There are certain beauty truths only people with curly hair know, which is why a bouncy barnet can be a source of fascination for those with naturally straight hair.
So in the interests of satisfying curiosity once-and-for-all we have gathered together the #GrowingUpWithCurlyHair images shared on Twitter that best encapsulate life with curls.
1. Why don't you brush your hair?
2.Why won't you leave the house with wet hair?
3. So why don't you blow dry your hair?
4. Ok, so how about you wash your hair the night before?
5. But if you plait your hair before bed problem solved, right?
6. Why don't you want to go on holiday to Italy/Greece/The Seychelles/*insert name of humid country here*?
7. Why don't you just try something new?
8. Don't you know how lucky you are? People pay to have hair like yours.
In Praise Of Curly Hair
Leona Lewis(01 of15)
Open Image ModalThe "Bleeding Love" singer's corkscrew curls are just beautiful. (credit:Rob Kim via Getty Images)
Minnie Driver(02 of15)
Open Image ModalWe can only dream of having curls this lovely! (credit:Paul Archuleta via Getty Images)
Corinne Bailey Rae(03 of15)
Open Image ModalWe can't even imagine the singer with a different style. (credit:Rob Kim via Getty Images)
Mariah Carey(04 of15)
Open Image ModalBefore she turned into the diva she is today, Mariah was just an innocent gal with natural curls. (credit:Time & Life Pictures via Getty Images)
Jordin Sparks(05 of15)
Open Image ModalThe "American Idol" alum looks gorgeous with her natural curls. (credit:Frazer Harrison via Getty Images)
Solange Knowles(06 of15)
Open Image ModalSolange's curly afro has become somewhat of a signature style for the singer/DJ. She really is the ultimate cool girl. (credit:Scott Barbour via Getty Images)
Alicia Keys(07 of15)
Open Image ModalSimply gorgeous. (credit:Cindy Ord via Getty Images)
Taylor Swift(08 of15)
Open Image ModalIf Taylor really wanted to shock us all, maybe she'd bring back her naturally twirled tendrils! (credit:Jeff Kravitz via Getty Images)
Sarah Jessica Parker(09 of15)
Open Image ModalWhile SJP generally sports a more relaxed wave these days, we'll always remember her voluminous curls. (credit:Ron Galella, Ltd. via Getty Images)
Kelly Rowland(10 of15)
Open Image ModalRegardless of whether or not Kelly's curls are all her (perhaps she had a little help in the form of a weave/extensions), we think they look beautiful. (credit:Rob Kim via Getty Images)
Yaya DaCosta(11 of15)
Open Image ModalThe "America's Next Top Model" alum's gorgeous hair complements her model good looks. (credit:Ilya S. Savenok via Getty Images)
Diana Ross(12 of15)
Open Image ModalDiana's hair has become almost as famous as her, and we'd even go as far as saying her natural locks are legendary. (credit:Kevin Mazur/AMA2014 via Getty Images)
Andie MacDowell(13 of15)
Open Image ModalAndie's natural locks are sheer perfection. (credit:Gregg DeGuire via Getty Images)
Shakira(14 of15)
Open Image ModalWe love that Shakira embraces her natural curls! (credit:NBC via Getty Images)
Nicole Kidman(15 of15)
Open Image ModalBefore the days of her polished, straight locks, Nicole was sporting a much more natural style. We think it looks great! (credit:Time Life Pictures via Getty Images)