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I've had straight and fine hair my entire life. in the last six months, my hair has become wavy all over. is there a reason for hair to start getting wavy or curly at a middle age?

Q: i've had straight and fine hair my entire life. in the last six months, my hair has become wavy all over. is there a reason for hair to start getting wavy or curly at a middle age?

: Hormonal changes during stages of life are known to cause straight hair to become curly. The changes are believed to cause muscular changes in the hair follicles.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Hormonal changes during stages of life are known to cause straight hair to become curly. The changes are believed to cause muscular changes in the hair follicles.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 11/23/2021

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A member asked:

I've had straight and fine hair my entire life. in the last six months, my hair has become wavy all over. is there a reason for hair to start getting wavy or curly at a middle age?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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