Why did my childhood curls go away?

Over on CurlTalk, we've heard from community members who lost the curl pattern they had as a child. Why does this happen? Curl patterns depend on genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors in addition to your hair care regimen. If that sounds like a lot of factors — that's because it is!

How do you revive childhood curls?

Moisture, moisture, moisture

The number one rule to remember when you're trying to get your curls back is that moisture is your best friend. Hydrating shampoos, conditioners, leave-in treatments, and deep conditioning hair masks are your new go-tos.

Why did my curls suddenly disappear?

Hormonal changes like pregnancy, puberty or menopause can cause your curl pattern to change drastically. The shape of your hair follicles defines your curl pattern and texture, so when your body goes through a major hormonal overhaul, it can also change the shape of your follicles, thus changing your curl pattern.

Why did my naturally curly hair go away?

Dawn Clemens, founder of LarweiHair: The curl in girls' hair often goes away when the hair follicles are damaged. A great way to treat these follicles and bring back curly hair is to indulge in deep conditioning treatments, as they provide intense hydration to the hair.

Will my childs curls come back?

This really depends on the child's genetics. The child could go without a haircut for 4 years, but as soon as you cut the curls, they may be gone. The same goes for a child going without a haircut for 4 years could have them cut off and then it grows back curly.

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Do curls come with puberty?

During puberty, the hair follicles can change and cause your hair to become curly. Your hair follicle shape is determined by your genes but curly hair isn't necessarily a dominant gene.

Why was my hair curly as a kid but not anymore?

Drastic hormonal changes or medical treatments like chemotherapy can also change the muscles in your hair follicles and cause new hair patterns to emerge. Hormonal changes around puberty can also affect your hair's texture.

Can you lose your naturally curly hair?

"Anything that can really dry out your hair and really damage it will cause your hair to lose its natural curl pattern," says Taylor. "Using chemicals, which includes coloring your hair and over-processing it, will do more harm than good.

Can curly hair turn straight permanently?

Permanent hair straightening treatments are a form of chemical processing for your hair. Depending on which method of processing you use, hair that's naturally curly or textured can be altered to lay flat and lose its curl.

Can curls be restored?

Restoring and maintaining strong curls is possible—and easier than one might think. You can get your damaged and tangled curly hair back to its healthier state with the right routine and the strategic products.

Why isn't my hair holding a curl anymore?

“If there is still moisture in the hair when you use a curling iron, it will not curl as well, and the curls will eventually drop out,” says Huffnagle. To make sure your hair is fully dry before you curl it, blast it with cool air from your blow-dryer, then run your fingers through.

How long does it take to get your curl pattern back?

Two to three years:This is the usual length of time that transitioning takes. This does not mean that your curls do not have any more growing to do or that you will not require additional trims to get you hair to its final state, but this benchmark will let you see your crown in all its glory.

Can curly hair go away with age?

As you get older, your curls may drop, loosen, or even form new curl patterns due to hormonal changes, like menopause. Environmental factors such as gravity, climate, and pollution also play a part. The thinner and weaker your aging curly hair is, the less likely it is to actually curl.

Can you permanently lose your curls?

The process of breaking down the bonds excessively or with severe heat can permanently damage the structure resulting in deformed curls or permanently straight pieces.

What can cause you to lose your curly hair?

Why did my daughters hair go from curly to straight?

The Hair-Do Hormones:

At times of great hormonal shifts, like puberty, pregnancy and menopause, many strange things can happen to the human body. Skin texture can change, the ability to put on or lose weight might not be the same and, sometimes, hormonal changes can literally curl (or straighten) your hair!

Can curls skip a generation?

Genetics of Hair Type

So, while curly-haired parents tend to have curly-haired kids, there's no guarantee it will happen. Because many different genes are involved, even a curly-haired parent can have—and pass along—straight-hair gene variations.

Does hair texture change every 7 years?

So while it is true that your hair changes consistently over time, the seven year cycle applies to less and less of our head as you age. "As time goes on, the part of our hair that cycles every seven years is increasingly restricted to the back of our head," says Wesley.

What hormones cause curls?

An increase in androgens in females can actually change the shape of the hair follicle from round to flat and this can instigate a change in texture from straight to curly.

What does 2C hair look like?

2C type hair is extremely wavy but not coily. The S-shape bends in the hair start off at the roots. These waves are defined and thick. The bends are looser and wider than the tighter structure of curly hair.

Does hair have curl memory?

Curl formation: When your curls are healthy, they retain a memory of their shape and pattern. Each time you wash and style your hair, they fall back into their natural formation, regaining their bounce and texture.

How do you know if your curl pattern is ruined?

Can you train your hair to be curlier?

There are two ways to train your curls: finger coiling or twisting strands of hair together. This is a personal preference; experiment and do what works best for you! I usually leave the deep conditioner in my hair for 45-60 minutes. I found that it is best for me to use a protein treatment.

Does healthy hair not hold a curl?

When hair is really healthy, the outer layer of the shaft is extremely smooth, which doesn't lend itself to holding any style–ringlets to updos– in place. Your hair is too clean. Like exceptionally straight and healthy hair, really clean hair is also slick and doesn't behave the way you'd like it to when styling.