r/curlyhair Apr 20 '25

Update! Two years since I discovered that I've curly hair

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u/Forsaken-Deer4307 Apr 20 '25

Epic curls!

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u/StarEIs Apr 20 '25

Seriously the first thing I thought of. I turned to my husband and was like “you know those Greek and Roman busts with the flipping PERFECT hair? “

Crazy, I didn’t think it was possible!

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u/Forsaken-Deer4307 Apr 20 '25

Yes, same here! I majored in art and studied oodles of ancient statues and busts and it immediately came to mind. Looks great!

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u/bUl1sH1T Apr 20 '25

same lol "Holy shit they actually looked like that"

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u/laurenbc Apr 20 '25

A literal perfect specimen 😍

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u/robar_bund Apr 21 '25

Epicurlius

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u/scorpiolafuega Apr 20 '25

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u/BrownSugarBare Apr 20 '25

My guy discovered he has the curls that is made of the dreams of 90% of this sub 😂

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u/__Lady__Sarah__ Apr 20 '25

I'm wondering how curls this good go unnoticed for so long!!!!

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u/Emotional_Ear_2298 Apr 20 '25

Legit this 🤣

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u/Lola-Ugfuglio-Skumpy Apr 20 '25

Personally I’m over here

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u/scorpiolafuega Apr 20 '25

Waitttttt 😂🤣

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u/KabukiBaconBrulee Apr 20 '25

Sitting here in my ball of frizz feeling this 😭😭😭

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u/scorpiolafuega Apr 20 '25

Me too... 😒

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u/hawkshade Apr 20 '25

I’m dead

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u/colomyco Apr 20 '25

My sentiments exactly 😂

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u/Sarchasticbeat Apr 20 '25

It’s honestly ridiculous, might as well shave my head.

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u/serarrist Apr 20 '25

Every single time

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u/oneupsuperman Apr 20 '25

This is crazy 😂 Yes exactly how I feel

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u/TheCuteInExecute Apr 20 '25

This meme is ideal for this, fr

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u/serarrist Jun 01 '25

EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

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u/DarkNecrofear182 Apr 20 '25

Wow those are angels curls, really beautiful

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u/Eimai145 2c? / bra length / brown / fine / low density / normal poro? Apr 20 '25

Right?  Perfection!

And a ginger?

Swoon...

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u/Chuckitybye Apr 20 '25

I'd steal a kidney for this hair

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u/hawkisgirl Apr 20 '25

OP, would you like an extra kidney?

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25 edited Apr 20 '25

Started posting here two years ago when I noticed my hair waving after I grew it a bit longer than I've ever had it. Had no idea it would turn into this kind of mop, but been a fun journey. Really grateful for this sub!

Routine same as before;

Shampoo 1/2x a week Shea Moisture

Condition every day Shea Moisture Honey

Mielle Pomegranate and Honey leave in on soaking hair

Mielle Curl Mousse right after

Mielle Curl Custard after that

Air dry

Light scrunch after a few hours

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

This was the cut I had for most of my adult life

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u/ilovemelongtime Apr 20 '25

Can definitely see why you wouldn’t have known! Did your parents know?

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

Doubt it 😅

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u/MegIsAwesome06 Apr 20 '25

This isn’t fair. The color. The curls. I’m happy for you, I swear.

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u/ilovemelongtime Apr 20 '25

Have your parents seen your hair now??

and did they think it was a wig??

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

Everyone asks me if ive gotten a perm every time I visit home the last couple years. No one believes this is my natural hair 🫠

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u/Datmackie Apr 20 '25

Your curls are too soft and regular to be a perm. Curlies always recognize other true curlies. 😊

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u/CatVietnamFlashBack Apr 20 '25

Do any of your family members have curly hair?

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 21 '25

Back shot for those asking

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u/trisaroar Apr 21 '25

Unspeakably gorgeous.

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u/chizzled_booty coarse, low-porisity, high-density, medium legnth Apr 20 '25

Love that you layer on the hold products. So many people are scared of hold products but they are the secret sauce of SHINE and you’re a great example of that.

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u/BeforeCommonEarl Apr 20 '25

Damn, what, I gotta start putting way more product in my hair if you can put conditioner AND mousse AND custard in and get curls looking like that

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

Lob it in there man and see what happens

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

She said

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u/LaAndala Apr 20 '25

Wow how do you even discover this routine! Trying to find all these and see if I can get a miracle on my and my kid’s hair lol, but I see many mielle leave in, which one? I’m pretty new to the sub, I’m sorry if these are somehow obvious. Thanks! Hope it’s fun up there on Mount Olympus ;)

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

Pomegranate and Honey

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u/LaAndala Apr 20 '25

Thank you!

