Yes, curls do lose shape over time. However, the speed of losing this shape is based on many factors: quality of hair, how well it's maintained, and how frequently it's styled.... moreYes, curls do lose shape over time. However, the speed of losing this shape is based on many factors: quality of hair, how well it's maintained, and how frequently it's styled. High-quality curly bundles are made of virgin or remy hair, which can retain their curl patterns for longer periods than synthetic hair. This is because the hair is less prone to tangling and is better able to resist environmental effects. Yet, even with such good quality packages, one still needs to care for them constantly in order to maintain their shape.
The gradual loss of the curl pattern or becoming frizzy can be influenced by factors such as heat, moisture, and products used during styling. Most of the time, the constant use of hot styling devices like a flat iron or a curling wand may end up negatively impacting the actual structure of natural curls, therefore weakening it. Humidity can only impact curls either through their being frizzy or very unmanageable, more so during highly humid environments.
Curly hair bundles get knotted more easily than straight ones due to the texture and structure of hair. Naturally, curly hair has a curl pattern that creates loops and coils;... moreCurly hair bundles get knotted more easily than straight ones due to the texture and structure of hair. Naturally, curly hair has a curl pattern that creates loops and coils; thereby curl patterns are more likely to induce friction and knotting. The tighter the curls, the more likely the strands are going to tangle up and mess up with each other. Straight hair has a smoother texture; it tends to just lie flat on the head with minimal tangling and rubbing of strands.
Dryness also causes tangling in curly hair bundles. Cuticles push up on dry hair and create a face that a tangle will easily form. Leaving emollients applied to the curls, such as leave-in conditioners, serums, or oils hydrates the curls and limits how much tangling will occur in bundles.
Another is the density of the curly hair that tends to be very voluminous. This also means that there are more strands around each strand, and therefore, the possibility of tangling is increased. This can be avoided by detangling regularly with a... less