Curl Definition Q&A + Innersense Mega Hold Routine 😱

Answering your questions about struggling to get a cast, brush styling making your curls go straight, root frizz, stringy curls, hairline buildup, and more while styling my hair with Innersense I Create Definition Foam.
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➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:31 Shampoo & conditioner
1:22 Hairline buildup/flakes
3:21 Do you need a cream?
4:58 I Create Definition Foam
7:43 Why bush styling can straighten curls
10:19 Root frizz
11:23 Why you're not getting a cast
16:43 Microplopping causing frizz
18:55 Diffusing
19:54 Stringy curls underneath
22:39 Getting lasting curls
24:40 Results
26:21 Day 2 Results
27:52 Day 3 Results
28:52 Outro
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[@GenaMarie]

What did you think of my results? I think my previous time using the foam turned out better, which you can see in my IG stories: instagram.com/stories/highlights/17991434084135669/ Shop the products used here: genamarie.co/2023/08/curl-definition-qa-innersense-mega-hold-routine/

[@deannajohnson7816]

I just did a wash day with only this foam, and WOW, the HOLD!! I refreshed on day 2 with a bit more, and got more definition, but I can’t even get my fingers through my hair. Today is day 3, and I didn’t add anything, but put it up in a banana clip and it has lots of curl and volume. Tmrw is day 4, and I’m going to refresh with water to see how that goes.

[@bloubaker6424]

I am using Innersense products and I love that foam but you are right, it is tricky. So far, for me, using their leave-in conditioner as a base, then 3 pumps of the I Create Curl Memory, then brush styling, then glazing 2-3 pumps of the foam works really well. One thing I noticed about the foam is it works better for me if I emulsify it. Which I don’t think you are normally supposed to do with a foam? That is what has worked so far for me.

[@GenaMarie]

I've never tried emulsifying a foam!

[@whatwendylikes]

Wow, thanks for the suggestion! I was struggling to get good results with the foam, since it is soooo crunchy. I do like the hold though. I just did your suggested routine (used Aveda nutriplenish leave in) and my results are looking great! I'm excited to see how they last in the humidity. 🥰

[@christinalemieux3181]

I love innersence products and it’s great to see someone with my exact hair type and curl pattern get to be the Guinea pig on a new product. I also really appreciated the day 3 refresh and the honesty. Thanks, Gena Marie!

[@RedBilyeu]

The Bounce Curl brush was back in stock and I got mine in this week. Used it yesterday and I am in love. My curls have never been so smooth and defined.

[@belindachappell9875]

Thanks for showing us Innersense Gena ❤ isn’t it funny how we like our hair a particular way. I thought your hair looked amazing, but when you explained what you didn’t like about how the product affected your hair I could appreciate from your point of view. Also thanks for the sneak peak of your beautiful home and fur baby 💕

[@lyndagasper4346]

Omg, I recently found your channel and enjoy your tips and suggestions. I tried some and WOW what a difference. I have been doing curls for 30 years and have struggled immensely. I cut it off every couple of years because I get tired of the struggle. My curls thank you!

[@GenaMarie]

SO happy to hear that! Thank you for following along. 🥰

[@ceystal]

I didnt get such a crazy cast when I used the foam. I used about 8 pumps. I wasnt impressed with the results but im definitely going to be trying it again. It would be nice to see you try some of innersense hair treatments such as the detox hair mask or hydrating mask or scalp scrub.

[@petral9489]

For me, this Innersense foam is the product of the year giving extreme definition and hold that last for days. Finding the right amount is tricky, though, but it's worth playing around with it. I typically use it with the Curlsmith AirDry Cream ot the Curlsmith Thickening Lotion underneath.

[@GenaMarie]

Yes, I still want to keep trying it!