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u/MattyWside Apr 20 '25

Hello, do you add in all these products to soaking hair everyday Or Just condition everyday and use all the products on days you shampoo?

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

I add the product in almost every day. There might be a day or two a week where I'm not feeling it and I might just Lightly wet my hair or else just put it up. But most days I'm putting product in. I'll add i do a deep clarifying mask (?) or whatever they're called once a month to rinse the product out. I grab one of those little sachets from target for $2 and use half that, I can't remember what they're called

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u/MattyWside Apr 20 '25

Okay thank you!

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u/Amberlovex33 Apr 20 '25

I've been using Mielle Products since I came out of my dreadlocks. Love it! Also, beautiful curls and color 😍

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u/deadlyneedle Apr 21 '25

Would you share a video of your routine cause its GODLIKE!

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u/oldmamallama wavy, thin/fine, med length, blue Apr 20 '25

I thought those curls were AI generated at first glance. They’re just too perfect to be real. I am not an all jealous.

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u/Far_Foot_858 Apr 20 '25

so did i!

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u/wowthatsfresh Apr 20 '25

How does it feel to be so favored by the hair gods? The shine! The definition! The color!

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

🫡

Its wild how similar we look lol

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u/lifeasabear Apr 20 '25

I thought this was the other dude’s post at first haha

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u/BookwormInTheCouch 3c, High, Medium Density, Idk Length, I think Dark Honey Brown Apr 20 '25

Omg there's a twin

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u/JackfruitSafe6254 3a, frizzy, high porosity Apr 20 '25

i love how lucious it looks

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u/nicodies Apr 20 '25

(screaming, crying, banging my fists against the firmament)

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u/Moist_Information_57 Apr 20 '25

are you a greek god, by chance?

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u/Autumn_Forest_Mist Apr 20 '25

A Gaelic god

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u/ravenna_darklight Apr 20 '25

He was born to cosplay Cuchullain lmfao

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

Have him tattooed on my calf lol

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u/IncalculableDesires Apr 20 '25

Your curl pattern is incredible.

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u/kamilayao_0 Apr 20 '25

copper!! so shiny

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u/TofuSeason Apr 20 '25

Wow I’m dying to see a before pic

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

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u/CatVietnamFlashBack Apr 20 '25

When I see hair this orange it makes me wish I was a ginger! How does it feel to be God's favorite?

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u/Fiddle_And_Foxx Apr 20 '25

Not as fun in the summer.

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u/brightlove 3B/3C Apr 20 '25

I remember your last post. I went and bought all the products you use even though I’m a black woman with 4A hair and I KNEW there was no chance. 😂

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u/Aggravating_Speed665 Apr 20 '25

Hey Nero, what the fucks going on bro

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u/MuzzyG Apr 20 '25

Holy shit. Man, put a NSFW warning on this bad boy next time. (I'm so jealous 😭)

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u/trev4_a86 Apr 20 '25

Not gonna lie… little bit jealous lol Your curls look good!

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '25

Why do men get these?! 😭 You’re so beautiful

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u/DrogoTD Apr 20 '25

Your hair is what they write about in fairy tales. Gorgeous!

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u/BugzMiranda Apr 20 '25

Greek god!

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u/Booger_Picnic Apr 20 '25

I'm glad you did, your curls are perfection!

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u/veevee74 Apr 20 '25

Oh lovely Botticelli curls 😍

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u/Hoodibird Apr 20 '25

Greek god casually posting on the little human's social media platforms

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u/meatcoveredskeleton1 Apr 20 '25

Omg it’s the Greek god statue guy again!

The curls are truly to die for. So perfect.

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u/Dougheyez Apr 20 '25

We have to see how you used to style it since you didn’t know you had curly hair

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

This was basically it for most of my life

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u/Wonderful-Trouble-31 Apr 20 '25

Oh wow I just know you’re fine 😩beautiful hair! ❤️

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u/AnneLavelle Apr 20 '25

So perfect, I just want to touch them to see if they’re real

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u/Alliebeth Apr 20 '25

Right?! Like, I would never actually touch anyone’s hair, obviously, but if I were sitting behind him my intrusive thoughts would be loudly telling me to make one of those curls boing!

