We’ve all had our fair share of relationship disagreements, but this one takes the cake! A man recently expressed his displeasure with his girlfriend’s hair-washing routine, calling it ‘gross’. The girlfriend, who has long, curly hair, only washes it once a week, while still showering daily. The boyfriend, however, finds her oily scalp uncomfortable and thinks she should wash it more often. But is he being reasonable or just plain ignorant? Let’s dive into the story and find out! ️♀️
The Girlfriend’s Hair Routine

The Boyfriend’s Discomfort

The Hair Issue at Home

The Boyfriend’s Request ️

The Confrontation

The Girlfriend’s Response

The Boyfriend’s Question

A Bit of Ignorance?

The Learning Curve

Not Trying to Be Mean

The Apology

Understanding Her Hair Care ♀️

The Time-Consuming Routine ⏰

Dry Shampoo? ❌

The Hair Type & Living Situation

The Verdict: Was He Out of Line? ♀️
After realizing his ignorance about curly hair care, the boyfriend apologized to his girlfriend for his comments. She explained her hair care process and why she chooses to wash her hair once a week, emphasizing the importance of a protective layer of oils. With a better understanding of her routine, the boyfriend seems to have learned a valuable lesson about respecting his girlfriend’s choices and the complexities of curly hair care. Now, let’s see what the internet thinks of this hairy situation…
Don’t mess with her curls! YTA, let her be

Washing hair less frequently can be healthy for some hair types

YTA for double standards on hygiene and baldness.

YTA for criticizing curly hair care. Apologize with flowers

YTA called out for commenting on girlfriend’s hair and insecurity.

YTA called her gross and got what he deserved

YTA for telling her she looks gross. Support her choices

Don’t mess with curly hair! YTA for criticizing her.

Don’t mess with her hair routine! YTA called out

YTA for criticizing girlfriend’s hair washing routine.

Insensitive comment on girlfriend’s hair. YTA, improve delivery.

Don’t mess with her hair care routine. YTA

Man criticized girlfriend’s hair, called out for hypocrisy. YTA.

Don’t mess with a woman’s hair routine ♀️ YTA.

Assuming instead of asking: YTA for calling her gross

YTA comment: Don’t judge, be curious

Managing long curly hair is tough. YTA, leave her alone.

Man learns not to give unsolicited hair advice, internet reacts

User calls out OP for being TA and advises to learn from thread.

YTA called out for criticizing girlfriend’s hair washing habits

Don’t mess with her hair, YTA. Apologize and move on.

Encouragement is key. YTA for insulting your girlfriend’s appearance.

Repost alert! Check the original post for your judgement

Tactless comment leads to YTA verdict ♀️
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Don’t mess with her hair routine! YTA called out

Healthy hair vs. hygiene: a discussion on hair types
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Curly hair care ignorance leads to a justified YTA verdict

Husband’s hair care routine criticized. How often should he wash?

Don’t be a dick, proper care for curly hair ♀️

Curly hair care is different, washing once a week is valid

Let her be. YTA for criticizing her natural hair oils.

Curly hair needs special care. YTA but learn and apologize
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Don’t comment on something you don’t understand

Caring for curly hair is tough, YTA for criticizing.

Hairdresser calls out commenter’s ignorance, delivers satisfying burn

Insulting her hair and calling her gross? Definitely YTA.

Showing compassion is key, YTA needs to learn that.

YTA for not understanding curly hair & being germaphobic

A scathing comment on the ignorance of the boyfriend

Hair shaming? YTA should educate themselves on curly hair care.

Boyfriend criticized girlfriend’s curly hair. Commenter calls him out.

YTA comment defends girlfriend’s hair care routine with sass.

YTA for insulting her hair. Apologize and show support.

Don’t mess with the curls! YTA got schooled.

YTA for not understanding curly hair care ♀️

Defending her hair care routine with a clapback.

User calls out rude commenter. YTA gets what he deserves.

Is infrequent hair washing normal? YTA but not intentional.

Don’t be a hair bully, YTA. Let people live.

User calls out OP’s controlling behavior and gives YTA verdict.
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YTA for calling her nasty, offer dry shampoo instead

Apologize and learn: ask about her hair care routine

Missed opportunity to learn about girlfriend’s hair routine. YTA.

Insulting comment receives clever hair product recommendation.

Curly hair care tips shared in response to insensitive comment

YTA but learned something new about hair care ♀️

Insulting girlfriend’s hair routine makes him the a**hole. YTA.

Washing hair daily is not necessary, YTA for criticizing.

Insulting her hair? YTA. Dry shampoo is a thing
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Partner shames girlfriend for hair hygiene, called out for immaturity.

Engaging with curly hair care tips and calling out YTA.

YTA- Learn to appreciate your girlfriend’s efforts.
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Haircare routine solidarity

Hair shaming? YTA according to this 3b hair owner ♀️

User calls out OP’s lack of knowledge on curly hair care

Insulting your partner’s appearance? YTA and risking the relationship.

Long hair doesn’t always need daily washing. YTA called out.

Man criticized girlfriend’s hair, called gross. Commenter calls him YTA.

YTA gets zero gold stars for being rude and presumptuous

User calls out commenter for being bald and ignorant.

Don’t mess with the natural oils of curly hair
