If you are new and just starting out on your curly hair journey, can feel extremely overwhelming. It can leave you feeling as though you have more questions than answers as to do’s and don’ts, what can or can’t work for your curls.
So we’ve put together a list of the 100 most common questions we have been asked in our capacity as textured hair educators and a retailer of curly hair products in the UAE and GCC.
Curly hair has for centuries always been linked to individuals of Middle Eastern and African ethnicity. We find it interesting that such a generalisation can be made as there are always exceptions to every rule. Let’s uncover the truth.
The notion of curly hair being problematic, undesirable or unacceptable in modern day Middle East is what we don’t subscribe to. Curly hair is not something that needs to be “undone” or “corrected”.
We are of the belief that men in the gulf should embrace their natural curls, however western standards may suggest otherwise. Let's explore this further.
The beauty standards for men and equally women have increased with the popularity of social media and mega influencers. The beauty standards are now centred around a man’s physique and ruggedness through a traditional lens of perfect straight brown or blonde locks, particularly in the western part of the world.
