I’m rather confused. When I last had long hair – nearly 30 years again – my hair was DEAD straight. Not a curl to be seen anywhere.

Straight hair - 8 yrs old

Having had short hair since my mid-teens, I decided to grow it long when I started losing weight 2 years ago. It started out okay but the last month or so it’s reached a length where the bottom curls up all the time – even if I use the hair straightener. I complained to my hairdresser that I was forever putting it in a pony tail – which I think defeats the purpose of having long hair, and she suggested she cut more layers into it to bring out MORE of the curl. She did say I might need another cut or to use some product in it.

Natural curls

Natural curls

I’m not real happy with it – even the curling cream I bought yesterday only helped a little. Not sure if it’s just not what I’m used to. I’m a bit scared to get it cut more in case it’s even worse. But what I really want to know is how my hair went from straight to curly? And will it straighten out if I grow it longer?