[@Italianqueen1966]

Thank you Gena for addressing that issue in the beginning💯❤!!! Could also be certain types of products? How would I know if my hair likes protein vs no protein products?? 💯❤️Thank you for the great tutorials!!! Always ❤

[@DaraS84]

I missed the restock of the brush again and I was on the email list. It never came 😅 So I will sign up again. I figure eventually it'll be in stock once everyone else gets it so I'll probably just wait. I am looking forward to getting one!:

[@WavyCurlyGina]

I was on the email list and never got notified either. I found out on their Facebook group and got my order in. That brush is awesome 🩵

[@sallyelphick3136]

Thank you so much for sharing your routine using innersense foam i bought this recently and will try it the way you did and hopefully get better results, it definitely has so much hold! ❤

[@annesiska4752]

Your results are great! Your hair is always beautiful. Love your videos. What color is your nail polish?? I love it!

[@irmaradinson2320]

I in waiting list for the brush! I use the comb that is awesome! No fond of their syling products . However, there tool there great!

[@lindseybrackin7084]

I just bought this brush last week as soon as i got the notification thank god i did because it sold out the same day! Should be getting it tomorrow so thank you for this demonstration! Im so excited!

[@DaraS84]

The email never came for me 😅 I signed up again on all of my emails.

[@lindseybrackin7084]

@@DaraS84 i have an app called "shop" helps me track my packages and has bounce curl shop on there as well. I found the brush and marked it as a favorite and hit the notify when instock button. Then got notified through that app when it was in stock. Try that, restock should be next week!

[@zoecross8426]

Thanks for this video. I have a small patch of greys coming and I’ve noticed they need a lot more moisture than the rest of my hair to behave and curl. I also find that mousse makes my hair drier than gel.

[@ronazimmerman7882]

Do u think u get more volume then this then the I create volume foam. Also I was having same problem with layers. I let my layers grow out then told my stylest to put light layer from my ears up leaving bottom as like a solid base n that helped.

[@amysenffner4975]

Thank you so much for this video. You answered so many of my questions.

[@darlasearle5955]

Love this, thank you! You mentioned you are having new growth coming in - tells us more about that. Is it possible to encourage new growth in post-menopause?

[@dena-mo118]

Would love to try that Bounce Curl brush. It is currently out of stock. 😕 Gena, so appreciate your styling videos and the techniques you demonstrate.

[@claire.morgan]

Oooh I might have to try that foam! I'd love a strong hold foam, they usually do nothing for my hair. I could probably get away with a single styler routine with this one though!

[@Italianqueen1966]

Gorgeous results!!💯❤️

[@irmaradinson2320]

Always have issue on my bangs and the crown. Is more coarse

[@irmaradinson2320]

Can't wait to come back soon

[@Mommaslew]

I ordered it! Will give it a try!😊

[@irmaradinson2320]

My bangs and crown is more coarse, so I finger coil and use products on the roots

[@michellemcgilton8364]

Thanks for this. I returned the hair dryer. It made my hair so frizzy :(

[@leilanisimmons8431]

I’ve mentioned it before, but the LA Look Sport Gel Strong Hold is amazing at a low price. Have been using it for years. Your HG Ouidad gel does nothing to hold my curls and at many times the cost!! Are you opposed to low cost options that are more effective? Please try this gel and tell your viewers about it. Has been an HG for me (I scrunch out the crunch). For reference, the Twist gel works better for me then the Ouidad, but not as well as the LA Look. I use it for refreshing…

[@donnahalstead531]

This sounds similar to the deaux def mousse which is really a foam that has strong hold .. can u compare the two ??

[@catherinefergusson8784]

I have the opposite problem of many people and my hair casts like CRAZY. With any product, even just leave-in conditioner. If I use a hard hold gel sometimes my cast is so strong it's hard to scrunch out. I'm not sure why this happens. My hair is fine with a loose curl pattern and quite healthy/low porosity. It's dry but not horribly so. I'm careful to use a good amount of moisturizing products and water as well. Do you have any ideas of why this happens? Thank you!! I love your channel

[@-EricaCartman]

I think it is most likely due to your hair being low porosity with the product working faster as it is coats the strands right away; kinda sitting there and not opening up hair shafts and absorbing more product as it would in medium to high porosity hair. Fine hair likely also contributes as it takes less product to do its job. Gena has medium porosity, I think. Even though it looks like she has fine hair because of the thinner density, I believe she said before that she has medium with some coarse strands.

[@DaraS84]

This is me. I get a cast with everything 😂

[@tinat232]

Wow, that was extreme hold! I have been curious about the ecoslay line. Have you tried it? Ant thoughts?

