How to Get MEGA Volume in Thin Curly Hair + NEW Curlsmith Volume Recipe Review

[@GenaMarie]

Can y'all believe this volume?! Check out the new recipe here: bit.ly/3IFAk7E I included step-by-step instructions and more help on my blog: genamarie.co/2024/04/how-to-get-volume-in-thin-curly-hair-new-curlsmith-volume-recipe-review/

[@ikarrangu]

I would like to know the difference between the full body volumizing lotion and the full body thickening lotion. I love how straightforward and how you make things so easy to understand! Thank you!

[@EmilyJelsomeno-bi9lc]

I’ve been wondering if it’s the same thing. Because on the Curlsmith website, the thickening lotion (the blue line) was 50% off. So wonder if they are just switching the product to live under the pink volumizing line.

[@gabriellelafranceschina6558]

@@EmilyJelsomeno-bi9lc I used the thickening lotion (blue line) twice but I didn't like it ... did nothing for my fine hair.

[@GenaMarie]

I'll have to compare the ingredients side by side but I'm pretty sure they are moving to just the new version so it's under the Volume recipe!

[@Griwhoolda]

@@gabriellelafranceschina6558 Sadly, it did nothing for me, either.

[@irmaradinson2320]

Had high hopes for the thickening line . Is was horrible my fine silver curl

[@nanciutay5620]

Your hair looks great! I wish they would sell a travel size for these products so I could try it out before committing to buying the full size versions.

[@oliviaknight1123]

I think they do, I'm just starting out on my curlsmith journey. I've ordered a couple of products, but I think they do small sizes too. ❤

[@lawwife2005]

I’d love to see especially the root lifter used alongside the Ouidad gel you’ve gotten me hooked on.

[@VengefulAngeI]

I tried the hydrate & plump leave in and the mousse last wash day & definitely got more fullness than usual on my lowish density hair. This is day 5 for me & my curls still look nice with no refresh. I mixed the leave in with the feather light protein cream & then used the mousse. I typed that off with a dime sized amount of curl styling souffle, micro plopped & then a small amount of the bouncy strength foam. It sounds like a lot but I used small quantities of everything except the mousse. I need protein in all my routines which is why added the strength recipe line to the routine, but used a very small amounts.

[@GenaMarie]

Sounds perfect!

[@irmaradinson2320]

I was waiting patiently your tutorial of these products cause I have fine silver curls and my crown is more course. CS is my go to purple line. Blue line my curls don’t last. But looking forward to purchasing these. Need to study the lotion and the sprayer which is better for me. Thank your so much❤

[@alicesings1971]

Excellent presentation Gena ! I really messed up with the Curlsmith Shine Crème and Gel the other day. These Curlsmith products are very powerful and I’ve learned the hard way from my fine hair. You have massive volume from this. Kudos for a great tutorial.🌷🌷🌷

[@snowflakes215]

Have been looking forward to your review since this line it the internet! Looking forward to your continued use and opinions on these. Love Curlsmith!

[@GenaMarie]

It's so good!

[@cjmadison2397]

Went to ulta today and got the mousse along with their shampoo from the moisture line with the miracle shield as well. I already have a root lifter from Paul Mitchell but I decided to skip on the spray and might revisit that later on. I’ve been using the styling soufflé so I can’t wait to compare the mousse to the gel.

[@ceystal]

I already ordered these products when they released on apr 10! So excited for the mousse! Although I curious how the volumizing lotion differs from the thickening lotion

[@GenaMarie]

It seems like the same product just about!

[@alessandraoliveiradossanto9920]

Já estou esperando que chegue aqui na Itália...Amei o volume! Belíssimo ❤

[@JButtersnaps-kw3pu]

I was hoping to see you review this line!

[@karenstinnett6874]

I love watching all your videos. I love all the comments from everyone and styling instructions that you give.

[@katyakazakova6712]

I think the mousse helps with both volume and frizz 😊

[@TriciaGrace]

I have such stringy, coarse, thin, sparse hair, and applying products to soaking wet hair gives me lots more volume. I wish I didn’t have to use soaking wet hair because it’s such a pain in the booty! 🥲

[@Ladylovesblues]

Your hair looks amazing with this routine! How do you think the Root Boost spray compares to the CS Bouncy Strength Volume foam? The BSV foam definitely gives my hair a texture at the roots.

