Hair Color Question

Just had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine. She asked if I colored my hair when I was natural. Back then my hair was several shades darker. Growing out of my scalp in a never before seen rich reddish brown.

It's common knowledge that relaxers tend to lighten the hair over time. It's true. My hair color is markedly lighter WITHOUT the use of permanent hair color simply because I'm texlaxed. Also, my hair color doesn't reflect light well when it's natural/curly.

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