A/N: Gender neutral (except for maybe Beel's part); everything else is supposed to be GN but I suppose it may still read as female coded.
Afro-textured hair is used as an umbrella term for all natural curly, kinky, coily hair types, not just kinky hair types.
Enjoy.
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Lucifer was very supportive of your decision to go natural once you explained to him what all that would entail. He paid attention to everything; the amount of time it took you to wash and style your hair, how often you needed to replace products, how much length you've retained/ how much you've chopped. He noticed every frustration-induced proclamation that you were "over it" - that you were going back to relaxers, effective immediately and he'd stop and calm you each time. He'd tell you how much appreciates and is impressed by the effort you put into your transition and he refuses to let you throw all of that hard work away, assuring you that once your transition was complete, it will all have been worth it. Once your transition is over and you are fully natural, he will make it a point to praise your hair and anytime he hears someone compliment your hair, he will take it upon himself to boast about how much effort you put into it and how proud of you he is for sticking with it. "It has been a truly beautiful process, hasn't it?" he often says with a smile, twirling a curl between his fingertips.
Finding haircare products you could trust in the RAD Student Market was almost as difficult as the human world but that was mostly because you preferred to stick to what you knew worked. You often wished that you could go home (to the human world) just to stock up but even if it were possible, it would hurt your pockets for sure. When you complained to Mammon about how expensive natural hair products were in the human world, you thought it went in one ear and out the other. Little did you know, he was thinking of ways to scrounge up some cash to help you cover the cost. He found it ridiculous that anyone needed to break the bank for a good selection of hair care products- he understood people like Asmo, who were very particular about that sort of thing but basic shampoo and conditioner for your hair type? Insane. He brought it up 'in passing' at a student council meeting, mentioning the lack of hair products for curly/coily/kinky hair at the campus store and that something should be done about it. It wasn't often that Mammon made suggestions and it was clear to everyone at the table who the beneficiary of such a change was. Diavolo made a note to see to it, personally. "Hey, human, listen up. I got ya a gift card to Devilta. It's 'bout time to re-up on your products, yeah? Here, go wild."
Leviathan often made characters in his video games with your hair texture long before he even met you. He always thought it was cool just how much could be done with afro-textured hair, much more than he could with his hair type- fros, dreads, puffs. But, he had no idea just how much work went into actually getting those styles, let alone maintaining them. He gets really excited every time you're about to style your hair because he can't wait to see what you do with it next. He always nervously asks before he touches it, worried that the slightest touch will ruin your style. He enjoys helping you take down your braids or twists, something about it he finds oddly satisfying and he feels honored to bond with you over something as intimate as your hair. He once gifted you a custom bonnet and satin scarf with your favorite anime's logo on it, where he managed to find merch that specific was beyond you. "It's not that weird, is it? There are hair ties and scrunchies as anime merch all over the place! Why wouldn't there be stuff like this? ...Alright, fine, I totally got it custom-made but you've gotta admit, it's pretty cool, right? You've got your very own Ultra Rare merch!"
Realizing just how much work goes into caring for and maintaining natural hair, Satan was determined to learn as much information as he could about your hair texture, going so far as to even read up on the history of braids. He likes discussing the stigmatization of afro-textured hair with you and he always gets so angry when you recount stories of the times you faced discrimination or dealt with ignorance pertaining to your hair in the human world. He likes going shopping with you in general but he especially enjoys visiting afro-beauty supply stores or hair product shopping as a whole because he likes to wander around, looking at the thousands upon thousands of products and accessories. After learning the history of them, he developed an appreciation for hair beads and even bought a pack or two just to have near his collection of books on the topic. Whenever you buy a product, he thoroughly reads the label and points out to you when it has a chemical that you once mentioned your hair doesn't react well to. Every time you learn something new about your hair, Satan wants to hear all about it. "It's a shame some humans can't recognize the beauty of this type of hair. Even the most ignorant of the ignorant might see how rich of history this hair has alone, if they did the research."
It's no secret that Asmodeus is obsessed with all things beauty and he knows a lot about hair care but he's admittedly stumped when it comes to curlier textures! He's subscribed to (on DevilTube) and follows some witches, reapers and succubi influencers (on Devilgram) who have natural afro-textured hair and he's always admired the many, many styles they're able to pull off. Getting with you opened up the door of opportunities for him, opportunities to learn and play, that is. As amazing and perfect as he is, this is the one thing he can't pull off but that doesn't mean he can't live vicariously through you! He sends you the @s of all his favorite influencers with your hair type and he often clicks links in their sponsored posts to buy you the products they're promoting. He's learned how to braid and twist your hair and he's really, really good at it, naturally. He never wastes an opportunity to surprise you with cute satin caps, scarves and bonnets. He's even started to wear bonnets to bed himself, finding that it significantly reduces breakage; thanks to you. He's changed his pillowcases to silk just for you and there's a change of cute satin ones in the closet, if you prefer it. He often suggests that you become a natural hair influencer and promises to promote you every chance he gets. "Oh my gosh, sweetheart, just think about it! We'd be the most dazzling power couple the Devildom has ever seen! Ah! We could even do dual sponsorships together for hair companies that offer products for all types of hair! Oh, tell me you'll think about it?"
Beelzebub adored your relaxed hair. He loved running his fingers through your textured strands and massaging your scalp while you lie on his chest. He'd be lying if he said he didn't silently mourn the loss of that activity when you told him that you intended to transition but even so, he wholeheartedly supported your decision. As your hair thrived, returning to its natural state, he felt silly for his initial thoughts. He adored your hair before but something about watching it slowly become this beautiful, healthy mess of curls and coils made him fall in love with it all over again. Now, he gets to wrap your coils around his fingers and watch them snap back into place upon release while you lie on his chest. When you're putting your hair into protective styles, he likes to help, putting his snacking on hold so that he doesn't transfer his snack dust to your freshly washed hair. He enjoys practicing twisting and braiding your hair even though he's not the best at it and he calls it 'practice' because he often imagines a future where he's helping you do your children's hair before school. He understands that it's not guaranteed that your children will have the same exact hair texture as you given they'd be a mixture of you and him but he finds the prospect worth it. "Don't worry. I've washed my hands," he smiled. "Don't want black castor oil on my macarons. Hey, don't turn your nose up at me, it might not taste as bad as you think. Stop glaring. I know I'm not allowed to eat your hair products... Although they do smell good."
"The noise doesn't bother me... Just do your thing. I'll be resting for a little while." Belphegor often said when you started up your natural hair videos back when you were debating if you wanted to go natural or not. Watching your favorite DevilTubers work their way into protective styles was always oddly satisfying and it made him so sleepy but he didn't want you to leave his side. In fact, he enjoyed waking up for a few seconds to see you staring intently at the screen while you maneuvered your strands in a frustrated attempt to replicate what you were seeing on screen. Now that you've gone through the motions, planned out wash days and have a head full of curls and coils, he falls asleep watching you part your hair and oil your scalp while watching the latest episodes of your favorite shows. "The noise doesn't bother me... Just do your thing and come to bed when you're done.... Oh but don't forget... You left your bonnet... In the bathroZZzz...."