[@JillianSiobhanMal]

I am wondering this bc I want to try the BSV and I think I may need the protein that is has vs the new mousse.

[@GenaMarie]

Hm I think I got more volume with the Root Boost Spray. It's hard to tell! I would need to do a side by side

[@dennissems]

Just ordered. I hope they’re not too gritty for me because I don’t like that. Loving your results ❤

[@GenaMarie]

Hope you like them! 🙏🏼The mousse is so a little goes a long way! I’m still trying to perfect the amount

[@dennissems]

@@GenaMariegreat. Good to know. I can’t wait. I know that I might need a little bit more hold. Would you do gel after the mousse? Or gel first and then mousse?

[@dennissems]

@@GenaMarieI love it! Now I noticed the mousse is not enough hold. In what order should I apply the gel?

[@Gretlosa]

Has anyone tried SunBum hair products? I actually really like them for natural curls, my hair is super thin..

[@sandramiranda1336]

Wow the volume!! 😮Would you use these products to refresh? If so, how would you use the products?

[@iingrid8691]

It would be sick if they made a travel size so we could test out everything!!

[@TheNomeinator]

Looks fantastic, Gena! Thanks so much for this review!

[@tdogspugswine]

What is the scent of this line? I love the air dry cream and flexi jelly but the scent of those lingers too long for me personally to use them, so hopeful this line might be less scent-intensive ➰

[@GenaMarie]

It smells great in my opinion! I don't think it's as strong as the Scalp Recipe but I'm also not sensitive to scents. I don't notice them in my hair after styling

[@lisalanghart59]

I also found the mousse provides pretty good hold.

[@paulas.8089]

Gena, thank you for this video! I don’t use these products, but used what I have and really paid attention to how you dried your hair. Such a difference!❤

[@suttondawnmariemazar4680]

Great video!! You should start including your outfits (tops) and where you got them from if possible lol Love you!!

[@GenaMarie]

I can! This one was from TJMaxx so unfortunately I can't link it. But thank you!

[@cvonsutphen]

I used volumizing shampoo/conditioner products for years and I felt that to be very damaging over the years. That being said, I didn't know about the effects of hard water and regularly clarifying. Similarly, I didn't have a good understanding of the protein/moisture balance for my fine/2B/low density hair. Adding in more protein was a game changer. After years of documenting wash days, I finally have a good maintenance cycle. This line has piqued my interest, though I will probably skip the s/c as I do love the Pacifica Rosemary Purify. Definition, shrinkage and hold are my goals, along with easy refreshes. I'm interested in knowing the long term outcome on the health of your hair after using this line. Thanks for the review Gena!

[@mariamia2221]

I can’t wait to try this! Was waiting for your review and results. Gorgeous ❤

[@jessg.829]

Gorgeous results! I definitely want to try this new line!!

[@tinat232]

Beautiful washday! Im really looking forward to trying this line

[@deandrajohnson1973]

That mousse gel looks interesting

[@janicerainey8687]

Wow, your curls look gorgeous and I love the volume! I have fine, low density curls so I must try these products.

[@silverlight6005]

Forgot to mention your hair turned out great thanks again for your tips.

[@gisellepuchiorta8783]

Thank you for this post. I was wondering if these prodcuts would work with my salt and pepper fine low density hair. You're hair always looks beautiful , but I couldn't believe the volume and definition you got from thiese products. I plan on trying them once I get back to the US. Thanks again! Great video.

[@keepitsimplesusan818]

I so appreciate this video, as I have very fine, very low density, hair! I was encouraged to hear you say you want to try some of these more singly in upcoming videos, because there is NO way I could use all those products on my hair. I have yet to find a conditioner that doesn't relax my curls, so I tend not to use a conditioner at all, but depend instead on my styler(s) to provide the moisture I need. Do you think any of the stylers has potential to be a "one & done" for people like me?

[@JillianSiobhanMal]

Same for me! Not using a conditioner and just a leave in has been a game changer for me and I’m wondering if I could add in the mousse without too much weight with my gels or swap my Verb foam gel for the mousse.

[@GenaMarie]

I think the mousse would be the only product to use on its own because it provides hold. I think the Root Boost spray and the Thickening Lotion are just add-ons and need a gel or mousse. The mousse is moisturizing so you could skip leave-in.

[@karenstinnett6874]

@@JillianSiobhanMal I am not using conditioner any more either, it is so much better.

