REPLAY: Style with Me for Volume + Q&A


In today’s live video, I showed what its like to get real-time coaching by styling my hair in real time. This routine focused on getting volume, combatting overly soft hair, and wavy techniques. I answered some common questions on how to combat frizz, sleep protection that doesn’t fall off, low-density volume tips, and more.

Livestream Replay

Watch the livestream recording below:

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Topics Covered & Video Timestamps:

0:00 Intro + what coaching with me is like
2:08 Products I’m using
6:30 How to balance moisture
8:12 Applying AG Curl Trigger salt spray
9:18 Applying Liquid Effects gel
9:56 How to determine how much product you need
11:30 Styling with the BounceCurl Volume Brush
12:50 Curls over-clumping the next day
15:30 Does the Bounce Curl brush work for short hair?
17:38 Sleep protection falling off
20:06 Membership info
21:59 How to style the crown & get root volume
23:52 How to manage multiple textures & porosities
27:50 Finger coiling gray baby hairs
30:00 Wavy/curly blend styling techniques
31:25 Preventing frizz when scrunching
32:30 Hiding section lines & my scalp + microplopping
36:26 Diffusing
38:50 Curls not acting right after haircut
41:17 My thoughts on Laifen & Dyson
41:53 My thoughts on the new Curlsmith Curling Wands
44:34 Heat/speed settings when diffusing
46:34 Strong hold gels not giving hold
49:22 Hard water filters
51:38 When to use mousse
52:44 Cast results
54:32 Scrunching out the crunch
57:02 Hairspray for grit + managing volume expectations
1:01:45 Results & summary of products
1:03:00 Outro

Products Used

Results

Group Coaching Membership Enrollment Closes March 31 (tomorrow)

If you want real-time, personalized help with your curls and like this format, then you’re going to LOVE my group coaching membership!

🚨 Enrollment closes tomorrow, March 31 and will not reopen until later in the Summer

✨ What’s Included?

Weekly Live Coaching Calls – Weekday and Saturday options

Guided Styling Sessions – Style alongside me in real time

Call Replays – Watch anytime if you can’t join live

Exclusive Member Community – Connect, ask questions & share progress

DM Coaching – with regular check ins from me

Exclusive Discounts – Special pricing on private coaching, my favorite brands, & more

I can’t wait to help you on your curl journey, and I’d love to have you inside this membership!

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Gena Marie

Curly hair coach helping you better understand your naturally curly hair through easy-to-follow tutorials, science-based haircare tips, and problem-solving.

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