If you have curly hair chances are you know it’s not always as fabulous as some people make it out to be. There’s a certain type of love-hate relationship that goes along with it. The challenges you face with your hair are quite different from any other type of challenge.
You break a ridiculous number of hairbows
The number of hair bows you go through can be astounding. They’re always snapping and breaking. Even if you’re lucky enough to find a good one, they eventually lose their stretch and become useless.
And your fair share of combs, too
Trying to drag a comb through your hair can be a scary experience, especially if it’s not an industrial strength one. It doesn’t take long for at least one of the teeth of the comb break off in your hair.
Brushing your hair is a no go
Just trust me on this one. Unless, of course, you want your hair to look like a fluffy pyramid.
“Why don’t you straighten it more often?”
To put it simply, I don’t have the time or patience that would take. I’m not about to give my arms a three-hour work out just so my hair can be mostly straight.
It’s never not tangled
You may have just spent an hour trying to get those knots out, but five seconds later they’re back. Your curls have a mind of their own.
People always want to touch it
No matter where you go, someone always wants to play with it. It’s okay if they’re one of your close friends. But it’s a bit weird when that stranger has their hands in your hair. Not to mention the more you touch it, the frizzier it gets. There’s also no telling if they’re hand will get stuck.
Humidity is not your friend
It’s very likely you’ll end up looking like Hagrid, the Lion King, or something in between.
Sometimes you have to curl your hair to make it more presentable
To some, it might not make sense. But if your curls look like Medusa in a lightning storm, then maybe it’s time for some retouching.
Things can and will get lost and/ or stuck in your mane
This is why you have to buy so many bobby pins. They get sucked into your hair and might show up later that night in the shower… or maybe even days later. Not to mention anything else that happens to get sucked in.
Care products drain your bank account
Curl cream. Humidity shield. Anti-frizz. Heat protectant. Detanglers. You name it and you’ve tried it. Anything to help with the mop on your head.
“Is your hair naturally curly?”
Believe it or not, people will ask this question when your hair is dripping wet. Or standing two feet out from your head. Believe it or not, these messy, glorious curls are all natural.
