The Curly Hair Struggle

Curls

            Springy, voluminous, and thick. When it comes to curls, no ringlet is ever the same. Girls with this type of hair are called curly girls. Many books and hair products are all made to cater to this specific hair type. Girls with straight, limp hair crave these curls, hoping to have some volume in their hair. I see girls whose hair are so straight that they can not even achieve a wave. They spent countless hours on hair treatments and using curling irons to try and get the perfect curls, before their hair falls limp again after only an hour. What I don’t understand is why girls with curly hair burn and flatten their curls. If people think that curls are beautiful, why is it that society only shows “ideal” girls with straight hair? Curls are made out to be exotic, and coveted, yet people do not actually want the work that comes with them. Why is it that a girl, who has thick, beautiful curls is thought of as being more beautiful only after her hair has been flat ironed? Girls with curly hair put a lot of effort into their hair, and should not be dismissed as being less beautiful because they have curls and do not fit into the social standards that people have put women into, but instead their hair should be appreciated for its beauty. Unfortunately, I hear men and women alike say that they would never date someone with curly hair because it makes them less attractive, which is offensive to me and others with this hair type. What people who are this ignorant do not realize is that there is beauty in all curls, and all girls, no matter what hair type they have. No one can change their genetics, so instead of insulting and demeaning someone for their hair type, it is better to just appreciate their hair and move on.

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