Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
You might be reinforcing a flat part without realizing it. In this video, I'm walking you through the styling mistakes that flatten your roots and the parting methods I use to create real volume on curly and wavy hair.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/05/how-to-finally-get-rid-of-your-flat-middle-part-and-style-for-root-volume
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Kristin Ess 12-in-1 Leave-In Primer: amzlink.to/az0M5TssWK6eV
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• Bounce Curl Volume Root Clips, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco53q
• Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Brush
Amazon: amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe
Ulta: howl.me/ckulsmeTcNg
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENA: bit.ly/44L6LfS
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
• Hair Repear Towel, Un-dyed: amzlink.to/az06iCyN0fUQi
• Living Proof Dry Volume Texture Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0lLhFk85YHQ
Ulta: howl.link/4jb8726b7h5jz
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:39 Prep
0:58 The Mistake That Locks In a Flat Middle Part
2:31 Quick & Simple Volume Method
4:39 Sectioned for Volume Method
8:15 Styling the Top Section: 3 Parting Methods
9:43 Parting Method A: Simple Messy Part
10:40 Parting Method B (My Go-To): Horizontal Top Sections
12:43 Parting Method C: Staggered Diagonal Sections
16:35 Refine Placement Before Diffusing
19:16 Diffuse for Root Volume
22:44 Break the Cast & Texture Spray for Soft Roots
24:44 Day 2 Results
25:43 Need more help?
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➜HAIR TYPE
• 3A-3B curls
• High porosity
• Medium to coarse texture
• Low density
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➜MY DISCOUNT CODES
★STRANDPRINT 5% off with code GENA: strandprint.com
★UMBERTO GIANNINI 20% off with code GENAMARIECO: us.umbertogiannini.com/GENAMARIECO
★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.
You might be reinforcing a flat part without realizing it. In this video, I'm walking you through the styling mistakes that flatten your roots and the parting methods I use to create real volume on curly and wavy hair.
Summary on the blog: genamarie.co/2026/05/how-to-finally-get-rid-of-your-flat-middle-part-and-style-for-root-volume
➜PRODUCT LINKS
• Kristin Ess 12-in-1 Leave-In Primer: amzlink.to/az0M5TssWK6eV
• Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold Gel, 25% off with GENAMARIE: bit.ly/3Q9XlkM
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0i7jAWvgL3D
Ulta: howl.me/ckulgzWavIK
• Bounce Curl Volume Root Clips, 10% off with code GENAMARIE: glnk.io/x26q/genamarieco53q
• Tangle Teezer Naturally Curly Brush
Amazon: amzlink.to/az033gxXxkLfe
Ulta: howl.me/ckulsmeTcNg
• Curlsmith Defrizzion + XXL Diffuser, 10% off with code GENA: bit.ly/44L6LfS
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0NE8TZ1YzCi
Ulta: howl.me/ckueKkskohE
• Hair Repear Towel, Un-dyed: amzlink.to/az06iCyN0fUQi
• Living Proof Dry Volume Texture Spray
Amazon: amzlink.to/az0lLhFk85YHQ
Ulta: howl.link/4jb8726b7h5jz
➜TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:39 Prep
0:58 The Mistake That Locks In a Flat Middle Part
2:31 Quick & Simple Volume Method
4:39 Sectioned for Volume Method
8:15 Styling the Top Section: 3 Parting Methods
9:43 Parting Method A: Simple Messy Part
10:40 Parting Method B (My Go-To): Horizontal Top Sections
12:43 Parting Method C: Staggered Diagonal Sections
16:35 Refine Placement Before Diffusing
19:16 Diffuse for Root Volume
22:44 Break the Cast & Texture Spray for Soft Roots
24:44 Day 2 Results
25:43 Need more help?
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
★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.
