Many curly-haired women go on a similar journey in their lifetime: When I was a child, I had wildly thick and curly hair. It was so hard to tame! As I reached adolescence, I began straightening my hair to fit in. Eventually, my hair began to lose its curl shape, it became lifeless and thinned out, but I was in denial.

Reaching my 20s, I realized that all of my curl was gone and frizz was in its place. Today, my hair is naturally curly but won’t curl anymore. What should I do?

Losing curl shape can be distressing. It may leave you wondering if the damage already done is permanent. Fortunately, you don’t have to fret. There is a lot you can do to restore the natural curl pattern. 

Why Your Curls May Lose Their Shape?

It’s crucial to realize the reasons why your hair may have lost its curl because some reasons are more detrimental than others. Women can lose their curls due to hormonal shifts, which can happen from puberty or pregnancy. Even medication can ruin the curls we had in childhood. 

For most women, curl loss occurs due to over-straightening, far too much heat at too high of temperatures, and chemical damage.

For hair, our follicles determine our hair’s structure. Thanks to our DNA, which determines our follicle shape, it can never be altered (not yet, anyways). However, we can cause plenty of damage by manipulating our strands that sprout from the follicle.

Luckily, there are many alternatives to hair repair that can encourage the growth of healthy, bouncy curls like the ones you had as a little girl.

How To Restore Curl Pattern

There are a few ways to restore the natural curl pattern of damaged hair. The first thing you need to do is forget about the heat. There are plenty of different ways to get your hair to look just like you want without heating it up. You are also color your curly hair. All you have to focus on is restoration today and the right hair care in the future.