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My curly hair is no longer healthy and has become straight .. how can i get the curls back?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

You cannot: Hair is either curly or straight and that begins from the "root". There is nothing you can do to permanently change how it grows in. Hormones and age affect hair changes.

Answered 9/2/2018

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A member asked:

My curly hair is no longer healthy and has become straight .. how can i get the curls back?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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