HER HAIR ISN'T CURLY

 Hair is a defining feature of a person’s appearance, and it comes in many textures, lengths, and styles. When someone says, "Her hair isn’t curly," they are describing what her hair is not, highlighting the absence of curls. This opens up possibilities to describe her hair further—perhaps it is straight, wavy, or even braided.

In conversations, describing hair can help people create a visual image of someone or even give context to stories. For example, identifying someone at a party by saying, “She’s the one with straight hair,” can help clarify. Using negative forms like "Her hair isn’t curly" is a way to specify while keeping the description open-ended for more details.

This lesson focuses on describing hair, negating characteristics, and learning vocabulary related to hairstyles. Students will build confidence in describing people and making comparisons in English.

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GRAMMAR

Negative Sentences with "Be"

• To describe something a person or object is not, use the structure:
  Subject + be (is/are) + not + adjective.
  • Her hair isn’t curly.
  • My hair isn’t long.

Using Adjectives to Describe Hair

• Adjectives such as straight, wavy, curly, long, short describe hair.
  • Her hair is straight.
  • His hair isn’t wavy.

Yes/No Questions

• Structure: Is/Are + subject + adjective?
  • Is her hair curly?
  • No, it isn’t.

Wh- Questions

• Structure: Wh-word + is/are + subject + adjective?
  • What type of hair does she have?
  • She has straight hair.

Examples of Describing Hair

• Her hair isn’t curly; it’s wavy.
• His hair isn’t short; it’s medium-length.

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VOCABULARY

1. Curly: Having tight twists or curls. (Example: She likes her curly hair.)
2. Straight: Hair with no curls or waves. (Example: His hair is straight and shiny.)
3. Wavy: Hair with soft waves. (Example: Her wavy hair is beautiful.)
4. Frizzy: Hair that is very curly and untidy. (Example: Humidity makes my hair frizzy.)
5. Silky: Smooth and soft to the touch. (Example: Her silky hair is easy to comb.)
6. Braided: Hair woven into braids. (Example: She often wears braided hairstyles.)
7. Thick: Having a lot of hair. (Example: He has thick, dark hair.)
8. Thin: Having less hair. (Example: Her hair is thin but easy to style.)
9. Bouncy: Hair that is full of volume and movement. (Example: I love how bouncy her hair looks.)
10. Glossy: Hair that is shiny and healthy-looking. (Example: Her glossy hair shines in the sun.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Her hair isn’t curly; it’s straight.
• Do you think her hair is wavy?
• He has the same hairstyle as me.
• My hair isn’t as long as hers.
• Her curly hair looks amazing!
• I think straight hair is easier to manage.
• My hair isn’t thick, but it’s soft.
• What type of hair do you have?

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. Her hair is straight.
2. He has wavy hair.
3. My hair looks thick today.

Negative Sentences

1. Her hair isn’t curly; it’s straight.
2. My hair isn’t long; it’s medium-length.
3. His hair isn’t thick; it’s thin.

Questions

1. Is her hair curly?
2. What kind of hair does he have?
3. Does your hair get frizzy in the rain?

Answers

1. No, her hair isn’t curly; it’s straight.
2. He has wavy hair.
3. Yes, my hair gets frizzy when it’s humid.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Look at Jessica’s new hairstyle!
Ben: Wow, it’s nice. Her hair isn’t curly anymore, is it?
Anna: No, it’s not. She straightened it last week.
Ben: It looks completely different. Do you think she likes it?
Anna: I think so. Straight hair suits her face.
Ben: I wonder how long it takes her to style it every morning.
Anna: Probably less time than managing curls!

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READING

"Curly to Straight: A New Look"

Sarah had always loved her curly hair. It was thick, bouncy, and full of life. However, she decided to try something new for her sister’s wedding. She visited a salon and asked the stylist to straighten her hair.

When she looked in the mirror, Sarah was amazed. “Wow! I look so different,” she said with a smile. Her straight hair was smooth, glossy, and easy to manage. Her friends were surprised too. “Your hair isn’t curly anymore!” they exclaimed.

Although Sarah loved the change, she missed her natural curls. After the wedding, she let her hair return to its curly texture. “It’s fun to change things, but my curls are part of who I am,” she said proudly.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: What type of hair did Sarah have originally?
   A: Sarah originally had curly hair.

2. Q: Why did she straighten her hair?
   A: She straightened her hair for her sister’s wedding.

3. Q: How did Sarah feel about her new hairstyle?
   A: She was amazed and happy with her straight hair.

4. Q: Did Sarah keep her straight hair permanently?
   A: No, she let her hair return to its curly texture after the wedding.

5. Q: What did Sarah say about her curls?
   A: She said her curls are part of who she is.