"Oh, I just love your hair! How do you get it to look so curly!"
The haunting line that everyone with curly hair has heard, and will continue to hear, during their lifetime. Whether it be from family or friends, there is always someone who compliments your hair and wishes with all their heart that they could mimic your signature look. However, they don't understand the struggles that come along with these luscious, curly locks, and never will.
For all my curly headed people, this one is for you.
1. Never mastering the correct amount of product.
Too little, sheep dog. Too much, crunchy Ramen Noodle curls. Just right, only on a Sunday night when you're in doing homework.
2. Humidity.
Like Monica on Friends... "I can't hear you through all this damn hair!" "It's the humidity!"
3. Going to bed with wet hair.
A cardinal rule for those with curls, never go to bed with wet hair. However, this is sometimes unavoidable and you better be ready to tame the beast in the morning (or rock the Hagrid look.)
4. Straightening.
Your arms ache, you're probably sweating and there's a chance you're running fifteen minute late because of your mane. Whenever you take on the task of straightening your hair, you either commit or be killed.
5. The messy bun.
Aren't these supposed to be simple? Why did it take me 20 minutes, four different attempts, two pony tail holders, and 76 bobby pins?
6. Losing things in your hair.
Bobby pins, clips, small children, bugs, grass, you name it, it's probably been lost in the locks.
7. Unpredictability.
You never know how your curls are going to fall. Will they be uniform and gorgeous today? Will they be frizzy? You don't know. You never know.
8. NO BRUSHING.
Your fingers are your best (and only) friend for your hair.
9. Snapping hair ties.
No one is safe. No one will ever be safe. Will they snap in your hair? Will they snap while you're styling? No one knows. It's always good to have a backup. And it's a bitch when you're snapped by your broken pony.
10. Conditioner bottles don't know your life.
A dime size amount of conditioner? Okay. *uses half of the bottle*
