Shrinkage used to frustrate me so much because my hair looked way shorter than it actually was. Over time, I’ve started to see it differently.
Now I understand that shrinkage is actually a sign that my hair is healthy and has good elasticity. Instead of fighting it, I work with it by choosing styles that embrace my natural curl pattern.
When I do want to stretch my hair, I use methods like banding or twisting. That gives me some length without needing heat.
Learning to accept shrinkage has made me appreciate my hair more and stress less about how it looks.