wavy hair? So many questions!… Read more “I’m so glad I did this!”

I met with Gena for a 90 minute curl coaching session, and I have to admit; I thought there is no way I was going to be able to talk about my hair for 90 minutes! But Gena was amazing and really dove in and asked questions about every step of my hair care routine,… Read more “Amazing Help!”

I was struggling with product buildup, that was my initial concern when I booked my session with Gena. I did go back and forth on what kind of a session I wanted but I knew my concern was more than what a email could provide, So my decision of going with the 90 min consultation… Read more “Another win for Gena!”

My curl coaching session with Gena was so helpful. I have struggled with my curls and have used so many different products. Gena was able to guide me towards the best products for my hair and was also so helpful with advising on how best to style my curls . She went through every step… Read more “Excellent Coaching Session”

Gena’s knowledge is nothing short of amazing! She immediately identified the key issues with my hair routine and provided targeted advice that made a world of difference. Her suggestions were spot on, and I could see the transformation almost immediately. She understands curls in a way that goes beyond just surface-level tips; she tailors her… Read more “Small Tweaks, Huge Transformation!”

Your email coaching session with me was just wonderful. I could tell you put a lot of effort into it. You even knew the contents of my products! You delivered on time and had great advice and suggestions. I always learn so much from you and your videos for the curly community are spot on.… Read more “A great email coaching session!”

Gena’s videos have given me the knowledge and confidence to embrace my natural, fine, low-density curls after decades of straightening my hair. I signed up for a 45-minute curl coaching session and am so glad I did. Gena taught me how to use my existing products differently to get the results I want which has… Read more “Gena helped me embrace my curls after decades of straightening!”

I just started my curl journey about a year ago and if it wasn’t for Gena I would be lost! I have learned an incredible amount from you!! Thank you!!

About a year ago, I started to realise my hair was curly and not just wavy/frizzy as I stopped using heat on it from wearing a headscarf and I really wanted to take care of my hair properly. Genas channel was the first channel I really binge watched about hair and I’m so happy it… Read more “Huge help for my curl journey”

Gena’s advice and product recommendations were very thoughtful and clearly tailored to my specific questions, hair type, and circumstances. She lays everything out in a very methodical way that helps me understand what the purpose of each step/product is and why they work. I absolutely recommend curl coaching with Gena for novice and experienced curlies… Read more “Thoughtful and customized curl coaching!”

Loved getting Gena’s eyes on my curls! After years of DIYing my curls, trying all the products and techniques I found binging all the “expert” advice out there, I was still experiencing FRIZZ + FRUSTRATION. I couldn’t figure out why it seemed to work for “them” but not for me… Until I met with Gena.… Read more “Loved Getting Gena’s Eyes on My Curls!”

I have been on my Curl Journey for a year. After losing a lot of hair and perimenopause hitting hard, my fine, straight hair began growing in curly. I had wavy/curly hair when I was young but I never knew how to care for it. Enter Gena Marie! I watched her Youtube and Instagram videos… Read more “My 1 Year CurlyGirl Journey”

I had the pleasure to be Gena Marie’s first live curl coaching client. Gena was well prepared and had strategies to offer based on my profile. I have been following Gena for a long time, but needed help tweaking particular styling issues. I found out I am using too many products and need to pare… Read more “Less is more!”

I have low density, fine hair and always struggle with product recommendations from YouTubers because they have the high density, coarse hair that they say is so heavy. Well Gena is real and helps us with real struggles! I appreciate that she talks about covering the scalp due to low density, how to brush style… Read more “Finally a low density YouTuber!”

I recently found your channel and after a lifelong battle with frizzy hair, your videos, tutorials and product suggestions have been an unbelievable game changer! I started with finger detangling and I could not believe what a difference it made vs using a brush. Next I started applying a small amount of conditioner in the… Read more “Best curly hair videos on YouTube!”

Growing up my hair was always flat, greasy and course. It was very difficult to brush as tangles would form so easily and still do. So I kept it in a ponytail for a good portion of my childhood/teenage years. In my 20s I finally tried wearing my hair down and was just sad at… Read more “Very excited with my wavy discovery!”

I typically used a leave-in conditioner before my hard hold gel everytime I styled my hair and noticed my curls didn’t last. I saw the one-and-done video a month or so ago and tried it immediately. I eliminated the leave-in and use the gel right out of the shower. WOW! I get great curls after… Read more “One-and-done is awesome!”

Hii! You are my first and favourite hair care creator I have come to on starting my curly hair journey and have helped me so so much. I’ve commented on your posts a few times on brief curly hair struggles and I really appreciate how you replied to each comment and helped! I literally binge… Read more “Appreciate your work :)”

I stumbled, on your videos on IG 2 weeks ago and love your curls! I had just told my hairdresser I wanted to do more with my own naturally curled hairs. We actually planned updating my color for more dimension in October. I normally throw my hair in a bun or ponytail because I just… Read more “A must follow for those with naturally curly hair!”

I found Gena’s YouTube channel as I wanted to up my curly hair game. She helped me dial in so many aspects to styling and my hair is the best it’s ever looked! She has great technical knowledge of ingredients and how they affect different curls. Thank you for sharing everything you know about curls!

