💁♀️ Curls & Curly Hair Care
Everyone wants them, few actually have them—this post is all about curls.
We’ve done the research and collected everything you’ve ever wanted to know about curly hair.
🧬 Why do some people have curly hair?
Great question! And... now it gets a little complicated 😅
Curls form due to changes in the distribution of keratin (horn substance) within the hair shaft.
The exact genetic mechanism behind it isn’t fully understood yet.
🌍 Curls around the world
Looking globally, people of African descent tend to have curlier or coily hair, while Asian hair is typically straighter.
Among people with European heritage:
45% have straight hair
40% have wavy hair
Only 15% have curly hair
✨ Curls as a beauty ideal
Humans are strange: we always want what we don’t have.
Curly-haired folks dream of sleek, straight hair. Straight-haired people dream of big, bouncy curls.
From curling irons and rollers to perms - there’s no limit to curl creativity.
Even ancient Egyptians used clay curlers. (No joke!)
The Greek root also refers to branches or twigs... kind of weird, right?
😅 Curly hair struggles
Yes, curls are stunning, but they’re also high maintenance.
Humidity, heat, and rain can turn defined curls into a frizzy mess.
People will ask, “Are those real?” or try to touch them. So annoying.
Fear of hairdressers is real! Many stylists don’t know how to handle curls.
And last but not least: curly hair is more prone to ingrown hairs. Yes, even down there. You know where. 😳
🧴 Curly Hair Care
🚫 Step away from the brush! Brushes are not your friend.
After washing, gently scrunch your curls dry with a towel. No rubbing! Use a wide-tooth comb at most.
And here’s the key: curls need special care.
Look for shampoos and treatments designed for curly hair at your local drugstore.
They’ll help define your curl pattern, reduce frizz, and keep your mane happy.
Phew, that was a hairy topic 😄
So... what kind of hair do you have?