r/MadeMeSmile • u/Quiet_Pup • Feb 15 '25
Small Success Honestly been struggling with liking my hair but today it’s really looking so pretty and i’m in love with it once again
I’ve been trying everything to avoid wearing my natural curls out bc of how thick it is and how people stare… but I think I cracked the code
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u/NachoOrdinary Feb 15 '25
You are supposed to share this shit, it's a beautiful reminder of why we should love what we have and who we are.
Thanks for the reminder, love.
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u/Friendly-Poetry Feb 15 '25
Curly hair has a mind of its own. Just go with it. Today is a beautiful curl day for you!
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u/Alysma Feb 15 '25
I'm white with the most boring straight spaghetti hair and after watching a lot of the YouTube hair care vids that the algorithm suggested to me, I have the utmost respect for the hard work that goes into maintaining African hair. That being said: You and your hair look absolutely amazing. <3
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u/Quiet_Pup Feb 16 '25
well just a tiny detail I’m not african, i’m puerto rican haha thank you for the appreciation, it’s a pain but hey it has it’s reward
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u/Daullavicci2 Feb 15 '25
Sorry, mama, I'mma stare too. Because you're a rare and gorgeous beauty. You and your hair make me feel all the good things.
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u/Gurkeprinsen Feb 15 '25
That hair is amazing though. So much texture and full of life. And it suits you really well 💕
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u/byblyofyl Feb 16 '25
You look MAGNIFICENT. Your hair is glorious. The only reason people stare is because you're absolutely sensational.
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u/scottyleeokiedoke Feb 16 '25
I fucking love it. Keep in mind, most people want what they don’t have. I also hate my hair. I noticed today while watching moana with my daughters that I have hair exactly like moana. Why do I like it on her but not on me? We’ve got to be our own biggest fan instead of not picking on ourselves. Listen Queen, you’re gorgeous. Don’t tell yourself anything other than that!💪🏽❤️
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u/AzureMagelet Feb 15 '25
Girl! I may stare but it’s because I think your hair is gorgeous and I’m jealous!
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u/trisinwonderland Feb 16 '25
I LOVE natural hair 😍 you look amazing!!
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u/CheezeLoueez08 Feb 16 '25
Me too! I’m noticing more people being natural and I’m loving it. A little girl in my preschool class has hair like OP and I adore it. She’s cute but it ups her cuteness for sure. My daughter is biracial and has hair similar to OP. Hated it for a few years when she was younger. But my mom and I worked hard on her so she’d learn to love it and she does now. I don’t want anyone with that hair hating it.
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u/Quiet_Pup Feb 16 '25
i like this story, thank you for sharing and i appreciate the kind words thank you thank you 🥹🥹🥹
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u/dezie1224 Feb 15 '25
Your hair is stunning! I say put something you like on, a little gloss on your lips (another stunning feature you have), some shades and go out and be prepared for the compliments!
You really are beautiful.
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u/Adventurous-Hat318 Feb 15 '25
I’m sure it’s a bit of work, but that is head turner type hair do, keep it big and bouncy
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u/FileDoesntExist Feb 15 '25
I don't envy the amount of care needed for curly hair, but it's always absolutely gorgeous.
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u/Quiet_Pup Feb 16 '25
HAHAH i appreciate how people acknowledge how hard it it’s to maintain it, thank you!!!
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u/asylum33 Feb 15 '25
NZ poet laureate Selina Tuistala March writes about this in her picture book/memoir mophead
It's delightful and I think you may like it!
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u/oceanblueberries Feb 16 '25
First thing I noticed before I even read your title was your gorgeous hair!
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u/Tobyistheworstperson Feb 16 '25
I fucking love your hair. I wish I had hair like yours. You look amazing.
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u/StoneyMalon3y Feb 16 '25
Don’t people pay money to get this texture of hair!? Keep rocking it, OP!
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u/EntildaDesigns Feb 16 '25 edited Feb 16 '25
Both you and your hair are gorgeous. When you are struggling to like your hair remember an internet stranger thinks your hair is glorious.
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u/heavymetalbtchfrmhel Feb 16 '25
I love and admire when people rock their natural hair. You are beautiful.
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u/titatyy Feb 16 '25
You hair is so beautiful. Hair is a womans crown, and yours is amazing. My hair is few strands in the wind, thank god for hair extensions.
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u/johnjohnpixel Feb 15 '25
Just think it this way if you were born with straight hair you would have been wanting to curl it, everyone wants what they don't already have, it's human nature.
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u/mistahjslover Feb 15 '25
I have very similiar hair to yours and struggle too. I wish mine was that healthy and shiny
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u/Corrosivecoco Feb 16 '25
You look like a queen. A work of art. You are stunning. Embrace it at every stage of you. Just because you don't feel beautiful doesn't mean you aren't.
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u/human8060 Feb 16 '25
I'm sorry, I might stare if I see you but only because I LOVE natural curls. There is something powerful about seeing wild, natural curls on a person.
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u/Harvesting_The_Crops Feb 16 '25
Every time I see someone with ur hair type and style I’m in awe. Deadass it looks so dope
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u/CandiedCosmo Feb 16 '25
Your hair looks like a halo. Curly hair sure is hard to maintain, but moments like these are angelic.
