My rookie era: I once feared water and frizz, now I’m embracing my curls
I was surprised by the dormant ringlets springing to life as I hunched over the basin, squishing in conditioner to define each tendril
TL;DR
- The author grew up in a coastal town where the beauty standard was sandy blond, beach-babe hair.
- She experienced negative comments about her natural hair, contrasting with praise for her straightened styles.
- Moving to the city in her early twenties led her to reject previous beauty ideals and embrace her natural hair.
- She adopted the "curly girl method" and found joy in defining her natural ringlets.
- Her current routine focuses on hydration and using products like mousse and gel.
- She has found a community among others with curly hair and shares a sense of solidarity.
- She has learned to be more forgiving of her hair's changing nature due to various factors.