The Big Chop
I am always trying to grow my hair out. I like the idea of having a waterfall of curls cascading down my back, ala Merida from Brave, or an elven princess.…
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June 7, 2023
Homemade Flaxseed Gel
When I first attempted to commit to the curly lifestyle, I tried leave-in conditioner after leave-in conditioner, searching for one that a) actually had enough hold, and b) didn't leave…
February 8, 2023
On Being Very, Very Noticeable
I am an introvert, and growing up I was a shy kid. I didn't like attention; didn't even like being called on in class. Public speaking is one of my greatest…
December 7, 2022
Strangers Talk to Me
I know two things to be true: the Weird Al parody is always better than the original, and random strangers feel the need to comment on my hair. Not that…
October 7, 2022
Not All Redheads Are Related
A couple years back, I had a roommate who also had curly red hair. Her color was artificial, but it was still enough for our next-door neighbor to one day remark…
August 5, 2022
Animated Curls
I recently saw Disney's Encanto, and while I thoroughly enjoyed it (several songs are stuck in my head for life), I could not help but notice that of all the…
April 8, 2022
My Curly Calendar
Every time I make plans, I have to factor in how my hair will look that day. I have very little control over my hair's behavior, but if I keep…
December 3, 2021
Pigtails
Here’s a random shower thought that popped into my head recently: why do we call those hairstyles “ponytails” and “pigtails”? When did we decide to define styles of wearing our…
October 17, 2021
An Introduction of Sorts
I have always had a love-hate relationship with my hair. In multiple senses of the phrase. I love it and I hate it; I love it and it hates me. …
September 3, 2021