[@GenaMarie]

It's been years, but I once tried the orange marmalade and it was awful in my hair. It gave me no hold and it looked like I didnt have product in by the end of the day haha. However many people love it!

[@tinat232]

Thanks!

[@niennaserena4057]

Would you consider doing a typical wash day in real time? I know you did the speedy version but would love to see how long a typical wash day takes!

[@GenaMarie]

Maybe for a youtube live! It would be too long for a regular video haha

[@barbaraoliveiramedeiros3942]

Hi Gena! Can you recommend a curly cream with protein and and moisture gel?

[@umrania4779]

How does the Innersense foam compare to the Verb Curl Foaming Gel?🤷‍♀️

[@halleycat]

from my experience with the Verb one, it's a much lighter hold than the Innersense seems to be

[@tmilesgirl8684]

I love your videos but i find myself still so confused with my own hair (was poker straight until puberty) I have red fine hair but when i say to my salon its thin they say i have a lot of hair its just fine. My curls when drying separate into a frizzy mess like im in the lion king. I tried not your mothers but its so sticky, and makes my hair look greasy and weighed down. Like i need a lot of moisture to make my curls stay together but everything i use is too heavy and makes my curls stringy OR greasy. I keep hoping watching all your videos something will click ❤

[@makeupjunkie723]

Try i create volume on soaking wet hair

[@-EricaCartman]

Once you find a lightweight leave-in, mousse works well on fine hair because it is so lightweight! (Both applied on clean wet hair of course.) I've found Curls Blueberry Bliss leave-in to be light weight and moisturizing with only a little bit needed, lasting a long time.

[@tmilesgirl8684]

@@-EricaCartman what mousse do you use?

[@jonathanteixeira2320]

Those nails ❤💕

[@leilaprins2050]

Could you please do a video with products available in EU. I always want to purchase the linked products, but then none of them are available 😢

[@GenaMarie]

I have some on my page, such as Curlsmith, Umberto Giannini, Boucleme

[@cecescooter8951]

HATED this product line. I bought: 'Clarity Hairbath & Conditioner', along with the 'Curly Styler Travel Trio', and 'I Create Definition', and my hair was like straw after one use of only these products. I needed a new clarifying shampoo, as my current one has been discontinued. After trying the Clarity Hairbath & Conditioner just once, my fine, untreated, wavy/curly mixed hair has been like straw for weeks. So bad I don't dare use a hairdryer. I now have to air dry, which does not make for my best hair, but I need to give my now dry frizzy hair a break. I only wash my hair 1-2x week, and this one wash with the Innersense clarifying shampoo & conditioner set me back, big time. As for the styling products, nothing stood out as a keeper. The I create definition, even when I added more, and they did not help with my lack of moisture, including the Quiet Calm Curl Control. Never again.

[@irmaradinson2320]

Boucleme oil is lighter for dry detangler? I use CS oil too!

[@GenaMarie]

Yeah! It's working great as a pre-poo

[@kimberlyfigueroa5079]

Try the foam with not ur mothers new mouse the leave in ?

[@dagnolia6004]

so pretty

[@Mommaslew]

I don’t see the I Create Definition product?

[@GenaMarie]

I linked it in the video description! Innersense I Create Definition, 15% off with code GENA15: shrsl.com/462ct

[@user-jx6fi3hd9v]

Ok… so i bought the texturizing cream a while ago. I dont use it becuase wasnt sure how, i have fine wavy hair . Low to medium density. So how do you use and with what? Very curious as i have never seen it mentioned before in any videos. Thank you!!

[@GenaMarie]

I've only used it with the I Create Definition Foam so far, and it worked well. Maybe with a gel?

[@user-jx6fi3hd9v]

@@GenaMarie i have the i create volume foam maybe will try those together? Maybe on a weekend whenni dont work incase it turns out bad

[@betsysloan4619]

What is the name of the brush that has a waiting list?

[@GenaMarie]

It's linked in the video description!

[@betsysloan4619]

@@GenaMarie I didn't see it. I will look again. Thank you. I have learned alot from your videos!

[@catherineobrien5013]

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