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A scientific explanation for curly hair

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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?



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