As a stylist of 25 years, I was often intimidated by clients with curly hair. I would nervously make small talk with them, while panicking inside and waiting for the cut to be over. To make matters worse, I would lie to them, saying things like "it will look great when you do it" or "let's load your hair with oils to calm the frizz." After the cut, I would always feel defeated and hoped they wouldn't return.