Ah, the infamous perm phase – a memory that still baffles me to this day. You see, my sisters and mother all decided to dive headfirst into this strange trend, and I couldn't quite fathom why. I never considered myself a hair expert, but their locks looked way better before they introduced those unnatural-looking curls and waves. Yet, everyone they encountered at that time showered them with compliments, so I played along, not wanting to hurt their feelings.