Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are you air drying or diffusing and unhappy with your results?
Watch the full breakdown video on my channel!
If you’re styling and barely diffusing or air drying, it could be why your results don’t last.
Diffusing locks in your curls’ shape. Whatever shape your hair is in when it dries is what you keep. If your curls don’t air-dry how you want, you need to diffuse.
There are 3 main ways to do it, depending on your desired result:
👉🏼Level 1: Minimal manipulation (hover diffusing)
Hover around your curls with minimal contact. This sets them in their current position and won’t enhance the pattern. Great if you prefer a looser, more elongated look.
👉🏼Level 2: Light manipulation
Place the diffuser prongs at your scalp and gently lift upward. This adds root lift without disrupting your curl pattern.
👉🏼Level 3: Maximum manipulation (scrunch diffusing)
Some call it pixie or cup diffusing. I call it scrunch diffusing because you’re literally scrunching your curls into the diffuser. Carefully place curls in the bowl, move it toward your head, and hold. This enhances your natural curl pattern and locks it in.
⚠️ If you’re getting frizz when you diffuse, it’s usually one of three things:
Your products don’t have enough hold, you didn’t style properly, or your diffuser attachment isn’t right for you.
Diffusing gives you control over your results.
Watch the full video on my channel for the full How to Make Your Hair Look Its Curliest (Without Forcing It) video.
Be sure to check out Part 1 where I breakdown the different levels of styling to enhance your waves and curls.
#curlcoach #curlyhairroutine #wavyhairroutine #diffusing
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Are you air drying or diffusing and unhappy with your results?
Watch the full breakdown video on my channel!
If you’re styling and barely diffusing or air drying, it could be why your results don’t last.
Diffusing locks in your curls’ shape. Whatever shape your hair is in when it dries is what you keep. If your curls don’t air-dry how you want, you need to diffuse.
There are 3 main ways to do it, depending on your desired result:
👉🏼Level 1: Minimal manipulation (hover diffusing)
Hover around your curls with minimal contact. This sets them in their current position and won’t enhance the pattern. Great if you prefer a looser, more elongated look.
👉🏼Level 2: Light manipulation
Place the diffuser prongs at your scalp and gently lift upward. This adds root lift without disrupting your curl pattern.
👉🏼Level 3: Maximum manipulation (scrunch diffusing)
Some call it pixie or cup diffusing. I call it scrunch diffusing because you’re literally scrunching your curls into the diffuser. Carefully place curls in the bowl, move it toward your head, and hold. This enhances your natural curl pattern and locks it in.
⚠️ If you’re getting frizz when you diffuse, it’s usually one of three things:
Your products don’t have enough hold, you didn’t style properly, or your diffuser attachment isn’t right for you.
Diffusing gives you control over your results.
Watch the full video on my channel for the full How to Make Your Hair Look Its Curliest (Without Forcing It) video.
Be sure to check out Part 1 where I breakdown the different levels of styling to enhance your waves and curls.
#curlcoach #curlyhairroutine #wavyhairroutine #diffusing
New videos every Sunday, so please subscribe so you don't miss a new video! youtube.com/genamarie?sub_confirmation=1
💌 Subscribe to my blog via email and receive a Free Wash Day Calendar & Guide! https://genamarie.ck.page/d45316eaa1
Emails are sent 1x per week and include a copy of my latest blog post.
📆 CURL COACHING MEMBERSHIP: genamarie.co/curl-coaching
📝 HAIR TYPE QUIZ: genamarie.co/hair-type-quiz
📥 DIGITAL RESOURCES: genamarie.co/digital-resources
🗓 CURLY HAIR TRACKER & PLANNER: genamarie.co/product/curly-hair-tracker-planner
➜FOLLOW
• BLOG: genamarie.co
• EMAIL (business inquiries): info@genamarie.co
• INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/GenaMarie.co
• THREADS: threads.net/@genamarie.co
• FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GenaMarie.co
• PINTEREST: pinterest.com/GenaMarieCo
➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
➜SHOP MY PRODUCTS:
genamarie.co/shop
amazon.com/shop/genam
➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★MOP TOP 20% off with code GENA20: moptophair.com/gena20
★TOOTILAB 15% off with code GENAMARIE: tootilab.com/GENAMARIE
★ INNERSENSE 15% off first order with code GENA15: innersenseorganicbeauty.pxf.io/bkj9nx
★ OUIDAD 25% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/GMOuidad
★ AG HAIR 20% off with code GENA20: agcare.sjv.io/eKgoyZ
★ BOUCLÈME 15% off with code GENA15: boucleme.us/GENA15
★ BOUNCE CURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco
★ JESSICURL 10% off with code GENAMARIE: shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=680741&m=137946&b=2278196
★ MINHA BEAUTY 10% off with code GENAMARIE: minhabeauty.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ CURLFRIEND COLLECTIVE 10% off through link: bit.ly/CurlfriendCollective
★ KITSCH 15% off with code GENA15: bit.ly/KitschGena15
★ HOT HEAD THERMAL HAIRCARE 10% off with code GENAMARIE: bit.ly/ThermalHaircareGM
★ CURLS MONTHLY $5 off: curlsmonthly.com/?ref=GENAMARIE
★ DIME BEAUTY SKINCARE 20% off with code GenaM20: bit.ly/DimeBeautyGM
FTC DISCLAIMER: This is not a sponsored video. Products are gifted. Links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small percentage when you order through my links. This does not impact the price you pay and is a way to support my channel in exchange for helping you discover the product.
