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Back to Looser Curls
Q: For years I have chemically straightened my naturally-tight, curly hair, but after I had my two children, my tight curls
became looser and more manageable. Therefore, I stopped chemically straightening my hair, cut out the damaged areas and grew my hair
back to a healthy state. It's been 18 months since my last child was born and my new hair growth is back to tight curls. Therefore
the roots of my hair are tight and unruly while the rest of my medium length hair has looser curls. Every day is a bad hair day.
Should I perm my hair using bigger rods to put my hair back to the looser curls I loved wearing? I've also contemplated asking my
stylist to cut my hair for a straight hair style and buying a straightening iron to style my hair. I would like to stay away from
the chemicals but am at a loss to get my hair looking good again. Please help.
A: The shift back to tighter curls is a prime example of the changes that can occur to a woman’s hair growth because of the hormonal
changes of pregnancy and nursing. Many women are unaware of how dramatic these changes can be. And dealing with the issues can present
interesting challenges.
Using a straightening iron would certainly be an option, but you would run the risk of ultimately
damaging your hair through excessive use of heat styling appliances. However, you can usually help to mitigate the potential damage by
using protective products and maintaining a good conditioning routine.
I personally would advocate the “large curl perm” option, since that would give you manageable
curls and would require less in the way of daily maintenance styling. If you plan to use a salon professional for the service, you may
want to inquire about the “Xtenso” line of product services. The “Xtenso” line has curl recontructors that offer looser, smoother curl
results from hair that is normally very curly and often frizzed.
The key is going to be after care. Be sure to use a gentle shampoo and good moisturizing
conditioner to keep the hair hydrated. Doing so can make sure you have a great looking style that you can maintain easily.
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