It always starts the same way.
A cloudy sky. A soft drizzle. A whisper in the air.
And suddenly — your curls are spiraling.

Not in that cute, bouncy, Instagram-worthy way.
No.
They’re having a full-blown mid-life crisis.

One minute, they’re full of hope, definition, and purpose. The next?
They’re questioning everything — who they are, what they stand for, and whether they even want to exist anymore.

You reach for your Moisturising Shampoo, your Curl Cream, your faith.
But it’s too late.
The existential dread has set in.
And the rain? It’s only making things worse.

The Stages of a Curly Hair Mid-Life Crisis

Stage 1: Denial
Your curls check the weather app. They hear the raindrops. But they pretend it’s business as usual.
They fluff up with confidence, whispering, “We got this.”
(A bold-faced lie)

Stage 2: The Breakdown
One raindrop touches your head. Just one.
And your curls crack under pressure.

Definition? Gone.
Volume? M.I.A.
Frizz? Louder than your inner thoughts.

They scream, “WHO EVEN AM I?!”

Stage 3: Running Away from Responsibilities
Your curls give up.
They flatten in some places, poof out in others, and completely ignore the routine that worked literally yesterday.

They start making reckless decisions:
Overly puffy? Check.
Random stringy bits? Check.
A section that won’t curl no matter how much gel you use? Triple check.

Stage 4: The Full-Blown Identity Crisis
Your hair is now… something else entirely.
Is it curly? Wavy? A distant cousin of frizz?
At this point, you're just staring into the mirror, whispering:
“Who hurt you?”

How to Help Your Curls Find Themselves Again

Like any good therapist would say — you can’t fix the crisis. But you can support them through it.

Set Boundaries with Frizz
Use Hard Hold Gel to keep your curls from making poor life choices.

Give Them a Reality Check
If they’re drowning in their own emotions (and humidity), bring them back with Clarifying Shampoo.

Rebuild Trust
A little Moisturising Shampoo goes a long way in helping them remember who they are.

Protect Them From Themselves
A Satin Bonnet is basically “sleep it off, babe — you’ll feel better tomorrow.”

The Final Verdict

Your curls are chaotic.
They’re unpredictable.
And the second it rains, they have a meltdown.

But hey — so do you.
So maybe… just maybe…
You and your curls are more alike than you think.
And just like you, with the right care and a little patience,
they always find their way back.

(Until the next storm.)