Why do curls look ✨amazing✨ wet… then flop when they dry? 🫠

26 Aug 2025 · 0 min
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Heather Kennett explains why curls look defined and bouncy when wet but flop when dry. Moisture temporarily alters the hair's hydrogen bonds and cuticle structure, giving that glossy look. As it dries, those bonds reset and the cuticle contracts, draining elasticity and leaving curls limp.

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