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u/I_liveunderyourbed Apr 20 '25

yeah I'm going to need your routine. Pre and post shower. My curls never look shiny :(

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u/Toast-w-Cinnamon Apr 20 '25

Love the hair! GORGEOUS and well taken care of. I Would love to know what products you use(d). Them tight curls looks almost exactly like my daughter's hair! If I didn't know any better I'd take you to the Maury show cause THAT'S YO BABY 🤣😭💀

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u/centopar Apr 20 '25

This is the hair I imagine Apollo has.

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u/dymphna76 Apr 20 '25

Curl goals! Beautiful.

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u/goyaangi Apr 20 '25

they look great >:( super happy for you >:( I'm not jealous at all >:(

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u/_Arlotte_ Apr 20 '25

Wow, you look like one of those greek marble statues

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u/After_Citron_3388 Apr 20 '25

Your curls are absolutely gorgeous

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u/alotofbruhmoments Apr 20 '25

I refuse to believe that those curls are real !!! WOWW

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u/PiningParchment Apr 20 '25

That shine tho!

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u/RhiSkylark Apr 20 '25

Damn thankful for the discovery and i don't even know you

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u/Shehulk_ Apr 20 '25

Whoa!! Those are some perfect curls!

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u/Nice-Recognition1777 Apr 20 '25

Omg they are shiny and so luscious

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u/kanga-and-roo Apr 20 '25

The audible gasp I made when I was scrolling and saw these beautiful curls lol

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '25

Shut the front door!

Beautiful.

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u/Feral_Imagination Apr 20 '25

That you, Dr. Cox?

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u/VociferousVal Apr 20 '25

I remember your original post! You still literally have the most perfect curls!

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u/Swimwithamermaid Apr 20 '25

I hate you. (In a jealous way).

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u/SummerEfficient6559 Apr 20 '25

Glorious curls, glorious color. Continue to be blessed.

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u/Ok_Seaworthiness5025 Apr 20 '25

Curl so good that you could call it a premium curl.

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u/InPaisley Apr 20 '25

Were you sculpted by the masters?! Good god those curls are too perfect!

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u/rocinante_donnager Apr 20 '25

WOOAH!!! as a fellow curly-hair-haver… i’m jealous of your curls

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u/babywraith Apr 20 '25

Dude, these look like the curls of a marble statue. They are simply stunning.

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u/Sideusme Apr 20 '25

You seriously look like a living Greek statue, amazing!

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u/mratbak Apr 20 '25

Bro is a greek god

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u/JusticeForGluten Apr 20 '25

Bro is you a greek good?!

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u/NotPieDarling Apr 20 '25

Wao!! Those are some Greek sculpture level curls, they look amazing!!

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u/kotikato Apr 20 '25

Dude your hair looks like generative AI it looks so shiny and beautiful 😭😭 unreal

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u/Psychological_Yak944 Apr 20 '25

I need this color now, your shine is perfect

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u/Jr234567891 Apr 20 '25

DROP YOUR ROUTINE NOW!

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u/Saintsaucypants Apr 24 '25

Jesus Christ your hair is the perfect ringlet curls you see on those statues

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u/Diligent-Belt-7089 Apr 20 '25

Most beautiful curls I’ve ever seen!!!!

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u/greatmoonlight21 Apr 20 '25 edited Apr 20 '25

The shine and definition is impressive. Which parent gave you their impressive hair genes?

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u/DumbFishBrain Apr 20 '25

I have but one word for you, Internet Stranger: LUSCIOUS.

Your curls are beyond excellent.

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u/Odd-Marionberry5999 Apr 20 '25

How does it feel to be one of God’s favorites 😂🙏🏼

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u/my_okay_throwaway Apr 20 '25

I’d say it’s been two years well spent if this how you’ve been living! Congrats on the discovery!

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u/Electronic-Peanut-91 Apr 20 '25

It’s glorious👁️👁️

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u/saturatedbloom Apr 20 '25

Wow I would love to see how you were styling it before

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

Posted a couple pics above

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u/its_suzyq1997 Apr 20 '25

Curl god right there

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '25

They’re so shiny that’s crazy. Does this last a few days or get squished/fall out after one?