[@nojones-d6s]

Hi. Just learning how to do my curls..super short fine bob curls..will all of these not be too heavy?

[@cyndeer8389]

Just tried this line today. I think I have to tweak the amounts. My hair feels a bit sticky. Maybe less of the root spray. Will try again!

[@eileenwolf6342]

Love your videos. You have helped me transform my fine, thin, low density gray hair. Question… what is the difference between Curlsmith Full Body Thickening lotion and the Full Body Volumizing Lotion? Which would work better on my gray, frizzy, thin fine hair, in your opinion. Thank you for your input. 😊❤

[@silverlight6005]

Thank you Gena for this video. I love Curlsmith and I look for volumizing products.I am so excited to try this line.Next time use the volumizing lotion instead of root spray to see if there is any difference in volume. Do you think if we used a stronger hold gel over the mousse we would get longer lasting results?What is your favorite product from this line?Do you think if I just used the shampoo,conditioner,and mousse I would get alot of volume? I will be adding this to my collection of hair care products pretty expensive though for my budget.I will have to get one product at a time. Sorry for all the questions.

[@irmaradinson2320]

Do another review of these pink line. My hair get very smooth with just conditioner if I add a cream pea size is a lot . I am sold with shampoo and condish but the lotion I am scared 😳

[@Gretlosa]

I just ordered some mousse and leave in, fingers crossed.

[@dkb2375]

How does this mousse compare to the Volumizing foam from the strength line? And does this mousse have protein? Also, how does it compare to the AG Mousse Gel?

[@GenaMarie]

This is a mousse so it has more hold than the foam. Foams just sort of plump the hair but they dont provide hold. No protein in this line. And it's similar to AG Mousse Gel! I would say the Curlsmith one is more hold though and more grit

[@PandoricaLost]

How does the mousse compare to the AG mousse to gel one? That one is my favorite and your hair came out gorgeous so curious if it's worth getting the Curlsmith one.

[@GenaMarie]

Very similar! I would say the Curlsmith one is more creamy in texture

[@EmilyJelsomeno-bi9lc]

I watched this video today before washing my hair. You inspired me to try the AG gel mousse that’s been sitting in my cabinet un-tried for a month.

[@carmenjaco6007]

OMG this was my exact question!!!! 😂 I LOVE the AG Mouse Gel and use it every time I style. I have many back ups lol I also use AG big wigg route volumizer and love that too! I will have to try the new CS line to compare. Your results are amazing! I have very different hair from you, super thick-dense-course-and wavy on top curly on the bottom. BUT I still struggle with volume because my hair is so freaking heavy! Keep up the reviews Gena! Love your channel! ❤

[@PandoricaLost]

​@GenaMarie thanks Gena! 😊

[@CherylHulseapple]

I disliked the Curlsmith Essential Moisture line so much that I didn't think I'd ever want to use the brand again. But this new volume line with mousse has me reconsidering.

[@denagustafson6070]

Your hair looks gorgeous! May I ask, is there a specific cut you get at the salon?

[@GenaMarie]

Thanks! No layering, blunt cut to prevent stringy ends

[@denagustafson6070]

@@GenaMarie thank you!! I probably have too many layers. Love your videos. I’ve used a ton of your tips and they’re helping a lot!

[@RitaGB0111]

After changing my routine and treating my hair better I have found that my curl pattern is changing. Is this normal? Im not sure if I like the new curl pattern....Also, now my hair loves to just clump into big spirals when it dries. It's flat, thin and spiraling.

[@tedamjoke]

What’s the difference between this new volume mouse and the Bouncy Strength Volume mousse?

[@GenaMarie]

This is a mousse so it has more hold than the foam. Foams just sort of plump the hair but they dont provide hold.

[@nicolestanovich1723]

Do you own both curl smith hair dryers. Also you mention plant cell based. Would this happen to affect people with protein sensitivity Cuz when you get down to the nitty gritty with proteins. It a whole nother ball game. Thanks Gina Marie … do appreciate you.

[@GenaMarie]

Yes I have both dryers. And no, these products are protein free

[@nicolestanovich1723]

Really. Curious about their hair dryers. Have you done a comparison on them. Would love to know your opinions. Ty

[@cindhulankaratnam1191]

Does anyone know how to deal with baby hair frizz that happens on day 2 or 3? I use the AG gel and curl cream but the baby hairs still stick up and look frizzy 😔

[@GenaMarie]

I like to finger coil those individually with some water and gel

[@barbaran1869]

Does this line have protein? I have issues with too much protein so I have to really be careful. Thank you. ❤

[@GenaMarie]

No protein!

