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A scientific explanation for curly hair Printed From: HairBoutique.com Category: The HairTalk® Archives Forum Name: Hair Talk Archive Forum Description: All the old Hair Talk Messages... URL: https://talk.hairboutique.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14083 Printed Date: February 17 2026 at 8:04am Topic: A scientific explanation for curly hair Posted By: Christine Subject: A scientific explanation for curly hair Date Posted: January 12 2000 at 2:52am Could anyone please explain scientifically why straight hair suddenly decides to curl itself? I thought to-curl-or-not was predetermined in the genes even before the hair grew out of the scalp but apparently, my hair curls in many places but is straight in others! I am pulling out individual healthy curls from my roots to get a sleek smooth look. Is this wise and can I do anything to prevent hair from becoming curly? Replies: