How I Grew to Love My Curls 🥰

I’m back with another post—this time, not about food but some gorgeous hair content (if I do say so myself)! 💁🏽‍♀️

It took me until this year to finally master how to manage my curls—and I’m 27! Crazy, right? 🫨 But in the best way, because this journey has been so fulfilling. It’s taught me to truly appreciate my natural curls, and I’ve come to realize I did so at just the right time.

A little backstory: I’m pretty sure I was born with springy, “Maggi” curls, but my mom always combed them out. And what’s the one thing you don’t do with curls? Yup, exactly—you don’t comb them out! But she didn’t know any better, and honestly, I probably wouldn’t have either if I were in her shoes.

As I grew up, my relationship with my hair was a bit of a rollercoaster. When I hit my early teens, I started straightening it, and honestly? I loved it! It was so much easier to manage. Although my mom wasn’t a fan of the idea at first, she still supported my decision—and for that, I’ll always be grateful. 💖

In my late teens and early twenties, I decided to embrace my curls again and started blow-drying them. 🍃 Once again, I loved the change! This routine carried on for years, but by my mid-20s, I knew there had to be a better way to achieve the volume and definition I wanted.

Lucky for me, I had the internet (TikTok bestie) to help guide me. I dived deep into learning about my hair type, which products to use, and how to build a proper hair routine. It was like studying for a degree in curly hair care—how often should I do my routine, what’s the best way to style, all of it.

➡️ Fast forward three years, and here we are! Firstly, thank you for sticking with me up till this point. Secondly, I’m still learning and experimenting with what works and what doesn’t, but that’s the fun part, right? Like anything in life, when you enjoy the process, it becomes so much easier to get better at it.

So, without further ado, SWIPE LEFT to check out the products I use and my step-by-step routine! 🌿 Feel free to drop your questions down below or DM me if you have any! 💆🏽‍♀️

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