seriously. because no TF you dont.

they have NO idea how much it costs financially, physically, and emotionally to have curls. especially mixed ethnicity curls.

financially: i spend between $150-$200 a month on just hair care and styling products, that dont even last more than 3-4 months. and since hair type and hair porosity can change depending on weather and location, products i use change consistently.

physically: the knots are terrible and painful. humidity makes it frizzy, even with expensive product in it. and you have to use certain combs/brushes to make sure you don't break your curls.

emotionally: growing up we hear that our curls are "unprofessional" and "unruly" and "wild" and "dirty" and "nappy" and "frizzy"(even when it's not). it takes a great toll on our self esteem.

and my favorite thing that everyone says: "yOu DoNt EvEn HaVe To sTyLe iT" 🙄

like, oh really?? then who TF do you think is using all that Eco gel??😒

edit: never said i wanted straight hair. boring. i love my curls, i just wish people would stop acting like they're naturally flawless

edit 2: i didn't mean to offend anyone with straight hair. i meant that it looks boring on me personally. i have a round face and stick straight hair makes me look plain after

edit 3: i have 3b-3c hair that falls to my hips (im 5"4). its a lot of fucking hair, therefore i need to use a lot of fucking product.