Embracing curly hair during your teenage years is more than just a beauty choice—it is a lifestyle that involves mastering hydration, protecting your texture, and finding communities that celebrate natural curls.

Never detangle curls while dry, as this causes breakage and massive frizz. Always detangle when wet using a wide-tooth comb , detangling brush, or just your fingers.

Friction from standard pillowcases causes tangles. Switch to a silk or satin pillowcase or use a satin bonnet to keep curls defined overnight.