Going Curly

I'm embarking on a challenge of sorts, not like the time i went a year without alcohol, not like when i decided to NEVER smoke another cigarette, (on year+ strong by the way)
This is a Better me sort of challenge. I'm embracing who I am, how I am and what makes me me.
I have curly hair, I had long pin straight hair growing up, that would frizz and fluff in the summer. In the 90's I PERMED. Like hardcore, 90$ spiral perms every 6 months for many years.
I chopped it off, and several years later, my mom introduced me to a "STRAIGHTENER" and my life was joyous! I could control my hair, it was straight, and silky and pretty.
So, that was  ...... 13 years ago? I've been killing my hair with chemicals, color, heat and shampoo, it's frizz, and limp, and makes me want to keep straightening, but now, i want to stop. I don't even like it straight anymore, but it's the only way i know to make it look pretty.
Well, I'm jumping in, when i wash my hair, and let it air dry, it's CURLY, SO CURLY! But, not consistent pretty curls, damaged, dull and frizzy.

So, here i go, almost 43 years old, giving up the straightener, and learning how to DO curly hair. I will post pics of my progress, and my failures, and what works and what doesn't. Mostly for my own reference, but also, in case anyone else wants to try.

Wish my luck! :P

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