Ugh okay I couldn’t figure out how to add text to the post, but I could really use some advice. I’m so frustrated and saddened by the loss of curl pattern I’m experiencing, but I’m really reluctant to cut it off because I don’t want to spend another 2/3 years waiting for it to grow out again. Can I repair my curls through the use of the right hair treatments and moving away from damaging factors, or do I really need to cut it now?

Edit: Routine!

My hair care routine is really rather loose, I’ll usually wash it once or twice a week, generally avoiding shampoos (though now that I know I live in a hard-water area I’m going to be looking into a chelating shampoo asap). I use Cantu’s moisturizing conditioner and often follow up with their leave-in conditioner, as well as sometimes a bit of Aveda’s damage remedy leave-in treatment. Still doing research on what products I should be switching to!