[@julieadley7564]

Have you tried a hard hold gel after the mousse? Thanks!

[@GenaMarie]

I tried the Shine Gel after the mousse and ended up with a producty feeling so I think I used too much. I need to keep testing! I might try it with the Souffle next

[@audreyso1201]

Cette mousse a l'air de bien marché. Très joli

[@nicolestanovich1723]

Is the diffuser head on curlsmith dryers the same size or not.

[@GenaMarie]

The nozzle size is the same so they are interchangeable but the size of the diffuser itself is different. The travel size has a smaller diffuser diameter than the original

[@GamingWithMus]

Video I've been waiting ! watching now

[@joy56920]

Did you sleep in a bonnet that night? Or just use a silk pillowcase?

[@KCLife3]

Where would I get the large diffuser?

[@GenaMarie]

Everything is linked in the description box!

[@Lynnb996]

Can you address your plastic brush. I noticed that you have different ones. I’m not sure if they are only different colors or if they are for different hair types. I’ve seen purple and pink brushes. Thanks

[@GenaMarie]

All the Tangle Teezer brushes are about the same and will give the same effect!

[@valeriebelmonte9556]

You have the same exact curls as me!

[@leilaprins2050]

Do these products contain any protein?

[@GenaMarie]

Nope

[@lisalanghart59]

I liked this line. I think I may have used too much of the products though so need to try it again with a bit more moderation on the product.

[@tmonjr8490]

So pretty 😍

[@kmaneca]

Adding gel killed all the beautiful volume I had when I used the whole line without in previous washday 😢

[@Rose_Sadler]

Hi…quick question…are all your product reviews paid promotions? I never watch anyone when they say it’s a paid promotion, I know it’ll just be promoting the product. And always positive. I love your styling videos tho. Just curious if you ever do reviews that aren’t paid. I’d watch those. Thanks

[@GenaMarie]

Yes, I definitely do unsponsored reviews! I typically integrate all my reviews within a tutorial or instructional-style video anyway so that way they provide more value for you and you can follow the steps with whichever products you have, which is why this video is centered around how to get volume versus solely a review. I would never proceed with a sponsorship if I don't like the products. If I test something for a partnership and it doesn't work, I don't make the video. If you want to see a recent list of products that didn't work for me, you can watch this video I did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXzVh3uNe5V5j6c&pp=gAQBiAQB

[@robbie3982]

I love watching your videos and your reviews are normally spot on for me, so I bought this whole line. I've tried everything twice now and have had THE WORST results of literally any products I've ever tried. I'm giving them all one more chance and then they're going back to Ulta because they were not cheap! I can't figure out how you got such great results and mine have been so bad!

[@GenaMarie]

How are you using the stylers? The mousse can be very texturizing if you use too much. You also may need a gel for hold on top

[@williamhowerton744]

I prefer the before look on you more. You have more length as opposed to the volumized after look which makes it more shorter.

[@GenaMarie]

The before look had more frizz and less definition. I would rather sacrifice length to have defined curls and volume without frizz but that's just my preference 😊

[@williamhowerton744]

Cant you have both, length and definition? ​@GenaMarie

[@tatimataconis7533]

Gena, I tried the mousse today. But it felt tacky. I'm not sure if I did something wrong. Will have to re wash tomorrow. 😢

[@GenaMarie]

This is from using too much mousse. I had the same issue! A little goes a long way with it because it's concentrated. Try using less!

[@tatimataconis7533]

@@GenaMarie Thank you!! Appreciate you. To even take the time to reply. Means a lot.

[@christiemese]

I don't see a lot of difference between your usual curls and the Volume Recipe curls. That before pic is nothing like your usual look.

[@GenaMarie]

The before picture is my natural hair with no styling products, air dried. I find that true "before and afters" to show how products perform are naked curls vs. with the products.

[@annettereynolds7457]

If I put that much stuff on my hair, it would be lank and greasy in no time.

[@GenaMarie]

Just use the mousse! My hair is dry so I need the leave in and the mousse. The root booster is just an extra

[@joy56920]

I was thinking the same thing. I bought the shampoo, conditioner and mousse. I'm going to see how it goes!

[@tatimataconis7533]

Does this have protein. 🫣

[@GenaMarie]

No protein