Why is my hair curly on top but straight on the sides?

It’s very normal to have a mix of curl patterns on the same head of hair. It starts with your genetics. You see, the gene for curly hair is not completely dominant. It can remain dormant until activated and then it changes the shape of the hair follicle which changes the hair that grows from it.

Why is the back of my hair curly and the front straight?

Heat can change how the cuticle lays, like using a flat iron. Your body heat and pressure (laying against your hair) can stretch out your curls in the back of your head more than the front. Originally Answered: The back of my hair is straight, but the top is curly.

Why do certain parts of my hair not curl?

“If there is still moisture in the hair when you use a curling iron, it will not curl as well, and the curls will eventually drop out,” says Huffnagle. To make sure your hair is fully dry before you curl it, blast it with cool air from your blow-dryer, then run your fingers through.

How do I make the top of my hair less flat?

Here are 9 simple, natural ways to combat your flat hair fiasco:

1. Don’t over wash. Washing your hair daily is a huge deal-breaker if you want your hair to have oodles of body.
2. Blow dry upside down.
3. Wash with baking soda.
4. Switch up your part.
5. Tease it.
6. Lift your roots.
7. Scrunch your hair.
8. Plan ahead.

How do you fix frizzy top layer of hair?

5 Ways to Fight Frizzy Hair

1. Wash in sleekness. Start in the shower with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.
2. Style with serum. The styling ingredient silicone can tame even the unruliest tresses.
3. Forget air-drying.
4. Check your brush.
5. Try an updo.

Why is my hair curling up on the back?

However it seems to be a common issue and is called a mix of curl patterns. Things that make curly hair straight: hard water, sulfates, and loss of moisture or protein. As its mainly the back and sides, I am guessing you are probably losing moisture via rubbing on your pillow at night.

Are your roots too flat for curly hair?

Having gorgeous curls at the mid-length and ends of your hair is all well and good, but when the roots are flat, you have no volume or bounce, and often, not even the desire to embrace your curls with confidence. This is an issue that mainly affects curlies with looser, wavy textures.

Why do my curls have dull roots?

Heavy hair products will naturally weigh your curls down, and this can lead to dull roots. Less product will allow flexibility in the hair. I recommend trying out lighter leave-in conditioners, or switching to a product that is water-based instead of heavier products like a hair butter.

Why did my hair change from Curly to straight to Curly?

Often people with a mixed pattern (curly/straight) on their head, will see their hair change from curly to straight and straight to curly over time. It could be hormones or other interruptions to the hair/scalp pattern.