She has been one of the most helpful persons on my curly hair journey so far, always have good content on her channel and always answers any questions you may have. I really love all the time she spends on helping us all out 🙂 (Submitted during the 2021 Sephora Squad Contest)

Gena is one of only a handful of influencers I follow. This is a bit more remarkable because our curly hair isn’t that similar. However that’s just how versatile her content is! I wasn’t on YouTube often and happily discovered she’s been sharing content on everything from makeup to hair to skincare for years. I… Read more “Gena is one of only a handful of influencers I follow.”

I found Gena at a time when I was super defeated about my curly hair. She is honest and real and so informative. She’s a gorgeous woman who inspires me to continue loving this wild crown I wear! (Submitted during the 2021 Sephora Squad Contest)

Her videos are very informative and easy to follow so they’re really great for beginners to follow and not get overwhelmed. (Submitted during the 2021 Sephora Squad Contest)

Love the way Gena Marie explains in her videos and posts the way to take a good care our curly hair plus the positive vibes, the comparison of all the products is amazing and very helpful. (Submitted during the 2021 Sephora Squad Contest)

I was new to the world of curly when I started following Genamarie.co. As I explored Gena’s account, a whole new world opened up for me. I quickly began following her on YouTube and Tik Tok so I could watch all of her videos. Gena has taught me so much about hair product ingredients, techniques… Read more “Gena’s content is concise and her congenial nature”

Love all her videos. Been following her on YouTube and Instagram for last two months and I’m learning so much from her. She explains things well and gives lots of tips on different techniques and advice on products. I always look forward to seeing what she suggests and has to show. (Submitted during the 2021… Read more “Love all her videos.”

For many years I straightened my hair so I am still learning to take care of it. I have learned a great deal about transitioning and taking care of my curly hair from Gena Marie. I follow her in Instagram and You Tube. She has the best advice and tutorials to successfully take care of… Read more “I have learned a great deal about transitioning”

As someone who has very similar, if not almost exactly the same hair type as Gena, I was so relieved and excited to find her channel. I am of mixed ethnicities (Lebanese and Swiss German), so my hair does not fall into the typical categories that hair companies market to. I often feel left out,… Read more “I was so relieved and excited to find her channel”

I love Gena’s videos!! They are always informative. Thanks to her I decided to start my transition! I’ve been going natural for a month now— almost two! I hope she becomes a member so she can produce more content! (Submitted during the 2021 Sephora Squad Contest)

Gena was the first curly girl I followed, and I’m so glad I found her. Aside from all her knowledge and willingness to try almost every product out there, she is just easy to love. Her warmth comes through the screen. She is sincere and relatable. She goes to great lengths to give us the… Read more “Gena was the first curly girl I followed, and I’m so glad I found her.”

I love to watch Gena’s YouTube channel because she is very informative and has a lot of great content. She addresses many concerns that those with curly hair may have. I can tell that she really takes the time to plan her videos and they are very thorough. She shows in her videos many different… Read more “I love to watch Gena’s YouTube channel because she is very informative and has a lot of great content.”

I love following Gena because she is warm, relatable, and authentic. I’ve learned so much from her on my curly journey – my curls desperately thank her! I look forward to her content and her stories on a regular basis. I turn to her helpful hair, makeup, and beauty tips, which are delivered genuinely, honestly,… Read more “I love following Gena because she is warm, relatable, and authentic.”

I love following Gena! She is so thorough and does her research! I’ve learned so much from following her and continue to learn more and more. (Submitted during the 2021 Sephora Squad Contest)

I love Gena’s videos!!!! She has helped me sooooo much through my journey. Everything I’ve learned so far about taking care of my hair and styling my hair I’ve learned from Gena!!! She is so knowledgeable and her videos are so easy to understand and follow. IfI never came across her videos I wouldn’t be… Read more “I love Gena’s videos!”

I have learned so much about curly hair from her videos and the tips she’s shared have transformed my hair so drastically. I didn’t even know the potential that my curls had. She has really inspired me to wear my hair curly which made my 8 year old half sister so proud of her curls… Read more “I have learned so much about curly hair from her videos”

I think Gena was one of the very first influencers I started following about 4 years ago on her youtube and Instagram she has taught me and so many others to take care of our curly hair and my hair has never been so healthy and she is so educational and kind hearted and always… Read more “My hair has never been so healthy”

Thanks to gena I have learn many things about my curly hair. I didn’t used to deep condition, now I deep condition regularly and I have seen a lot of change in my hair, now it is more curly. Also many curly influencers don’t respond to DMS on IG about simple questions about which protein… Read more “Thanks to gena I have learn many things about my curly hair.”

I have followed Gena for over a year and have learned so much about taking care of curly hair. Her content is so thoughtful, informative, easy to understand, and enjoyable to watch. I have tried many of the products and techniques she has suggested. She possesses a warm on screen presence that makes you feel… Read more “I have followed Gena for over a year and have learned so much about taking care of curly hair.”

Gena is amazing, her YouTube and Blog have being an amazing resource. I love that she always present us with different choices on all price ranges, that she give us honest opinions and looks like she is always doing research to bring the most updated information and newest products on the market. I also I… Read more “Gena is amazing, her YouTube and Blog have being an amazing resource.”

Gena is the main reason why my hair is so healthy today! Her content on both Youtube and Instagram is amazing and she really listens to her viewers and their inputs and opinions and always answers any questions we have in depth. She inspires people to take care of their hair and teaches us the… Read more “Gena is the main reason why my hair is so healthy today!”