How to Get Curlier Roots

Are straighter roots something you struggle with? It's time for an updated video on getting more root definition! Visit the blog post for a step-by-step summary and list of products: genamarie.co/2023/10/how-to-get-curlier-roots/

God watching this makes me realize how bad my Hair routine is😭

Thank you so much. I'm just getting ready to go curly again. I was curly as a much younger person and then it was straightening all the time. Now a lot older, going curly. Wish my mama was here!

Thanks for your video. You are spot on about a good haircut making a huge difference. Every stylist l have been to has told me l have difficult hair to cut. I have twice as much hair and have been to three different curly hair specialist that each specialized in a different method. One ruined my hair-so much cut out that l had no curl, just stringy frizz. The other two specialist, one cutting wet and the other dry, gave me a good cut, but there wasn’t enough difference in how my regular stylist cut my hair except for the cost. All three curly stylist were certified. Just remember, if you pick a method and curly stylist, do your research on that stylist (or any stylist). None gave me a haircut that suited my face—big, bushy, curly hair morphing my narrow face. I decided to go to someone who specialized in shag, wolf, and mullet cuts. I looked at before and after pictures and read reviews about the salon and every stylist there. I got a consult first. The absolute best haircut l have ever gotten. The complete opposite of what the curly stylists recommended. Believe me when l tell you two of the curly stylists were very accomplished, and the third one was recommended by a friend. Yes, my hair looked good when the best two stylist gave me a cut but the cut did not show off my curls like the modified shag l have now. No one ever wanted to cut layers, much less the many short layers as l have now, always repeating the mantra, “you need the weight and length so your hair doesn’t poof out.” For me, the layering made all the difference in finally showing off my curls and not taking over my head and face. This worked for me.

Beautiful!! 😍 I am one of those who does not have a strong root wave. I do have some, just not enough to have much volume. I used to avoid putting product on my roots, because I have, mostly fine, thick hair, and I thought it would weigh my roots down even more, but, then, I realized it really helps the wave when I diffuse my hair. Plus, I don't know if this is common or different, but my roots will actually wave up better two or three days after I wash and style my hair, even if I don't refresh it. To refresh my hair, all I have to do is just spritz it with water, enough to dampen it (I do not add any more product, only occasionally a little spray gel), and then I diffuse it. It only takes about 5 minutes, and my hair looks better than wash day, because for some reason my roots curl better. Thank you, Gena, for the oh so helpful tips!!

I really needed this because i was not loving how my stylist was styling my hair. Thank you!

I love your curls, they are magnificent and this xxl diffuser is great, I didn't know about it. Thank you for the technique and this tutorial​

Oleplex # 3
A repair treatment.
This is an incredible product .
It truely brings curls alive.

I find using Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Shampoo & conditioner for each wash really helps. It's very gentle. I live in a very hard water area though.
Also, for curlier roots I use a light leave in conditioner root to tip and have found that it I add products and style the top of my head first then work to the back my roots are curlier and have more volume, possibly because I concentrate more when I begin adding product.

I do all the things you did and then I use a steamer on my hair after I diffuse it and all the curls take their most natural state. This gives my roots the definition and volume they need. I can also use the steam to refresh my hair after waking up and sleeping with it in a high ponytail.

amazing video! New year means putting a flame on my butt to start figuring out my curly hair instead of just winging it. I'm struggling to figure it out as I don't want to do an exhausting 20 step process like some girls do. Seeing how you do yours looks and sounds simply easy and more functional.

Not to mention the thoughts about Haircuts and having straighter roots is exactly what my own mother has been telling me all this time 🤣!. Thank you for sharing this and I hope when I get my own haircut soon I can ask my hairdresser more tips about the cut (shes also got curls, mich like your own so fingers crossed ahah)

Great video. Always love your detailed information provided and how much work you put into your content. Have a great day.

Thank you! I am mixed race black and Hispanic and my Hispanic side has wavy/straight hair and my roots all the way to a little above my ear are completely straight.

Thank you. My last few do's I have noticed my flat root curls!

Thanks again, Gena! Your videos have been so helpful for me. This video today has some great tips that I’m going to try.

What's your best advice for not ruining your curls when you sleep at night? That's typically my biggest issue

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the step by step videos with time stamp. It saves a lot of time! Loved it!❤

I always brush my hair upside down. 😮 And the scissor/ribbon analogy really helped too! Gonna try to improve my brush technique now!

Thank you for this video. Game changer ! Tried it this morning and 😮 🎉 it’s really helped. This and your wrong gel video have made such a difference. 😊

That's is a huuuuge diffuser.....I need it❤❤