Why Curly Hair Loses Definition Over Time

Curly hair can change gradually, losing its bounce, shape and definition over the years. What once looked full of spring may start appearing looser, frizzier uneven.



The natural twists in curly hair make it harder for the scalp's oils to travel down the strand which leads to chronic dryness.

Dryness can cause the hair cuticle to damage and to lift making it easier for existing moisture damage which leads to frizz and a rough texture.

Healthy hydrated hair is elastic can scratch and return to its natural shape. Without enough moisture, the hair loss loses it flexibility which becomes brittle over time.

Water entering the hair cortex helps the strands plump and clump together into defined curls. The hair lacks sufficient internal hydration.



How heat damage curls:

• Heat temporarily breaks hydrogen bonds, But the excessive heat can damage the hair's protein structure altering the cortex.
• Hight heat strips the moisture from the hair leaving the hair dehydrated brittle and prone to frizz.
• This structural damage prevents the hair from reverting to its original curl, making it appear looser or straighter.

Preventing And Management:

• Reducing using frequency of flat irons, curly wands and direct blow dryer heat.
• Always applying a quality heat protectant before styling.
• Hydrating by using deep condition and use products that focus on moisture and protein repair.

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1. Why has my hair gotten less curly over time?
   Your curls might be going away due to internal changes like hormones, aging, or health issues, or external factors such as heat/chemical damage, product buildup, using heavy products, humidity, or simply hair getting longer and heavier, all of which can weaken the hair's structure or weigh it down, causing loss of definition.
2. Which is the rarest hair type?
   What Is The Rarest Hair Type? (Answer Revealed)The rarest hair type (texture) is Type 1A, which is extremely fine, pin-straight hair with no waves or curls, often oily and hard to style, common in people of East Asian descent, while the rarest natural hair color is red, found in only 1-2% of the global population, due to a specific gene mutation (MC1R gene).
3. Which hair type is the weakest?
   Fine: thin and fragile with two layers the cortex and the cuticle becoming oily and greasy quickly, and breaking more easily than thicker hair. Medium: has more volume than fine hair, is less prone to breakage and holds styles better.