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u/OkInternal9494 Feb 16 '25
You look absolutely gorgeous and your hair is amazing I would do anything for hair like that 💜
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u/Ok-Burn-Acct Feb 16 '25
Untamed curls are my absolute favorite.
I understand that having them and managing them are probably a nightmare, but aesthetically they're my favorite thing.
Honestly I wonder if people stare because they like it. It's not super common to see hair so naturally bouncy and exciting because too many people try to hide it.
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u/Alarming-Peach-10 Feb 16 '25
It’s pretty cute. It’s cool like a flavor all its own. Rock the style!
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u/quincyd Feb 16 '25
My son is 9 and has hair like yours. Not quite as long, but he’s diligently growing it out. Every wash day I sigh and tell him how much I love his curls, and how much I wish I had them, too.
Your curls (and my son’s) are amazing and magical! Celebrate them and yourself.
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u/Sylvi2021 Feb 16 '25
Your hair is gorgeous and so are you. I hope you can see yourself in that way even on your down days.
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u/Nina_kupenda Feb 16 '25
If I had any skills, I would want to paint you! You’re so pretty, I live the hair, the lightning, the colors, everything!
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u/FrenchPetrushka Feb 16 '25
I wish my hair was as beautifully curly as yours :) mine looks like nothing and feels like Velcro. It's so much work!
Well done OP!
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u/BGFlyingToaster Feb 16 '25
As a guy with short straight hair, I'm pretty jealous of the curves and the volume you can get with your hair. It's so pretty and you have so many options. Just do what you feel looks right for you and the rest of us will love it.
TLDR: you have amazing hair and most of us wish we had it
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u/TheFrogWife Feb 16 '25
You are the most gorgeous woman I've ever seen, partially because your hair reminds me of one of my best friends who lives 3k miles away from me and I miss her so much T__T
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u/HalifaxPotato Feb 16 '25
Aww, we can't post gifs here, otherwise I'd share one of a cartoon with his eyes bugging out because of allllllll that gorgeousness
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u/Apprehensive_Set8434 Feb 16 '25
I know this isn’t what you’re asking -and you look fucking amazing- but have you tried flaxseed gel? If you like the way your hair looks when it’s wet it sort of mimics that. I would’ve said mintu Shea but that’ll give you a lot of volume and you said you disliked the thickness.
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u/Quiet_Pup Feb 16 '25
i’ve never heard of it actually? can you tell me a little more about it and what’s it’s supposed to do?
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u/blacktickle Feb 16 '25
Your hair is extremely gorgeous though. Holy crap! You look amazing!!! Rock those natural curls booboo!!
PS they’re staring bc they’re jealous as hell! Or that’s why I’m staring anyway 😂
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u/Accurate_Abalone8154 Feb 16 '25
The real struggle would be for me not to stare in awe of your perfect hair
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u/theMedusa2 Feb 16 '25
That is a proper mane and it’s glorious All day I’d be looking at people like “I know, nailed it!” Curls can be so temperamental but that pic shows you cracked the formula. Glorious.
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u/Ill-Fisherman-6728 Feb 16 '25
I love it, I’m sure not every day is easy to get it just right, but today it looks incredibly!
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u/Face__Hugger Feb 16 '25
I admit that I sneak a look when I see hair like yours, but only because I'm jealous. Those curls are outstanding!
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u/GhoulSchoolDropout Feb 16 '25
That is a portrait to be on a wall! You are beautiful! That hair is perfect!
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u/arisoverrated Feb 16 '25
Absolutely BOSS.
I know first hand how we can look at ourselves through our own lenses, but i encourage you not to doubt that mane again. It has style and energy and you make that happen!
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u/ThickEconomics1953 Feb 16 '25
Gorgeous, fabulous amazing hair.
It is hard sometimes, and most days my hair is just an unfortunate curly mess. But on others like yours looks amazing.
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u/CapableAstronaut4169 Feb 15 '25
It's beautiful! My advice keep it trimmed, use good products. Don't you dare use chemicals on it.
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u/CheezeLoueez08 Feb 16 '25
My daughter is biracial (I’m white so clueless) and I left her with my mom at a hairdresser. This woman had similar hair to my daughter and had cut my hair when I was a kid. Daughter was 2. I came back and she told me she used relaxer. Ok. So I told my friend (who’s Egyptian with hair like OP) and she FREAKED! Also told my husband’s friend who’s black. He FREAKED. I had no idea that was a no-no. It’s a chemical. Husband’s friend burned his scalp using it as an adult. So I agree. OP don’t use chemicals.
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u/madlyhattering Feb 16 '25
Your hair’s incredible, and I love it! I bet a good portion of the people staring are doing it because they’re jealous of or wish they had your hair. Seriously!
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u/fierybrynnxo Feb 15 '25
girl, you’re serving looks! can’t even tell you were struggling with it, it looks gorgeous
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u/Hilvanando Feb 15 '25
Oh, no, no, no I adore your hair Look at that shine! Those tight curls. It's gorgeous
My hair is flat... Just dangling there...flat I've always admired, and secretly envied, curly hair
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u/DazB1ane Feb 15 '25
It’s beautiful. I can also absolutely see you as a cartoon character best friend. If I had the drawing skills, I’d try to make it happen
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u/Rickypilf Feb 15 '25
You look amazing. That's not hair. That's a crown, and you look like a queen !!