Dear Rebecca: All my life, 50 years, I have had curly hair. Sometimes I hated it because it was so curly. During humid days it was super curly. I started to use a round brush and a Chi blow dryer. Also I used the Chi flat iron. Now I have lost all my curls and is totally straight and dry. Please tell me what I did wrong and is my curly hair is coming back again. I guess I did not hated it that much. My hair is so dry and brittle. Any advice? I do condition every time I wash it.
Dear Lost Curls: Without seeing your hair in person it may be difficult for me to accurately tell you what happened. My guess is that you may have overly styled your hair, therefore changing the texture from curly to straight. It is also possible that a change in medication, hormones, and lifestyle change can cause your curls to leave. I’m going to ask you do one thing to determine if your change in texture is due to styling or the causes I referenced above. When your hair is wet, look at the root to see if there is any texture or wave pattern trying to form. If so, you may be in luck and your hair might just need some moisture to help rejuvenate those lost curls.
Now if you don’t see any texture or wave, then it is possible your texture has changed. If you’re really unhappy with your hair, then you may want to consider visiting your hairstylist for a cut. Or, you may learn to love your new look! Also take a break from the blow dryer and flat iron. Try wearing your hair in a low-maintenance style to help the hair recover from thermal damage. Finally, begin shampooing your hair less to help preserve moisture as well.