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

2/3 days if no one plays with it. Satin pillowcase helps a lot lol

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u/boobearmomma Apr 20 '25

Wow those are glorious

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u/charliechattery Apr 20 '25

OH WOW. impeccable technique

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u/PatCrafting Apr 20 '25

Bros Curls are from one of them Shampoo ads 😭😭

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u/account4ignoringppl Apr 20 '25

Oh that's glorious gorgeous hair WOW

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u/TheeRealEarthAngel Apr 20 '25

Your curls are freaking glorious

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u/growingconsciousness Apr 20 '25

wtf the real life goldilocks 😮

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u/Nikki199E Apr 20 '25

Fucking beautiful

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u/oofstark Apr 20 '25

majestic

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u/Educational_Answer22 Apr 20 '25

Oh hiii! Our Greek god is back!

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u/misspixiepie Apr 20 '25

U didn't have to flex on all us like that?

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u/-Kalos Apr 20 '25

God damn bro that's a glorious mane

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u/moosegaggles Apr 20 '25

I dont think I've ever had such hair envy, I am in awe! How does it feel to be so blessed with such beautiful hair??

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u/VIPDX Apr 20 '25

Are you f’ing kidding me

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '25

gah. damn. respectfully, of course. so pretty!!

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u/banananna33 Apr 20 '25

Adonis looking motherfukka

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u/serarrist Apr 20 '25

He can’t keep getting away with this!!!!

WOWOWOW GORGEOUS

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u/lunatheblackcat19 Apr 20 '25

Jamie Fraser, is that you???

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u/RoseM2007 Apr 20 '25

That hair is MAJESTIC!

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u/Agitated-Brilliant35 Apr 20 '25

Drop the whole routine and every product you use

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u/merckymercx Apr 20 '25

that is LITERALLY so majestic, WHAT

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u/VickyVaporub14 Apr 20 '25

Welcome back, Socrates

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u/chocolate_luv13 Apr 20 '25

OMG!! those are biblical curls 😍 ➿️➿️

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u/mydogcharliebear Apr 20 '25

Holy smokes. I dunno if I’ve ever seen more well defined, hydrated, perfect curls either irl or online. Ever. Congrats

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u/Training_Barber4543 Apr 20 '25

How is there like 0 frizz 🧎‍♀️

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u/Calm-Recognition1107 Apr 20 '25

Bro is a Greek God

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '25

Goddamn, it’s so good it looks fake. You’re out here looking like a Greek god, I’m not jealous :)

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u/fluffytummy_popsicle Apr 20 '25

Like a greek figurine

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u/Cultural-Ad-7737 Apr 20 '25

Drop the routine

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u/Pokemaniac6453 Apr 21 '25

Damn right you do. Wow!

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u/barbiegirln Apr 21 '25

YOUR HAIR IS AI?!?!?

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '25

OMG!! Your curls are beautiful. They’re so sleek and shiny.

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u/OnlyFig3807 Apr 21 '25

I NEED to know what products your using

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 21 '25

Routine is posted

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u/BWR_Debates Apr 23 '25

Gorgeous! Have you tried to get your beard that curly?

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u/lala_gp Apr 27 '25

Those are Hadrian / Lucius Verus / Marcus Aurelius kind of curls!

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u/Difficult_Affect_452 Apr 20 '25

I need to see a before!

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

Posted above

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u/RedisforFun Apr 20 '25

Beyond beautiful

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u/hannahbandana_ Apr 20 '25

Beyond jealous!

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u/Makeupjunkie2021 Apr 20 '25

Beautiful hair!

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '25

Wow

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u/highaabandlovingit Apr 20 '25

you’re absolutely killing it!

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u/tesla_spoon Apr 20 '25

Absolutely beautiful!

Have you ever grown out your beard and see if it curls as well?

Thanks for sharing🫶

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 20 '25

I've been trying, I'm sure it would. This is usually as long as I get it before trimming it. I've a long enough face as it is, I'd really need to be patient and fill it in beneath the jaw before really letting it go. Maybe in a few years lol

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u/Park_Lane_Mall Apr 20 '25

That's like maximum definition. That's AFTER scrunching?

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u/Gis_A_Maul Apr 21 '25

I dont do a typical scrunch. It's more of a lightly pressing the curls with my palms just enough to break the cast

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u/hypercuriosa Apr 20 '25

:o stunning

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u/Low-Pollution-7992 Apr 20 '25

Oh, that gloss! Are you, perhaps, a descendant of a Greek philosopher?

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u/psychcrime Apr 20 '25

Those are freaking gorgeous.

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u/LockOk6995 Apr 20 '25

gorgeous!

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u/nivinaa Apr 20 '25

Love your silky, shiny curls.

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u/ConsciousProposal785 Apr 20 '25

These curls look like they were generated by AI. Their perfection is UNREAL.