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Can Your Hair Turn Curly as You Age? The Surprising Science Behind Texture Changes

It's a biological fact that hair changes with age; by 50, many women experience significant hair thinning. However, many people wonder: **can your hair turn curly as you age**? The answer lies deep within your hair follicles, where subtle shifts can lead to a surprising texture transformation, from straight to wavy or even curly.

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Why is my hair getting wavy as I age?

According to the National Institutes of Health, up to half of the population experiences significant changes in hair texture by middle age. So if you're asking, "Why is my hair getting wavy as I age?" you're not alone, as these transformations are a natural and common part of the aging process driven by internal and external factors.

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Understanding the Changes: At what age does hair stop getting thicker?

According to UCLA Health, for people assigned female at birth, hair thickness typically peaks around age 40, while for people assigned male at birth, a decline often begins by age 30. This natural shift is why many people find themselves asking, "at what age does hair stop getting thicker?"

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