I had short hair for 11 years. Once I decided to grow my hair it was very thick and curly. It was not how I had been accustom to wearing it, so I spent hours drying and curling it to make is straight. This went on for many years until I found that you could PERM your hair straight. Of course I was all in. Yes it worked, but not to my expectations. I then decided to enjoy the curl and began to live with "Big" hair, until the Brazilian Blowout. I have had it now for 12 days and I love my hair. It still has body, style and movement. I get at least one comment a day or more from the teachers in my school about my hair. I love it!!! I will continue the treatment on my hair because of how wonderful my hair finally looks...it meets my expectations now. Thanks Peggy for encouraging me.